Commercial Classic Commodore Computer keyboard to USB converters Vesalia Keyrah 2 The Keyrah V2 made by Vesalia fits inside the case of C64, VIC-20, Amiga 1200 and other classic Commodore computers and makes it possible to use their internal keyboard and connected joysticks with modern computers over a USB connection. TRIPP LITE 0DT60002 'Minicom' Vetra USB-327 MegaMatch™, USB to PS/2 Converter Commercial ADB to USB converters Griffin iMate The Griffin iMate is the most common and best-known ADB to USB converter. These are designed to allow modern USB keyboards and mice to be connected to a PS/2 KVM switch, or a USB KVM switch to be connected to a server with PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.Īdder KMU2P StarTech PS22USB - PS/2 to USB Keyboard and Mouse Adapter This converter, now discontinued, allowed a USB keyboard and mouse to be connected to the PS/2 ports on a computer. Ideally one should acquire a model that contains the same Cypress chip as used in the blue cube for maximum reliability and compatibility.įor those wishing to connect vintage keyboards to a modern computer (especially PC/AT boards), it is often necessary to purchase both the Cypress-based Belkin adapter as well as the blue cube, as the subtle differences between the two products affects compatibility. Some of the controller chips used are notorious for resetting periodically: the keyboard will cease responding, followed by the lock LEDs flashing as the keyboard reinitialises. Belkin have sold this product under a large number of similar model numbers, and the various models ship with different controller chips.

Works with virtually all keyboards out there, but it is more expensive than the blue cube. Belkin USB Dual PS/2 'Adapter' The Belkin F5U119 series is a converter with ports for a mouse and keyboard, although two keyboards might work as well. Multimode USB 'Adaptor' This keyboard-only inline converter resembles a PS/2 socket connected to a USB plug this was previously sold via group buy at geekhack and found to be very reliable. These converters are rather ubiquitous and some keyboard shops even sell them with their keyboards.

They never appear to be sold under a brand name, but most known blue cubes contain the same Cypress chip and decent firmware. Known to work with keyboards that need more power, such as the IBM Model M, where cheaper converters fail. Works for most keyboards and can be bought cheap.

'Blue Cube' converter 'Blue cube' Common converter with a single female PS/2 port and USB male port.

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