Electronics USB Keyboard

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  1. Lamer than Lame

    Lamer than Lame What's a Dremel?

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    Is it possiple to make an old PS/2 keyboard work on a USB connection???
     
    Lamer than Lame, 24 Feb 2002
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  2. eaterofpies

    eaterofpies What's a Dremel?

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    i think u can get convertors ps2>usb and usb>ps2
     
    eaterofpies, 25 Feb 2002
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  3. Lamer than Lame

    Lamer than Lame What's a Dremel?

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    I know about the usb to Ps/2. But i tried to find any Ps/2 to USB and they don't exist!! :mad: so what do I do???
     
    Lamer than Lame, 25 Feb 2002
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  4. Sgt. Gimp

    Sgt. Gimp What's a Dremel?

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    I don't know where you live, but in the UK, Maplins have a USB device (part number TJ62S) that has two ps/s ports, one each for your K/B and mouse. It is priced at £24.99.
     
    Sgt. Gimp, 25 Feb 2002
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  5. Lamer than Lame

    Lamer than Lame What's a Dremel?

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    Yeah I know about those, but the price on those things is two high. For the price of one of these I could buy 3 USB standard Keyboards. I live in denmark by the way...
     
    Lamer than Lame, 26 Feb 2002
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  6. macroman

    macroman The One

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    I think you will find that unless the keyboard is designed to work with USB just using a converter won't work :(
     
    macroman, 26 Feb 2002
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  7. KevinOwns

    KevinOwns What's a Dremel?

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    What is wrong with using your PS/2 port? I could see if it was broken or something, but it works just fine otherwise.
     
    KevinOwns, 26 Feb 2002
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  8. Lamer than Lame

    Lamer than Lame What's a Dremel?

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    Hmm. Okey. no solutions... :(
    Regarding the Ps/2 port: I don't have one...

    And you might ask. who would sell/buy a comp without a PS/2???
    well that would be me... And my adwise: DON'T DO IT!!!
    stay away from fujitsu/siemens: Celvin. I bought it from a friend to use as a server, very cheap. But thats the worst thing I have ever bought.
     
    Lamer than Lame, 27 Feb 2002
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  9. eddie_dane

    eddie_dane Used to mod pc's now I mod houses

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    I would just go with a usb keyboard... now adays their so cheap. I agree with Macro, even if you found a converter, I don't think you would be happy anyway
     
    eddie_dane, 28 Feb 2002
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