Wanted to see if any one know if there is something equal now days, I been searching but can’t find anything like it.
I guess it’s a easy way to covert new keyboard to ps/2 as not all work with the regular usb to ps/2 adapter.
Unsure why it’s not called usb to ps/2 😉
naa, nothing yet...
I use Tripp-Lite's version: https://www.tripplite.com/ps-2-to-usb-converter~0dt60002
It's not cheap, but I can confirm their claim that it works with USB KVM switches.
The Startech were about $125 iirc
Hate posting a reply and then have to edit it because it made no sense 😁 First computer was an IBM 3270 workstation with CGA monitor. Stuff: https://archive.org/details/@horun
Horun wrote on 2022-09-18, 20:29:The Startech were about $125 iirc
I’m not surprised:) seems raspberry pico is the only alternative, but will be bigger and not that nice looking hehe
naa, nothing yet...
There's also the USB4VC which you can DYI or you could buy assembled.
https://github.com/dekuNukem/USB4VC/
It's set up for a full Raspberry Pi, though I believe an old original will work, so you don't need an in short supply 3/4s.
It gives you PS2/AT/XT keyboard, PS2/Serial mouse, and DB15 Joystick. USB controllers can work as a regular joystick, but you can also map buttons to keyboard input so any game can be remapped, just like the Thrustmaster's did back in the day.
I'm working on a simple/cheap solution - HIDman - USB to PS/2 converter (Open Source)
It's not 100% finished yet but it will be very soon.
rasteri wrote on 2022-09-18, 23:25:I'm working on a simple/cheap solution - HIDman - USB to PS/2 converter (Open Source)
It's not 100% finished yet but it will be very soon.
Looks sweet, can’t wait 😀 as long it does not cost as much as mini pc to make :p
naa, nothing yet...
tabm0de wrote on 2022-09-21, 17:46:Looks sweet, can’t wait 😀 as long it does not cost as much as mini pc to make :p
Haha 😀 Parts cost should be about $20 I think. If I sell them it'll be for maybe 2-3x that.
