12.Sep.2015
Retro 7-bit (ANF)
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Keyboard adapter: Sum A600
Following Amiga models 1200, 2000, 3000 and, if an additional converter is added, also 500 (amiga-news.de reported), a version of the "Sum" keyboqard adapter is available now for the Amiga 600, enabling usage of a USB keyboard (photo).
Sum provides built-in USB stack which enables USB HID keyboards support without the need for installing additional AmigaOS software drivers. The device’s installation procedure consists of simply attaching it to the U7 chip located on the A600’s motherboard.
Features of Sum A600:
- Support for both USB HID and USB-PS/2 keyboards
- A600 compatibility (U7 chip-attached)
- Built-in USB stack
- Configuration mode (activated by R-Shift + Pause key combination)
- Built-in EEPROM memory enabling user preferences storage
- „Bootloader” function allowing future firmware upgrades
- „Status” indicator LED providing information about device’s state
- Built around 16-bit Microchip microcontroller utilizing nanoWatt technology
- Non-blocking keyboard A600
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