USB to PS/2 Keyboard Converter 2

[ChefGroovy]

Does anyone know of a way to allow me to plug a USB keyboard into a regular PS/2 port?

I've seen plenty of adapters that go the other way (plug ps/2 mouse and keyboard into a USB port), but none do what I want.

I've looked into building a converter out of a 90S2313, but don't think it'll handle USB. Any other micros that may do it?

Thanks
Dan

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

USB to PS/2 connectors do exist ... I have one on my USB mouse.

from (the City of) Barrie, Ontario.

If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

 

[ChefGroovy]

Oh I should have mentioned, the green usb to ps/2 converters that come with mice won't work for keyboards.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Interesting to know that ... thanks.

from (the City of) Barrie, Ontario.

If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

 

[nielsf]

Take a look at

http://store.a2zcable.com/um2.html.

I have however not tried it.

nielsf

 

[ChefGroovy]

thanks for the tip. Just ordered one, will find out whats the story, right down to scancode level

debugging a usb keyboard for production now, be sweet to not have not to have convert all the ps/2 test equipment to usb

Dan

 

[Madcow]

http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en011984

Nice appnote if you want to do it yourself.