Wiring
I’m getting ready for my trip to China. Since we don’t seem to be able to get a KVM of any type over there (or bring it in) I’ve been testing the considerably lower tech method of just using 25′ of video cable.
So far it seems to be working fine, but I can’t find the two F/F PS/2 connectors I need to make the final connection. So I purchased the cheapest two connectors with female PS/2 connectors, and I’m wiring them together.
At my last job I was banned from using a crimping tool, and now I remember why. Despite leaving 2″ of wire prepared, I almost ran out thanks to repeated bad crimps. I actually managed to mess up more often than get a good crimp (and remember, you need two in a row to get a connection). But I finally did it, and after successfully connecting 4 wires, the keyboard works.
Now all I need to do is connect six wires successfully to get the mouse. Wireless is sounding real good right now.