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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: ulysses31 on August 14, 2008, 07:44:01 PM

Title: can i use a PS/2 keyboard
Post by: ulysses31 on August 14, 2008, 07:44:01 PM

on my 1200 using the KB hack (2 wires to keyboard MPU and +5 and 0v), soldering is not a problem   :-)
i got the PS/2 sockets (as I hack a lot of C64DTV's, colour corrections modding them into handhelds etc)
I have a reset switch wired to TP1 so not worried about that.

the next project for this 1200 is to tower it.
gotta love a Dremel

Title: Re: can i use a PS/2 keyboard
Post by: carvedeye on August 14, 2008, 08:20:41 PM

try this? EZKEY-SE Amiga Keyboard Adapter from amigakit

Title: Re: can i use a PS/2 keyboard
Post by: ulysses31 on August 14, 2008, 08:33:30 PM

tbh I would rather save a few quid (well £18 in fact)
so was just wondering if I have to use an old AT keyboard or would a PS/2 one do using the KB hack

Title: Re: can i use a PS/2 keyboard
Post by: rkauer on August 14, 2008, 08:45:04 PM

 Or make one yourself. There is a lot of PS/2 keyboard hacks on Aminet.

Title: Re: can i use a PS/2 keyboard
Post by: ZeBeeDee on August 14, 2008, 08:51:12 PM

I went this way via Amigakit:

ADAKEY004 - Male DIN to Female Mini-Din Keyboard Converter
ADAKEY003 - PC-Key 1200

Granted, it is expensive BUT low cost PS/2 keyboards more than make up for the initial outlay.

Title: Re: can i use a PS/2 keyboard
Post by: ulysses31 on August 14, 2008, 09:05:55 PM

hmmm
found this
http://mysite.verizon.net/jartz/amiga/kbd_conn.html
(sorry to the owner for the direct link to their site)

i assume this would work with a PS/2 as they seem to have used an AT socket.

gotta save some money some how  :-)