What is your keyboard and mouse setup for CD32?

[Flimbo]

Recently had a CD32 restored and have upgraded it with a riser and TF330. I have heard that it is difficult to find compatible keyboards and mice for this console and hoped you guys would save me the pain of trial and error.

[str0m]

I have an older version of this from the same seller, amiga to usb adapter with a mouse

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143773768...IAAOSwTB1h7Fas

Keyboard I just use some ancient PS2 one plugged into the riser. Not sure if all are compatible but maybe are.

[supaduper]

Any Amiga 9 pin mouse will work with the CD32, regarding the PS/2 Keyboard the rule of thumb is the older the better, like early Dell, compact, HP E.C.T keyboards

[Flimbo]

Originally Posted by str0m

I have an older version of this from the same seller, amiga to usb adapter with a mouse

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143773768...IAAOSwTB1h7Fas

Keyboard I just use some ancient PS2 one plugged into the riser. Not sure if all are compatible but maybe are.

Appreciate the link, str0m.

Originally Posted by supaduper

Any Amiga 9 pin mouse will work with the CD32, regarding the PS/2 Keyboard the rule of thumb is the older the better, like early Dell, compact, HP E.C.T keyboards

I have heard that finding a fully compatible keyboard can be difficult and was hoping that this issue had been resolved by the community or a manufacturer. Guess I will have to roll the dice.

[supaduper]

The problem is that even years ago PC retailers bought keyboards from different manufactures and just put their own Names on them, also if you bought the TF330 with a riser then the pic chip on it should be socketed as if you wanted to use a keyboard on the AUX port on the CD32 then it will conflict with the PS/2 port so you would have to remove it, easy if it is socketed

[Crumpster]

I use a Cocolino Amiga mouse to PS2 adapter with a PS2 to USB adapter into that and an old USB Packard Bell optical mouse attached to it. Looks a bit ridiculous hanging so far out the left of the CD32 with the adapters in line but it does the job.

I use an old black Dell PS2 keyboard model RT7D20 from about 20 years ago. I got mine from work ages ago but they’re still available on eBay.

I don’t always keep a mouse or keyboard plugged in to the CD32, I just plug them in when I need to change something on it. I have the TF330 set to boot into a games menu which I control from the controller.

Cheers,
Graham C

[Flimbo]

Originally Posted by supaduper

The problem is that even years ago PC retailers bought keyboards from different manufactures and just put their own Names on them, also if you bought the TF330 with a riser then the pic chip on it should be socketed as if you wanted to use a keyboard on the AUX port on the CD32 then it will conflict with the PS/2 port so you would have to remove it, easy if it is socketed

I won't know until it arrives. Hopefully it aint soldered.

[Flimbo]

Originally Posted by Crumpster

I use a Cocolino Amiga mouse to PS2 adapter with a PS2 to USB adapter into that and an old USB Packard Bell optical mouse attached to it. Looks a bit ridiculous hanging so far out the left of the CD32 with the adapters in line but it does the job.

I use an old black Dell PS2 keyboard model RT7D20 from about 20 years ago. I got mine from work ages ago but they’re still available on eBay.

I don’t always keep a mouse or keyboard plugged in to the CD32, I just plug them in when I need to change something on it. I have the TF330 set to boot into a games menu which I control from the controller.

Cheers,
Graham C

Appreciate you sharing your keyboard version, pal. Will have a look for one of these.

[Nobby_UK]

I have a CD32 (Aux) to PS2 adapter ---
Originally had a full sized Black + Silver Keyboard
(Ione Scorpius P16)

Then I got a CIT KB-8118 mini USB keyboard
Because I could not afford the one Dan Wood
and the guy below got:
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My mouse is just a Amiga Technologies Model 327 124.

[turrican3]

I had an amiga 4000 keyboard on mine.
If you can find one, it works very well.

[alenppc]

Originally Posted by Flimbo

I won't know until it arrives. Hopefully it aint soldered.

Buy from supaduper so you can be sure you're getting the best quality stuff


But honestly every PS/2 keyboard I ever tried worked. Never found an incompatible one. Some will draw a lot of power though, so if you have a weak PSU, they will appear not to work. Swap the PSU for a stronger one and they magically start working.

[Flimbo]

Originally Posted by Nobby_UK

I have a CD32 (Aux) to PS2 adapter ---
Originally had a full sized Black + Silver Keyboard
(Ione Scorpius P16)

Then I got a CIT KB-8118 mini USB keyboard
Because I could not afford the one Dan Wood
and the guy below got:
[ Show youtube player ]

My mouse is just a Amiga Technologies Model 327 124.

I found that keyboard on one of those Chinese websites but havent bought it is as it is USB. I have no idea if it can be converted. Will check out the model you have listed - cheers.

Originally Posted by turrican3

I had an amiga 4000 keyboard on mine.
If you can find one, it works very well.

Think they usually sell at quite a high price these days.

Originally Posted by alenppc

Buy from supaduper so you can be sure you're getting the best quality stuff


But honestly every PS/2 keyboard I ever tried worked. Never found an incompatible one. Some will draw a lot of power though, so if you have a weak PSU, they will appear not to work. Swap the PSU for a stronger one and they magically start working.

Where does Supaduper sell his stuff? Heard his name mentioned a lot recently regards these boards etc.

That is encouraging regards compatibility as I had heard that compatibility was an issue.

[alenppc]

Originally Posted by Flimbo

Where does Supaduper sell his stuff? Heard his name mentioned a lot recently regards these boards etc.

That is encouraging regards compatibility as I had heard that compatibility was an issue.

The rule of the thumb is always Amibay. But I am sure you can also PM him here.

If you are in North America you can also buy from me.

[Flimbo]

I am based in the UK but appreciate the contact info all the same.

[alenppc]

Originally Posted by Flimbo

I am based in the UK but appreciate the contact info all the same.

Yeah supaduper will sort you out for any UK TF needs