Soarer's Converter w/ Leading Edge DC-2014... error!

[y11971alex]

Specifically, it's a R5 error, indicating timeout.  Reset signal was received from the keyboard, but did not receive a full code.

Is there any special configuration that I need to input to the converter?

[chyros]

From what I understood, the DC-2014 uses a modified XT protocol that isn't readily recognised. I don't know if people actually got these working with modern computers yet.

[emdude]

Wow, no wonder they're used as donors.

[chyros]

Rubbish! These boards just have class and style, I'd say .

[y11971alex]

But Soarer actually updated his thread stating that his code now (as of v.1) supports "almost XT" boards like the Leading Edge!  Of course, my converter is actually the soarihalcon converter bought on eBay.

[fohat.digs]

The Soarer thread is ridiculously long and hard to search, but I am pretty sure that the LE2014 needs that 5th, normally dead pin connected to D7 on the Teensy.

I have a Teensy wired up that way but have not had a fresh 2014 to actually test it with.

[klikkyklik]

I purchased a Soarer's converter from Orihalcon specifically to run my DC-2014 and it works without needing that additional pin.  However- that being said, keep two things in mind:

1) Don't make the stupid mistake I did a long time ago and assume that you can hot-plug the keyboard.  It needs to be brought up with the system, unfortunately.

2) If memory serves, sometimes it didn't actually work when booting, in which case I'd power down the system, unplug the converter + keyboard from the computer and plug it back in, and try bringing up the system again.  The system this was on used the grub bootloader, so I could tinker with keystroke testing there before booting the OS.

Thomas, you're absolutely right.  Class and style.  They are wonderful to type on.  Can't believe I almost sold mine (its story is here if you're interested- https://klikkyklik.wordpress.com/2016/04/20/dc-2014/ ).

[chyros]

Thomas, you're absolutely right.  Class and style.  They are wonderful to type on.  Can't believe I almost sold mine (its story is here if you're interested- https://klikkyklik.wordpress.com/2016/04/20/dc-2014/ ).

Nice story, a pleasure to read .

Yeah, I'm sure my Acer would fetch a nice price if I listed it, but I'd never forgive myself if I sold it for the money. When in new condition, these switches are just sublime.

I could see myself trading it for a KB-102A (the ISO version) or a gold-label OmniKey (preferable one with a bigass enter) because I'm not a great fan of the ANSI layout, but they'd have to be in comparable condition, because I'd probably get very unhappy without a proper, super-clean blue Alps board xD .