Hendrik Boom <hend...@topoi.pooq.com> wrote: >> That's PS/2, not RS232. > > True, true. And there seem to be two different sizes of those > round plugs in use. At least, I've seen adapters to connect between > the two sizes.
I think you may be thinking of the original PC keyboard connector which was a standard DIN plug most commonly used in audio applications (and MIDI). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN_connector The PS/2 keyboard & mouse connectors are 6 pin mini DIN (aka MCC, Mini Circular Connector) connectors, also made popular by Apple's use of the 8 pin version for the serial ports on the Mac. "Somewhat fiddly" to solder wires into, especially if the wires are a bit on the thick side ! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini-DIN_connector AFAIK the underlying protocol for the keyboard is the same (or near enough for simple conversion) between the two connector formats to allow for easy conversion between plugs. _______________________________________________ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
