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Title: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Piotr on 14:28, 05 February 15
Something like this: Small board fitted on top AY chip plus 8 wires connected to mainboard. It is Gerald project from this topic Is there any recent project to connect a PC (PS/2) keyboard to the CPC? (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/is-there-any-recent-project-to-connect-a-pc-%28ps2%29-keyboard-to-the-cpc/) On pictures is first board with few mistakes , i order second one, (no kynar links and i move pins for easier and shorter cable connection).

(http://images54.fotosik.pl/616/f796c0975178cc53med.jpg)

(http://images53.fotosik.pl/617/b89c49b2bffd17a5med.jpg)


(http://images54.fotosik.pl/616/5b5b6485ecfa67a4med.jpg)


Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: TFM on 18:44, 05 February 15
Looks very interesting!  :)  Can the old and new keyboard be used in parallel?

Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: gerald on 18:57, 05 February 15
Quote from: TFM on 18:44, 05 February 15
Looks very interesting!  :)  Can the old and new keyboard be used in parallel?
Yes !
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: TFM on 20:24, 05 February 15
Well, so I'm interested in getting one or two of the little PCB's. Any idea about pricing yet? Or is it probably better to wait until more persons declare interest?  :)

Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Piotr on 20:30, 05 February 15
I order new pcb today, old have some errors .(Yes i know ,how i can do errors on this simple circut ?? Well , i can  ;D )
. I expect boards 15-16 february. Price, hmm 5-6 euro plus postage. Of course assembled and programmed board.
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: TFM on 20:32, 05 February 15
Ok, I take two of them.  :) :) :)
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Piotr on 20:37, 05 February 15
No prob, so 16 boards left ;) 
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:39, 05 February 15
Quote from: Piotr on 20:37, 05 February 15
No prob, so 16 boards left ;)
One for me please :)
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Joseman on 22:03, 05 February 15
2 for me please!  :)
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Subaru on 07:47, 06 February 15
FR:
Je serais bien intéressée par deux pièces également.  ;D

Combien de délais pour la réalisation ?

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ENG:
I would be interested in two parts also.  ;D

How many times to achieve ?
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Piotr on 08:34, 06 February 15
So 9 left ;) And also i do calculation 5-6 euro for board, i forget about ps/2 socket, i can buy it also, plus ic socket. this looks like easy to fit.
PSG01567 - PRO SIGNAL - FICHE FEMELLE MINI DIN 6 BROCHES | Farnell France (http://fr.farnell.com/pro-signal/psg01567/fiche-femelle-mini-din-6-broches/dp/1280671)
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: dxs on 10:01, 06 February 15
Hi there, 2 boards I would like to buy too! Thank you!!
Thierry
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:38, 06 February 15
My one to include the socket please.
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Munchausen on 11:26, 06 February 15
Hi, I would also like one, thanks!
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Joseman on 15:04, 06 February 15
How about the different keyboard languages?
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: HAL6128 on 15:30, 06 February 15
I'll take two of the boards.
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: radu14m on 16:00, 06 February 15
I want 2 also. Thanks ! :o
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: fgbrain on 16:39, 06 February 15
I want one as well...  Thanks!!


please include all components as a DIY kit.
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: TFM on 17:24, 06 February 15
Quote from: Piotr on 08:34, 06 February 15
So 9 left ;) And also i do calculation 5-6 euro for board, i forget about ps/2 socket, i can buy it also, plus ic socket. this looks like easy to fit.
PSG01567 - PRO SIGNAL - FICHE FEMELLE MINI DIN 6 BROCHES | Farnell France (http://fr.farnell.com/pro-signal/psg01567/fiche-femelle-mini-din-6-broches/dp/1280671)


That's a great idea!!! Add them for me please.  :)
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: gerald on 21:38, 06 February 15
Quote from: Joseman on 15:04, 06 February 15
How about the different keyboard languages?
Only English UK to English UK conversion is available in the released code.
I have US to UK and FR to FR available.
Other keymaps need to be created ... and validated  ;)
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Joseman on 10:10, 07 February 15
Quote from: gerald on 21:38, 06 February 15
Only English UK to English UK conversion is available in the released code.
I have US to UK and FR to FR available.
Other keymaps need to be created ... and validated  ;)

how can I create and validate the keymap for a spanish keyboard?

if you need help i mean

Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Cpcmaniaco on 11:05, 07 February 15
I want 2 more for me, please. Thanks.
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Gryzor on 19:11, 07 February 15
One left? I'd like one!

I'd suggest going over single orders first instead of fulfilling multiple unit requests for the first batch... But maybe that's just me.
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Subaru on 21:07, 07 February 15
Quote from: Subaru on 07:47, 06 February 15
FR:
Je serais bien intéressée par deux pièces également.  ;D

Combien de délais pour la réalisation ?

-----------------------------
ENG:
I would be interested in two parts also.  ;D

How many times to achieve ?

Donc ?
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: gerald on 19:44, 08 February 15
Quote from: Joseman on 10:10, 07 February 15
how can I create and validate the keymap for a spanish keyboard?
if you need help i mean
Ideally I would need a spanish keyboard so I could test the mapping myself.
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: gerald on 19:50, 08 February 15
Quote from: Piotr on 14:28, 05 February 15
Something like this: Small board fitted on top AY chip plus 8 wires connected to mainboard. It is Gerald project from this topic Is there any recent project to connect a PC (PS/2) keyboard to the CPC? (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/is-there-any-recent-project-to-connect-a-pc-%28ps2%29-keyboard-to-the-cpc/) On pictures is first board with few mistakes , i order second one, (no kynar links and i move pins for easier and shorter cable connection).

(http://images54.fotosik.pl/616/f796c0975178cc53med.jpg)
Do you know that all the signals you need are available on the PPI ? That's also why my original board takes place on (or under) the PPI  ;)
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Joseman on 20:29, 08 February 15
Quote from: gerald on 19:50, 08 February 15
Do you know that all the signals you need are available on the PPI ? That's also why my original board takes place on (or under) the PPI  ;)

Do you know if this ps2 adapter introduce some kind of "noise" or interferences on the cpc bus ay related, ppi related or original joystick / keyboard related?

Perhaps is better to put it on the PPI than on the AY?

Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: Piotr on 15:11, 14 February 15
PCB arrived,

(http://images52.fotosik.pl/626/29228dbf4b422020med.jpg)
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: megatronuk on 09:42, 08 March 19
Sorry to necro post, but I'm really needing one of these adapters so that I can have my 464 routed through a PS2 kvm - I have around a dozen computers and only space for 1-2 keyboards, so where possible I'm trying to stack them on shelves, and redirect the keyboard to one that is shared amongst them all. The 464 and the Spectrum +3 (which appears to be technically impossible due to the Amstrad gate array) are the final ones that I'm needing a solution for.


Did anyone purchase one of these boards from piotr/zaxon and never get around to installing it? He's confirmed that there are no more being produced unfortunately :(
Title: Re: ps2cpc , ps2 keyboard interface for CPC
Post by: kawickboy on 10:41, 11 March 19
Does it still allow to press many keys at the same time ?
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