BGB100@PSUVM.BITNET (Bruce Blanar) (11/28/89)
Below is a decription of the mod need to be made to a Commodore Amiga mouse
to get the mouse to work on an Atari ST. The Amiga mouse offers a faster
(slightly) tracking rate and two very comfortable buttons to use. The
mod is easy to do and provides a very nice mouse. Enjoy!
Commodore Amiga mouse -------> Atari ST mouse
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This is the mod for a Commodore Amiga mouse conversion to ST mouse. No
big deal about the difficulty of the conversion, but still be careful
about what you do. I have included the original wire order by color so
that if you do mess something up, it is here. If the wires in your
mouse are different colors, I suggest writing down the color order before
starting in case you switch the wrong wires. Then you can go back to
START and begin again.
OK...here it is. All it involves is switching two wires on the connector
going to the mouse circuit board. I'll give the before and after views e
of the connector wires in order from back to front (of the mouse).
Before To use on an Atari ST
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Black Black
Blue Blue That's it!
Brown -----\ /-------- Yellow
Orange \/ Orange
White /\ White
Yellow -----/ \-------- Brown
Red Red
Grey Grey
Like I said, the mod is not difficult. The standard disclaimer applies.
I cannot take responsibility for any misfortunes that may befall you
because of your using these plans for the mod. I have performed this
mod and I know it works. I ripped the whole mouse apart trying to figure
it out before I found out I just had to switch two wires. If you need
help with the mod, ask someone you know who has the expertise to do it.
Good luck!
Bruce Blanar
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