[simpits-tech] Small CRTs (Was: Just a quick update.........)

[Gene Buckle]

On Wed, 11 Apr 2012, dabigboy at cox.net wrote:

>
> I am curious about using a PS2 keyboard directly with the Arduino, it 
> sounds like it's pretty straightforward. I may look into that later on 
> for other projects on the sim.

Just be aware that a pc keyboard does not use a diode isolated switch 
matrix, so you'll only be able to hold 3 or 4 "keys" down at once before 
the keyboard stops responding to inputs.

g.

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