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PS2 to USB adapter for Trackball
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fwiler:
I wanted to order an inexpensive 2 1/4" trackball that only has a PS2 cable.

Can I use an active USB to PS2 adapter for these as I'm using a laptop that doesn't have PS2 on it?

I've used these adapters for mice and keyboards before with no issue.

Here is a link to the one I'm looking at as it has the best reviews. http://www.amazon.com/Ziotek-PS2-Keyboard-USB-Adapter/dp/B000BSJFJS
pbj:
It'll probably work, so long as the device is supported by your operating system.

nitrogen_widget:
I have this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007T27HI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use it with the sparkfun trackball in mame.
so far it has worked in windows XP,7 & Linux.
It even works on my raspberry pi.
No driver needed.
fwiler:
Thank you.  I'll give it a try.
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