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Key problems, FK-8000

Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 18:30
by Trent
I recently cleaned up and got working an FK-8000

http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2027

I am starting to notice multiple press key problems when playing games. It goes through AT -> PS/2 -> Signal Converter to USB. I hold W to go forward, my player will go forward for a second, stop, then a continuous stream. But walking on angles does not seem to be possible, such as pressing W and A to move forward and left. Is this a ghosting or blocking issue? Can this be fixed or is it just something to deal with.

The keyboard types 100% fine, with all of the keys in working condition, but I just started to notice this issue now.

Trent

Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 04:31
by xbb
did you try without the USB adapter?

Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 15:39
by Trent
I did not, but I will.

Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 19:49
by Kurk
Maybe some controller issues. My Focus 5001 occasionally puts out ghost keys although it has diodes in line with every switch.

Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 21:26
by Trent
I'm not worried about it. It is a great keyboard, but my IBM Model M just came in the mail today, and I'll be using that as my main keyboard. Soon I plan to see if I can get a swap going with my FK-2000 spare and the FK-8000. I'd like to mod my Atari 1200XL keys to fit on a cherry board as a mini keyboard that I can take with me on my laptop.