IBM Beam Spring 3277-USB Converter

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• Apply for: ONLY work on IBM Beam Spring 3277 keyboard with original control board, original cable and harness, and original solenoid. ONLY for Typewriter Layout 3277 keyboard (66-key and 78-key), NOT for APL/Operator Console/Data Entry Layout 3277 keyboard, NOT for MICRO SWITCH 3277 keyboard.

• Function: Convert proprietary DB25 interface of IBM Beam Spring 3277 keyboard to standard USB HID keyboard. Perfectly drive internal solenoid. The solenoid on/off setting will be saved in Non-volatile memory, and the last status of solenoid on/off will be restored automatically from Non-volatile memory next power-up.

• Description:

  1. None of keys can generate break code in IBM 3277 keyboard. Even, the Shift/ShiftLock keys can NOT generate break code or make code. The converter implement Shift and ShiftLock(used as CapsLock key) function with one special method. The Alt and Ctrl keys are emulated with normal keys (keys only have make code). So the functionality of Ctrl/Alt/Shift with letter combination keys are restricted.
  2. The keymap of converter is fixed, see keymap diagram for details. There is no ~/` key in keymap.
  3. The IBM 3277-USB converter use one external Power Adapter for normal working and fully solenoid driven. Notes that the modifiers can’t trigger solenoid action.
  4. If you don’t use external Power Adapter, the IBM 3277-USB converter can NOT works.

• NOTES: The converter just only offers one plug-and-play solution on modern PC for original vintage IBM beam spring keyboards. But because the original IBM beam spring keyboards are designed for speific IBM terminal system, and the keyboard original control board only generate break code for few key even none key, this converter solution is NOT perfect solution of original IBM beam spring keyboards converting for usage on modern PC. Please NOTE that the keymap of the converter is fixed and the converter doesn’t support keymap remapping function. If you need perfect keyboard function and keymap remapping for IBM beam spring keyboards, I recommend the-art-of-state Xwhatsit controller solution.

• Includes:

  • IBM 3277-USB Converter (1 pc)
  • Micro USB Cable (1 pc)
  • Power Adapter (1 pc)

• Price: $89.99 (without shipping cost)

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