USB keyboard interface for Sony and Philips machines

Resident (48)

29-03-2022, 14:17

Hi.
I have some units on stock. I also want to add some functionality to it. If you have some ideas, let me know!
Current info can be found here:
github.com/jeroentaverne

By lintweaker

Champion (474)

29-03-2022, 14:37

Hi,
I am interested in a Sony version. How can I get one?

By JeroenTaverne

Resident (48)

30-03-2022, 07:20

Send me an email. j.taverne@gmail.com

By alexito

Paladin (761)

04-04-2022, 23:45

Hi Jeroen,

Could you please post some pictures from the Sony version and what exactly models you have tested?

By JeroenTaverne

Resident (48)

05-04-2022, 14:35

I have added a photo here: https://github.com/jeroentaverne/msx_keyboard_interface
The Philips and Sony interfaces are functional (but not completely technical) identical.
Also check:
https://www.msx.org/forum/msx-talk/hardware/usb-keyboard-ada...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113206428793908/permalink/4...
https://github.com/jeroentaverne/msx_keyboard_interface
I currently tested with a F700. The F500 and F900 are very similar inside, so I don't expect problems. Markus is about to test it on the 500 and 900 machines.

By JeroenTaverne

Resident (48)

06-04-2022, 08:43

Interface is confirmed to be working with F700 and G900.

By jltursan

Prophet (2619)

06-04-2022, 09:01

How much is it?, the Sony version I mean...

By JeroenTaverne

Resident (48)

06-04-2022, 15:10

60 euros excl shipping

By JeroenTaverne

Resident (48)

06-04-2022, 15:11

New v2.02 firmware is available with USB hub support (Apple keyboard now also works!)
https://github.com/jeroentaverne/msx_keyboard_interface

By JeroenTaverne

Resident (48)

11-10-2022, 12:39

New v2.06 firmware is available. Added:
- Autofire (10Hz on space key, enabled/disabled by CTRL+ALT+SPACE)
- Optional layout translation so for instance a US keyboard can be connected to a Japanese machine
- Faster response on space, M and cursor keys for gaming
- Updated USB hub support

Manual and firmware here:
https://github.com/jeroentaverne/msx_keyboard_interface