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Everything Else => Sharp Zaurus => Model Specific Forums => Distros, Development, and Model Specific Forums => Archived Forums => C1000/3x00 General discussions => Topic started by: drnick on May 06, 2005, 12:44:28 pm
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I've been along time reader of these forums for about a year now and recently I have ordered a C3000 from Conics. The device will be here in about a week and I wanted to get some accessories together while I wait.
Im good with linux and it has been my sole OS for a while now.
I'm interested in using my mini ps/2 keyboard with my Z to take notes in class, and I was looking at a ps/2 female to usb-A male adaptor with the mini-a adaptor that Conics supplies. Then I came across this device (which is also a hub).
http://www.usbmax.com/USBG-HSB3PS_3_Ports_..._Computers_.cfm (http://www.usbmax.com/USBG-HSB3PS_3_Ports_USB2.0_HUB_with_2_ports_smart_PS2_for_Windows_Computers_.cfm)
This is just an example. I've see others that have a similar function...a usb hub with a ps/2 port on it
Im wondering if anyone has any luck using this sort of device with a Z. It should work if its usb HID compliant?
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It should theoretically work. I've never tried a PS/2->USB adapter, but apparently compatibility is spotty.
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Thanks for the quick response. I've heard the same thing from friends about the spotty operation of the ps/2 to usb adaptors. But after some google-ing I found a japanese site that a person used a 760 with the Ratoc usb CF and got the keyboard+mouse type usb cable to work.
here is the article untranslated if you prefer a different translation
http://www.sky.sannet.ne.jp/morostar/rex-cfu1/AU02-PS.html (http://www.sky.sannet.ne.jp/morostar/rex-cfu1/AU02-PS.html)
I think ill take the risk and get one. They are cheap, and if it doesnt work ill find some other use for it. I could find another mini usb keyboard but what is the fun in that.
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Thanks for the quick response. I've heard the same thing from friends about the spotty operation of the ps/2 to usb adaptors. But after some google-ing I found a japanese site that a person used a 760 with the Ratoc usb CF and got the keyboard+mouse type usb cable to work.
here is the article untranslated if you prefer a different translation
http://www.sky.sannet.ne.jp/morostar/rex-cfu1/AU02-PS.html (http://www.sky.sannet.ne.jp/morostar/rex-cfu1/AU02-PS.html)
I think ill take the risk and get one. They are cheap, and if it doesnt work ill find some other use for it. I could find another mini usb keyboard but what is the fun in that.
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Just wanted to let you know that I used this adapter
[a href=\"http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0157389]http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_...duct_id=0157389[/url]
and it works with my ps2 keyboard and mouse at the same time. I do use another USB cable to convert it to mini A for Zaurus.