NeXT non-ADB

NeXT non-ADB

Manufacturer	NeXT, Inc., later NeXT Computer, Inc
Layouts	ANSI
Keyswitches	Alps SKCM Cream Alps SKCM Black
Keycaps	Double-shot molding
Interface	NeXT-specific
Years of production	1988-1992

NeXT non-ADB is a moniker given to the first generation of NeXT Computer keyboards that had a NeXT-specific cable interface.

The successor, called NeXT ADB had the Apple Desktop Bus interface.

Description

The NeXT non-ADB keyboard needed either a proper NeXT monitor or a "soundbox" that the keyboard connected to that then connected to the NeXT Cube or NeXTStation. A mouse was connected to the keyboard via a 8-pin mini-DIN bus mouse interface.

The following variants of this keyboard are known to exist:

1. The ABP with pine Alps SKCM Black switches. Believed to the be first generation. Has a backwards-L Return key.
2. The AAE with Alps SKCM Cream switches.

Gallery

US-English layout

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  NeXT Non-ADB - ABP (top) and AAE (bottom) compared

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  NeXT ABP - back case opened PCB

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  NeXT AAE - key caps and Alps SKCM Cream switches

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  NeXT Non-ADB - AAE Label

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  NeXT Non-ADB - ABP Label

Japanese layout

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  NeXT Japan ABS Doubleshot

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  NeXT Japan ABS Doubleshot 2

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  NeXT Japan ABS Doubleshot 3

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  NeXT Japan ABS Doubleshot 4

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  Label

See also

• NeXT ADB keyboard with Mitsumi "hybrid" key switches, except for the low-profile media keys.

Forum threads

• Deskthority — Photos NeXT Non-ADB keyboard [1]

External links

• Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - NeXT [2]