[Ham-Computers] Can a mouse & kbd share a port?

[Bruce - KB6LWN/rcc]

On Sun, 5 May 2002, FoggyAsEver MacUser wrote:

> If I can't share the port betwen both, maybe I can
> take advantage of the other serial port?   Besides the
> mouse/kbd port, there's a COM1 port.  Is it possible
> to plug kbd into the mouse/kbd port, and the mouse
> into the COM1 port?

I'm pretty sure (although not being a Mac user) that
you should be able to run a "Serial Mouse" in COM1.
You'll just need to be sure that WinDohs locates it
at that port.  (personally I prefer a 'trackball')

My Compaq has seperate mini-DINs for mouse/kybd on back,
and the docking station is set up the same way.

Have you thought about trying one of those kybds with
either the 'fingerpoint mouse' built into it ?  Or maybe
the ones with the 'touch pad' along the front edge ?
Not sure if they use seperate wire pathways/connectors
for the signals, or if they don't you may need to find
the drivers for using that kybd/touchpad with your OS.
(later of course requires the purchase of new hardware)

Just a little static from a distant brainstorm :)

Hope you find something that works -n- 73,
                                           Bruce


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