PS/2 to USB converter problem with international keyboards?

[Donut]

Hi,

I just bought a cheap PS/2 to USB converter on eBay, like this one.

I was pleasantly surprised that it seems to work fine with an IBM Model M keyboard, but there is a problem with the "extra" key on non-US keyboards. [For example, on UK keyboards the extra key is between left shift and Z, and types \ and |.]

The extra key is not recognised by the converter. Has anyone found that other PS/2 to USB converters have the same problem?

[xyzzy]

Hi,

I just bought a cheap PS/2 to USB converter on eBay, like this one.

I was pleasantly surprised that it seems to work fine with an IBM Model M keyboard, but there is a problem with the "extra" key on non-US keyboards. [For example, on UK keyboards the extra key is between left shift and Z, and types \ and |.]

The extra key is not recognised by the converter. Has anyone found that other PS/2 to USB converters have the same problem?

I've got a similar one that I constantly use with euro-layout keyboards with no problems at all - all the keys are recognized correctly.

[ch_123]

I have a Belkin one that works fine with my UK-layout Unicomp. With some of the cheaper adaptors its hit and miss. Some work properly, others don't. I'd try a Belkin one, or the Bytecc BT-2000 which was recommended by the guy at Unicomp.