brian@wolves.uucp (Brian Daniels) (07/20/90)
Is it possible to connect an IBM AT-style keyboard to a 1040ST without
excessive chaos?
Thanks in advance,
Brian
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------jensting@rimfaxe.diku.dk (Jens Tingleff) (07/23/90)
brian@wolves.uucp (Brian Daniels) writes: >Is it possible to connect an IBM AT-style keyboard to a 1040ST without >excessive chaos? In short, no. Cause: incompatible scan codes. On the other hand, you can buy a hardware modification in Germany that consists of a replacement keyboard/IO processsor and a new connector. Insert the new keyboard processor, set up the connector, and, *WHAM*, there you are. Cute. The problem that is solved by the new processor is that the only *really* compatible solution is to patch the keyboard processor program. Alternative solutions based on a new keyboard and some software hacks just aren't that compatible. (disclaimer: I don't even have one of the things ! I only saw an ad). Jens Jens Tingleff MSc EE, Institute of Computer Science, Copenhagen University Snail mail: DIKU Universitetsparken 1 DK2100 KBH O "It never runs around here; it just comes crashing down" apologies to Dire Straits
wwm@pmsmam.uucp (Bill Meahan) (07/24/90)
In article <1990Jul23.140138.4794@diku.dk> jensting@rimfaxe.diku.dk (Jens Tingleff) writes: >brian@wolves.uucp (Brian Daniels) writes: > > > >>Is it possible to connect an IBM AT-style keyboard to a 1040ST without >>excessive chaos? > >In short, no. Cause: incompatible scan codes. > >On the other hand, you can buy a hardware modification in Germany >that consists of a replacement keyboard/IO processsor and a new >connector. Insert the new keyboard processor, set up the connector, >and, *WHAM*, there you are. Cute. The problem that is solved by the >new processor is that the only *really* compatible solution is to >patch the keyboard processor program. Alternative solutions based >on a new keyboard and some software hacks just aren't that compatible. > > >(disclaimer: I don't even have one of the things ! I only saw an ad). > > Jens >Jens Tingleff MSc EE, Institute of Computer Science, Copenhagen University >Snail mail: DIKU Universitetsparken 1 DK2100 KBH O >"It never runs around here; it just comes crashing down" > apologies to Dire Straits And just how might us North Americans (Specifically US) obtain this package? Has a distributor been appointed? Can we order direct? How much IS that doggy in the window? -- Bill Meahan WA8TZG uunet!mailrus!umich!pmsmam!wwm I don't speak for Ford - the PR department does that! Any attempt at wit is liable to offend _somebody_!
steve@thelake.mn.org (Steve Yelvington) (07/24/90)
[jensting@rimfaxe.diku.dk (Jens Tingleff) writes ... ] > brian@wolves.uucp (Brian Daniels) writes: >>Is it possible to connect an IBM AT-style keyboard to a 1040ST without >>excessive chaos? > > In short, no. Cause: incompatible scan codes. > > On the other hand, you can buy a hardware modification in Germany > that consists of a replacement keyboard/IO processsor and a new > connector. Insert the new keyboard processor, set up the connector, > and, *WHAM*, there you are. Cute. The problem that is solved by the > new processor is that the only *really* compatible solution is to > patch the keyboard processor program. Alternative solutions based > on a new keyboard and some software hacks just aren't that compatible. > > (disclaimer: I don't even have one of the things ! I only saw an ad). The latest catalog (No. E27) from E. Arthur Brown Co. includes the following: ST/PC Keyboard Interface Pre-review by Eben Brown Our new ZKEY's interface allows you to connect an IBM PC/XT/AT compatible keyboard to your Atari ST. Let's face it, there are some really nice aftermarket keyboards made for PC Compatibles. Many are more sensitive and better feeling than our original Atari ST keyboards. With this new ZKEYs interface, you can adapt one of those keyboards for use on your Atari ST! The ZKEYs interface actually piggy-backs inside your computer between the Atari ST keyboard connector and its connecting jack. There is no soldering ... just plug it in. Your ST keyboard remains fully functional even though can connect a PC keyboard! These ZKEYs interfaces are brand new and should be shipping around the end of July. We expect a pretty hot demand for them, so please order early! 242-600 ZKEYs Interface 1 lb $89.95 I have not seen the above product. I prefer the ST keyboard. E. Arthur Brown Co. can be reached at: 3404 Pawnee Drive Alexandria, MN 56308 USA Toll-free order phone from USA: 1-800-322-4405 Regular telephone: 1-612-762-8847 Their catalog features current ST items (software and hardware) at very good prices, plus close-out and special bargains. They are liquidating GFA Draft Plus, GFA Artist, GFA RayTrace and Aegis Animator at $19.95; and Regent Word II Collegiate and C-Breeze (text editor for C) at $14.95. Calamus is $167.95 and PageStream is $114.95. They also sell an assortment of RAM upgrade boards, hard drive adaptors, the Michtron FAX modem, etc. I have no connection to the E. Arthur Brown Co., although I have purchased items from them in the past and received good service. -- Steve Yelvington at the lake in Minnesota steve@thelake.mn.org
depeche@quiche.cs.mcgill.ca (Sam Alan EZUST) (07/25/90)
In article <1990Jul23.140138.4794@diku.dk> jensting@rimfaxe.diku.dk (Jens Tingleff) writes: >brian@wolves.uucp (Brian Daniels) writes: >>Is it possible to connect an IBM AT-style keyboard to a 1040ST without >>excessive chaos? >In short, no. Cause: incompatible scan codes. Actually, I heard about a piece of hardware which has a socket for an IBM keyboard in one end and a MIDI OUT in the other, which you can plug into your ST's MIDI IN port, and with the aid of software, use the keyboard. I don't remember anything else about it though.. -- |S. Alan Ezust | depeche@calvin.cs.mcgill.ca| |McGill University School of Computer Science | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------| | "The mind is a terrible thing...." |
jensting@skinfaxe.diku.dk (Jens Tingleff) (07/25/90)
steve@thelake.mn.org (Steve Yelvington) writes: >[jensting@rimfaxe.diku.dk (Jens Tingleff) writes ... ] >> brian@wolves.uucp (Brian Daniels) writes: [..] >> >> (disclaimer: I don't even have one of the things ! I only saw an ad). >The latest catalog (No. E27) from E. Arthur Brown Co. includes the following: [..] Also my source of info: The company producing a 100% compatible PC keyboard interface: (well, that's what they advertise with...) Galatic - Stachowiak, Dornenburg & Raeker GbR Burggafenstrasse 88 4300 Essen 1 Price 349 DM with keyboard 189 DM without keyboard. Source for this ST magazin 6/Juni 90 page 111 Disclaimer: I've no connection with these people, and I wish I was a customer.. Jens Jens Tingleff MSc EE, Institute of Computer Science, Copenhagen University Snail mail: DIKU Universitetsparken 1 DK2100 KBH O "It never runs around here; it just comes crashing down" apologies to Dire Straits
gilliam@lowlif.dec.com (07/25/90)
In article <3782@calvin.cs.mcgill.ca>, depeche@quiche.cs.mcgill.ca (Sam Alan EZUST) writes... >In article <1990Jul23.140138.4794@diku.dk> jensting@rimfaxe.diku.dk (Jens Tingleff) writes: >>brian@wolves.uucp (Brian Daniels) writes: >>>Is it possible to connect an IBM AT-style keyboard to a 1040ST without >>>excessive chaos? Diverse Data Products 800-662-8662 advertises something called KX that allows you to connect an AT-style keyboard to an ST.
wao@cbnewsm.att.com (william.a.oswald) (07/25/90)
>Actually, I heard about a piece of hardware which has a socket for an >IBM keyboard in one end and a MIDI OUT in the other, which you can plug >into your ST's MIDI IN port, and with the aid of software, use the >keyboard. I don't remember anything else about it though.. > >|S. Alan Ezust | depeche@calvin.cs.mcgill.ca| The hardware is called KX (I believe) sold by Diverse Data Products (800)662-8662. I do not own the thing but I have talked to DDP about the product. Bill Oswald aloft!wao