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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: skriefal on Wed, 19 November 2008, 21:46:27
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I dropped by a nearby thrift store tonight, and happened upon several decent keyboards on the shelf -- a couple Fujitsu FKB4700s, some old Sun 5 keyboards (perhaps not great, but haven't seen these before), a rebranded Model M, and even an Apple Extended II in what appeared to be very good shape. $3 each. I grabbed the Model M. :)
This is an unusual keyboard. The brand logo reads ADAC, and the sticker on the back states that it was made by Unicomp during August, 2003. Has Windows keys and 2-piece keycaps, but the oddest bit is that it has the old 5-pin XT/AT plug. Model # is UNB0P45.
Anyone else seen an old-style 5-pin DIN connector on keyboards made so recently?
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This is Unicomp we're talking about, and Unicomp does specialize in producing stuff for old computers. And, ATX didn't really fully replace AT until the late 1990's - and you had an AT keyboard connector if you had an AT mobo.
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Looks like this keyboard was originally sold for use with a video endoscopy unit (medical equipment). Perhaps an older unit, as you've suggested.
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Pics?????
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Here are a few pics of the keyboard:
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Should be completely usable with an AT<>PS/2 adapter (and even inline with a PS/2<>USB adapter, if needed)
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Oh, I've already verified that. :) Both adapters work as expected.