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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: lunithy on June 05, 2011, 11:24:09 AM

Title: Key board? A2000
Post by: lunithy on June 05, 2011, 11:24:09 AM

I was curious if it is possible to use any other key board at all?

Title: Re: Key board? A2000
Post by: quenthal on June 05, 2011, 12:17:51 PM

Yes, you can use most keyboards just fine. Some adapters are needed though.

If you want to use "newer" Amiga keyboards, like the one coming with A4000, I think you would manage with AT-PS/2 adapter. (If you would want to use black Commodore CDTV keyboard, you would need to modify the keyboards connector a bit, as the pins are in different order.)

For PC keyboards, there are few adapters for them as well. I'm using adapter called Lyra. If I remember correctly, there are similar products available from Amiga resellers. You will probably need to use that AT-PS/2 with them as well, since the connector is the bigger AT style in your A2000.

Title: Re: Key board? A2000
Post by: lunithy on June 05, 2011, 03:05:04 PM

Thank you quenthal :)

Title: Re: Key board? A2000
Post by: Cammy on June 19, 2011, 07:16:50 AM

Hi lunithy. I was wondering something. I have a busted A2000 that I hope to get repaired and use some day, but that could be ages away. So I was wondering if you wanted to borrow the keyboard or any other parts you might need to get up and running. My friend has a car so we could maybe drop it off or you could pick it up if you'd like.

Title: Re: Key board? A2000
Post by: lunithy on June 21, 2011, 12:32:19 PM

Thanks sory for late reply pm sent

Title: Re: Key board? A2000
Post by: Digiman on June 21, 2011, 02:14:00 PM

Quote from: Cammy;646169

Hi lunithy. I was wondering something. I have a busted A2000 that I hope to get repaired and use some day, but that could be ages away. So I was wondering if you wanted to borrow the keyboard or any other parts you might need to get up and running. My friend has a car so we could maybe drop it off or you could pick it up if you'd like.

What a lovely gesture that was.

Title: Re: Key board? A2000
Post by: tokyoracer on June 21, 2011, 02:56:31 PM

Just for god's sake dont use a standard PC DIN to PS/2 adaptor.

Title: Re: Key board? A2000
Post by: lunithy on June 21, 2011, 04:34:55 PM

Quote from: tokyoracer;646517

Just for god's sake dont use a standard PC DIN to PS/2 adaptor.

Roger copy that :afro: