Hi Lee. I just had a response from a very generous person on the list. When that all plays out, I'll likely be giving away various components for other repairs (or just backup hardware) for y'all, and I think it would make sense to include the purple expansion box as well in that giveaway)
I know that it's worth something, being somewhat rare, but honestly, based on the generosity of people here in the past and knowing how inspirational you've all been for me, I'll be happy to give away the stuff for the just the cost of shipping. More info as this develops. You all are really something. Thank you all so much. -s On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Lee Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > I'd be interested in trading for the purple computing component possibly. > > > On Friday, June 9, 2017, Scott Lawrence <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> 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] >> >> > > -- > *"I will never in my lifetime make a film that cannot be seen by the whole > family"* Arther P. Jacobs > > -- Scott Lawrence [email protected]
