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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: JFK on November 08, 2002, 07:07:44 PM

Title: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: JFK on November 08, 2002, 07:07:44 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to use this type of mouse with a ps/2-serial adapter. I have tried a few programs from aminet but havent had much luck yet. :-?
Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: on November 08, 2002, 07:13:34 PM
I have seen a special PC Ps/2 to Amiga Serial mouse adaptor on E-bay, I do not know if it actually works but here it is. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2068468137

Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: SilvrDrgn on November 08, 2002, 07:28:32 PM
@ JFK,
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Does anyone know if it is possible to use this type of mouse with a ps/2-serial adapter

Yes.  At whatever Amiga dealer you prefer, look for the "Mr. Mysza" mouse adapter and the software that goes along with it.  It's a relatively new product that allows Amigas to use any PS2 mouse or trackball.
Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: pteppic on November 08, 2002, 07:31:02 PM
just a normal ps2->serial converter works fine if you can get the right software from Aminet.  
http://wuarchive.wustl.edu/pub/aminet/hard/misc/NewMouse12.lha (http://wuarchive.wustl.edu/pub/aminet/hard/misc/NewMouse12.lha) is what I used to use along with freewheel and muiwheel if your using a wheeled mouse

pt
Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: Zadoc on November 08, 2002, 07:42:47 PM
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Yes. At whatever Amiga dealer you prefer, look for the "Mr. Mysza" mouse adapter and the software that goes along with it. It's a relatively new product that allows Amigas to use any PS2 mouse or trackball.

I can't recommend Mr. Mysza enough.  Probably one of the best (and cheapest) purchases I've made for my A1200T.  Allows me to use a Logitech optical mouse in the standard Amiga mouse port so that it's completely usable with "Early Bootmenu" and old hardware banging games that bypass the OS.

Also I should note that my mouse is a USB mouse with a PS/2 adapter on it. :-)
Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: on November 08, 2002, 08:09:56 PM
How much do you think the "Mr. Mysza" would be in a store? This one on E-bay is starting at 30.00$ US... is that reasonable for an adaptor?? Seems like alot to me! :-o $$$$$
Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: SilvrDrgn on November 08, 2002, 08:37:04 PM
@ A1000JH,
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How much do you think the "Mr. Mysza" would be in a store?

Look around at dealers.  A quick check of the Software Hut (http://www.softhut.com/cgi-bin/test/Web_store/web_store.cgi?page=new_products/new_index.html) site reveals that they sell it for $39.95.
Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: QuikSanz on November 08, 2002, 08:39:36 PM
I also use Mr Myza w/ a logitech optical wheel mouse
 and it wks flawlesly. Agreed,I cannot recomend it enough either, very smooth, you'll love it. :-P
Chris
Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: on November 08, 2002, 08:44:28 PM
I'll just continue to use an actual Amiga mouse.. I'm not too fond of the mice they sell in stores now.. I think alot of them are ugly. I don't even like my WinPC's mouse! :-)
Title: Re: PS/2 Mouse
Post by: odin on November 08, 2002, 10:24:05 PM
Regarding mice...has anyone ever seen a mouse which doesnt give you instant RSI? The problem I have is that all those mice are just too tiny :-/. I always end up with the centre of the mouse under my fingers and not in the palm of my hand.

The closest I ever saw to a nice fitting mouse was an old Logitech wireless (radio) mouse. The thing was huge.