NeXT ADB
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| Model no. | NeXT ADB |
|---|---|
| FCC ID | N/A |
| Branding | NeXT Computer |
| Manufacturer | NeXT Computer |
| Keyswitches | Mitsumi KPQ Type |
| Interface | Apple Desktop Bus |
| Supersedes | "NeXT non-ADB" |
This keyboard is commonly called the Next ADB, because it has a Apple Desktop Bus interface unlike its predecessor which had used a NeXT-proprietary interface.
Description
The key switches are what appear to be Mitsumi KPQ Type key switches.
Notable are the circular media keys and the command bar right under the space bar.
Gallery
US Layout
The manufacture date of this example appears to be 1992-07-23.
Pictures of the NeXT ADB keyboard, US layout.
Keyboard top
Keyboard bottom
Keyboard mechanism
Back lifted
Back removed
Mitsumi markings
Key caps and key switches
ADB keyboard controller
Internal Mitsumi sticker
Mitsumi PCB close up
German layout
The manufacture date of this example appears to be 1992-11-13, if the interpretation of the Mitsumi sticker is correct.
Pictures of the NeXT ADB keyboard, German layout.
Keyboard top, german layout
Keyboard bottom, german layout
Keyboard mechanism, german layout
Back of PCB
Label on the back
Mitsumi markings, German layout
Mechanism of the retractable foot
Details of PCB
Internal Mitsumi sticker
Mitsumi PCB close up, german layout
See also
- NeXT_non-ADB — this keyboard's predecessor.
