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Article #714Re: PS/2 Mouse -> Serial Adaptor: Does it exist?
From: David Longley
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 00:00
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 00:00
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In article <819072337snz@phesk.demon.co.uk>
pbh@phesk.demon.co.uk "Peter Hesketh" writes:
> In article <819065113snz@longley.demon.co.uk>
> David@longley.demon.co.uk "David Longley" writes:
>
> > Is there such a thing as an adapter which converts a PS/2 mouse
> > (male plug) to a 9pin serial plug (would require a female to male
> > 9 pin)?
> >
> > This is not as obvious as it might sem on first glance...
>
> Yes, but it only works for some mice and not others.
>
> If the mouse contains PS2 logic only, then it won't work. But modern mice
> often contain both sorts of logic and can emulate either Serial or PS2 mice.
> They autodetect which type of port they are connected to.
>
>
> --
> Peter Hesketh from Mynyddbach, Monmouthshire, UK
>
Specifically, I'm trying to find adaptors which will convert MS
Mice (the 'ergonomic' ones) to standard 9pin serial port ones.
Does anyone know where such adaptors can be bought?
--
David Longley
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