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Title: Jpac problem...need a good ps/usb adapter
Post by: alphadog808 on January 04, 2013, 01:32:03 pm

Hey guys,
  I have a jpac that I got a while back and it only has a ps2 input.  The machine I'm working with only had usb inputs, so I figured a regular ol' usb->ps2 adapter would work...but I also read that many of these adapters don't support multiple, simultaneous key presses like we all like to do... ;D 

I was hoping someone might know of a brand/model of adapter that works well for them?

Title: Re: Jpac problem...need a good ps/usb adapter
Post by: BobA on January 04, 2013, 01:54:46 pm

If it a current model and the keyboard socket says PC KB/USB all you need is the USB to PS2 adapter that ultimarc supplies or any like adapter from an aftermarket supplier.  I think it is just a cable.

Title: Re: Jpac problem...need a good ps/usb adapter
Post by: alphadog808 on January 04, 2013, 03:31:38 pm

I'll have to check, but I'm almost positive it's an older version, I got it years ago.  Assuming it's NOT that model, is there a specific usb->ps2 adapter that you guys use?  Seems like most of the adapters don't do nkro and I'd hate to keep buying one that doesn't work, ya know?

Title: Re: Jpac problem...need a good ps/usb adapter
Post by: AndyWarne on January 04, 2013, 08:57:36 pm

All J-PACs are dual interface devices and support USB.

So you would need either our cable, which is available separately or a PS2 to USB adaptor plug.

Don't use a converter module as these do not work for gaming as already mentioned.

Andy

Title: Re: Jpac problem...need a good ps/usb adapter
Post by: modessitt on July 09, 2013, 01:00:19 pm

Sorry for the necro bump, but I have a similar question:

I have one of these:

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It doesn't work, or at least the computer doesn't recognize it and says "unsupported USB device".  This J-Pac only has two PS2 connections, no USB. Do I need a different adapter?  I need one I can pick up locally at either Radio Shack, Fry's, or Discount Electronics, so if you can provide a pic or description, that would be appreciated...

Title: Re: Jpac problem...need a good ps/usb adapter
Post by: Malenko on July 09, 2013, 03:06:49 pm

just get the actual cord from divemaster or andy

Title: Re: Jpac problem...need a good ps/usb adapter
Post by: AndyWarne on July 11, 2013, 09:30:56 am

Information on this issue is here:

www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html)

Andy