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Can I use a 'switch' to go from keyboard to KeyWiz Eco2? How bout USB keyboard?
quarterback:
The KeyWiz Eco2 has no passthrough, so I was trying to figure out a way to occasionally use a keyboard instead of the control panel buttons (while I figure out exactly what I need/what my final layout will be)
Should I just get/rig a 'switch' of some kind to mechanically change between the keyboard's ps2 connection and the Keywiz?
Bloinkxp:
USB keyboard will work. It is treated as a seperate device. I use one with my "old" Keywiz Eco, and there is no issue.
Much easier than messing with a switch.
shadowdrak:
there are cheap ps/2 toggle switch devices that should work fine for you. I have seen them at most small computer shops. It is usually just an ugly beige box with a knob and A/B written on it. You could remove it from it's box and mount it somewhere inconspicuous i suppose. That'd be what I would do anyway. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-107-119&depa=0
That one is only 9 bucks. Not exactly the same thing I meant(it is a cheapo kvm). I have a boat-load of old keyboards lying around(all ps2) so this would be pretty cheap for me. If you have to buy a keyboard anyway though, just get a usb-keyboard and forget about it.
quarterback:
Thanks for the replies.
Tiger-Heli:
I use a QVS PS-2 to USB adapter and agree with the newegg comments. For general typing it's not too bad, although if I have Shift manually held down and type a bunch of keys, after the third or fourth key, it unshifts. It would not be acceptable for gaming, though. I tried it on battlezone and if I held the key down, then released it, then pressed it again, it will not register as "down continuously."
FWIW.