Re: [Hampshire] USB, PS/2 and 5 pin DIN keyboards

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Author: Martin N
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To: lug, Hampshire LUG Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] USB, PS/2 and 5 pin DIN keyboards
Lo,

At 15:26 21/04/2012, you wrote:

> >
> > http://www.maplin.co.uk/ps-2-to-usb-convertor-31278 any good?
>
>I've been using these:
>
>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-PS2-Cable-Adapter-Converter-keyboard-Mouse-/180640990366?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item2a0f0ac49e
>
>They seem pretty good.


I have used a belkin purple and grey usb hub with ps2 connectors.

It was specifically recommended for the 1985 vintage IBM model m
clicky keyboard.
ie it provides enough power to operate the keyboard which is rather
hungry on the juice.

Martin N

Running MorphOS v2.6 (Nov 2010) on Mac Mini, Moderator of
MiniDisc,amithlonopen,bwfc Yahoogroups



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