Brian Report post Posted September 29, 2005 Is anyone running a USB keyboard via a USB to PS2 adaptor on a Frog range desk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Report post Posted September 29, 2005 I tried it here and it didn't work But then all the USB/PS2 adaptors I could find were either green or had pictures of mice on them, suggesting no good for a keyboard. I think the keyboard has to support PS2 (as well as USB) mode, which it detects from the adaptor by looking at the power lines or something. I don't think the adaptors are a generic USB keyboard host you can use with any keyboard. Maybe they only make them for mice too, not altogether sure. Sorry I can't be any more helpful than that I'm afraid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Report post Posted September 29, 2005 Thanks Paul I think you might be right about the keyboard needing to support both USB and PS2. I've found 2 sorts of adaptors - one type allow you to connect a PS2 keyboard to a USB port, these seem to cost around £15+ and emulate a USB HID device which then connects to the keyboard. The others are, as you say often green, and connect a 'USB' keyboard to a PS2 port and seem to cost about £3 - I bet they isn't any electronics in them at that price - they must rely on the keyboard being clever. Problem is the keyboard I want to use is most definitely only USB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joefrog Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Hey guys, is it possible to use a usb or usb wireless keyboard with a fatfrog- by getting a usb to ps2 adapter? Thanks, Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirkup_xp Report post Posted May 6, 2009 Hi Joe I doubt you'll find a Wireless USB keyboard which reports itself as a normal keyboard to the PS/2 adaptor and therefore to the Frog, however if the adaptor see's it as a normal keyboard then it should, in theory, work. I hope this helps, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
