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.

[quarterback]

I use a QVS PS-2 to USB adapter and agree with the newegg comments.

[Tiger-Heli]

Thanks for the additional info.   I went ahead and ordered it. I figure even if the typing is slow (or even sketchy) it'll probably be okay since I really just want to have the keyboard attached as a sort of 'backup' option so I can type things (tweak ini files or whatever) in a pinch.

It should do fine for what you want.  Personally, if I just wanted a backup, I would mount the KeyWiz where I could easily unplug it and plug in a keyboard.

[tep0583]

Thanks for the additional info.   I went ahead and ordered it. I figure even if the typing is slow (or even sketchy) it'll probably be okay since I really just want to have the keyboard attached as a sort of 'backup' option so I can type things (tweak ini files or whatever) in a pinch.

It should do fine for what you want.  Personally, if I just wanted a backup, I would mount the KeyWiz where I could easily unplug it and plug in a keyboard.

That's how I do it.

I don't have to connect a KB all that often, so I just shut the machine down and switch devices when I do. I can get to the KB port from m coind door or I can pull the machine out and get to it from the back. It doesn't take long enough that I have ever considered more equipment or any other solution.

[JoyMonkey]

I have one of these Belkin PS2 keyboard splitters that I've been meaning to try out. It lets you plug in two keyboards and use them simultaneously. I would imagine using a keyboard and a KeyWiz would be fine with it.

[Chris]

I have a 4-port powered USB hub mounted under my control panel overhang, and I use that to plug in a USB keyboard when I need it. 

[Hoagie_one]

i have a wireless usb keyboard\mouse unit.  Just open teh coin door and pull the keyboard out...type away.