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== Features == | == Features == | ||
| − | I like retro-computers. Most of the retro-computer projects use PS/2 keyboards due to the ease of interfacing. I found panel mount connectors nice but hard to find and somewhat expensive. This card works well for the need. | + | I like retro-computers. Most of the retro-computer projects use PS/2 keyboards and mice due to the ease of interfacing. I found panel mount connectors nice but hard to find and somewhat expensive. This card works well for the need. |
* PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface | * PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface | ||
Revision as of 15:00, 13 September 2020
Contents
Features
I like retro-computers. Most of the retro-computer projects use PS/2 keyboards and mice due to the ease of interfacing. I found panel mount connectors nice but hard to find and somewhat expensive. This card works well for the need.
- PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface
- Two PS/2 connectors
- By convention purple for keyboard and green for mouse
- Power options for 3.3V or 5V
- 3.3V/5V Host and 3.3V/5V Keyboard/Mouse
- Option for bi-directional level translator TXS0104EDR
- 10K pull-ups on both sides
- Bypass resistors for direct connection
Level Shifter Details
- Optional bi-directional level translator TXS0104EDR
- 10K pull-ups on both sides
- 0.65V to 3.6 V on A port and 2.3 V to 5.5 V on Bport (VCCA≤VCCB)
PS/2 Interface Description
Connectors
J1 - PS/2 #1
- Standard PS/2 Mini-DIN female connector
- Color codes Purple = Keyboard
J2 - PS/2 #2
- Standard PS/2 Mini-DIN female connector
- Color codes Green = Mouse
J3 - Host connection
- PWR1 is the power to the PS/2 #1, #2 connectors
- +3.3V connections are only needed when the TXS0104 translator is installed
