XZin, I tend to read and toss zines.
I think it was Massive issue 2, either that or there was another MMO only zine out at the same time, can't recall the name.
The article did have a screen shot of your characters.
I'll check to see if I still have it when I get home from work.
Hi Xzin,
I think I understand your instructions and just want to verify with this ghetto display:
KEYBOARD
KVM SWITCH
1 2 3 4
Keybaord Multiplier
1 2 3 4
A B C D
In essence, I'll connect the main keyboard with the KM Switch Input. The first port (1) is then connected to the Keyboard Multiplier Input. Next, the Keyboard Multiplier is connected to the four computers, A, B, C, and D. Finally, ports 2, 3, and 4 of the KVM Switch will be connected to computers B, C, and D as well (using either a Y-Mouse or USB-to-PS/2 adapter).
I'd just like to confirm before I spend another $150 on the device
That sounds reasonable to me.
Ghetto Ascii art follows:
KEYBOARD
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|
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INPUT -KVM SWITCH
1 2 3 4 (Output Port 1-4)
| | | |
| | | |-----To PC D
| | |----To PC C
| |-----To PC B
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Input---| Keyboard Multiplier
1 2 3 4 (Output Port 1-4)
| | | |
| | | |
A B C D (Computer A-D (Y-Mouse or USB to PS/2 input on CPU B-D))
KVM Output 1 will send to all, Output 2 will send to only PC B, 3 to only C and 4 to only D.
Thanks Xzin
Placing my order now
No problem, glad I could help.
Keep in mind that if you ever want to expand - you will need to buy another multicaster, a larger KVM (if you want to KVM more machines) and more Y-keys.
You will NOT be able to buy another 4 port KVM (at least from Vetra) as there is no way to switch from 1-4 and 5-8 (1-4 is hot keyed for the same keys). The 8 port model does not have this limitation (but also carries a $350+ price tag).
Ahh, the joys of enterprise level hardware.
Oh yeah - I forgot to update. I paid for the 8 port instead so I can control the main computer individually as well
On a side note:
I'm wondering though if I should upgrade my oldest box as it was my system from 5 years ago hehe. It runs WOW ok, but have to have all settings set at its lowest and is still using Win2k. But I think for now, I should lick my wounds after spending nearly $2k on monitors and devices :P
Whenever you load an instance, you have to wait for the slowest box to load. If you are ok with that and it runs WoW well enough, then leave it be.
You can take this as far as you want to go but at some point you get where the marginal cost becomes overwhelmingly high.
Get the basics, play with it and if it is what you want then you can always upgrade later, especially given you have a hodgepodge of systems as it is.
Hey Xzin,
Have you tried attaching a Y-Mouse to your Vetra broadcaster to have both the mouse and the Nostromo N52 (using a USB-PS/2 adaptor)? Does this set up work?
Thanks.
PS
I know the Y-Mouse costs like $50 - but will this splitter do? Only costs $2.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...t=1#largeimage
No, that will not work. At least, I would be VERY surprised if it did. The USB to PS/2 requires host drivers. They should be built into XP but its not really an analog adapter and cannot be used in that way.
All it is good for is to add another port to a computer.
USB is very difficult to multicast - I do not know of any products on the market that can do it. Surely, it is possible though.
Hehe - Is this a response to the Nostromo working with the Vetra or the PS (regarding the Splitter)? :P I'm guessing it's the former...But in regards to the latter, do you think it'll work?Originally Posted by Xzin
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