geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sat, 22 January 2011, 13:13:41
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sat, 22 January 2011, 13:13:41
I need some suggestions for good adapters for a G80-1000 which has an AT output :/
Any ideas ???
I'm looking for 2 adapters to be specific. One for AT to PS2, and another from PS2 to USB.
For AT to PS2 i found DIN5F/MDIN6M http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=230550235970&si=zYHjUQhQCDdAgmwGcguFjMvq%252BNk%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
For PS2 to USB i found NEWLink USB PS/2 Keyboard Adapter (N01210) http://www.amazon.co.uk/NEWLink-USB-Keyboard-Adapter-N01210/dp/B001GXR72E
Are these 2 adapters fine or does anyone have any better suggestion ?
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: theferenc on Sat, 22 January 2011, 13:39:58
I use this one for my PS/2 -> USB needs: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-USB-PS-2-Adapter/dp/B0006BA2SI/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1295725083&sr=1-2
It doesn't have the downsides that the blue cube does (blocking other ports, weighing down the port, ridiculous looking), and is only slightly more expensive. Plus, there are a lot of Cherry G80 boards that have both mouse and keyboard cables, so rather than 2 blue cubes, you can use a single belkin.
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sat, 22 January 2011, 14:13:43
My bro is studying in the UK. So i could get either :x
So i guess the PS2 to USB adapter is all set.
What about the AT to PS2 adapter ?? Will any work just fine ???
I was trying to google for one in Malaysia but found none :/
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: keyb_gr on Sat, 22 January 2011, 14:41:30
Quote from: Moogle Stiltzkin;282943
What about the AT to PS2 adapter ?? Will any work just fine ???
Generally, yes. Not sure how robust the very cheapest ones are though.
BTW, I wouldn't combine a 1-part adapter like the Monoprice one with something like the Blue Cube, unless you've got a USB extension. At least one of them should contain some length of cable, as this quite literally makes things more flexible.
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: theferenc on Sat, 22 January 2011, 14:49:52
I'm not sure if monoprice ships internationally, but something like this (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10414&cs_id=1041401&p_id=1128&seq=1&format=2) should work.
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 22 January 2011, 15:00:43
That's one chubby stubby.
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 22 January 2011, 15:07:39
Please don't tell me you named it after the porn actor of the same name.
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sat, 22 January 2011, 15:30:02
Oh i'd appreciate that ripster thanks.
By the way the mail is in transit.
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sat, 22 January 2011, 15:31:29
Oh i'd appreciate that Ripster thanks :hug:
By the way the mail with the keys is in transit :bounce:
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sat, 22 January 2011, 15:41:11
Oh i can see what thefrenc means about the box getting in the way of other ports on the pc.
But the blue cube has already been confirmed working for g80-1000 hm....
Does the Belkin have problems or should i go for blue cube ?
I'll go with the one with no quirks when using as either
1. at to ps2
2. at to ps2 to usb
Title: Need adapter recommendations for Cherry g80-1000 keyboard
Post by: Moogle Stiltzkin on Sun, 23 January 2011, 13:02:31
Found the wiki article explaining the different ps2 to usb adapters