Chuck(G)
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Even simpler programmers can be constructed if you have a legacy serial port.
I have seen this too. I ended up with the same workaround- just poke the ctrl/alt keys a few times while the machine is going through POST to clear out the condition.
We may have to ask the XTIDE BIOS folks if they can help. I say that not because it's their bug to fix, but because they have the easiest path to apply a patch if we can come up with one. Clearing out the ctrl/alt status flags in the BDA memory at the start of the BIOS load might be all that is required.
if only I had a way to erase (so I could re-program) my PICs I would gladly try that firmware out... My stupid programmer doesn't support erase.
Anyone want to do a parts exchange with me? I have 4 keyboard converters I'd like to upgrade.
duh!!!do you live in the u.s.?
duh!!!
I would like to know if there is a way to build this project to make it work as a connector for a XT keyboard to an AT motherboard. My idea is to replace my IBM 5155's motherboard with a 286/386 board and fit an adaptor like this inside the 5155's case so it can translate the scan codes from the IBM 5155 keyboard.
PS: I'm sorry I posted this same question as a reply to the Wiki for this project before realizing it was a Wiki...