Convert PS2 to USB

[da20valve]

Just wondering can all PS2 keyboard be converted to USB ?, do I need a special adapter or can I just get one of them cheap ones on Ebay.

[crthell]

I'm sure somebody could shed further light on this, but basically the cheap little eBay adapters don't actively convert the signal. You need something that does.

[RESPRiT]

Most of the time you should be buying a converter and not just an adapter.

[da20valve]

so what's the point of the ones on eBay then ??

[Lanx]

just buy this
the ps2 to usb BLUE CUBE

[da20valve]

I would if they would ship to Australia....... NEXT

[intelli78]

The blue cube is good but it doesn't work with every keyboard. mkawa has another high quality adapter available, good to have as an alternative. I got one. PM him.

[rowdy]

I bought some from GH - I seem to recall that mkawa was involved, although I think all of that batch were sold.

So far they have worked well, even to get an old AT keyboard working on my Mac (via an At to PS/2 adaptor, then one of the PSD/2 to USB adaptors).

[dorkvader]

I bought some from GH - I seem to recall that mkawa was involved, although I think all of that batch were sold.

So far they have worked well, even to get an old AT keyboard working on my Mac (via an At to PS/2 adaptor, then one of the PSD/2 to USB adaptors).

I think I mailed it to you. Anyway, it's almost certainly the ID innovations multimode USB adapter. It supports 6KRO  and is generally awesome.

However, there are reports that some PS/2 DIY OTD keyboards will not work with it.

[Pacifist]

techkeys will stock mkawa's converters soon

[rowdy]

I bought some from GH - I seem to recall that mkawa was involved, although I think all of that batch were sold.

So far they have worked well, even to get an old AT keyboard working on my Mac (via an At to PS/2 adaptor, then one of the PSD/2 to USB adaptors).

I think I mailed it to you. Anyway, it's almost certainly the ID innovations multimode USB adapter. It supports 6KRO  and is generally awesome.

However, there are reports that some PS/2 DIY OTD keyboards will not work with it.

I think you did!

ID innovations sounds familiar - a brief search did not turn up anything here though.

[Input Nirvana]

Pi Engineering makes an active PS/2 to USB active converter. Have not found any limitations. New they are about $55. I have one or two for sale $25 plus shipping if you need. They will take 2 PS/2 devices and actively convert to one USB. They also allow a couple programmable keys.