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Offline ProtekTopic starter

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USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« on: November 14, 2007, 06:58:25 AM »
Now, there are adapters available that allow you to use a PS/2 mouse in Amiga and there are adapters that allow you to stick a USB mouse into PS/2 port. By combining these two adapters you can get an optical USB mouse connected into Amiga and it works - at least the basics.  

How about ditching the extra bit and making an USB to Amiga mouse adapter? I suppose basic two button and movement function should be doable. Has anyone already made such an adapter? I know you can get USB ports into Amiga via the clock port but for basic mouse usage the adapter would be a cheaper alternative.
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2007, 07:29:23 AM »
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2007, 08:24:54 AM »
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something like this?
http://chain.3dgrafika.cz/temp/ps2mouz/amiusb2_real.jpg


Pretty much. Thanks! Is that open source or buyable from somewhere?
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2007, 08:59:01 AM »
DIY project, ive just added usb connector
http://www.geocities.com/nogoth/ps2mouse.html
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2007, 09:09:29 AM »
Does that mean it's not a true USB -> Amiga converter, and will only work with mice which output PS/2 signals from the PS/2 port? (IOW ones which work with the USB -> PS/2 adapters)

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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2007, 09:10:20 AM »
Is your USB version using the PIC16F84 too?  Did you have to modify the code much?

I have a few of those microcontrollers, it would be fun to see if I can build one of these myself.
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2007, 09:47:35 AM »
cool stuff there Chain, as always  :-D
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2007, 11:12:47 AM »
I just use those green USB adapters that come with most mice and plug it into my cocolino mouse adapter . Only problem is that it build quite some leanght  :lol:
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2007, 12:01:36 PM »
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Does that mean it's not a true USB -> Amiga converter, and will only work with mice which output PS/2 signals from the PS/2 port? (IOW ones which work with the USB -> PS/2 adapters)

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exactly, it eliminate long and ugly adapter
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2007, 12:02:56 PM »
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Is your USB version using the PIC16F84 too?

yes, code remains unmodified
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2007, 12:44:06 PM »
I've been using a USB (PS2 compatible) mouse with the PS2M adapter for months now.  Ok - it's not true USB - but who cares?

I've got my mouse and wireless keyboard hooked up to the built-in USB connectors on my A600 DIY tower project.

If your tower/desktop doesn't have the connectors already built-in - Maplins sell a backplane with two USB connectors for around a fiver.
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2007, 12:46:02 PM »
I didn't know this actually worked. Well,.. this means I've got to go to the electronics store and buy some PCB materials.  :-D
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2007, 12:54:21 PM »
Get that soldering iron on darule!

PS2M and IBMkey2.6 work a treat.  You can build both for a total cost of around £20/E30 and a few hours labour.  Well worth it! :-D
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2007, 01:11:26 PM »
WoW that is a great DIY guide! I have been looking for one a long time and this is perfect! Time to ditch my original Amiga mouse.
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Re: USB mouse to Amiga adapter
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2007, 02:17:27 PM »
Great work Chain !
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