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

2012-04-21 Thread Vic
I've just tried a ps2 female to usb male on the end of the lash-up I describe above and no dice from the mobo. How did you convert ps2 to USB? I bought some cheapie converters on eBay a couple of years back. I've yet to have a problem with them... Vic. -- Please post to:

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

2012-04-21 Thread Tony Wood
http://www.maplin.co.uk/ps-2-to-usb-convertor-31278 any good? Tony Wood (Netbook) On 21/04/12 15:12, Vic wrote: I've just tried a ps2 female to usb male on the end of the lash-up I describe above and no dice from the mobo. How did you convert ps2 to USB? I bought some cheapie converters

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

2012-04-21 Thread Vic
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_RLhash=item2a0f0ac49e They seem pretty good. Vic. -- Please post to:

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

2012-04-21 Thread Ian G
could try either programming a teensy board or the like. Challanging but doable Rob Malpass li...@getiton.myzen.co.uk wrote: Hi all Does anyone know how to prolong the life of a 5pin din keyboard with ps2 on the way out? I have a lovely keyboard which I'm really really keen on keeping

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

2012-04-21 Thread Tim Brocklehurst
On Saturday 21 Apr 2012 14:56:26 Rob Malpass wrote: Does anyone know how to prolong the life of a 5pin din keyboard with ps2 on the way out? Why? Oh, right... I have a lovely keyboard which I'm really really keen on keeping but I have a nasty feeling is losing the legacy war. It is still

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

2012-04-21 Thread Paul Tansom
** Rob Malpass li...@getiton.myzen.co.uk [2012-04-21 14:59]: Hi all Does anyone know how to prolong the life of a 5pin din keyboard with ps2 on the way out? I have a lovely keyboard which I'm really really keen on keeping but I have a nasty feeling is losing the legacy war. It is still

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

2012-04-21 Thread Rob Malpass
[snip] How did you convert ps2 to USB? Using the same gadget you mentioned in your 2nd email - 2xfemale ps2 to 1xmale usb. Not even a bing bong - and I know the adapter is working - tried it with other ps2 kbds and mice. Looks like I will have to replace the keyboard. Such a shame after