Wombat ADB-USB Input Converter

www.bigmessowires.com/usb-wombat * USB Wombat is an input converter for USB and ADB keyboards and mice. It works in two directions, connecting modern USB peripherals to a classic ADB-based Macintosh or Apple IIgs computer, or ADB peripherals to a USB-based computer running Windows, OSX, or Linux. The new keyboards and mice behave exactly like native peripherals, requiring no special software or drivers - just plug it in and go. Please note the video was made before the Wombat name was adopted, and refers to the hardware as Retro USB.

[@HikikomoriDev]

Would be nice if it could be mounted in a PCI bracket so you can have it inside the case so it doesn't hang from the outside..

[@fyremonte]

On a modern KB, what equates to the open and closed apple ? Windows key? Same for the rest key?

[@gatolinux0]

Would this device work with a Logic Audio Pro 4.0? I am currently moving ProTools from a Mac PowerPC 9600 to a Mac G4 with OS 9.2.2. The Mac G4 doesn't not have ADB input/output. I am thinking on buying this device and connect the MacHASP-M, then connect the Logic 4.0 Authorization box. Do you guys think this will work? Thanks

[@ChartreuseKitsune]

Awesome. I've still got an older commercial product (somewhere) that does ADB to USB. But going the other direction is quite nice, especially being able to use a modern optical mice with these.
Does it work if it's passed through a keyboard as well? So you could use an original keyboard with a modern mouse?
Would also be interesting to see how many of these you could chain together back to back before things break down. :)

[@stevechamberlin]

Yes, that will work.

[@beardedgaming3741]

will this allow a LC keyboard to use its soft power button on a G4?

[@Vadim_Ponomarenko]

Hello! Good job! Are you shared a gerber file anywhere? I would like to make this device )

[@hestrackk]

すごい！

[@matthew65536]

does this work with wireless mice, like logitcech mice?

[@stevechamberlin]

I've used a Dell wireless mouse/keyboard, and I've heard Logitech's works too.

[@rich1051414]

As long as the USB device uses the standard USB input device drivers it should work. Anything needing special drivers wouldn't work.

[@sinancetinkaya]

Second :)