Hi,
I modified a design for a PS2 keyboard adapter to have a usb socket instead. Its possible due to the way sloppy older PC's bio's work
I would like to find a couple of people in the UK with a 500 & wireless keyboard to see if they work or not. Giving a couple away is
cheaper than buying them. It works fine for the three usb keyboards I have. PM me if interested
regards
A500 USB keyboard interface
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A500 USB keyboard interface
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Re: A500 USB keyboard interface
Happy to give it a try with the couple of A500s I have.
If it ain't broke, test it to Destruction.
Re: A500 USB keyboard interface
Hi.
I can also offer to help.
I have some 500's and 4 different USB keyboards including 1 of those little handheld wireless ones popular with Rasberry Pi's.
I will drop you a PM.
Cheers
I can also offer to help.
I have some 500's and 4 different USB keyboards including 1 of those little handheld wireless ones popular with Rasberry Pi's.
I will drop you a PM.
Cheers
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Re: A500 USB keyboard interface
I do have some wired and wireless USB keyboards like dell, logitech, Microsoft and some cheap brands also.
Will pm you
Will pm you
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This looks great. Its not something i have time to test though so i'll let other people have a shot.
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Re: A500 USB keyboard interface
Thank you, whoever asked for one will get posted on monday. I've added the power
and floppy led's after somebody said it would save plugging in the keyboard when
repairing 500's.
Is there a list of keyboard pinouts for desktops? a few people with 1000's have asked
if it would work, from my understanding it should, I just need to put a RJ10 plug on it.
and floppy led's after somebody said it would save plugging in the keyboard when
repairing 500's.
Is there a list of keyboard pinouts for desktops? a few people with 1000's have asked
if it would work, from my understanding it should, I just need to put a RJ10 plug on it.
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oh. I could really use one of these. But I'm in Canada.
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Re: A500 USB keyboard interface
Oh! i do have an A1000, will crimp an adaptor and test this! Will let You know results..
Also CDTV, A2000, and A4000 may be tested
As about pinouts - here You go:
https://www.sacc.org/mouse-joy-keyb/a-keyboard.html
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Re: A500 USB keyboard interface
They have all been posted today.