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| | **Apple Standard Keyboard** | | **Apple Standard Keyboard** | ||
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| - | | **Switch** | [[switch: | + | | **Switch** | [[switch: |
| | **Sense method** | Metal contact | | | **Sense method** | Metal contact | | ||
| | **Protocol** | ADB | | | **Protocol** | ADB | | ||
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| The **Apple Standard Keyboard** was introduced by [[Apple]] in 1987 alongside the Macintosh II and Macintosh SE computers. The example in the infobox, an M0116, was manufactured in 1990 in Ireland. | The **Apple Standard Keyboard** was introduced by [[Apple]] in 1987 alongside the Macintosh II and Macintosh SE computers. The example in the infobox, an M0116, was manufactured in 1990 in Ireland. | ||
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| ==== Description ==== | ==== Description ==== | ||
| - | The Apple Standard Keyboard shares a lot of traits with the [[Apple Extended Keyboard]], which served as the full-size alternative during their years of production. Although both keyboards were introduced simultaneously, | + | The Apple Standard Keyboard shares a lot of traits with the [[Apple Extended Keyboard]], which served as the full-size alternative during their years of production. Although both keyboards were introduced simultaneously, |
| + | InfoWorld (Aug. 1989), retrieved from Google Books - [[https:// | ||
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| ==== Construction ==== | ==== Construction ==== | ||
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| === Case & Internals === | === Case & Internals === | ||
| - | The Apple Standard Keyboard is easily identified by its unique compact aesthetic, recognized by its simple swooping shape along with a " | + | |
| + | The Apple Standard Keyboard is easily identified by its unique compact aesthetic, recognized by its simple swooping shape along with a " | ||
| + | Measured with a caliper | ||
| + | )), making it a fairly sturdy chassis, but it's worth mentioning that the corners are still susceptible to cracks and chips. Additionally, | ||
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| - | The case is divided into two halves, a top and bottom-case, | + | The case is divided into two halves, a top and bottom-case, |
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| - | Measuring at 1.2mm((Measured with a caliper)) in thickness, the steel mounting plate is relatively average and doesn' | + | Measuring at 1.2mm(( |
| + | Measured with a caliper | ||
| + | )) in thickness, the steel mounting plate is relatively average and doesn' | ||
| === Switches === | === Switches === | ||
| - | The Apple Standard Keyboard came equipped with either [[switch: | + | |
| + | The Apple Standard Keyboard came equipped with either [[switch: | ||
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| === Keycaps === | === Keycaps === | ||
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| The keycaps, made primarily from PBT plastic, feature an oblique dye-sublimated fontface, excluding the spacebar which was made in ABS plastic. These keycaps boast a unique profile exclusive to Apple keyboards of that era. Peculiarly, the thickness of these keycaps is non-uniform, | The keycaps, made primarily from PBT plastic, feature an oblique dye-sublimated fontface, excluding the spacebar which was made in ABS plastic. These keycaps boast a unique profile exclusive to Apple keyboards of that era. Peculiarly, the thickness of these keycaps is non-uniform, | ||
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| ==== Layouts & Locales ==== | ==== Layouts & Locales ==== | ||
| - | The Apple Standard Keyboard was offered in multiple layouts & locales to accommodate for different markets and audiences. | + | |
| + | The Apple Standard Keyboard was offered in multiple layouts & locales to accommodate for different markets and audiences. | ||
| * The physical layout is determined by the keyboard' | * The physical layout is determined by the keyboard' | ||
| * Non-English sublegends are determined by the last letters printed on the **Serial Number** in barcode-style rear labels. | * Non-English sublegends are determined by the last letters printed on the **Serial Number** in barcode-style rear labels. | ||
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| === M0116 === | === M0116 === | ||
| - | The most common layout used in the Apple Standard Keyboard takes heavy inspiration from the Standard ANSI keyboard layout, as observed by the full-size 2.25u Shift keys and shortened BAE key. | + | |
| - | Being the most common and readily-available layout, the term " | + | The most common layout used in the Apple Standard Keyboard takes heavy inspiration from the Standard ANSI keyboard layout, as observed by the full-size 2.25u Shift keys and shortened BAE key. Being the most common and readily-available layout, the term " |
| == Locales == | == Locales == | ||
| - | | **Model No.** | **Serial No.** | Made in: |Layout | ||
| - | | M0116 | | ||
| - | | M0116 | ...M0116B | ||
| - | | M0116C | ||
| - | | M0116J | ||
| - | | M0116 | ...M0116D | ||
| - | - Interestingly, | + | | **Model No.** | **Serial No.** | Made in: | Layout |
| + | | M0116 | — | U.S.A. | ||
| + | | M0116 | ...M0116B | ||
| + | | M0116C | ||
| + | | M0116J | ||
| + | | M0116 | ...M0116D | ||
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| + | - Interestingly, | ||
| + | [[https:// | ||
| + | )) The reason behind this anomaly is currently unknown, but it is speculated to be a printing error. | ||
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| === M0117/M0118 === | === M0117/M0118 === | ||
| - | Most Non-English variants of the Apple Standard Keyboard featured an " | + | |
| + | Most Non-English variants of the Apple Standard Keyboard featured an " | ||
| All official FCC IDs & Serial Numbers contain an " | All official FCC IDs & Serial Numbers contain an " | ||
| == Locales == | == Locales == | ||
| - | | **Model No.** | **Serial No.** | Made in: | Layout | + | |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117Z | + | | **Model No.** | **Serial No.** | Made in: | Layout |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117AB | + | | M0118 | ...M0117Z |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117D | + | | M0118 | ...M0117AB |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117F | + | | M0118 | ...M0117D |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117HB | + | | M0118 | ...M0117F |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117S | + | | M0118 | ...M0117HB |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117SF | + | | M0118 | ...M0117S |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117Y | + | | M0118 | ...M0117SF |
| - | | M0118 | ...M0117YU | + | | M0118 | ...M0117Y |
| + | | M0118 | ...M0117YU | ||
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| ==== Additional Information ==== | ==== Additional Information ==== | ||
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| === Hard-2KRO Limitation === | === Hard-2KRO Limitation === | ||
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| In the majority of 2KRO keyboards, the user is free to press as many keys until a conflicting key in the [[matrix]] is pressed. As a result, most 2KRO keyboards have the potential to register more than two simultaneous key presses, with only certain combos blocked. | In the majority of 2KRO keyboards, the user is free to press as many keys until a conflicting key in the [[matrix]] is pressed. As a result, most 2KRO keyboards have the potential to register more than two simultaneous key presses, with only certain combos blocked. | ||
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| == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0116, US) == | == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0116, US) == | ||
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| + | Datestamp on a PCB chip. | ||
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| * FCC ID: BCG5K5M0116 | * FCC ID: BCG5K5M0116 | ||
| * Serial Number: 1275623 | * Serial Number: 1275623 | ||
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| 1990_apple_m0116_-_us_box1.jpg | 1990_apple_m0116_-_us_box1.jpg | ||
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| == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0117HB, Hebrew) == | == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0117HB, Hebrew) == | ||
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| * FCC ID: BCG6LWM0117 | * FCC ID: BCG6LWM0117 | ||
| * Serial Number: AM0461MMM0117HB | * Serial Number: AM0461MMM0117HB | ||
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| keyboard: | keyboard: | ||
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| == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0117AB, Arabic) == | == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0117AB, Arabic) == | ||
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| * FCC ID: BCG6LWM0117 | * FCC ID: BCG6LWM0117 | ||
| * Serial Number: AM93426PM0117AB | * Serial Number: AM93426PM0117AB | ||
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| keyboard: | keyboard: | ||
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| == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0116B, UK) == | == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0116B, UK) == | ||
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| + | Datestamp on a PCB chip. | ||
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| * FCC ID: BCG6LWM0116 | * FCC ID: BCG6LWM0116 | ||
| * Serial Number: AM0241HYM0116B | * Serial Number: AM0241HYM0116B | ||
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| 1990_apple_m0116_-_front_1.jpg | 1990_apple_m0116_-_front_1.jpg | ||
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| 1990_apple_m0116_-_pcb4.jpg | 1990_apple_m0116_-_pcb4.jpg | ||
| </ | </ | ||
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| //**Note:** Arrow keys were swapped around.// | //**Note:** Arrow keys were swapped around.// | ||
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| == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0117D, German) == | == Apple Standard Keyboard (M0117D, German) == | ||
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| + | Datestamp on a PCB chip. | ||
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| * Missing FCC ID | * Missing FCC ID | ||
| * Serial Number: AM92007JM0117D | * Serial Number: AM92007JM0117D | ||
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| 1989_apple_m0118_-_german_pcb1.jpg | 1989_apple_m0118_-_german_pcb1.jpg | ||
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| </ | </ | ||
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