[Oberon] OberonStation and PS/2

[Jan de Kruyf]

google is your friend:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Converter-Keyboards-Genuine-CPO-Branded/dp/B0021JPYMW

j.


On Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 6:54 PM, Paul Reed <paulreed at paddedcell.com> wrote:

> Hi Eric,
>
> > Unfortunately, for me, I no longer have any PS2 keyboards or mice. All of
> > mine are now USB.
> > Does anyone have experience with using a USB keyboard or mouse with the
> > OberonStation? Does it work well? What kind of adapter do you use?
>
> Of course PS/2 was chosen because it is much simpler to explain and
> implement than USB.
>
> Older USB keyboards and mice which came with PS/2 adapters are your best
> bet, but your mileage will certainly vary.   I noticed Prof. Wirth himself
> uses one of these keyboards, with an adapter which happened to come from a
> mouse (I assume, because it is green).
>
> If you can't find cheap PS/2 mice and keyboards at computer faires or
> recycling centres, a new pair (e.g. Genius) can usually be obtained on
> Amazon for around $10, Eur10 or GBP10 :)
>
> Hope that helps,
> Paul
>
>
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