New idea

Bplay36971 · Post by **Bplay36971** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 5:58 pm

I was wondering if it would be possible to add a keyboard and mouse to the DC with out buying the offical products. I was thinking since i have Aol and can\'t get online with my DC if i could use that spce to put the hardware. it would use a switch so u could use the controller when u play multiplayer games. this is probally a stupid question but t is an idea.

pkScary · Post by **pkScary** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 7:10 pm

i dont think its at all feasible to make your own keyboard or mouse. i also dont think you can connect to aohell through your dc(sorry had to). why dont u try some of the free isps such as netzero and freei? there were some guides on how to connect to the internet for free through dc.......ill try to find em. gl

Bplay36971 · Post by **Bplay36971** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 7:15 pm

No i don't want to use the internet for my dc. i was wondering if u could solder the wires the controller part so u could use a keyboard and or mouse. and possably make a swich that will let you choose controller port or keyboard. And I will agree AOL does suck

MidnightObsidian · Post by **MidnightObsidian** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 9:38 pm

Here's my infamous single-word answer.

"No."

pkScary · Post by **pkScary** » Thu Jan 17, 2002 11:49 pm

+ if u just soldered your comp keyboard wire into a controller port AND managed to get the bios rom thingy to recognize the keyboard as a controller

whenever u pressed a button u would press the entire alphaneumeric key system thingy. in other words u couldnt write email or anything. well im sorry u could but most people would have a little trouble reading it

MidnightObsidian · Post by **MidnightObsidian** » Sat Jan 19, 2002 12:26 am

It's not going to work. There are complex ICs and voltage regulators involved that you can't reproduce without being a professional or buying the chips yourself. Just spend $15 and get one from Lik-Sang or something.