Re: LK201 emulation

[Paul Koning via cctalk]

> On May 18, 2020, at 5:20 PM, Electronics Plus via cctalk 
> <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> 
> Do you guys want original LK201s, or other keyboards that LOOK like LK201s
> in the caps and layout, or converters?
> I am a little confused...   LK201 clones do not have the clip offset on the
> terminal connector, so you would have to replace the connector. I have no
> idea if the protocol, voltage, etc is the same.

I think you're confused between terminals and keyboards.

LK201 keyboards don't have offset clips (MMJ connectors).  Instead, they use a 
standard telephone handset connector. 

What I was talking about is a way to use a PC USB keyboard in place of an 
LK201, when your last remaining real LK201 has just failed.  That involves a 
USB jack, a LK201-compatible handset jack, some electronics, and software to 
speak the protocols involved.  That's what I have just prototyped.

        paul