> Yeah, but did you really need an upgrade kit? It's been a long time since I had my > Hotrod but i'm pretty sure I was able to use a PS2 to USB adapter and it worked no > problem. > > I know i'm using them now for my current IPAC from Ultimarc and haven't ever had a > problem.
There's a difference between passive PS2 to USB adapters and active PS2 to USB adapters.
Active adapters definitely will not give good results.
In order to use passive adapters, the device must be designed to work as either USB or PS2 and detect which it is connected to.