diff --git a/converter/archimedes_usb/README.md b/converter/archimedes_usb/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c9700351 --- /dev/null +++ b/converter/archimedes_usb/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +Acorn Archimedes Keyboard Converter +=================================== +This covnerter makes Acorn Archimedes keyboard usable on modern USB computer. + +Check these for technical information and resources. + +- https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/wiki/ACORN-ARCHIMEDES-Keyboard +- https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=121747.0 + + +Preassembled converter is available [here](https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=72052.0). + + +Pinouts and Wirings +------------------- +Mini-DIN-6P female socket from the front: + + Connector AVR pin + ------------------------------------ + ,--_--. 1: Reset PD0 + / o6 5o \ 2: NC + | o4 3o | 3: GND GND + - 2o o1 - 4: 5V VCC + `-___-' 5: In(from keyboard) PD1 + 6: Out(to keyboard) PD3 + +Target microcontroller is Atmel ATMega32U2 by default but porting this project to other 8-bit AVR controllers would be easy. + + +Mouse support +------------- +Not tested with real mouse but it should work somehow. + +I don't have Archimedes mouse to test, try and make a report if you have one.