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From:Don Cox
Date:19 Apr 2001 at 01:52:05
Subject:Re: Using an Amiga 2000 keyboard with a PC

On 18-Apr-01, James Luscombe wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've got 2 amigas (as below) and a PC, what I want to do is use the
> same keyboard and monitor for all three. I've got a monitor/keyboard
> switchbox, so all I need now is cables/adaptor to use a single
> keyboard. I know I can get the necessary adaptor to use my PC k/b, but
> I would much prefer to use my current A2000 k/b - the problem is that
> I can't find an adaptor that would allow this. I've looked on Aminet
> and emailed Eyetech (no reply).

Amiga and PC keyboards are not compatible. You can get boxes that
convert from PC to Amiga (use a PC kb on an Amiga), but for some reason
not the other way around. It's not just a matter of wiring, the signals
need converting.

I want one too, because I have a nasty feeling these AmigaOnes etc will
be set up to use PC keyboards.

Regards



Don Cox
doncox@enterprise.net

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