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Title: PS2-USB adapter
Post by: brihyn on October 19, 2015, 05:02:51 pm

My cabinet uses an old SlickStick for the CP, with a ps2 connector for the keyboard encoder.
The pc died, and the new one only has USB.  What would be the best recommended ps2/usb adapter?  I've had mixed success with adapters for various purposes in the past.

Title: Re: PS2-USB adapter
Post by: Slippyblade on October 19, 2015, 05:18:43 pm

The problem you run into is that USB and PS/2 are not compatible protocols.  There are two different types of converters.  One is just a straight through cable - these are used when the device already knows both protocols and adjust internally.  The other type has a little block in the middle - those actually do the conversion in the cable and should work on all devices. 

If you are not sure if your device auto-detects, then spend the extra couple bucks and get the other kind.  They are only about $7.

Title: Re: PS2-USB adapter
Post by: brihyn on October 19, 2015, 05:23:55 pm

that's what I thought. so something like this with the USB-IC integrated?
http://www.amazon.com/Perixx-PERIPRO-401-PS2-Adapter-Built-/dp/B008DFVQFW/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1445289772&sr=1-6&keywords=ps2-usb+adapter (http://www.amazon.com/Perixx-PERIPRO-401-PS2-Adapter-Built-/dp/B008DFVQFW/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1445289772&sr=1-6&keywords=ps2-usb+adapter)

Title: Re: PS2-USB adapter
Post by: Slippyblade on October 19, 2015, 05:46:20 pm

Something like that.  Make sure you get the correct genders on the connections.  I use one of those on a Sparkfun trackball, works great.  Got mine from Fry's Electronics though since I'm impatient and didn't want to wait on shipping.

Also a small caveat.  I don't know how these adapter deal with the multi-button limitations.  I can never remember the specifics of that though, sorry.

Title: Re: PS2-USB adapter
Post by: monkeybomb on October 19, 2015, 05:48:29 pm

Did they use iPacs in those?  I can't remember for sure, but I thought they did.  If so, take a look if it says USB  next to the PS2 connection.  If it does, then you may need to get the cable from ultimarc.  I bought one of theirs after failing with one like you showed.

Title: Re: PS2-USB adapter
Post by: brihyn on October 19, 2015, 05:52:25 pm

Thanks, and I think you're right, that it has an ultimarc controller.
just found this for future searching:
http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html)