1990 Apple Extended Keyboard II (Alps Salmon)
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Any plans on modding it?
ooh. that's a proposition, isn't it. I don't plan to mod THIS one, but I am exploring the possibility of either modding my spare or building a replica with modern keyswitches. As can be seen in the upper part of the photo, I've got some cherry switches sitting in the frame of a newer apple keyboard, of which I think I like the blue and brown types, but I would be interested in checking out some topre switches, as they are purported to last almost to forever.
My design requirements:
Use of original case
Plan to replicate case in Aluminum (for version 2)
full 105-key layout
key size/spacing to replicate original layout
plate mounted, capacitive keyswitches
PBT keycaps, laser etched, Univers57 italics font
PBT spacebar
Switchable 6KRO / NKRO over USB