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WATCH: Iconic 80’s Apple keyboard gets a modern makeover

Bluetooth connectivity and an OLED display bring new life to an Apple classic

If you are particularly nostalgic about the classic Desktop Bus Keyboard for the Apple IIGS, YouTuber ‘mtt‘ has posted a video that may blow your mind. In an effort to bring the iconic 80’s keyboard into the 21st century, mtt has given an original model a complete refurbish, beginning with restoration of the original color by deyellowing the plastic. That’s when things get really exciting, though, as the YouTuber remapped the keyboard with a custom PCB, giving it Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity. As if that wasn’t enough, mtt fitted the retro model with a rechargeable battery, and topped things off with a distinctly modern OLED display. Check out the fruits of this in-depth project in the video above.

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