Ps/2 keyboard to usb

Leafsnow

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Jan 23, 2014
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So my old hp kb9970 had ps/2 till i cut it with scissors and split the wires so i also cut a usb and split the wires but the ps/2 has yellow red brown and gray when the usb has red green white and black so which ones go to which?
 
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usb_ps2.jpg

Pinout+PS2+-+USB.jpg


however be aware that not all devices respond well to changing the input connection. there might be complications.

some ps2 devices require an active ps2->usb connector and do not work correctly with just a wire switchover.

likewise, some usb devices do not work with a ps2 adapter correctly
usb_ps2.jpg

Pinout+PS2+-+USB.jpg


however be aware that not all devices respond well to changing the input connection. there might be complications.

some ps2 devices require an active ps2->usb connector and do not work correctly with just a wire switchover.

likewise, some usb devices do not work with a ps2 adapter correctly
 
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