Unicomp Customizer 104/105 USB - USB Only?

[CX23882]

Does anybody have a (native) USB Customizer? Can it also be connected via PS/2 with a passive adapter or is it USB-only?

Finally, have you noticed any problems with the USB variant?

I'm seriously considering buying a USB Customizer 105 but I'm on the fence between that and going for the more proven PS/2 variant.

[Xuan]

I have one, and in can't be done. I tried once with an adaptor that came with some mouse (ms i think).
No problems so far, I prefer PS2 too but I bought this as I don't think ps2'll be around for long.

[patrickgeekhack]

I have one, and in can't be done. I tried once with an adaptor that came with some mouse (ms i think).
No problems so far, I prefer PS2 too but I bought this as I don't think ps2'll be around for long.

I'm by no means an expert, but I think the adapter that comes with a mouse does not work with a keyboard. I have one that came with my Cherry keyboard, but it's at work. I'll do the test next week.

[patrickgeekhack]

I tried my USB Customizer with the adapter which came with my Cherry. It did not work even after a reboot.

[CX23882]

Thank-you for trying that out.

I still think I'll order the USB version, because as you say, PS/2's days seem to be numbered.

[patrickgeekhack]

Thank-you for trying that out.

I still think I'll order the USB version, because as you say, PS/2's days seem to be numbered.

No problem. I do think that nowadays USB is kind of a safer bet.

I did not have a USB problem per se. But if I pressed hard above the numerical keyboard, the LED board will come into contact with the metal plate and cause a short-circuit. You'll then get a message that a USB device is pulling too much power. I accidentally found this. If you are just typing, you'll never get this problem.

[patrickgeekhack]

Easy fix (at least on a Unicomp Spacesaver):

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Electrical tape - don't leave home without it.

Might as well change the leds while you're in there.

Yes, that was the solution indeed.  I described how I found out about this problem in another thread. I would have preferred black electrical tape, but he only had the yellow one...just kidding.

The LEDs don't bother me at all. Most of the time there is none of three on. I use it on a MacBook, so apart from the very rare occasions that use the Caps Lock, they stay off.

[patrickgeekhack]

Patrick, LOL - you probably gave me the original idea to do this then since I never had the problem but thought I should do a fix while it was opened up for the LED swap.

It was me :-)

Nice pic of your kid BTW in your Avatar.  I like how you're propping him up as you take the picture.

Thanks. It was my wife who took the picture. They are currently on the other side of the planet visiting family. I miss them a lot as you can imagine.