> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk <cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of GerardCJAT via > cctalk > Sent: 10 April 2019 09:38 > To: cct...@classiccmp.org; cctalk@classiccmp.org > Subject: Daisywhell typewriter emulating a TTY > > I would like to emulate a TTY, using a daisywheel typewriter. > One immediately think : " Find an IBM Selectric, a Friden flexowriter or a like " > But NO, I want something less complex, mechanical wise. > That's why I want to investigate on daisywheel typewriters. > I am aware of IBM Actionwriter and Triumph/Adler/Royal Gabriele 9009 that > can be used as a printer with a dedicated interface BUT that is one way only : > Printer only ! > From my investigation, **** so far ***, KEYBOARD does not send ( upload ? > ) any signals. > ( or a special command code is required ?? ) > > Any suggestion for "others" daisywhell typewriters that could do OR > someone already went this way ? > OR any documentation ( even user's manual ) on the dedicated interface : > ( IF 600 Computer Interface for Triumph/Adler/Royal Gabriele 9009 ) ( > ???name??? for IBM Actionwriter )
Try googling IBM Wheelwriter. Certainly these have been used as printers. For a key board get a model M and an Arduino.... .. or even a DEC LK401 as that's already a serial keyboard... Dave