24 Mar
2019
24 Mar
'19
5:51 a.m.
On 2019-03-23 3:27 p.m., ben via cctalk wrote:
On 3/23/2019 10:07 AM, Mike Stein wrote:
Here is a project I bookmarked some time ago - make your own vt220
https://hackaday.com/2018/12/20/behold-the-wt-220-a-clever-vt-220-terminal/
/ps
As to RS-232, it can provide TTL or 0-3.3V
'pseudo-RS-232' which
usually works in my experience, but if you need 'true' RS-232 there
are tiny TTL<>RS-232 adapters on eBay for < $2.00
But $80 shipping over night to canada with my luck.
I believe Rich Cini built one; maybe he can add
something
Australia is a good ways away from here.
The link is here for the micro controller and PCB.
https://www.siliconchip.com.au/Shop/8/2760
It is a good deal if you have the other parts,
but I am looking for a older terminal with a
real keyboard and screen. The first computer
I used had the TTY I/O and I liked that keyboard feel.
Ben.