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by Snapplepop
06 Aug 2013, 18:05
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Found a Leading Edge DC-3014 keyboard. Now what?
Replies: 11
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The Leading Edge DC2014 looks a similar layout as my IBM XT, but with Alps switches:

Leading Edge DC2014:
http://deskthority.net/w/images/9/90/LeadingEdgeDC2014.png

IBM PC/XT:
http://deskthority.net/w/images/8/81/83key.jpg

If yours looks like the later IBM AT instead, I wouldn't take XT as a ...
by Snapplepop
06 Aug 2013, 17:48
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Found a Leading Edge DC-3014 keyboard. Now what?
Replies: 11
Views: 3245

Okay: although they look different, AT and PS/2 talk the same language: "AT". It's just a different size of plug. That's how those simple adapters work: they're just wires between the ends. But XT is a different protocol and requires active processing. Confusion alert: the same big 5 pin DIN plug ...
by Snapplepop
06 Aug 2013, 17:26
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Found a Leading Edge DC-3014 keyboard. Now what?
Replies: 11
Views: 3245

I'm typing this from an XT Model F with Soarer's converter right now. Hagstrom's box also works. It's up to you. I use my converter with XT and PS/2 keyboards (and soon to add RJ45!) so Soarer's was the better choice for me. Ah, it seems Soarer requires you to build it yourself. I'm afraid wiring ...
by Snapplepop
06 Aug 2013, 16:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Found a Leading Edge DC-3014 keyboard. Now what?
Replies: 11
Views: 3245

Found a Leading Edge DC-3014 keyboard. Now what?

Hey guys, first time posting. I just had a question that's probably been answered but I've found so much conflicting information I just figure I'd ask.

I found a Leading Edge DC-3014 keyboard. It's got Blue ALPS and an XT connector. What do I need to get this working on a modern machine? Will a AT ...

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