🧠🔗 MDIN-6 • MDIN-6 Adapter (Female/Female)

This adapter features two MDIN-6 female ports, allowing you to connect two male mini-DIN 6-pin plugs together. It’s commonly used in PS/2 keyboard and mouse setups, legacy KVM systems, and embedded control panels where gender mismatches need resolving without rewiring.
 
🔧 Adapter Format
Connector Type: MDIN-6 Female ↔ MDIN-6 Female
Pin Count: 6-pin mini-DIN (standard PS/2 layout)
Form Factor: Compact molded block or inline coupler
Signal Type: Low-voltage serial (PS/2 protocol)
Polarity: Straight-through pin mapping
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
⌨️ PS/2 keyboards
🖱️ PS/2 mice
🧠 KVM switches and legacy control panels
🧰 Extension cables with male MDIN-6 ends
🧪 Embedded systems with male PS/2-style outputs
 
✅ Common Uses
🔄 Join two male PS/2 cables for extended reach
🧩 Patch male-ended keyboard or mouse into control system
🛠️ Resolve gender mismatch in legacy AV or automation setups
🧪 Test PS/2 devices using modular cable chains
🧼 Maintain compatibility in retro computing environments
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
Protocol: PS/2 serial interface (bidirectional clock/data)
Voltage: 5V signaling; low current
Pinout: Standard PS/2 layout—straight-through mapping
No Conversion: Adapter does not alter signal or voltage
❗ Not compatible with MDIN-8, MDIN-4, or MIDI DIN-5—different formats
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🔌 Only works with male-ended MDIN-6 plugs—check connector gender
📏 Cable length affects signal integrity—use high-quality extensions
🧯 Not suitable for USB-to-PS/2 adapters—protocol mismatch
🔄 Confirm pinout compatibility before use in embedded systems
🧪 Some devices may not support extended cable chains—test first
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🔍 Identify MDIN-6 by its 6-pin circular layout and recessed socket
🧭 Use female/female adapter to join two male PS/2 cables
🧰 Keep one in your retro toolkit for quick fixes
🧪 Test with keyboard or mouse before deploying in control systems
🧼 Store with protective caps—mini-DIN pins are delicate