Posted by Chris on 29, 2000 at 2:20 PM:
In Reply to: Question... posted by Ohso on 28, 2000 at 9:37 PM:
The Keyboard/Mouse splitter is used on laptops mostly. I have an IBM 600 laptop that has one PS/2 port. I use the splitter and one side is for the kbd and the other for the mouse. They don't use the same pins on the PS/2 port - so the splitter just splits out the pins.
: I have seen ps/2 keyboard/mouse splitter cables for something like $15. Would this work for two mice, or is it only for 1 kb and 1 mouse?
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: : I have built the splitter usung stephans design and it works nicely.
: : Be sure to TEST IT before you plug it into your brand spanking new P3 as they have a nasty habit of destroying motherboards if built incorrectly (getting the 5v and data lines crossed for example).
: : But if you are reasonably careful and competant when you put it together there should be no trouble.
: : The most expensive part of the whole thing is some experimental board to put it together on :-)
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: : you may also want to check the avilibility of the required IC before you start, I had to send away for mine.
: : hope this helps
: : Matt