10 Apr
2019
10 Apr
'19
4:06 p.m.
> Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:38:00 +0200
> From: "GerardCJAT" <gerardcjat at free.fr>
> To: <cctech at classiccmp.org>, <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
>
> I would like to emulate a TTY, using a daisywheel
typewriter.
> One immediately think : " Find an IBM Selectric, a Friden flexowriter or
a
like "
> But NO, I want something less complex, mechanical
wise.
> That's why I want to investigate on daisywheel typewriters.
> I am aware of IBM Actionwriter and Triumph/Adler/Royal Gabriele 9009 that
can
be used
> as a printer with a dedicated interface BUT that
is one way only :
Printer only !
> From my investigation, **** so far ***, KEYBOARD
does not send ( upload ?
) any signals.
> ( or a special command code is required ?? )
> Any suggestion for "others" daisywhell
typewriters that could do
> OR someone already went this way ?
> OR any documentation ( even user's manual ) on the dedicated interface :
> ( IF 600 Computer Interface for Triumph/Adler/Royal Gabriele 9009 )
> ( ???name??? for IBM Actionwriter )
I immediately thought - any reason a Diablo 1650 wouldn't do?