Wireless keyboard for CD32

[daznic]

I`ve just got myself a PC-Key 1200 keyboard interface that I intend to fit in my CD32.

It would be nice to have a small wireless keyboard to use, are there any that would work or am I stuck with an old AT/PS2 wired keyboard ?

[FOL]

Originally Posted by daznic

I`ve just got myself a PC-Key 1200 keyboard interface that I intend to fit in my CD32.

It would be nice to have a small wireless keyboard to use, are there any that would work or am I stuck with an old AT/PS2 wired keyboard ?

Errrm, you've lost me, PC-Key will not work on a CD32. There is no where for it to plugin to. PC Key plugs into a ribbon type connector, not a din socket.

[daznic]

Hmmm, well you know more than me but I was led to believe that it is the same as the Lyra which will fit in a CD32, the same way as it fits into a A1200, into the keyboard socket - and has a trailing wire with a AT keyboard socket on the end. - It certainly looks the same.


Quote:-
The microprocessor-based keyboard interface for Amiga 1200 supports PC (WIN and AT), Amiga 2000 and Amiga 4000 keyboards. PC-Key 1200 is installed in the Amiga 1200 keyboard socket.

(sorry I dont have an image)

Am I wrong ?

[alexh]

PC-Key 1200 will not work with CD32. It is an A1200 specific Internal keyboard adapter.

PC-Key 1200 is installed in the Amiga 1200 keyboard socket.

A1200 is wedgeshaped Amiga. It has no external keyboard sockets. The A1200's Keyboard socket is an internal connector unique to A1200's.

You needed a Lyra II 4000 which is an External keyboard adapter

[daznic]

Doh !
Oh well, another mis-judged impulse Ebay purchase !

Cheers Guys

[daznic]

Well all is not lost,
I can use it in my A1200, this is stuck in a cabinet which does not directly face the TV, so I can now use a PC keyboard on my knee !
( I take it this will work ? )

[alexh]

This is really intended to be an A1200T addon.

Not sure, but I think it may render the A1200's own keyboard non functional.

Plus you've got to get the cable out of the desktop case somehow.. (through the SCSI connector slot?)

[Jope]

Originally Posted by alexh

Not sure, but I think it may render the A1200's own keyboard non functional

Yeah, it plugs in the same connector as the keyboard's flat cable.. You need to remove the locking plastic first.

[daznic]

Yeah, it will make the A1200 keyboard non-functional - but will make playing those old text adventures a lot more comfortable as I can`t move my Miggy from where it is, and using it whilst looking at the TV gives me a bad back ! I`ll figure out a way to get the socket out of the case. So hopefully this duff purchase of mine will have a good use !

It`s all part of the Amiga learning curve ! ( Which will probably lead to mucho money spent, lots of un necessary expansions, big tower case and even more Pi**ed off wife !

[alexh]

Or you could flog it and get what you need.

[daznic]

I think I`ll keep it, it could be the start of bigger things............

[FOL]

Originally Posted by daznic

It`s all part of the Amiga learning curve !

Aye, Im still learning loads I never knew.