replace and old connector with a usb.

tade · 12th December 2005, 05:50 PM

http://www.hallogram.com/barcodes/scanners/kw.jpg

I want to splice a keyboard using the top connector in that photo to a usb connector. How do i do it?

Thanks

astouffer · 12th December 2005, 05:58 PM

You can't. Its a different protocol and signals. Just buy a new keyboard, a new one is cheaper than the adapter. CompUSA wanted $15 for an AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter while a new keyboard was $9.99.

tade · 12th December 2005, 06:16 PM

roger that. But it can be done, if i shoudl ever want a retro feel.
Thank you.

davesaudio · 15th December 2005, 04:39 AM

some very old keyboards are too slow for current bios/interface settings. sorry I cant be more specific

it is possible some keyboards may be designed like some
mice with both usb and ps2 interfaces but I have not seen any
It would have to recognize which connection and act acordingly

12th December 2005, 05:50 PM	#1
tade diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ralieigh nc	replace and old connector with a usb. http://www.hallogram.com/barcodes/scanners/kw.jpg I want to splice a keyboard using the top connector in that photo to a usb connector. How do i do it? Thanks

15th December 2005, 04:39 AM	#4
davesaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GTA	some very old keyboards are too slow for current bios/interface settings. sorry I cant be more specific it is possible some keyboards may be designed like some mice with both usb and ps2 interfaces but I have not seen any It would have to recognize which connection and act acordingly __________________ intentionally blank

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12th December 2005, 05:58 PM	#2
astouffer diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, crumbling wasteland	You can't. Its a different protocol and signals. Just buy a new keyboard, a new one is cheaper than the adapter. CompUSA wanted $15 for an AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter while a new keyboard was $9.99.

12th December 2005, 06:16 PM	#3
tade diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ralieigh nc	roger that. But it can be done, if i shoudl ever want a retro feel. Thank you.

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