DEC did
something similar with the Pro, except they used a DA-15 connector
 to carry video (monochrome as well as RGB), keyboard data (4800 bps UART)
 and 12 volt power.
 
 DEC Rainbow too... And it's easy to short power to another line and take
 out the line drivers in the keyboard... 
 
Pretty sure the Pro as well (at least, I don't need to run any power to the VR201).
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