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How to retrofit keyboard?

I have an old Apple IIe keyboard, and i want to try to make it usb compatible to use on a modern computer. I have seen it done before on the internet, im just not sure how to.

Answer:

Not practical. First of all, it's missing a lot of keys for PC use. Second, you'll have to create your keyboard controller chip that translates that keyboard into keyboard signals that a PC keyboard would send. Also keep in mind that IIe has the keyboard built into the case. If you took the keyboard out by itself, then you just have the mechanical part, but none of the electronics.

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