using a standard PC keyboard with a Wyse 2112

[Robert Casey;6282;3.57;$0201]

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Sb: USING STD PC KBD WITH WYSE

I would be very surprised if there were not other people out there, like
myself, who own a Wyse 2112 or similar PC-compatible computer, and would
like to use a different keyboard than what Wyse supplies.

It can be done; any IBM PC, XT or AT style keyboard using a DIN
connector will work with these machines. However, since mine was
missing the 4-pin modular to 5-pin DIN adaptor, I had to build one. The
interconnections are as follows.

WYSE MODULAR CORD WIRE COLOR: FUNCTION: CONNECT TO DIN PIN:
RED +5V 5
GREEN CLOCK 1
BLACK DATA 2
YELLOW GROUND 4

Any electronic supplier should have the 5-pin DIN female. I have used
this mod very successfully with my 2112 and a Mitsumi enhanced AT-style
keyboard. In order to preserve the original functions of the Wyse
keyboard, I do recommend the use of a 101-key enhanced AT version.
Best of luck!
73,
DE
WD6EOS,
Bruce,
in
Berkeley,
CA.