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Title: Focus FK-9000 converter
Post by: kelvinhall05 on Sat, 07 December 2019, 16:11:28: What plug does the FK-9000 have? Would a simple, cheap converter like this work, or does the board just have PS/2? Thanks!
https://www.amazon.ca/kenable-Mini-Female-Keyboard-Adapter/dp/B01H90H6AU/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=mini+din+to+usb&qid=1575755320&sr=8-7
Title: Re: Focus FK-9000 converter
Post by: chyros on Sat, 07 December 2019, 18:43:56: The FK-9000 is AT/XT; you'll need an active converter.
Title: Re: Focus FK-9000 converter
Post by: kelvinhall05 on Sat, 07 December 2019, 19:07:39: Quote from: chyros on Sat, 07 December 2019, 18:43:56
The FK-9000 is AT/XT; you'll need an active converter.

As for the physical connector, is it PS/2? The ebay seller said it was in the messages I exchanged with him.
Title: Re: Focus FK-9000 converter
Post by: chyros on Sat, 07 December 2019, 19:27:30: Quote from: kelvinhall05 on Sat, 07 December 2019, 19:07:39
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 07 December 2019, 18:43:56
The FK-9000 is AT/XT; you'll need an active converter.

As for the physical connector, is it PS/2? The ebay seller said it was in the messages I exchanged with him.
No, AT/XT keyboards use the old 5-pin DIN connector.
Title: Re: Focus FK-9000 converter
Post by: kelvinhall05 on Sat, 07 December 2019, 19:30:12: Quote from: chyros on Sat, 07 December 2019, 19:27:30
Quote from: kelvinhall05 on Sat, 07 December 2019, 19:07:39
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 07 December 2019, 18:43:56
The FK-9000 is AT/XT; you'll need an active converter.

As for the physical connector, is it PS/2? The ebay seller said it was in the messages I exchanged with him.
No, AT/XT keyboards use the old 5-pin DIN connector.
What's the cheapest decent converter I can buy? One available in Canada