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Archives => 2006 => Topic started by: Parker on July 13, 2006, 08:16:35 PM

Title: Apple Desktop Bus KVM switches
Post by: Parker on July 13, 2006, 08:16:35 PM

I'm still pondering on my Classic Mac collection and i need to build a shelving unit for it, however i need to find a KVM switch compatible with Apple Desktop Bus.

Any ideas for switches??




also,
Any classic macs being discarded??

Title: Apple Desktop Bus KVM switches
Post by: gunug on July 13, 2006, 08:31:46 PM

Gailwin - I thought you already had all of the Classic Macs!  I've held serial/ADB adapters in my hand and I know I've had switches for the serial.  I found the following links:

http://sewelldirect.com/Gefen-Mini-KVM-Swi...-ADB-2-Port.asp

http://www.42u.com/nti-usb-to-adb-adapter.htm

http://www.networktechinc.com/optn-st-u.html

This last one is super-duper, I would think you'd need the KVM and separate adapters for video at least.  It might be a little rough and unreliable but maybe it can be done!

Title: Apple Desktop Bus KVM switches
Post by: Parker on July 13, 2006, 11:05:08 PM

QUOTE

Gailwin - I thought you already had all of the Classic Macs!

haha
i'm still collecting

I like the ADB to USB adapters
i can probably use an iMac keyboard with the switch at the master end...
it'll need some experimenting with

thanks gunug
-parker


Read the manual for the ADB to USB adapters
http://www.networktechinc.com/pdf/man009.pdf

it seems like a reasonable solution

S-Video cables have the same connections as ADB cables if i'm not mistaken.

this may be perfect, if sold in the good ol' US of A
http://www.drbottkg.com/prod/msadb.html

-parker



and i'm in luck!
http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?code=1104-MSA4

-parker