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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Jaruzel on April 17, 2003, 01:11:10 PM

Title: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: Jaruzel on April 17, 2003, 01:11:10 PM

Has anyone sucessfully connected a PS2 mouse (with or with out wheel support) to an amiga?

I've found this:
http://rdc.gfns.net/ps2m/index.html (http://rdc.gfns.net/ps2m/index.html)

But it looks scarily difficult, and I'd need to learn how to program pic chips as well.

I'm hoping that there is a nice convertor box avail somewhere, that will make my life easy. I've seen on ebay one for the Serial port, but I don't want to block that port up in case I need it...

-Jar.

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: duesi on April 17, 2003, 01:37:57 PM

I use the Topolino III from Vesalia
Works very nice also with Wheelmouse...

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: markbond on April 17, 2003, 04:56:22 PM

Eyetech do one (as do various other suppliers) see here:

Eyetech (http://www.eyetech.co.uk/search.php?SearchStr=&SearchCat=AMIP)

Mark

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: Nick on April 17, 2003, 07:06:13 PM

I use a USB mouse with a PS2 adaptor, which accentially means I`m using a PS2 mouse. I have full wheel support and its very good. The Eyetech Punchinello mk3 is damn good. Be sure to get a Logitech mouse though as they are the best supported by the hardware. Yes some others may work, but I get the impression they are aimed mainly at Logitech`s standards. I used a Logitech optical mouse. Damn damn good!

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: Kronos on April 17, 2003, 07:18:54 PM

Or just get an HighWay (or SubWay for the A1200) and use an
USB-Mouse. Won't work with selfbooting games and won't be
available in the early-startup-menu after a hard reset (but
will be there after a normal soft reset).

But is 100% perfect for WB-use and you'll get lots of extra
posibilities (USB-ZIP,scanner,printer .....) "for free" with it.

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: Xand on April 17, 2003, 07:23:21 PM

I'm using a "Mr. Mysza " on my 3000 with a Logitech wheel mouse. It works well as long as you don't try to use it with a KVM switch.

I'm using a Logitech USB mouse (one of the ones that uses light not a ball) with a wheel on my 1200T (with a Highway card) and it works a whole lot better. I'd recommend getting USB.

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: BADHead on April 17, 2003, 07:42:57 PM

i have topolino 3 but have an infared keyboard/mouse
which was meant for a pc but works fine

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: on April 19, 2003, 09:37:51 PM

btw, is it possible to use a serial pc mouse, on the amiga?

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: Kronos on April 19, 2003, 09:40:39 PM

Yes, look here (http://ftp.uni-paderborn.de/aminet/aminet/hard/drivr/SerMouse221.readme)

Offcourse only for system-friendly SW and not in the boot-menu.

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: on April 19, 2003, 09:44:43 PM

would it have like 4/5 button support though, or middle mouseclick/wheel support?

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: neonblaze on April 19, 2003, 09:57:51 PM

personally i like the old style amiga two button mouse

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: Kronos on April 19, 2003, 10:11:51 PM

3rd buuton yes, whell no, as these weren't invented back than.

/me is also not sure if there ever was a serial mouse with wheel.

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: Hardboy on April 20, 2003, 12:27:10 AM

Man! I´m long gone addicted to doing screen-shifting with the middle mouse button.

Title: Re: Using a PS2 mouse on an Amiga... ?
Post by: Jaruzel on April 20, 2003, 02:51:39 AM

Thx ppl for your learned opinions!

I intend to connect it up to to my Belkin 8-way KVM switch, so compatibility on that score is a must.

I shall now go away and consider my options...

-Jar.