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Author Topic: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB  (Read 1404 times)

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Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« on: April 30, 2015, 11:57:44 am »
I have an old I-Pac 4 purchased new in 2006 that is set up for PS/2. I'm just getting back into working on my cab again after many years and bought a new computer to go in the cab (the modder system TKW4rr10r is selling here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,133968.0.html) This system does not have a PS/2 input on it. Can I buy a cable that will it work with USB or will one of those cheap PS/2 to USB converters work with it? I'd prefer to not buy a new I-Pac if possible.

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Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2015, 12:16:36 pm »
Andy at Ultimarc.com has a page dedicated to that very question here:  http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html

You can buy an adapter that complies with what's mentioned there.

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Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2015, 01:00:45 pm »
Andy at Ultimarc.com has a page dedicated to that very question here:  http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html

You can buy an adapter that complies with what's mentioned there.

Good Luck!

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Great! Thanks for the help. Only issue is they want to charge $16 shipping for a little cable. Don't see any way to change from DHL. $16 is more than a little excessive.

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Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2015, 01:06:36 pm »
try divemaster? He stocks ultimarc stuff on this side of the pond.
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Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2015, 01:18:50 pm »
The cheap passive adapters will do it.  Or cut a PS/2 wire and splice it to a USB cable.


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Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2015, 01:20:22 pm »
try divemaster? He stocks ultimarc stuff on this side of the pond.

I was thinking maybe they were in England, but couldn't remember. That explains the shipping then. I've purchased from divemaster before 9 years ago. Good to hear he's still around. I'll give a shot. Thanks for the help.

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Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2015, 01:32:04 pm »
Divemaster has them in stock and took care of me. Thanks again for the help everyone. Now to get everything up running again for some gaming.

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Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2015, 02:26:15 pm »
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Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2015, 02:56:07 pm »
Santo ain't got time for that