Definitely interested in any MDS/keypunch stuff. By no means am I done with
the TVT.. just assembling all the vintage resistors and bits to get assembly
going. I was hoping to have an MDS keyboard as is just to show people what the
prototype came from.
I would definitely be interested in an AC-30. Without question. Let me know!
Brad
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-------- Original message --------
From: Mike Stein <[email protected]>
Date: 2016-08-04 10:34 AM (GMT-08:00)
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <[email protected]>
Subject: Keyboards etc.
... Same here; I long for the good old days when they just asked where you were
born...
So, looks like you've pretty well finished your TV typewriters, so can I assume
that you don't want/need any of the MDS etc. keyboard stuff we talked about
long ago?
Also, since you're into SWTPC stuff, would you be interested in an AC-30 to go
between your CT-1024 and 6800 (assuming I can find it)?
http://www.swtpc.com/mholley/AC30/AC30_Index.htm
mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad H" <[email protected]>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: SWTPC 6800
>
>
> Thanks Jim!
> Wish I could go but I'm up in BC and haven't renewed my passport in a couple
> of years. One of these days for sure though.
> Brad
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung device
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: jim stephens <[email protected]>
> Date: 2016-08-03 11:54 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
> <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: SWTPC 6800
>
>
>
> On 8/3/2016 10:58 PM, Brad H wrote:
>>
>> Thought I would post this here in case it reaches eyes my forum posts don't.
>> So I finally got my hands on a SWTPC 6800!
>> This machine is chock full of boards.. 4 ram boards, the cpu card (with
>> SWTBUG ROM), MP-S, MP-C serial cards, a floppy controller, some little
>> custom board, a sound card.. etc.
>> This presents some challenges obviously, since the machine has been altered
>> from stock it could be tricky getting it running.
>> Before I had it stripped down, I tried powering up as is (i pulled the older
>> MP-C card and put MP-S in slot 1). This produced little except for a string
>> of random characters that would repeat every time I hit reset, exactly the
>> same number.
>> I tried stripping it down to CPU card, MP-S, and the RAM board designated as
>> '0'.. but all I get at the terminal end is a single random character on
>> power up.
>> I then thought I'd try my luck putting the CPU card in my working MSI system
>> (taking out its card). Nope.
>> Now, because my CPU card has been modified to accomodate SWTBUG and possibly
>> something else, I'm not sure if it'll even work in a stripped down config.
>> Not sure about the interplay between boards.
>> Anyway.. if anyone has any thoughts to point me in the right direction I'd
>> be most appreciative. Ultimately I'd like to get this beast working with my
>> CT1024 terminals.
>> Brad
>>
> I saw an SWTPC booth registered at VCF West, maybe you should drop by.
> I'll look in and see what they have and maybe they can help too.
>
> Only SWTPC gizmo I have is one of their audio amplifiers somewhere in
> the pile. Picked up at TRW Swap Meet.
> Thanks
> jim
>
