Subj : X68000 Update
To   : Retroswim
From : Bob Worm
Date : Mon Nov 24 2025 17:22:57

  Re: X68000 Update
  By: Retroswim to All on Sun Nov 23 2025 01:37:04

Hi, Retroswim.

 > Finally, I have no keyboard or mouse for it. They are expensive, $500+ for a
 > loose keyboard!! I decided to build an adaptor, and although there are
 > numerous designs floating around the Internet, they:
 > - Use old, obsolete microcontrollers
 > - Use sketchy Arduino USB host shields
 > - Are super expensive

Funnily enough I just picked up a pico to build a mouse converter for my Acorn. I have the original mouse but it's fussy about what it'll roll on and I've already had to patch it up and mend it a few times, now - most recently having to replace its slender beige cable with a chunky black one which was the only thing I could find with the right DIN connector. I'm not sure how many more Worm brand repairs it will withstand.

Are you planning to put the code up anywhere? I might be able to get some "inspiration" from it :)

BobW
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