PS2 Mouse

From: Paul Berger <sanepsycho_at_globaldialog.com>
Date: Sun Feb 9 08:08:00 2003

On Sun, 2003-02-09 at 01:42, Scarlet Otter wrote:
> > The reason I am asking is because I have a PS2 KVM switch and want to
> > get my 386/DX40 computer connected to it (it doesnt have a ps2
> > header).
>
> I'm pretty sure I've seen ISA PS2 cards. I'll have to check next
> time I go on a Geekware Scavenger Hunt. :)
>
> Seems reasonable, since there are 8086, 286, and 386 systems that
> have PS2 ports.

I have never seen them, the PS-2 ports were controlled by the keyboard
controller chip, if I remember correctly, so I would think it would be
hard to make a add-in card since it would have to take over some of the
functions of the keyboard controller. I have seen plans on the net that
convert PS/2 to serial using a PIC chip ... you could try google for one
of them.

I could use a USB => PS/2 mouse adapter, so far I have not found any
such animal. I've found plenty that go the other way.

Regards,
Paul
Received on Sun Feb 09 2003 - 08:08:00 GMT