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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Drac on July 22, 2009, 12:20:14 PM

Title: CDTV keyboard on A3000
Post by: Drac on July 22, 2009, 12:20:14 PM

Is it possible to use a CDTV keyboard on the A3000 desktop ?

:)

Title: Re: CDTV keyboard on A3000
Post by: tone007 on July 22, 2009, 12:46:55 PM

Yes, I've done something similar, it required opening the keyboard and flipping the keyboard cable connection (reversing it) where it connects to the board, and then you'd need an AT to PS/2 adapter on the keyboard plug.

That, or you could mess with the wires in the adapter (if it has a length of cable with it as some do.)  Cleaner to open the keyboard though.

Title: Re: CDTV keyboard on A3000
Post by: Drac on July 22, 2009, 01:41:58 PM

Quote from: tone007;516534

Yes, I've done something similar, it required opening the keyboard and flipping the keyboard cable connection (reversing it) where it connects to the board, and then you'd need an AT to PS/2 adapter on the keyboard plug.

That, or you could mess with the wires in the adapter (if it has a length of cable with it as some do.)  Cleaner to open the keyboard though.

Thank you for the quick answer :)

Would'nt it be easier to replace the PS/2 plug with a new AT plug  (din 5 pin) ?

:)

Title: Re: CDTV keyboard on A3000
Post by: tone007 on July 22, 2009, 02:54:58 PM

If you don't want your changes to be easily reversible, that's also a solution.