10 Apr
2019
10 Apr
'19
10:56 a.m.
On 4/10/19 10:35 AM, Dave Babcock via cctech wrote:
To all,
The Computer History Museum's IBM 1620 Jr. project has already done
this.? We have converted an IBM Wheelwriter 1000 electric typewriter
into a computer terminal.? The conversion consists of a custom PCB with
an Arduino Teensy 3.5 microcontroller which is physically installed in
the typewriter, electrically in-between the keyboard and typewriter
motherboard, with custom firmware.
Aw, that's too bad! The original Model I (CADET) 1620 had a console
typewriter (was it based on the IBM Model B electric?) that gyrated
enough, particularly on carriage returns, that made you wonder if it was
going to fly to pieces at any time. It was all part of the experience.
What did you do about the 1620-specific keys? I don't think that record
mark or R-S was a keytop legend ona Weheelwriter...
--Chuck