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USB to PS/2 Keyboard Converter
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USB to PS/2 Keyboard Converter

USB to PS/2 Keyboard Converter

(OP)
Does anyone know of a way to allow me to plug a USB keyboard into a regular PS/2 port?  

I've seen plenty of adapters that go the other way (plug ps/2 mouse and keyboard into a USB port), but none do what I want.

I've looked into building a converter out of a 90S2313, but don't think it'll handle USB. Any other micros that may do it?

Thanks
Dan

RE: USB to PS/2 Keyboard Converter

USB to PS/2 connectors do exist ... I have one on my USB mouse.

from (the City of) Barrie, Ontario.

If you choke a smurf,   what color does it turn?

RE: USB to PS/2 Keyboard Converter

(OP)
Oh I should have mentioned, the green usb to ps/2 converters that come with mice won't work for keyboards. :(

RE: USB to PS/2 Keyboard Converter

Interesting to know that ... thanks.

from (the City of) Barrie, Ontario.

If you choke a smurf,   what color does it turn?

RE: USB to PS/2 Keyboard Converter

(OP)
thanks for the tip. Just ordered one, will find out whats the story, right down to scancode level :)   

debugging a usb keyboard for production now, be sweet to not have not to have convert all the ps/2 test equipment to usb

Dan

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