Posted by Joe on November 08, 1999 at 11:32:39:
In Reply to: Re: Mouse PS/2 Port :Update, I need more help posted by Jerky on November 06, 1999 at 19:23:43:
Jerky probably has a cheaper, though more technical solution. I was able to by a WhyMouse that does the trick nicely. I use it with Happs serial trackball interface with no probs.
Joe
: : Well,
: : As Joe and Matt suggested, I looked on my motherboard and there is a labeled set of 6 pins that indicates it is the PS/2 connection. I went to several computer stores and found a ps2 port, unfortunately, it only has 4 wires. Any suggestions. I am planning on trial and error.
: : thanks in advance
: : john
: Try the serial port for both your spinner and traclball,
: By installing a dp/dt swich, and break the voltage
: feeding each one. You can only use one at a time
: this way though.
: Jerky