AEK II on Windows 10?
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Thorogrimm
- Location: England, UK
- Main keyboard: Niz C103
- Main mouse: Razer Viper Mini
- Favorite switch: Topre Electro-Capacitive
Hey guys, I was wondering if it's possible to easily or intermediately find a way to use the Apple Extended Keyboard II on a modern Windows PC? I've got one in my sights right now and I'd really like to own it, but I don't know if it would be worth paying for something that isn't going to be of any use.
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Willy4876
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Main keyboard: Focus FK-2001 with Alps Doubleshots
- Main mouse: Logitek MX Master 2S
- Favorite switch: Blue Alps
- DT Pro Member: -
Long story short, yes you can. You can either buy a premade converter or if you have some basic electronics skills you can build one. Price will range from ~$15-$40 for a converter iirc.
This thread might be useful to you.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23939
This thread might be useful to you.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23939
Last edited by Willy4876 on 24 Mar 2021, 01:42, edited 1 time in total.
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Rayndalf
- Location: Texas
- Main keyboard: Kinesis Model 130
- Main mouse: Logitech M-S48, Razer Viper
- Favorite switch: MX Browns
- DT Pro Member: -
Something like this should work
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.0
I don't have an ADB convertor, but it should be pretty similar to an XT convertor.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=14290.0
I don't have an ADB convertor, but it should be pretty similar to an XT convertor.
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Findecanor
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- DT Pro Member: 0011
The wiki lists four converters, including Hasu's TMK (linked-to above). I've also seen some on eBay that are not in the Wiki.
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Muirium
- µ
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Main keyboard: HHKB Type-S with Bluetooth by Hasu
- Main mouse: Apple Magic Mouse
- Favorite switch: Gotta Try 'Em All
- DT Pro Member: µ
One which recently came to my attention:
https://www.drakware.com/shop/p/adb2usb
Not tried it myself though. Another thing to try is Orihalcon’s store on eBay.
https://www.drakware.com/shop/p/adb2usb
Not tried it myself though. Another thing to try is Orihalcon’s store on eBay.
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ntv242ver2
- Location: London
- Main keyboard: Wy-60
- Favorite switch: Vint Black baby FIGHT ME!
Yeah need a converter tho, we would be happy to guide you through making one, shouldn’t cost you more than 10 quid. Go get that boi!!Thorogrimm wrote: ↑24 Mar 2021, 01:33Hey guys, I was wondering if it's possible to easily or intermediately find a way to use the Apple Extended Keyboard II on a modern Windows PC? I've got one in my sights right now and I'd really like to own it, but I don't know if it would be worth paying for something that isn't going to be of any use.
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ddrfraser1
- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: Changes weekly
- Main mouse: MX MASTER
- Favorite switch: Lubed 55g BKE Redux Domes
- Contact:
I too use a computer. Methinks we could be the same person 
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Bjerrk
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Main keyboard: Cherry G80-1800 & Models F & M
- Main mouse: Mouse Keys, Trackpoint, Trackball
- Favorite switch: IBM Buckling Springs+Beamspring, Alps Plate Spring
It's uncanny, man.
(Also, the spam post by kerlin above mine is gone, so now this makes even less sense, impressively enough!)
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Touch_It
- Location: Nebraska, United States.
- Main keyboard: Unicomp Classic USB 103 key (work) IBM F 4704 107
- Main mouse: Logitech g502 Proteus Core
- Favorite switch: Buckling spring (yet to try Beam Spring)
- DT Pro Member: -
up until 2 weeks ago i was using an AEK on windows 10 with a griffin iMate. There were a bunch on ebay a while ago for $40.00 but those seem to have dried up. Shame, as its literally plug and play if you don't want to tinker.