A2000 keyboard on A4000

14 January 2007, 03:56

I am wondering if it is possible to use an Amiga 2000 keyboard on an Amiga 4000 Desktop.

To do this I'd be using one of those adaptors that go from a larger keyboard plug to the PS2 style plug....would one made for a PC keyboard work? the plugs fit, but I'm scared to try it...I don't want to blow anything up, if I break this keyboard I'll have two systems without one instead of one, and trying to find an Amiga anything in my area is impossible.

Thanks

I'd order one online that says 'amiga' on the website, but I'm in Canada and by the time you calculate shipping and exchange rate I'm close to $30 for something that resembles what I could buy down the street for $3. Just want to know if its the same thing.

Ultron · 14 January 2007, 04:02

An A2000 on an A4000?

Depends what the sodomy laws are in your state.

coze · 14 January 2007, 05:02

Yes it's definitely possible, but I'm not sure if the pc plug converter will work. my memory says the pinouts were compatible, so it should possibly work, but you should double check at some pin out sites.

T_hairy_bootson · 14 January 2007, 07:42

It definately works just buy an AT to PS/2 adapter for a PC and you are set.

dambuster · 14 January 2007, 17:12

Another possibility could be a KVM switch, which would allow you to use both the A2000 and A4000 off the one keyboard / mouse. It is possible to still get serial/AT KVM's which should be more friendly. Youll still need an AT/PS2 adapter to convert between the KVM and A4000

14 January 2007, 19:27

Thanks I'll give it a go.

Jope · 15 January 2007, 10:20

The kvm must be a dumb "switch only" kvm.. If it's one of those digital ones, it won't work, since those emulate a PS/2 mouse and an AT keyboard..

14 January 2007, 03:56	#1
Raqoon Posts: n/a	A2000 keyboard on A4000 I am wondering if it is possible to use an Amiga 2000 keyboard on an Amiga 4000 Desktop. To do this I'd be using one of those adaptors that go from a larger keyboard plug to the PS2 style plug....would one made for a PC keyboard work? the plugs fit, but I'm scared to try it...I don't want to blow anything up, if I break this keyboard I'll have two systems without one instead of one, and trying to find an Amiga anything in my area is impossible. Thanks I'd order one online that says 'amiga' on the website, but I'm in Canada and by the time you calculate shipping and exchange rate I'm close to $30 for something that resembles what I could buy down the street for $3. Just want to know if its the same thing.

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14 January 2007, 04:02	#2
Ultron Something Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amigaland, Nostalgia Age: 48 Posts: 757	An A2000 on an A4000? Depends what the sodomy laws are in your state.

14 January 2007, 05:02	#3
coze hastala vista winny vista Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mt fuji Age: 46 Posts: 1,335	Yes it's definitely possible, but I'm not sure if the pc plug converter will work. my memory says the pinouts were compatible, so it should possibly work, but you should double check at some pin out sites.

14 January 2007, 07:42	#4
T_hairy_bootson Workbitch 1.3 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 46 Posts: 2,084	It definately works just buy an AT to PS/2 adapter for a PC and you are set.

14 January 2007, 17:12	#5
dambuster Zone Friend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dundee / Scotland Posts: 151	Another possibility could be a KVM switch, which would allow you to use both the A2000 and A4000 off the one keyboard / mouse. It is possible to still get serial/AT KVM's which should be more friendly. Youll still need an AT/PS2 adapter to convert between the KVM and A4000

14 January 2007, 19:27	#6
Raqoon Posts: n/a	Thanks I'll give it a go.

15 January 2007, 10:20	#7
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,864	The kvm must be a dumb "switch only" kvm.. If it's one of those digital ones, it won't work, since those emulate a PS/2 mouse and an AT keyboard..

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