I found this keyboard for like $3 and it’s perfect
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How do you connect it to your computer? I have a big old keyboard but it's from before there were PS2 ports so I don't know what to do with it.
There's a couple options from before the ps2 standard, but I'd guess it's a 5-pin DIN connector on an AT keyboard (e.g. IBM model M). You'll need to know more about the keyboard to make a determination, but you might get lucky with a passive adapter to PS2 and chain to USB. Before the ps2 standard, there was more variety between manufacturers in both signaling and connectors.
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How do you connect it to your computer? I have a big old keyboard but it's from before there were PS2 ports so I don't know what to do with it.
I’m dirt poor so all of my tech is ancient.
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What makes it perfect for you?
It goes clicky click in a nice way. It feels solid, my other keyboards are shitty dollar tree ones which have RGB for some reason.
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What makes it perfect for you?
I mean.....are you looking at it?
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That's a damn fine lookin' keyboard right there!
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That keyboard gives off hot dad vibes for sure!
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How do you connect it to your computer? I have a big old keyboard but it's from before there were PS2 ports so I don't know what to do with it.
If it's a model M there's a guy on eBay that sells a model M USB cable.
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It's probably a DIN plug. They made DIN to PS2 adapters
Pretty sure there's also DIN to USB
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If it's a model M there's a guy on eBay that sells a model M USB cable.
I believe Packard Bell boards of that era are BTC-made rubber dome.
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I have that exact one. It’s a membrane board, but not bad sounding. I love the Big Ass Enter key. I tried and failed to convert it to mechanical. Impossible to find a mechanical keyboard with a BAE, sadly.
Look into vintage ALPS boards like the Focus FK-2001.
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I dunno man. It’s no Northgate Omnikey.
I have an Omnikey, but I never use it because the keys have stiction issues. I use my Dell AT-101 now after my Model F died.
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Isn't it super heavy as it contains a metal core? Or else it's another one from the same era.
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I believe Packard Bell boards of that era are BTC-made rubber dome.
And the person I replied to said he had an old keyboard that predates the PS2 keyboard port. Hence me mentioning that there's an adapter cable for the model m, just in case that's what the person I replied to has.
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How do you connect it to your computer? I have a big old keyboard but it's from before there were PS2 ports so I don't know what to do with it.
wrote last edited by [email protected]Many/most of them can just use a DIN to PS/2 and then if needed a PS/2 to USB adapter. Unless you have one of the more exotic old connectors (SDL, ADB, etc), that is usually all it takes.
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I have an Omnikey, but I never use it because the keys have stiction issues. I use my Dell AT-101 now after my Model F died.
That's sadly common with SKCM Alps switches. You can clean them out, but it suuuucks to do a full keyboard of them.
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Isn't it super heavy as it contains a metal core? Or else it's another one from the same era.
I don't know but I guess Packard Bell is way too modern to have heavy stuff inside.
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It goes clicky click in a nice way. It feels solid, my other keyboards are shitty dollar tree ones which have RGB for some reason.
That’s an excellent reason. Thanks for sharing.
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How do you connect it to your computer? I have a big old keyboard but it's from before there were PS2 ports so I don't know what to do with it.
wrote last edited by [email protected]Well, you could get this to go to PS/2: https://www.cableleader.com/6-din5-female-to-mini-din6-male-at-to-ps-2-keyboard-adapter-cable.html
Then this to get from PS/2 to USB if you need to: https://www.cableleader.com/usb-type-a-male-to-ps2-6-pin-female-converter-for-logitech.html
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Is it weird if I remember exactly how this feels?
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Ohhhh I know these. Btc dome with slider switches, I've kind of wanted one of these for a while now. They use cherry MX compatible keycaps
