Active PS/2 to USB adapter

[apastuszak]

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

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.

[fohat.digs]

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.

[pimapima]

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

[pjt008]

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

[Wojciech]

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