> I actually found another reference to the resistor trick, but another > reference to the fact that it doesn't work. IANAL but YMMV.
I am suspicious about the resistor location too. It pretends to be simply a load, as it's between the +5V and GND lines. For it to work, the mobo has to be able to detect if the keyboard draws any current. A 10k resistor draws stuff all current at 5V. Extra circuitry would need to be on the mobo to detect that, violating this KISS is cheap principle. Detecting whether the keyboard sends any pulses might be easier, and the circuitry for that would have to be there in any case. It takes no time to test out anyway tough. It's also possible different mobos use different methods of keyboard detection. In theory, it's possible that the resistor ought to be between +5V and one of the signal lines, or GND and one of the signal lines. No damage possible trying it. Let us know if you have success! > I did note the handy suggestion of just poking the resistor leads into the > pin sockets at the back of the PC. Downside of not being able to plug a keyboard into it next time you need to. I wouldn't do it. Oh and if you shorten the +5V to the case, you'll have a nice fireworks. Remember: If you let the smoke out, things don't go so well any more(TM). Go to Dickies for a DIN plug and solder the resistor into the plug hood - keyboard terminator ready[1]. Cutting one off a useless old keyboard and using PVC tape is cheaper though. If the resistor trick doesn't work, your next best solution is to cut the electronics out of an old keyboard and repacking that touchproof. Volker [1] Well if it works -- Volker Kuhlmann is possibly list0570 with the domain in header http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings to me.
