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Offline Troll-Stolle

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5 pin DIN keyboard and 5 pin DIN audio cable?
« on: Sun, 21 September 2014, 02:56:09 »
I recently got a keyboard with 5 pin DIN 180 connector, but of course my computer hasn't got any ports for that. So I thought of making an adapter to PS/2. For that, I need a female 5 pin DIN 180, right? But I couldn't find just that, instead I can get something like this (it's a Swedish site, I live in Sweden): http://www.kjell.com/sortiment/ljud-bild/kablar-adaptrar/din/din-till-rca/din-adapterkabel-p39589. Can I just cut of the RCA cables and add a PS/2 connector instead?
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Re: 5 pin DIN keyboard and 5 pin DIN audio cable?
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 21 September 2014, 05:12:47 »
In theory, yes, as AT and PS/2 send the same signals, just with different sized plugs.

Although surely someone can send you an AT to PS/2 adaptor?  People are literally throwing them out - there is one lying in the grass by the side of the road near where I live!

Even eBay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PS-2-to-AT-KEYBOARD-ADAPTER-CONVERTS-PS2-PC-PORT-SOCKET-F-to-5-PIN-DIN-FEMALE-/310415980768?pt=UK_Computing_Parallel_Serial_PS_2&hash=item48463bf8e0
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Re: 5 pin DIN keyboard and 5 pin DIN audio cable?
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 21 September 2014, 05:57:05 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 21 September 2014, 05:12:47
In theory, yes, as AT and PS/2 send the same signals, just with different sized plugs.

Although surely someone can send you an AT to PS/2 adaptor?  People are literally throwing them out - there is one lying in the grass by the side of the road near where I live!

Even eBay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PS-2-to-AT-KEYBOARD-ADAPTER-CONVERTS-PS2-PC-PORT-SOCKET-F-to-5-PIN-DIN-FEMALE-/310415980768?pt=UK_Computing_Parallel_Serial_PS_2&hash=item48463bf8e0
Actually I struggle to find any around my house =P... No, but as I live in Sweden it feels kind of silly to get something from eBay. I'd rather make my own adapter with some connectors.
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Re: 5 pin DIN keyboard and 5 pin DIN audio cable?
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 21 September 2014, 09:24:07 »
Quote from: Troll-Stolle on Sun, 21 September 2014, 05:57:05

but as I live in Sweden it feels kind of silly to get something from eBay.


I can't imagine why. I enjoy having stuff delivered to my house rather than wasting time and money and gasoline chasing around town to find parts.

Also, I recommend keeping a large bag full of adapters and connectors on hand to satisfy any contingency. I probably have 2 dozen keyboard-related adapters of various types.
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Re: 5 pin DIN keyboard and 5 pin DIN audio cable?
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 21 September 2014, 09:25:40 »
should work, just make sure the pinout is correct.
5 pin DIN is also used for midi.
not sure what sort of device used a midi to RCA adapter though.
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Re: 5 pin DIN keyboard and 5 pin DIN audio cable?
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 22 September 2014, 02:54:36 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 21 September 2014, 05:12:47
In theory, yes, as AT and PS/2 send the same signals, just with different sized plugs.

Although surely someone can send you an AT to PS/2 adaptor?  People are literally throwing them out - there is one lying in the grass by the side of the road near where I live!

Even eBay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PS-2-to-AT-KEYBOARD-ADAPTER-CONVERTS-PS2-PC-PORT-SOCKET-F-to-5-PIN-DIN-FEMALE-/310415980768?pt=UK_Computing_Parallel_Serial_PS_2&hash=item48463bf8e0

Pity it is only the adapter and not the keyboard itself?
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