Odd-size mouse plug...

[Guest_imported]

Hey guys-

Hope I'm posting in the right place... if not, my apologies.

Here at work, we have this one computer that's dedicated entirely to one piece of software used for making signs. The mouse went out on it, and needs to be replaced. The plug is slightly larger than a regular PS/2 port, but still circular, and has 9 pins instead of the normal 6 + plastic rectangle thingie.

Anyone seen a port like that before? I'm trying to find a manufacturer, a name, anything.

Thanks

-brendan

 

[seaninsjca]

I believe what you may have is a Bus Mouse. They are not very common anymore, but I believe that Logitech was one of the main manufacturers. They made the Bus Mouse and also an ISA card to plug the mouse into.

Regards,

Sean

 

[Comtech]

I have a brand new Logitech Bus Mouse and interface card, if you can't find one, let me know. Cheers,
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[berglin]

I did see a BUS Mouse at COMPUSA recently -- no idea what it costs, but I suppose it's a Ted Kennedy Method (If you have to ask, you can't afford it) mentality. Last time I did look(sans: 1995), they were about $79.00 for the mouse and the bus card.

 

[RFBaker]

That is a serial mouse which was the standard on most sytems until PII or atx boards arrived, they are still widely available from most places like pcworld.

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[hc25036]

In the UK, most computer stores will have a cheap adapter to convert this to a standard mouse plug. Must be the same in the USA! I have a small collection here!

 

[sodbuster]

There are adapters that you can get (very inexpensive) that can convert your mouse to fit the connection.

 

[Comtech]

You just try finding a Bus mouse adapter to any other kind... X-) Cheers,
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[Karl Blessing]

if I am reading this correctly, you'll want to get an

AT->PS/2 adapter
mostly used with older keyboards to fit the PS/2 port

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[Comtech]

No,...it's NOT an AT adapter to PS2 or anything of the sort. It's a BUS Mouse, and it runs on a special card in the computer. There are no adapters. One either buys a new mouse, and installs it as PS2 or Serial, and removes the BUS card, or buys another BUS mouse. Since they've stopped making BUS mouses (sp? mice?) about 8 years ago... Cheers,
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