What connector is this

[Kanna]

I found this old keyboard with a connector I don't know what is the name of it and is there adapters?

[Prodigy_Smit]

That I am pretty sure is  DIN connector.

As for adapters a DIN to USB adapter should work fine.

Edited September 19, 2020 by Smit Devrukhkar
wrong info

[WereCatf]

2 minutes ago, Kanna said:

I found this old keyboard with a connector I don't know what is the name of it and is there adapters?

It's a DIN-connector: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN_connector

[WereCat]

 

[Kanna]

2 minutes ago, Smit Devrukhkar said:

That I am pretty sure is a PS2 connector.

As for adapters a PS2 to USB adapter should work fine.

It's not it seems

[Prodigy_Smit]

Just now, Kanna said:

It's not it seems

Edited the post with correct info.

[pm128]

DIN.... Jeez, that's old

[WereCatf]

Just now, pm128 said:

DIN.... Jeez, that's old

Oi, now! I resent that remark, my PCs used DIN-connectors back in my youth.......some 20-30 years ago..... uhh. I guess I am old.

[Kanna]

1 minute ago, pm128 said:

DIN.... Jeez, that's old

Yup it seems so old my oldest PC can't use it, pretty sure there is no adapter this thing probably doesn't even understand ps2

[Radium_Angel]

1 minute ago, Kanna said:

Yup it seems so old my oldest PC can't use it, pretty sure there is no adapter this thing probably doesn't even understand ps2

Used to go from DIN to PS/2, then PS/2 to USB.

DIN to USB never seemed to work right.

[WereCatf]

5 minutes ago, Kanna said:

Yup it seems so old my oldest PC can't use it, pretty sure there is no adapter this thing probably doesn't even understand ps2

If the keyboard uses the AT-protocol, then a simple PS2-adapter should work, provided there isn't too much of a voltage-loss across multiple adapters -- some people run into this issue. If it uses e.g. XT-protocol, then you'd need an active converter of some sort.

[Kanna]

4 minutes ago, WereCatf said:

If the keyboard uses the AT-protocol, then a simple PS2-adapter should work, provided there isn't too much of a voltage-loss across multiple adapters -- some people run into this issue. If it uses e.g. XT-protocol, then you'd need an active converter of some sort.

How do I know what protocol it is, all the din to ps2 adapters I find is make din

[WereCatf]

Just now, Kanna said:

How do I know what protocol it is

Well, basically, you'd just have to try to find the manual/specs by Googling around. There may be a sticker at the bottom that says what protocol it uses, but if there isn't, then you'll just have to google it or simply try, if it works or not.

[Kanna]

1 minute ago, WereCatf said:

Well, basically, you'd just have to try to find the manual/specs by Googling around. There may be a sticker at the bottom that says what protocol it uses, but if there isn't, then you'll just have to google it or simply try, if it works or not.

This is the only sticker under it

[WereCatf]

6 minutes ago, Kanna said:

This is the only sticker under it

https://deskthority.net/wiki/BTC_51_series

[Kanna]

6 minutes ago, WereCatf said:

https://deskthority.net/wiki/BTC_51_series

Looks like at now last thing is adapter

[kelvinhall05]

That's a DIN-5 connector. The keyboard is a BTC 51-series, probably a 5139. Those speak AT so they are super easy to use on a modern PC. If you can or want to use it over PS/2, you can use a $1 passive adapter. If you want it over USB, you could combine this with an active PS/2 to USB adapter, or you could build your own for around $5 with a Pro Micro running Soarer's firmware.

[Kanna]

15 minutes ago, kelvinhall05 said:

That's a DIN-5 connector. The keyboard is a BTC 51-series, probably a 5139. Those speak AT so they are super easy to use on a modern PC. If you can or want to use it over PS/2, you can use a $1 passive adapter. If you want it over USB, you could combine this with an active PS/2 to USB adapter, or you could build your own for around $5 with a Pro Micro running Soarer's firmware.

Where can I find din-5 to ps2 adapter to later use with my ps2 to usb 

[kelvinhall05]

2 minutes ago, Kanna said:

Where can I find din-5 to ps2 adapter to later use with my ps2 to usb 

eBay or Aliexpress.

[Dr0y]

I heard that those BTC keyboard were pretty good and that they kinda have a topre feeling.  How does it feel when typing ?

[Kanna]

2 hours ago, Dr0y said:

I heard that those BTC keyboard were pretty good and that they kinda have a topre feeling.  How does it feel when typing ?

It feels good that's why I want it