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Apple Keyboard dimensions
Posted by: Mk.558 on 2023-10-31 07:48:55
I tried looking around for dimensions of the early Apple Keyboards and couldn't find any information. Specifically I'm interested in the dimensions of the M0115 Apple Extended Keyboard, but I suppose the others won't hurt while we're here. I know the Extended Keyboard is the size of a standard barn door but I don't have one.

I'll go first.

Model M0116
Length: 16 7/16 inches | 41.75cm
Width: 5 1/2 inches | 13.97cm
Height: 1 11/16 inches | 42.86mm
Weight: I don't have a scale
Posted by: volvo242gt on 2023-10-31 12:20:03
M0115, from ShopGoodwill.com:

Length: 19 1/8 inches
Width: 7 1/2 inches
Height: 2 1/4 inches
Posted by: Mk.558 on 2023-10-31 15:40:11
Is it really 15mm taller than the M0116? That wouldn't fit under the lip of the Compacts. Maybe that's with th...but M0115s don't have adjustable risers...
Posted by: joevt on 2023-10-31 16:09:47
I don't know if this is early enough. It is at least ADB.
AppleDesign Keyboard M2980
47.5 x 17.7 x 4.0 cm or 5.7 cm with riser.
Posted by: ClassicGuyPhilly on 2023-10-31 17:07:08
The AEK and AEK II were designed to be the same width as the Mac II case.

Confirming the below for the AEK M0115
Length: 19 1/8 inches
Width: 7 1/2 inches
Height: 2 1/4 inches
Posted by: volvo242gt on 2023-10-31 17:19:23
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It's a tight fit...
Posted by: Mk.558 on 2023-11-01 02:25:21
gotcha so it's probably the AEK II which had the adjustable riser to tuck underneath the lip of a Compact.
Posted by: volvo242gt on 2023-11-01 18:19:04
Yup, pretty much. With some thicker rubber feet on said compact Mac, though, you should be able to get a M0115 to fit under the lip/overhang. Won't take much.
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