PS2 to Amiga Keyboard Adapter

Hardware Amiga Retro DIY

Adapter project for using PS/2 keyboards with Commodore Amiga computers.

Project Overview

The Amiga used its own keyboard protocol that’s incompatible with modern PS/2 keyboards. This adapter enables using modern, comfortable keyboards with classic Amiga computers.

What’s Included

  • Hardware Design — Schematic and PCB layout
  • Firmware — Protocol conversion code
  • Documentation — Build instructions
  • Compatibility Notes — Keyboard and Amiga model support

Applications

  • Use modern mechanical keyboards with Amiga
  • Replace failing original keyboards
  • Improve typing comfort on retro systems
  • Preserve Amiga computers with modern peripherals

Design Considerations

  • PS/2 protocol to Amiga protocol translation
  • Key mapping and compatibility
  • Proper timing and signal levels
  • Power supply considerations

Status

Project repository contains basic setup information. Additional documentation may be added as the project develops.

Hardware design and firmware available in the project repository.