adb2lisa in red, white, and black
adb2lisa in red, white, and black

adb2lisa

An adapter that makes ADB keyboards behave like an original Lisa keyboard.

Fits Apple Lisa, Macintosh XL

  • Ships from San Antonio, Texas
  • 30-day returns
  • 30-day warranty

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Product details

The adb2lisa is a keyboard adapter that connects keyboards using the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) interface to an Apple Lisa or Macintosh XL system. With the adb2lisa keyboard adapter, ADB-based keyboards behave like an original Lisa keyboard!

The adb2lisa comes fully assembled, tested, and ready for use.

Compatibility

The adb2lisa hardware is compatible with all ADB-based keyboards using a mini DIN 4-pin ADB connector, including keyboards provided with most early Macintosh computers and the Apple IIgs. Third party keyboards used with Macintosh clones are also known to work.

Features

  • Converts ADB keyboards to the Apple Lisa or Macintosh XL
  • No external power source needed
  • Supports software power-off using the keyboard’s power key (if equipped)
  • Supports US (United States), UK (United Kingdom), DE (German), and FR (French) keyboard layouts
  • Includes the adapter itself and a keyboard cable to connect to the Lisa
adb2lisa with optional cover
adb2lisa with optional cover
adb2lisa in white
adb2lisa in white
adb2lisa in action
adb2lisa in action