Re: Apple IIgs Keyboard

Thanks for answering! I actually have a Mac SE/30 and I really like the look of the IIgs keyboard. I think it would look great with the Mac. You’re probably right, there are some models for sale but a bit pricey. Yes, we’re all stuck indoors at the moment, this is the best course of action

Re: Apple IIgs Keyboard

> On 12 Mar, 2020, at 5:02 pm, Thomas L. wrote: > > Does anybody sell a IIgs keyboard for a reasonable price? I currently live in > Italy and the ones for sale on the Bay have shipping + import costs a bit too > high. Thanks a lot! If you're dead set on an original unit, th

Apple IIgs Keyboard

Hello everyone! Does anybody sell a IIgs keyboard for a reasonable price? I currently live in Italy and the ones for sale on the Bay have shipping + import costs a bit too high. Thanks a lot! Thomas Larsen Milan, Italy. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member

Re: Looking for a ADB Keyboard that will work on an Mac SE

Dear, I can offer from italy a padtrack and a numeric keyboard, Booth with ADB port You’ll pay post fee only If you are interested i can send some pictures Angelo Il giorno mer 12 set 2018 alle 18:30 Barry Cross ha scritto: > Same as, only for my Quadra 700, has to be one I can purchase h

Re: Looking for a ADB Keyboard that will work on an Mac SE

Same as, only for my Quadra 700, has to be one I can purchase here in the UK. Though I will pay p On Friday, September 7, 2018 at 4:17:37 PM UTC+1, Sean McKee wrote: > > I am looking for a ADB Keyboard that will work on an Mac SE. Just has to > work, does not have to be origi

Looking for a ADB Keyboard that will work on an Mac SE

I am looking for a ADB Keyboard that will work on an Mac SE. Just has to work, does not have to be original parts. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette

Re: Correct keyboard for Mac Color Classic (M1800)

> On Jun 10, 2018, at 8:52 PM, Chris Hanson wrote: > > The Apple ADB Keyboard included with the Apple IIgs is 658-4081. And was unique to the Apple II GS - Dylan -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ i

Re: Correct keyboard for Mac Color Classic (M1800)

On Jun 10, 2018, at 5:54 PM, tho...@slash7.com wrote: > I recently acquired a Mac Color Classic and I got a AppleDesign keyboard with > it which I think did not originally come with this Mac. > > Does anyone know which keyboard originally was shipped with this computer? > Wiki

Correct keyboard for Mac Color Classic (M1800)

Heya! I recently acquired a Mac Color Classic and I got a AppleDesign keyboard with it which I think did not originally come with this Mac. Does anyone know which keyboard originally was shipped with this computer? Wikipedia says it’s the one that also came with the Apple IIgs

Re: Trying my Luck... Keyboard Mouse for a Mac Plus :)

my Mac Plus without a keyboard and mouse but I kept checking eBay and eventually I was able to get both at good prices. They cost around £20 each, that's about $26 each, I guess. Use the "fat fingers" website for finding Mac keyboards and mice on eBay. Someone misspells a word and th

Re: Trying my Luck... Keyboard Mouse for a Mac Plus :)

I have exactly two Mac Plus computers and exactly two keyboards and two mice so I can't help you there. One Plus is mine and the other belongs to a friend who wants it refurbished. I got my Mac Plus without a keyboard and mouse but I kept checking eBay and eventually I was able to get both

Trying my Luck... Keyboard Mouse for a Mac Plus :)

So, i have like 9+ Plus(s), but 0 keyboard/mouse... anybody have a spare set? William Stillwell Board Member - Inspiration labs, Inc. a 501c3 organization Board Member & Co-Founder - Byte Amusement Group // Free Play Florida Arcade & Pinball Show a 501c3 organization -- -- -

Re: Apple ADB Keyboard and Mouse

Yes, I still have a few. They are tested and cleaned inside and out. I just sold two of them on Monday. Contact me off list. On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 8:07:39 PM EDT, Barry Cross <ygwe...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Does anyone know where I can lay my hands on an Apple ADB Ke

Re: Apple ADB Keyboard and Mouse

ARE BRAND NEW, STILL IN THE ORIGINAL BOX. > 1. APPLE ADJUSTABLE KEYBOARD M1242 LL/A > 2. APPE EXTENDED KEYBOARD MO115 > > ANY INTEREST IN EITHER OF THESE ? > > BRENT . > > On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 6:07 PM, Barry Cross <ygwe...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi >

Re: Apple ADB Keyboard and Mouse

hi BARRY: I HAVE TWO THAT MIGHT BE OF INTEREST. IM JUST GETTING READY TO LIST THEM ON EBAY: BOTH ARE BRAND NEW, STILL IN THE ORIGINAL BOX. 1. APPLE ADJUSTABLE KEYBOARD M1242 LL/A 2. APPE EXTENDED KEYBOARD MO115 ANY INTEREST IN EITHER OF THESE ? BRENT . On Tue, Apr 24, 2018

Apple ADB Keyboard and Mouse

Hi Does anyone know where I can lay my hands on an Apple ADB Keyboard and Mouse, of any description? Regards Barry Cross -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our

Re: Macintosh SE keyboard power button?

On Mar 12, 2018, at 10:46 PM, charles lenington wrote: > On 3/12/18 9:27 AM, 'Jpoliti' via Vintage Macs wrote: >> There is an old add-on power strip called “PowerKey” that allows you to use >> the power button on the old compact Macs using ADB keyboards (SE, SE/30, >>

Re: Macintosh SE keyboard power button?

On 3/12/18 9:27 AM, 'Jpoliti' via Vintage Macs wrote: There is an old add-on power strip called “PowerKey” that allows you to use the power button on the old compact Macs using ADB keyboards (SE, SE/30, Classic, Classic II) and the early LC, LCII & LC III Macs. It also lets you turn off the

Macintosh SE keyboard power button?

There is an old add-on power strip called “PowerKey” that allows you to use the power button on the old compact Macs using ADB keyboards (SE, SE/30, Classic, Classic II) and the early LC, LCII & LC III Macs. It also lets you turn off the computer from the “shut down” command. I still have one

Re: Macintosh SE keyboard power button?

On 3/12/18 1:13 AM, Chris Hanson wrote: The keyboard you’re referring to is technically the “Apple Keyboard” and not specific to the Macintosh SE. In fact, for most if not all of the Macintosh SE’s life, the keyboard was sold separately and you could buy either the Apple Keyboard or the Apple

Re: Macintosh SE keyboard power button?

The keyboard you’re referring to is technically the “Apple Keyboard” and not specific to the Macintosh SE. In fact, for most if not all of the Macintosh SE’s life, the keyboard was sold separately and you could buy either the Apple Keyboard or the Apple Extended Keyboard (replaced in late 1989

Re: Macintosh SE keyboard power button?

> On Mar 11, 2018, at 5:49 PM, Gabe <gabetall...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The Macintosh SE keyboard has a power button on it. Does this button have any > functionality, it doesn't seem to do anything when pressed (whether or not > the system is on or off.) -- -- - You

Macintosh SE keyboard power button?

The Macintosh SE keyboard has a power button on it. Does this button have any functionality, it doesn't seem to do anything when pressed (whether or not the system is on or off.) -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

the rest...unless > someone out there wants a relatively non-yellowed Extended Keyboard II case > > >and a set of keys that are all non-yellowed except the space bar. > > It's up to you, but before you toss anything, you might want to consider > offering it up on LEM Swap: >

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

Alright, I might as well salvage them too. On Aug 24, 2016 9:09 AM, "Jonathan Morton" wrote: > > > On 24 Aug, 2016, at 15:07, V. Sigma wrote: > > > > Oh, are the switches soldered to the board? I haven't tossed the board > yet so I could

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

> On 24 Aug, 2016, at 15:07, V. Sigma wrote: > > Oh, are the switches soldered to the board? I haven't tossed the board yet so > I could salvage them as well. The keyswitch is simply the device between each keycap and the PCB. - Jonathan Morton -- -- - You

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

> On 24 Aug, 2016, at 04:36, V. Sigma <vincentbesse...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm in Pennsylvania, and...no I can't. I just decided to keep the keys and > case and trash the rest...unless someone out there wants a relatively > non-yellowed Extended Keyboard II c

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

> On Aug 23, 2016, at 4:49 PM, V. Sigma <vincentbesse...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Well...I've got good and bad news. > > The good news is, I got the keyboard out of the case and was able to > determine what's wrong! > > The bad news...well...just look at it. Ti

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

I'm in Pennsylvania, and...no I can't. I just decided to keep the keys and case and trash the rest...unless someone out there wants a relatively non-yellowed Extended Keyboard II case and a set of keys that are all non-yellowed except the space bar. On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 9:33:51 PM

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

Yep, that would do it. I wouldn't write it off that quickly, though - I've repaired similar damaged to a Casio keyboard and NES, though not quite as extensive. It just takes some patience ohming out the the traces and bridging all the bad parts with bodge wires. What area of the country are you

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

Well...I've got good and bad news. The good news is, I got the keyboard out of the case and was able to determine what's wrong! The bad news...well...just look at it. http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/rockmanDX3/20160823_193331.jpg http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/rockmanDX3

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

, August 22, 2016 at 6:12:03 PM UTC-4, V. Sigma wrote: > > I snagged an Extended Keyboard II recently for $5 as a backup/alternative > to the Keyboard II I got as part of my Performa 630 setup. However, when I > went to try it, I noticed it wasn't working properly. The power key worked,

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

in the bag into your dishwasher when done you can use a hair dryer to get rid of the moisture or you could just let it air dry ice gone 72hrs I guess you might get away with 48hrs... Just my .02 and I've done it haha successfully it fixed my keyboard your mileage might be different  Sent from my iPhone

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

That would suck, I was hoping a cheap Apple keyboard in good physical condition would just work...I guess I'll just pop off keys and give it a good thorough cleaning and see what happens. On Mon, Aug 22, 2016 at 11:06 PM, Jonathan Morton <chromati...@gmail.com> wrote: > > >

Re: Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

> On 23 Aug, 2016, at 01:12, V. Sigma wrote: > > The power key worked, but none of the other keys seem to work and I can't > turn off Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock. I’ve never actually seen such a fault before, but it sounds like the keyboard’s

Extended Keyboard II Troubleshooting

I snagged an Extended Keyboard II recently for $5 as a backup/alternative to the Keyboard II I got as part of my Performa 630 setup. However, when I went to try it, I noticed it wasn't working properly. The power key worked, but none of the other keys seem to work and I can't turn off Num Lock

OT: Need a keyboard for a Sony Series 35 Model 10

looks like an early compact Mac, so thought someone might hold onto one or it's components if they found one. Would consider purchasing the entire unit -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at

WTB excellent condition Apple Extended Keyboard I

Looking for AEK I, preferably with orange, not salmon, ALPS. Will pay well for a unit in excellent condition. Email: a...@aaronhalbert.com -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at

Mac 128k Keyboard and Mouse early serial #s

be assigned serials close to the angled one? Also, if anyone has more pictures of such a mouse, either in real life or in documentation, please send them to me; it'd be greatly appreciated. Also, the keyboard sold with the Twiggy Mac has different text on the keys than the final product (I believe it's

Re: Arcane Question Re Keyboard Cords

Hello, --- On Wed, 1/2/13, Gregg Eshelman g_ala...@yahoo.com wrote: On the other hand, an S-Video cable will work fine in place of an ADB cable. I used a 10 foot one to use a Mac from across a room. Wireless keyboard and mouse? Ha! Use longer wires. ;) It would be interesting to know

Re: Arcane Question Re Keyboard Cords

--- On Thu, 1/10/13, James Fraser wheresthatistanbul-pcil...@yahoo.com wrote: It would be interesting to know if Apple ever *did* develop an ADB wireless keyboard and mouse.  I'm guessing the answer is a resounding no, but the whole wireless ADB concept is an intriguing one for those of us

Re: Arcane Question Re Keyboard Cords

I still use my apple adjustable keyboard (and original bus mouse) on my Mac Pro via a USB adaptor. I can type on that faster than any other keyboard I have ever had. Looking forward to using it again on my quadra 700 for a week coming up soon. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 10, 2013, at 4:20 AM

Re: Arcane Question Re Keyboard Cords

yes- cables all work with 128,512, and plus-dont know about longer cable On Saturday, April 21, 2007 6:24:47 AM UTC-5, Pants-Happy wrote: Hello, Are the cords that connect the keyboard to the CPU on the Macintosh 128k/512/512Ke and the Mac Plus *exactly* the same? With the exact same

Re: Arcane Question Re Keyboard Cords

You can make an early Mac keyboard cord using an old telephone handset cord but IIRC you have to cut off one end and crimp on a new one turned around 180 degrees from the original. Most likely Apple did that so people couldn't just use phone handset cords. On the other hand, an S-Video cable

Re: Macintosh keyboard wanted

! First of all, congratiulations on your purchase! Second: I can't help you attain the keyboard, but if you have a PC/ Macintosh available, these two will make you all the floppies you coud ever want: http://www.macintoshgarden.org/ http://www.macgui.com/index.php If you're going

Re: Macintosh keyboard wanted

Hello! First of all, congratiulations on your purchase! Second: I can't help you attain the keyboard, but if you have a PC/ Macintosh available, these two will make you all the floppies you coud ever want: http://www.macintoshgarden.org/ http://www.macgui.com/index.php If you're going

WTB keyboard/numeric keypad cables, boot floppy and original power cord

Hi all, I posted a WTB: to the LEM swap list but no reply. I'm trying to resurrect my original M0001 Macintosh, and I was wondering if anyone here had two telephone-style keyboard/numeric keypad connectors, an original right-angle power cord and a 400k boot floppy (prefer System 1.0, but my

Restoring a Mac Plus: taking the keyboard apart

Hey all! I'm beginning to restore my Mac Plus, and this will be a meticulous job. I intend to make this Mac Plus shine and work happily once again! I've already begun by mixing up a batch of retr0bright to de-yellow the casings for the Mac Plus, keyboard, and mouse: http

Re: keyboard

...@bluewin.ch wrote: I am looking for an ADB keyboard for my vintage Mac SE (a lot of newer Macs worked with ADB keyboards). Can you help me? Ch. Ausfeld -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists

keyboard

I am looking for an ADB keyboard for my vintage Mac SE (a lot of newer Macs worked with ADB keyboards). Can you help me? Ch. Ausfeld -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our

Re: keyboard

Chris, I have several - Apple extended as well as Power Computing ones. Location FL Gordon On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 4:01 AM, christophausfeld ch_ausf...@bluewin.chwrote: I am looking for an ADB keyboard for my vintage Mac SE (a lot of newer Macs worked with ADB keyboards). Can you help me? Ch

Re: keyboard

At 12:55 -0500 2/10/11, sudogeek wrote: I have several - Apple extended as well as Power Computing ones. Location FL I have some too, Colorado Springs, CO, USA On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 4:01 AM, christophausfeld mailto:ch_ausf...@bluewin.chch_ausf...@bluewin.ch wrote: Support for older Macs:

RE: What keyboard and mouse came with original LC?

This is correct; usually they were sold with the RGB 12. I am setting up an LC to match the configuration of my first ever mac, an LC with 12 monitor and IIe card. I think the original keyboard was an Apple Keyboard II and the mouse was a Desktop Bus mouse (the rectangular one). Can anyone

What keyboard and mouse came with original LC?

I am setting up an LC to match the configuration of my first ever mac, an LC with 12 monitor and IIe card. I think the original keyboard was an Apple Keyboard II and the mouse was a Desktop Bus mouse (the rectangular one). Can anyone confirm if this is correct? oz390gta -- - You received

Re: What keyboard and mouse came with original LC?

Hello, --- On Fri, 5/21/10, oz390gta oz390...@gmail.com wrote: I am setting up an LC to match the configuration of my first ever mac, an LC with 12 monitor and IIe card. I think the original keyboard was an Apple Keyboard II Yes, the (in)famous Apple Keyboard II (Model No. M0487

Macintosh Keyboard

Hi all, I'm Thomas from Italy: I have a Macintosh Plus without keyboard and I wonder if anyone has one of them (M0110, or M0110A). I'd like not to pay so much for this item, but it's very important! Thank you all, Thomas tommijaz...@gmail.com -- - You received this message because you

keyboard

i need a keyboard and mouse for a mac 128k if there is anyone who knows where i could find one not ebay i have looked and there is nothing thanks,jared -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists

Re: keyboard

You might try posting to the LEM swap list. I ran into this problem when trying to find a Mac Plus keyboard and mouse on eBay. I had to keep checking every week or so, after a month or two I found some, and at a pretty good price. -Elliott Price Mac Computer Repair - Santa Barbara

Re: keyboard

nothing on eBay? i did a search for Macintosh Keyboard and got exactly what you are looking for on the first page http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Macintosh-Mouse-and-Keyboard-128k-512k-Mac_W0QQitemZ170415903639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27ad945397#ht_500wt_976 On Mon, Dec 7, 2009

Re: keyboard

Ah, I didn't try that. That's a pretty good deal for both; I got a Plus keyboard for 30$ and a mouse for the same. Looks like Wolf found what you're looking for, Jared! -Elliott Price Mac Computer Repair - Santa Barbara Graphic Design - Artwork Setup Websites - Low Cost Custom Websites

Re: keyboard

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 5:01 PM, jared parrish jrdpr...@gmail.com wrote: i need a keyboard and mouse for a mac 128k if there is anyone who knows where i could find one not ebay i have looked and there is nothing thanks,jared You clearly used the wrong keywords: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage

Re: keyboard

at 4:18 PM, Elliott Price callmemrp...@gmail.comwrote: You might try posting to the LEM swap list. I ran into this problem when trying to find a Mac Plus keyboard and mouse on eBay. I had to keep checking every week or so, after a month or two I found some, and at a pretty good price

Re: keyboard

On 12/7/09 4:18 PM, Elliott Price callmemrp...@gmail.com wrote: I ran into this problem when trying to find a Mac Plus keyboard and mouse on eBay. I had to keep checking every week or so, after a month or two I found some, and at a pretty good price. Also you can set up automatic

RE: Mac IIFx won't soft-start from keyboard but starts with power switch

Hi, The PSU is not faulty and the keyboard is OK as well since I they work perfectly with my other Iifx logic board. It has to be something on the IIFX logic board, not the keyboard/PSU Nico -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: vintage-macs@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintage-m

Re: Mac IIFx won't soft-start from keyboard but starts with power switch

It's quite possible that a certain component, perhaps a diode or capacitor in the PSU need replacement, however I am not familiar with the IIfx PSU so I cannot be more specific. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: Mac IIFx won't soft-start from keyboard but starts with power switch

Make sure that your keyboard can ground pin 4 (I think it is pin 4) when the button is pressed... On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 7:43 AM, Joshua Coventryjoshuacoven...@gmail.com wrote: It's quite possible that a certain component, perhaps a diode or capacitor in the PSU need replacement, however I am

Mac IIFx won't soft-start from keyboard but starts with power switch

on the keyboard. One booted, keyboard works fine, including to power button on the keyboard for restart/shutdown within Mac OS 7.5.5 All cables are fine, keyboard, PSU are known good as well as this is my spare Mac IIfx logic board but I would like to get it fixed. Does anyone know how to fix this issue ? I

Re: Need Macintosh XL Keyboard Mouse

It has been my experience that any apple keyboard will work. I have been using an apple//gs keyboard and mouse on a G3 and it works just fine joe --- On Wed, 7/22/09, Pete leakn...@comcast.net wrote: From: Pete leakn...@comcast.net Subject: Need Macintosh XL Keyboard Mouse To: vintage-macs

Re: Need Macintosh XL Keyboard Mouse

The Macintosh XL is actually the last version of the Lisa. It uses that funky 1/4 phono jack connector. I have about every apple keyboard type made but, that one. It probably would have been clearer for my to say I needed a Lisa keyboard and mouse. Although the early db9 Mac mice do work

Re: Need Macintosh XL Keyboard Mouse

Took a look at the picture of the Lisa and I guess you need a lisa keyboard. Nice article on Lisa with some good pictures. see link Apple Lisa | Applefritter --- On Fri, 7/24/09, leaknoil leakn...@comcast.net wrote: From: leaknoil leakn...@comcast.net Subject: Re: Need Macintosh XL Keyboard

Need Macintosh XL Keyboard Mouse

I just picked up a Mac XL without a keyboard and mouse which makes it a little hard to use. If anyone has a spare set, even if it is pretty yellowed, please drop me a line. I have an extra dual Parallel card I can trade for a set if that is of any interest. Anyone ever make an adapter to use

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

the IIGS keyboard with a vintage machine is its small footprint. And the Cassie would have made the footprint even smaller. Alas, the consumers of the time apparently said no to a keyboard that was so thin and lightweight. Which is funny, because a casual glance at the Cassie and a white Apple

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

Hello, --- On Tue, 3/10/09, Mac128DOTcom mac128mail-h...@yahoo.com wrote: Someone could make some money among the Mac community if they were to build a few of these [Keyboard Protocol Converters] for sale. That could well be. In my own case, I have a Mac Plus keyboard that I'd get a bang

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 7:06 AM, James Fraser wheresthatistanbul-pcil...@yahoo.com wrote: It really is too bad that the prototype never made it to mass production. One of the attractions of using the IIGS keyboard with a vintage machine is its small footprint. And the Cassie would have

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

Hello, --- On Thu, 3/12/09, Nate Raymond nraym...@gmail.com wrote: It really is too bad that the prototype never made it to mass production. One of the attractions of using the IIGS keyboard with a vintage machine is its small footprint. And the Cassie would have made the footprint even

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

I'd argue that Apple's latest keyboards draw right from Cassie: http://www.apple.com/keyboard/ Same minimalist philosophy, executed even better. I'd argue that the old white ones (previous ones) draw more from the Cassie, being almost rimless, except for the small clear rim, white

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

I use a Griffin iMate to connect my favourite ADB Apple Extended Keyboard II + ADB mouse quite happily to a G4 MDD 1.25 gHz Dual processor FW800 I use USB - PS/2 adaptors to connect either Apple or other USB keyboards to MiniDisc recorder PS/2 keyboard inputs for remote control Various cheap

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

at making the old keyboard/mouse work!!! --Dave --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM, David Ryskalczyk d235...@gmail.com wrote: AppleDOS and ProDOS [for IIgs] were never written by Microsoft. Yes, the 'DOS' designation does confuse some people though. (You can check its wikipedia page for more info.) Let's not use wikipedia as all knowing

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

On Mar 7, 12:05 pm, Dave Barker d...@alum.mit.edu wrote: Hello all! Does anyone know if there's a way to use the original Macintosh keyboard mouse with a Mac running OS X? I'm not talking about something that uses the Apple Desktop Bus, I'm talking about the keyboard and mouse that came

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

for the record, there is NOTHING simple about this. The Keyboard and mouse are NOT SERIAL devices per RS-232, 422 standards and use proprietary standards. And just for the record, while Microsoft did contribute some of the underlying code to Applesoft Basic, that was years before the IBM PC and even more

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

I think the dclausen.net looks like the best resource -- straight from USB to both the original keyboard and the mouse using a microcontroller, and he makes the source code available. kdbabel looks like a great resource too, but for my purposes I think dclausen.net is exactly what I need

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

will work fine on most PCs, but modern Macs, having never had PS/2 support, might not recognize a PS/2 device adapted in such a way unless it's a very good PS/2 to USB adaptor. That said, I'm typing this on a PS/2 keyboard plugged into an iMac through a Zio tek adaptor. For the mouse, it may

Re: Using original macintosh keyboard/mouse with OS X?

Trust others have thoroughly vetted this issue. All of the links on this page point to that. The Mouse and Keyboard were most certainly NOT standard RS-422 serial protocols. They were proprietary designs that relied on bi-directional communication between the device and the computer. PS/2 and ADB

RE: Mac IIFX does not power on with keyboard startup button

Hi, No success with getting the IIFX started with the startup button on the keyboard. I have tried anything I could think off: swapped cables, keyboards, PSU, eventhough the original one's are fine to no avail. I left it connected to the mains for 24 hours: same result. It will only start

Mac IIFX does not power on with keyboard startup button

Hi, When testing my spare logic board for my Mac IIFX, I found it refuses to power on pressing the startup button on the keyboard. The keyboard ( incl cable), the PSU, both Pram batteries and the 2 Nubus cards ( video and network ) are fine as everything works well on my original logic board. I

RE: Mac IIFX does not power on with keyboard startup button

Onderwerp: Re: Mac IIFX does not power on with keyboard startup button On Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:25:00 +0100, Nico Vanden Eynde nico...@i4all.eu wrote: Hi, When testing my spare logic board for my Mac IIFX, I found it refuses to power on pressing the startup button on the keyboard. Anyone an idea what

Re: WTB: Keyboard Cord to an original Macintosh 128K or 512K computer

http://www.retrotechnology.com/herbs_stuff/m_parts.html#NONADB No, I don't know him and haven't dealt with him, (anyone who has can jump in here) but it looks like he has been around a while. I've bought some stuff from him and had no trouble... though, the realization just hit me that this

Re: WTB: Keyboard Cord to an original Macintosh 128K or 512K computer

At 05:45 -0800 1/19/09, compactmacman wrote: Looking to buy a keyboard cord to an original Apple Macintosh 128K or 512K computer. My cord finally gave out the other day. If you have a friend with a telco-style crimper you can make your own. Ordinary handset cords - the one that goes from

Re: WTB: Keyboard Cord to an original Macintosh 128K or 512K computer

those keyboard cords are just phone handset cords wired in reverse. Get a cheap phone handset cord, cut the end off, and either crimp another end on (with the wires in the opposite way) or just strip the ends you cut and splice the end you removed back on with the wires connected