Hi all. I have an idea for a project, non-destructively using the display, keyboard and shell of an M100/M102/M200. I have one of each in fully working order. I think you can see where this is going.
I like having these devices for my collection, so i'd likely end up keeping the removed mainboard for future restoration, if i go that route. What i'd like to do is perhaps trade for the above items..basically, parts from a salvage or something similar. - Enclosure (top and bottom case. any condition, can have missing badges, cracks, etc. I'd like one with the LCD bezel/cover if possible. - Keyboard (can be dirty, preferrably with all caps, wiring or board damage are OK), - Display (in working order, no cracks or stuck/failed lines) Some items i have for trade: Purple Computing Expansion thingy. I don't know the real name off-hand, and I don't think I've ever gotten it to power up. It was snapped onto the bottom of my 102, it is loaded with ram and a few roms, but it seems like the wiring is incomplete. There was a battery of some kind inside of it, which is no longer there. It will require some restoration work/research to use. Acoustic Coupler (in box). I'd prefer to not lose this, as it's an awesome piece, but it's nice to complete a collection. TPDD2 drive. Seems to power up. I haven't really tried to use it. No box/book. For what it's worth, what I want to do is to interface the keyboard and display either to a micro, and have it be a portable modern-speed serial terminal, or integrate in a full RC2014 Z80 computer into the shell as well, and have it be a portable RC2014. :) But not at the expense of destroying a good T. Interfacing to both appear to be fairly straightforward to do. -s -- Scott Lawrence [email protected]
