Classic Macintosh KeyBoard Conversion

#1 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 - 17:27

Have a look at this keyboard > "Macintosh128K" KeyBoard

Sweet, huh ?

Is there a way to attach it to my Macintosh SE/30 computer ?

Thanks In Advance!

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#2 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 - 17:39

I seriously doubt it. The keyboard for the original Macs used an RJ11 type connector. The SE/30 uses a regular old ADB port. But anything is possible, I suppose, if you have the determination and know-how. How handy are you with electronics and soldering irons? Can you tell the difference between a resistor and a 555 timer chip?

About 10-15 years ago, the local Salvation Army store had a whole pile of these things. I had absolutely no interest in them. Now, the Salvation Army doesn't accept computers anymore. Probably because of stuff like this. Weird, huh?

#3 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 - 17:43

Thanks for answering, pee-air !

Is it possible just ta snip the RJ11 jack off & replace it with an ADB one ?

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#4 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 - 18:14

Is it possible just ta snip the RJ11 jack off & replace it with an ADB one ?

No.

I don't think this will do MacPlus to ADB, but if you really want it to happen, it's where I'd start...

http://www.kbdbabel.org/

Nathan

#5 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 - 18:15

talking about keyboards, if I were you, I would buy Apples new wireless keyboard and connect it to your PC, it looks pretty same cool as the old one [

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#6 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 - 18:22

Thanks for the link, equant !

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