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  1. 06-16-2003, 07:43 PM #1
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    USB and PS2, the same?

    Well, I was thinking of doing a mousepad mod where i could take a usb cable i have, and run that to the mousepad, and then from there have a PS2 port, so i can plug my mouse in from there. Do you think id have any problems? Seems like itd work to me..

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    Seems like you're adding an extra cord that would just get in the way?
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    My guess is to hook up a led to it?
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    Originally posted by Soldier_Of_Evil
    My guess is to hook up a led to it?
    ding ding ding, something along those lines.

    the main reason is because I would like to make a custom mousepad, and I also have a problem with my mouse cord being too short. So, if I can just have a cable thats stationary and then my mouse runs off of that, I will have plenty of mouse movement area, and have a cool way of doing so.
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    It's sounding better now

    I guess you're going for something like this...
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    Re: USB and PS2, the same?

    Originally posted by Mrfreddio55
    Well, I was thinking of doing a mousepad mod where i could take a usb cable i have, and run that to the mousepad, and then from there have a PS2 port, so i can plug my mouse in from there. Do you think id have any problems? Seems like itd work to me..

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    There are many low cost USB to PS2 adapters... should work fine
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    Re: Re: USB and PS2, the same?

    Originally posted by Adisharr


    There are many low cost USB to PS2 adapters... should work fine
    Cool stuff, but im too cheap, so im going to *try* and do this all by hand, rather than buying the adapter.
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