Re: Airkey ADB wireless keyboard

[Drew <goggledrew@gmail.com>]

On 20 Feb, 15:30, Geo3 <gr...@wowway.com> wrote:
> On Feb 17, 2:31 am, Drew <goggled...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > On 17 Feb, 00:16, dangerman <thedangerman...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > > I have one as well - no reset functionality.
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> > > I've only ever used it on a Mac.  I read somewhere that it requires
> > > more adb power than a IIgs can deliver - did you get it working OK?
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> > Hi,
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> > Well i used it last night in GS/OS and it all seemed to work inc the
> > inbuilt mouse. I read some where that pins 2 and 4 are used for the
> > power/reset button so going to look at wireing up a push button and
> > fitting into the reciever...though Bill suggested i might need a
> > resister..hoping someone on the forum can confirm i won't blow up my
> > GS doing this ;-)
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> > Drew
>
> Hi,
>  The reset from what I was told years ago on these has to be hard
> wired. BTW an off/switch makes the batteries last longer. I put one on
> the side.
>
> Take Care,
>         George

Oops think i just fried my ADB controller. I used a website for the
pin layouts of the adb connector but think it was incorrect. I used
pins 2 and 4 , but on looking at another site looks like i just
connected +5 to power on :( rather than ground. What is the most
likely thing i have cooked?

Drew