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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: da20valve on Wed, 16 July 2014, 21:28:15

Title: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
Post by: da20valve on Wed, 16 July 2014, 21:28:15

I have an old Apple Keyboard here (Split Ergo type) just wondering will it work on a Windows PC ??
its looks to have 2 PS2 connections on the sides 1 for mouse and the other for the cable (which is removable).

Thanks

Can a mod move this to Keyboards section please

Title: Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
Post by: ebacho on Wed, 16 July 2014, 21:34:00

If the board you're looking at is the Apple Adjustable (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Apple_Adjustable_Keyboard) it's actually ADB standard, not PS/2.  The second ADB port is also not for a mouse, but the detached numberpad that was an add-on for it.

Title: Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
Post by: da20valve on Thu, 17 July 2014, 00:06:01

So will it work or not

Title: Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 17 July 2014, 00:06:42

It will not work without an ADB converter.

Title: Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
Post by: Wildcard on Thu, 17 July 2014, 00:19:54

Just pick up one of these ADB converters and it will work fine.

Griffin iMate ADB to USB (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Griffin-iMate-ADB-to-USB-adapter-BRAND-NEW-/321456572623?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad84e08cf)

Title: Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
Post by: orihalcon on Tue, 05 August 2014, 19:22:04

Here's a link to an active auction if you are still looking: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Griffin-iMate-ADB-to-USB-adapter-BRAND-NEW-/321480250230

Title: Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
Post by: Findecanor on Wed, 06 August 2014, 06:18:10

If you want to build your own, you could do so with a Teensy board and Hasu's ADB firmware.