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Article #716Re: PS/2 Mouse -> Serial Adaptor: Does it exist?
From: Peter Hesketh
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 00:00
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 00:00
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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
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