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USB NeXT Keyboard With an Arduino Micro

coop0030 writes "Ladyada and pt had an old NeXT keyboard with a strong desire to get it running on a modern computer. These keyboards are durable, super clicky, and very satisfying to use! However, they are very old designs, specifically made for NeXT hardware: pre PS/2 and definitely pre-USB. That means you can't just plug the keyboard into a PS/2 port (even though it looks similar). There is no existing adapters for sale, and no code out there for getting these working, so we spent a few days and with a little research we got it working perfectly using an Arduino Micro as the go between."

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  1. Re:waste by MightyYar · · Score: 1, Troll

    I thought all of his philosophy was discredited when they tore down the wall and started pulling down his statues?

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