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First post, by dreamblaster

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Hi,

teaming up with Matze, I made a compact PCB, inspired by his PS/2 mouse to serial port converter.
This works fine now, and I soon will have a first batch available.
It plugs directly on the DB9 serial port, and allows to connect a PS/2 mouse, and has an USB connector for 5V power.
A 3d printed enclosure is being designed as well.

I will post more information in this thread.

EDIT 12.11.2020 :
available here : https://www.serdashop.com/PS2TOSERIAL
quick demo here : https://youtu.be/G6yVVGo7HpQ

Last edited by dreamblaster on 2020-11-12, 08:36. Edited 1 time in total.

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Reply 1 of 58, by Wolfus

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Nice! If the price will be good, I'll take one or two.

Reply 2 of 58, by dreamblaster

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Ready and available now at https://www.serdashop.com/PS2TOSERIAL

Visit http://www.serdashop.com for retro sound cards, video converters, ...
DreamBlaster X2, S2, S2P, HDD Clicker, ... many projects !
New X2GS SE & X16GS sound card : https://www.serdashop.com/X2GS-SE ,
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Reply 3 of 58, by darry

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It's remarkable how Serdashop manages to offer niche (relatively small production run), but very useful, often unique and high quality products at very reasonable prices . This is one that I do not personally need, but I would buy it in an instant if I did .

Reply 4 of 58, by dreamblaster

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Quick demo of PS2TOSERIAL : https://youtu.be/G6yVVGo7HpQ

Visit http://www.serdashop.com for retro sound cards, video converters, ...
DreamBlaster X2, S2, S2P, HDD Clicker, ... many projects !
New X2GS SE & X16GS sound card : https://www.serdashop.com/X2GS-SE ,
Thanks for your support !

Reply 6 of 58, by konc

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Excellent news! Will the enclosure be available soon? I want to get one but since I want the enclosure as well should I wait a bit?

Reply 7 of 58, by dreamblaster

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konc wrote on 2020-11-12, 10:06:

Excellent news! Will the enclosure be available soon? I want to get one but since I want the enclosure as well should I wait a bit?

Yes better wait for the enclosure then, it may take some time until it is available though

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DreamBlaster X2, S2, S2P, HDD Clicker, ... many projects !
New X2GS SE & X16GS sound card : https://www.serdashop.com/X2GS-SE ,
Thanks for your support !

Reply 8 of 58, by konc

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dreamblaster wrote on 2020-11-12, 10:09:
konc wrote on 2020-11-12, 10:06:

Excellent news! Will the enclosure be available soon? I want to get one but since I want the enclosure as well should I wait a bit?

Yes better wait for the enclosure then, it may take some time until it is available though

Nah, if it's not just a couple of days I'm getting it now and we'll add the enclosure in the next order, there will be a next order for sure 😉

Reply 9 of 58, by northdale

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There are many passive serial to ps2 adapters. What is the benefit of this one?

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Reply 10 of 58, by darry

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northdale wrote on 2020-11-12, 13:03:

There are many passive serial to ps2 adapters. What is the benefit of this one?

This one is active . It will work with PS/2 mice that do not have serial compatibility built in .

The passive adapters require a mouse that already supports the serial protocol .

Reply 11 of 58, by chrismeyer6

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This is a great idea I like how small and compact it is. It'll be nice to use optical mice on older systems as well as making it easier to use with newer KVM's.

Reply 12 of 58, by Pierre32

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darry wrote on 2020-11-11, 23:07:

It's remarkable how Serdashop manages to offer niche (relatively small production run), but very useful, often unique and high quality products at very reasonable prices . This is one that I do not personally need, but I would buy it in an instant if I did .

Amen to this 😀

Reply 13 of 58, by colpoz

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Has it been tested on KVM switches? Does it work with them?

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Reply 15 of 58, by chrismeyer6

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I don't see why that adapter wouldn't work as long as it's pulling from the 5 volt line

Reply 16 of 58, by konc

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1541 wrote on 2020-11-13, 20:00:

By the way, is it possible to power the adapter with this solution?

Where can I buy these? I wasn't able to find them on ebay and they look like an excellent solution, no extra adapters/plugs

Reply 19 of 58, by matze79

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colpoz wrote on 2020-11-13, 07:37:

Has it been tested on KVM switches? Does it work with them?

Yes, but due double Translation its possible you get delay.
But not all Devices are tested.
I use it daily with my Lindy KVM and its also tested by few Members of dosreloaded.de.
Christian Machill did rewrite the whole Firmware back then to make it better compatible.
NuXT also runs this Converter Device onboard.

Its highly recommend to use High Speed Mode (19200 Bauds)
The Adapter is configurable by Software.
But needs Special Drivers then.

I will update the Stuff during the Week and Dreamblaster can add it to its repository.
It needs some Translation as its german only currently.

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