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Offline da20valve

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Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
« 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
« Last Edit: Thu, 17 July 2014, 00:07:42 by da20valve »

Offline ebacho

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Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 16 July 2014, 21:34:00 »
If the board you're looking at is the Apple Adjustable 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.

Offline da20valve

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Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 17 July 2014, 00:06:01 »
So will it work or not

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Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 17 July 2014, 00:06:42 »
It will not work without an ADB converter.

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Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
« Reply #4 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

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Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
« Reply #5 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

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Re: Will old Apple Keyboard work on Windows Pc
« Reply #6 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.
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