Shift838 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Some weeks ago I started looking into getting an AT keyboard to work on a Geneve. I contacted JediMatt to work on modifying the code for his USB keys, but during my search constant google searching I came across an old post from years back from Tony Knerr (The Great Gazoo). And this post was about getting a PS2/AT keyboard to work on a Geneve and converted the AT key codes to XT key codes using a PIC12F629 MicroController (1k). This was not his project, but he was able to get it working and had a photo (no diagrams) of it actually working and he embedded it into a AT keyboard. Well that got me wondering, how this could be done. After even more google searching I came across a page that had a wiring diagram and the code for the PIC12F629 to do exactly this, or so I thought. The links were dead. After even more searching I came up with a wiring diagram and multiple versions of the code. I did have some trouble getting the PIC12F629 programmed, but once I figured out the bit that was causing the code to fail when verified it was resolved. So now I am happy to report... IT'S WORKING! All keys, upper, lower, number pad, function keys, etc. Even the num lock and caps lock. Just another piece of hardware we will be able to add to our Geneve Arsenal! I will be getting some made to test an actual PCB run. I did have some trouble getting the PIC12F629 programmed, but once I figured out the bit that was causing the code to fail when verified it was resolved. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I have an IBM modem M just begging for use on the Geneve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I am interested in one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick99 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I am also interested in one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I am working on the PCB layout today and should be submitting an order for a test run. If all goes well in two weeks should have a working version for distro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I'm ordering the boards... With some luck they are good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 posted on the store. HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Chris, Can you please post where one can find the case and the cable? Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Were I to modify my Geneve to host this adapter directly on the board, would I be committing an act of blasphemy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Were I to modify my Geneve to host this adapter directly on the board, would I be committing an act of blasphemy? nah. If you feel the need to host it directly on the Geneve go for it. It's has been suggested. I designed it this way to allow it to be used with other computers that accept XT key codes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) The case I measured the PCB for is: HERE These cases also come in transparent colors which would look cool with the LED. This one is just a beige grayish color. I just used a standard MIDI cable like the one HERE to hook up between the Geneve and the AT2XT PCB Edited July 17, 2018 by Shift838 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Items ordered. Thought that box was something special. I'm guessing some mods to it will be necessary. Beery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Items ordered. Thought that box was something special. I'm guessing some mods to it will be necessary. Beery it just a standard enclosure. If you are handy with a dremel then you are good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Only 1 Left! You can order it from my store.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Done In for 2 Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Done In for 2 Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Yours are built, tested and ready for shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) So this is a USB or PS2 for TI99/4A or just the Genive? I am working on the side to put a TI99/4A into my old G5 PowerMac Tower: https://www.macpartsdepot.com/620-3128-922-6783-a1177-enclosure-for-g5-powermac-late-2005.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwkMbaBRBAEiwAlH5v_mQrjQLs2VnDbOV_g5irGUeIY6XRY-uwUa0PQv0cHWCelCR8tMTVahoCdH0QAvD_BwE Edited July 20, 2018 by RXB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) So this is a USB or PS2 for TI99/4A or just the Genive? I am working on the side to put a TI99/4A into my old G5 PowerMac Tower: https://www.macpartsdepot.com/620-3128-922-6783-a1177-enclosure-for-g5-powermac-late-2005.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwkMbaBRBAEiwAlH5v_mQrjQLs2VnDbOV_g5irGUeIY6XRY-uwUa0PQv0cHWCelCR8tMTVahoCdH0QAvD_BwE this is for any computer that needs an XT keyboard. It converts a PS/2 AT keyboard to a XT interface (not 99/4a). Just happens to work on a Geneve. It will work on many other computers. I did an all in one last your with a 99/4a and PEB unit.. Edited July 20, 2018 by Shift838 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 this is for any computer that needs an XT keyboard. It converts a PS/2 AT keyboard to a XT interface (not 99/4a). Just happens to work on a Geneve. It will work on many other computers. I did an all in one last your with a 99/4a and PEB unit.. Ok then I need one that I can use how much? Also I have PS2 to USB adapters so could I use one on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Ok then I need one that I can use how much? Also I have PS2 to USB adapters so could I use one on this? Not sure if a PS2 to USB adapter would work on one of these. How exactly are you wanting to hook it up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Not sure if a PS2 to USB adapter would work on one of these. How exactly are you wanting to hook it up? Send me address and I can send money for it and you can mail it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Send me address and I can send money for it and you can mail it to me. my last one got sold this morning to Ksural. I will be ordering more next couple of weeks. I'll post when they come in. They are $35, which includes Priority mail shipping for US based address. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Ok then I need one that I can use how much? Also I have PS2 to USB adapters so could I use one on this? If you want one that goes directly from usb keyboard to geneve XT interface I can put up one in my store for you. Matt's original TI usb design works great on the Geneve with a different firmware and a 5pin Din connector.. Chris's board is PS2 to XT .. why have two adapters to solve one problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 If you want one that goes directly from usb keyboard to geneve XT interface I can put up one in my store for you. Matt's original TI usb design works great on the Geneve with a different firmware and a 5pin Din connector.. Chris's board is PS2 to XT .. why have two adapters to solve one problem Is the USB to Geneve XT interface available? I got the PS2 to XT interface in from Chris and yesterday the 5 pin din cables arrived. Went looking for my PS2 keyboards and discovered I must have tossed them when I moved last year. So, I need to either buy a keyboard, or a USB to XT interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Is the USB to Geneve XT interface available? I got the PS2 to XT interface in from Chris and yesterday the 5 pin din cables arrived. Went looking for my PS2 keyboards and discovered I must have tossed them when I moved last year. So, I need to either buy a keyboard, or a USB to XT interface. i'm getting ready to build a board for a USB to XT interface that was designed based around JediMatt's USB Keys project wiring and uses the same code, the only difference is it has a 5 pin DIN connector and a jumper. The thinking is eventually it will be able to be used with new code with the jumper to select between USB2XT and USB2AT keyscan codes. I have all the components to build one for testing and if all works well then I can offer them. The difference with this board is that for the Geneve it will just use a MIDI cable to connect from the adapter to the Geneve. Edited July 27, 2018 by Shift838 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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