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Bus Mouse Connector
to
Amiga Mouse Connector
Pin Outs
John Rauh
November 14, 1991
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FILES:
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MouseMan.TXT - This file...
PinOuts.IFF - Pin Out Diagram 640 x 400 x 2 IFF
DESCRIPTION:
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For a few weeks now I have been in search of a replacement for my Amiga Mouse.
None of the available 3rd Party Mice looked that much better than the original
so I started looking at IBM Compatible mice. A much larger selection and
better prices but would they work?!?
I decided that a "Bus Mouse Version" with an adaptor cable should do the job.
The idea is to make an adaptor cable by taking the Bus Mouse extension cable
and cutting off the 9-Pin DIN male connector to replace it with a DB9F female
connector. This makes a female 9-Pin DIN to female 9-Pin DB9 adaptor cable.
Also Know As "The IBM Compatible Bus Mouse to Amiga Mouse Adaptor Cable" or
the "ICBM-to-AMAC" for short.....
The adaptor cable is better than just cutting off the Bus Mouse cable's
connector, replacing with the proper Amiga connector, because you may decide
you don't like the mouse and want to return it (I've returned two mice...).
WARNINGS:
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The Bus Mouse Connector generally doesn't have pin #1 marked and it is
unknown if each manufacturer follows the same pin out standard. You may
want to open your mouse and trace out a few of the Mouse Buttons with a
continuity tester to verify if the pin out locations are the same.
It is not a good idea to think that the color codes will be wired properly
for each cable. Check with continuity tester.
You are responsible for any damage from using this information. It is assumed
that you have prior knowledge in making cables from pin out descriptions.
PIN OUTS:
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After much trial & error here are the Pin Outs for connecting a PC Bus Mouse
to the Amiga's Mouse Port via an adaptor cable.
See the file "PinOuts.IFF" which should be included in this "MouseMan.LZH"
archive for a diagram of the physical location of each pin.
Bus Mouse Pin Outs: Amiga 3000 Mouse Port Pin Outs:
pin #1 - +5v pin #1 - Mouse V
pin #2 - XA pin #2 - Mouse H
pin #3 - XB pin #3 - Mouse VQ
pin #4 - YA pin #4 - Mouse HQ
pin #5 - YB pin #5 - MB2
pin #6 - MB1 pin #6 - MB1
pin #7 - MB2 pin #7 - +5v
pin #8 - MB3 pin #8 - GND
pin #9 - GND pin #9 - MB3
Bus Mouse -·to·- Amiga Mouse
pin #1 - +5v - +5v - pin #7
pin #2 - XA - H - pin #2
pin #3 - XB - HQ - pin #4
pin #4 - YA - V - pin #1
pin #5 - YB - VQ - pin #3
pin #6 - MB1 - MB1 - pin #6
pin #7 - MB2 - MB2 - pin #5
pin #8 - MB3 - MB3 - pin #9
pin #9 - GND - GND - pin #8
Bus Mouse Color Codes
pin #1 - +5v - BLACK
pin #2 - XA - BROWN
pin #3 - XB - RED
pin #4 - YA - ORANGE
pin #5 - YB - YELLOW
pin #6 - MB1 - GREEN
pin #7 - MB2 - PURPLE (or BLUE)
pin #8 - MB3 - GREY
pin #9 - GND - WHITE
RESULTS:
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The most interesting Bus Mouse was Logitech's MouseMan with a new ergonomic
design that really fits your hand perfectly. The MouseMan also has three
Mouse Buttons and high (400 dpi) resolution.
Due to the MouseMan's higher resolution (400 dpi vs 300 dpi Amiga Mouse) you
may want to "turn down" your mouse accelerator.
Got a very good price at the Computer Swap Meet last weekend. Less than a
certain "bouncing" optical 3 Button Amiga Mouse which has been around for
quite a while now. Even found a Bus Mouse extension cable with that weird
Logitech MouseMan 9-Pin DIN connector.
INFORMATION:
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Bus Mouse: Logitech MouseMan - Bus Version
Price: $75-$85
Connector: 9-Pin DIN Logitech Bus Mouse connector
Features: 400 dpi Hardware Resolution
Three Mouse Buttons
Ergonomic Shape
Source: Any Computer Supply Outlet
Cable: #CC-726
9-Pin Bus Mouse Extension Cable
(Logitech, Microsoft)
Price: $7
Source: Roger's Specialist
27712 Pinehills Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
(800) 366-0579 or (805) 251-3085
FUTURE:
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Perhaps someone could figure out a hardware/software method for allowing the
Amiga to work with a Serial Mouse. Much better prices & selections. In fact,
there is a certain "golden" mouse "OLD-style" OEM version (which was a nicer
height than the glossy new OEM Mouse these "golden" people have just recently
switched to...) that has three buttons and is available in an IBM Compatible
Serial Mouse Version for $19.
However, it looks like the Bus Mouse might begin to gain in popularity as
more IBM Graphics Boards include a Bus Mouse port.
MISC:
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Thanks to Mike Riley for the Bus Mouse pin out information.
Logitech® and MouseMan® are © 1991 Logitech.
John Rauh
70334,3627 (CIS)