Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-17, 08:56

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by matze79

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i tested 3 kvm switches, and all where working fine. Also the Microsoft Wheelmouse USB works on it with USB Adapter, someone has written it does not but mine is fine. Also my Logitech USB has dualmode Support and works. i also don't understand why all those other converters are so expensive, there …

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-16, 17:12

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by matze79

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Filename photo_2017-05-16_19-11-12.jpg File size 127.02 KiB Views 1166 views Filename photo_2017-05-16_19-11-12.jpg File size 127.02 KiB Views 1166 views 😁 i can't await to hold it in my hands.

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-16, 13:39

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by matze79

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oerk is working on a case for the Converter 😀 Filename photo_2017-05-16_15-34-04.jpg File size 120.74 KiB Views 1181 views Thanks!!!

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Re: Half Life 1 benchmarks?

Posted on 2017-05-15, 11:33

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by matze79

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Hm 1Ghz coppermine Celeron should handle it without trouble. Do you use VIA Chipset or Intel ? If using VIA use older 4 in 1 Drivers.

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Re: 486 cpu and cooling.

Posted on 2017-05-15, 11:31

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by matze79

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You should have at least a passive Cooler on any 486 up to 75Mhz for long lifetime.

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Re: SD Card Adapter On an Old 386

Posted on 2017-05-15, 10:52

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by matze79

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Caldera OpenDOS aka DrDOS can use FAT32 with latest patches, so you can overcome this limitations 😀

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Re: Replacing the GPU cooler on a GeForce 256 - how does this thing come off?

Posted on 2017-05-15, 10:11

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by matze79

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Replace only the FAN, remove the Screws ?

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Re: SD Card Adapter On an Old 386

Posted on 2017-05-15, 10:09

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by matze79

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Cylinder depends on Size of SDCard ... Heads 16, Sectors 63.. 128Mb SDCard 245-256 Cylinder.. 256Mb SDCard 490-512 Cylinder... 2Gb SDCard 4096 Cylinder.. just try.. My BIOS does not like setting maximum possible cylinder. most SDCard Adapters are using SD2CF Chip. So its really a SD to CF Adapter …

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Re: Are these signs that a motherboard is dying?

Posted on 2017-05-15, 09:59

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by matze79

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This behavior looks like you have unstable power, maybe bad caps, bad power supply..

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Re: Half Life 1 benchmarks?

Posted on 2017-05-14, 12:05

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by matze79

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do you run windows xp ? then upgrade to 512Mb at least.

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-13, 19:22

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by matze79

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It is not that big a deal, but woud there be some trick to get Windows 95 to utilize the mouse-wheel movement, for scrolling? Felmar tried to get it working and its enableable in the firmware (recompile needed), but when ctmouse is loading the keyboard locks up when wheelmouse support is enabled. …

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-13, 06:21

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Hi gerwin, the DIP Switch is for future use, it will allow to switch beetween Microsoft and Logitech Mode, and other stuff. Firmware Update is possible trough bootloader on the mcu. (thats why it needs some time to start, there is delay to wait for update programm to send firmware) Also thanks to …

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-12, 14:56

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by matze79

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Excellent !!!

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Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2017-05-10, 09:44

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by matze79

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the Motherboard on the palette "down right", with the Zilog Symbol on one of the MCUs looks pretty familiar.. don't know which home computer it is 😁

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-10, 06:20

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by matze79

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9xlHtdYUhA tried to make a movie of howto put everything together. its not soo good, i used a ~50$ smartphone and a third hand.. Audio is still missing 😀

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Re: "Outrigger" OR840 build

Posted on 2017-05-10, 05:18

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by matze79

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have the same board laying around with 2x 550's PIII. but still had no time to play with it. 😀

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-09, 17:16

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by matze79

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Here are schematic and PCB: Filename pcb.png File size 98.29 KiB Views 1322 views Filename schem.jpg.png File size 68.89 KiB Views 1322 views Filename IMG_20170509_185834[1].jpg File size 1.23 MiB Views 1322 views Filename IMG_20170509_191448[2].jpg File size 1.41 MiB Views 1322 views

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-09, 13:13

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by matze79

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Shipping prepared for: - keropi - feiopa - konc -tabm0de -Gerwin -sledge shipping tomorrow. others will recieve pm's with payment instructions soon. new pcbs from china shipped today.. in vogons color! :D thinking about making a online shop, but pricing will raise with that.. due to taxes, waranty …

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Re: Retro desktop in a laptop?

Posted on 2017-05-04, 16:37

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by matze79

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Get a Industrial Portable Case. There are one's that fit easily a Mainboard and some slots.. also with Monitor integrated. EDIT: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kontron-Power-Lite-Rugged-Portable-Attache-Case-Industrial-PC-Computer-NO-HDD-/112392615741 Such Machines often have pci slots.. and the Display is …

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Re: 233MMX, what PCI Graphics card?

Posted on 2017-05-04, 14:50

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by matze79

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Matrox Mystique + Voodoo 2.

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