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Serial to ps2 or USB

Posted: 02 Apr 2012, 06:50
by tipo33
I recently purchased a Kensington Expert Mouse 5. I have been interested in trying out a trackball for a while, but was held back by the high price entry into a club I might not like. This trackball was simply too cheap to pass up (25 USD shipped) so I got it. The only problem is the cable is for DE-9 serial. I know there are ps2 converters but are they standerdized? or does the Kensington use a special protocall?? Are USB converters standerdized? I would really like to try out this trackball, thank you in advance for any help.

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Posted: 02 Apr 2012, 09:58
by Maarten
I haven't tried myself but there's plenty RS232 adapter available ($3-$6) with DE-9 connectors. I do own a couple of these myself but ive never used them as actual standard serial ports.....

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/24512