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--- terminology:active_converter [19 Dec 2023 13:04] – Add in photo of such converter sharktastica
+++ terminology:active_converter [03 Feb 2024 01:56] (current) – eris
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 [{{ :terminology:orihalcon_active_din180-usb.jpg?200|An Active AT/XT-to-USB converter}}]
-An **Active Converter** refers to a computerized device designed to convert a keyboard's protocol and port, typically into USB.
+An **active converter** refers to a computerized device designed to fully convert a keyboard's protocol and port, typically into USB. Commercial offerings can be found online, but they are often sold at a higher price compared to [[terminology:passive_converter|passive converters]].
+Some users may prefer to make their own converters using off-the-shelf hardware as an alternative to commercial adapters.
-{{tag>terminology:keyboard-terminology}}
+==== Firmware ====
+Converting any protocol into USB will require a specialized [[terminology:firmware|firmware]] in order to facilitate the conversion process.  Some firmwares provide additional features, such as keymap customization and macros. However, all firmwares must be used with their specified microcontroller. (i.e. ATmega32u4)
+The list of common firmwares used in active converters [[terminology:firmware|can be found here]].
+----
+==== Examples ====
+<gallery>
+terminology:generic_active_rs232-usb.jpg
+terminology:manhattan_active_ps2-usb.jpg
+terminology:orihalcon_active_8p8c-usb.jpg
+terminology:orihalcon_active_din180-usb.jpg
+terminology:orihalcon_active_din240-usb.jpg
+terminology:perixx_active_ps2-usb.jpg
+terminology:t4teeee0_active_din240-usb.jpg
+</gallery>
+{{tag>terminology:conversion-terminology}}