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Title: Active PS/2 to USB adapter
Post by: apastuszak on Wed, 03 April 2019, 18:42:02

I bought a Model M keyboard last year (well ANOTHER Model M) and decided to "go cheap" and buy an active PS/2 to USB Adapter, rather than one of orihalcon's excellent cables.

I found this adapter on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Generic-PS-2-PS2-to-USB-Male-Converter-Adapter-Cable-for-Keyboard-and-Mouse/112496332260?epid=16006168935&hash=item1a314dcde4:g:ru8AAOSwWGtZeFTj&frcectupt=true (https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Generic-PS-2-PS2-to-USB-Male-Converter-Adapter-Cable-for-Keyboard-and-Mouse/112496332260?epid=16006168935&hash=item1a314dcde4:g:ru8AAOSwWGtZeFTj&frcectupt=true)

The adapter worked well enough, but GOD was it slow.  When I tried to delete a word using the backspace key, it was painful to watch.

I finally broke down and bought one orihalcon's cables and now typing speeds seem normal.

I know in the past, people have recommended using the purple cube, but I think that item has been discontinued, since I can't see, to find it anywhere.

Just a PSA.

Title: Re: Active PS/2 to USB adapter
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 04 April 2019, 08:44:54

I have used those cheap "Y" adapters with several different keyboards and never had a problem.

It may be a function of how well it shakes hands with the motherboard.

Title: Re: Active PS/2 to USB adapter
Post by: pimapima on Thu, 04 April 2019, 12:06:06

I haven't had any issues with the cheapo adapters with my model M either.

Title: Re: Active PS/2 to USB adapter
Post by: pjt008 on Thu, 04 April 2019, 13:04:02

I've been using the Belkin F5U119v Y-cord adapters forever with my Model M's, never any problems.

Title: Re: Active PS/2 to USB adapter
Post by: Wojciech on Mon, 03 June 2019, 03:13:38

https://sewelldirect.com/active-usb-to-ps2-adapter This one work for sure