22 Feb
2001
22 Feb
'01
2:21 p.m.
Hi I got the Sparc2 a few weeks ago and cant get
it to see the
type5 keyboard I have to try it out with. I only have that one keyboard
to test this so I don't know if there is a problem with the keyboard,
sparc2, or its just that a type5 does not work on a sparc2. When I
power on the keyboard, the leds flash on the keyboard (power ok to
keyboard) , but I get a message on the sparc it cant ID the keyboard. I
am suspecting the serial line trans/receiver chips for the keyboard
serial line maybe have gone bad on the sparc, is that a frequent failure?
Ill probe with a scope if I have to... Also I have a mouse model4 (or
type 4?) can the special mouse pad for these be substituted by something
else? Claude
My "guess" is the type 5 is just too new for a 2.
I've heard some success with crumpled aluminum foil.