PS2 mini keyboard
PS2 mini keyboard
For use with my Aurora (SuperHermes Lite), I am on the lookout for a mini keyboard, without numeric keypad, and with a PS/2 plug. Because it's set up on a very small desk, I require a keyboard which is quite compact, no more than about 12-13 inches (30-33cm) wide.
I bought one a few days ago (a Perixx Periboard-409) which is ideal in terms of size, but sadly does not work with SuperHermes Lite. Presumably, the modern keyboards with PS/2 plugs are really USB-style ones in disguise, and don't work with SuperHermes.
I have a standard keyboard 102 key keyboard which works fine, but it's just too big for the desk space.
Would consider a swap or buying an unwanted keyboard known to work with QL systems.
For information, this is the Perixx keyboard to give an idea of what I am looking for:
I bought one a few days ago (a Perixx Periboard-409) which is ideal in terms of size, but sadly does not work with SuperHermes Lite. Presumably, the modern keyboards with PS/2 plugs are really USB-style ones in disguise, and don't work with SuperHermes.
I have a standard keyboard 102 key keyboard which works fine, but it's just too big for the desk space.
Would consider a swap or buying an unwanted keyboard known to work with QL systems.
For information, this is the Perixx keyboard to give an idea of what I am looking for:
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Re: PS2 mini keyboard
Its probably more that the signals don't get wiggled in a fashion identifiable as being a real ps/2 port so the firmware gets confused!
Re: PS2 mini keyboard
Same difference in terms of end result, modern keyboards with PS2 plugs don't work with SuperHermes. I have tried a lot of keyboards with this, all the older ones work, none of the newer ones do (whether they have PS2 plugs or USB/PS2 adaptors).XorA wrote:Its probably more that the signals don't get wiggled in a fashion identifiable as being a real ps/2 port so the firmware gets confused!
Have been totally unable to find an older, compact PS2 keyboard even though standard sized ones are still quite easy to find.
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Re: PS2 mini keyboard
Unfortunately, the desk is in an alcove with no room to add "wings" otherwise I'd have taken you up on that suggestion. A full size keyboard would just about fit, but no room for a mouse.vanpeebles wrote:You need wings on your desk
Looks like the beloved Aurora might be consigned back to the attic after all and I'll be limited to a PC unless I can find a small keyboard that works with SuperHermes Lite
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Re: PS2 mini keyboard
Tried the USB to PS2 adapters with several keyboards, none worked.
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Re: PS2 mini keyboard
Looks like that Perixx keyboard, which was also a wired PS/2 but failed to work. Reluctant to spend any more without knowing it works first given the number of disappointments so far. But yeah, that's the kind of size of keyboard I was looking for.
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Re: PS2 mini keyboard
Just a thought, and sorry if I'm going a bit on the hardware side. But is it a case of the newer keyboards not supplying full 5 volt signals. maybe only 3, or a bit volts, which SuperHermes cant handle.
And all you need is a buffer IC to bring the signals back up to 5 volts. Just a little box that sits between the keyboard and SuperHermes, powered by the supply for the keyboard.
Martin Head
And all you need is a buffer IC to bring the signals back up to 5 volts. Just a little box that sits between the keyboard and SuperHermes, powered by the supply for the keyboard.
Martin Head