Re: 1 euro Olimex RISC-V mini-PC: this needs Forth ;)

On 25/09/2024 1:37 pm, Paul Rubin wrote:

dxf <dxforth@gmail.com> writes:

Where can you buy a PS/2 keyboard that's not a piece of junk fit for
the bin?  It's a rare USB keyboard today that supports both protocols
since PS/2 is rarely needed and requires legit manufacturers pay a
license fee.

 
I didn't know about this.  Are there adapters?

Physical ones but not ones that convert a USB-only keyboard to PS/2
(not cheaply anyway).

And, I'm sure I've got
some PS/2 keyboards kicking around.  But I wonder why they chose PS/2 if
there was an issue like this.

Easiest to interface.

There's also an issue with VGA as modern monitors only have HDMI.
VGA to HMDI adapters exist however user reviews suggest they don't
support low resolutions...