But it doesn't even have any windows keys!
;-)))))
Are there any active PS2 / USB converters that could be used? The ones
I know are just pin/pin adapters for mice which can already talk USB.
If there are any adapters they could probably be put inside the
keyboard with little difficulty.
In any event there is lotsa space in those old keyboards, I'm sure you
could fit several USB hubs. Unless of course you just have to have the
indides of your ancient keyboard looking like they were made that
way.....
ST
On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 11:20 AM, David Griffith<dgriffi@...> wrote:
> On Fri, 31 Jul 2009, Stefan Trethan wrote:
> [snip]
>> I'd just modify some ready made units, that's what I do when I need a
>> serial port, just remove the case and SUB-D plug of a USB/RS232
>> converter and solder it to my circuit boad. I couldn't make it that
>> cheap even if I wanted - the FTwhatever chip probably costs more than
>> when I buy a whole converter.
>>
>> Anyway, have fun, but personally I don't see the need.
>
> Here's what set me off on this merry errand:
> http://www.schatenseite.de/dulcimer.html. This uses an ATmega and little
> else to replace the controller board of a Model M keyboard, making it
> natively USB. What I want is a downstream port or two to connect a mouse
> as is common with Mac and Sun keyboards. I have a Sun Type7 keyboard,
> but I can't give up my Model M.
>
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