3 Jun
2013
3 Jun
'13
2:19 p.m.
Hi everybody,
I've got two VT100 terminals, but only one keyboard. I'd love to have a
keyboard for the second unit. If anyone has one they'd part with for a
reasonable price, please drop me a line.
I understand there are a few VT1xx models that had compatible keyboards.
Thanks!
- Earl
3 Jun
3 Jun
4:38 p.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
On 06/03/2013 05:19 PM, Earl Evans wrote:
I understand there are a few VT1xx models that had
compatible keyboards.
VT100, VT101, VT102, VT103, VT125, VT131, VT180, VT278...Did I miss any?
-Dave
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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA
4 Jun
4 Jun
10:24 a.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
On 6/3/13 5:38 PM, Dave McGuire wrote:
On 06/03/2013 05:19 PM, Earl Evans wrote:
2 questions...
Were the VT's compatible with keyboards for the Wyse terminals? I have
one that has a standard telephone handset type cable (4 pin)Part #
840358-01. If you think it would work, I could let it go for about $15.
plus postage. Check with me off list if you like. It's in really nice
condition and both the 'riser' feet on the bottom are still intact.
--
Dave Land
Land Computer Service
Check out my site at http://www.landcomp.net
I understand there are a few VT1xx models that
had compatible keyboards.
VT100, VT101, VT102, VT103, VT125, VT131, VT180, VT278...Did I miss any?
-Dave
10:40 a.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
On 06/04/2013 01:24 PM, Dave Land wrote:
On 6/3/13 5:38 PM, Dave McGuire wrote:
I've not looked at the schematics, but I'd be amazed if they were
compatible in any way. There was/is very little inter-vendor terminal
keyboard compatibility.
-Dave
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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA
On 06/03/2013 05:19 PM, Earl Evans wrote:
2 questions...
Were the VT's compatible with keyboards for the Wyse terminals? I have one
that has a standard telephone handset type cable (4 pin)Part # 840358-01. If
you think it would work, I could let it go for about $15. plus postage. Check
with me off list if you like. It's in really nice condition and both the
'riser' feet on the bottom are still intact. I understand there are a few VT1xx models that
had compatible keyboards.
VT100, VT101, VT102, VT103, VT125, VT131, VT180, VT278...Did I miss any?
-Dave
11:43 a.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
Were the
VT's compatible with keyboards for the Wyse terminals?
I've not looked at
the schematics, but I'd be amazed if they were
compatible in any way. There was/is very little inter-vendor
terminal keyboard compatibility.
12:35 p.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
On 06/04/2013 02:43 PM, Mouse wrote:
The memory is very hazy, but didn't the VT-100 use a quarter-inch phone
plug for its mechanical interface? I think it was just like a 1/4"
stereo audio plug except that it had two ring contacts (tip, ring,
ring, sleeve rather than the usual audio tip, ring, sleeve)....
No, just a standard 1/4" stereo (tip, ring, sleeve) connector.
-Dave
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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA
Were the VT's compatible with keyboards for the
Wyse terminals?
I've not looked at the schematics, but I'd be amazed if
they were
compatible in any way. There was/is very little inter-vendor
terminal keyboard compatibility. 
2:20 p.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
Were the
VT's compatible with keyboards for the Wyse terminals?
I've not looked at
the schematics, but I'd be amazed if they were
compatible in any way. There was/is very little inter-vendor
terminal keyboard compatibility. stereo audio plug except that it had two ring contacts
(tip, ring,
ring, sleeve rather than the usual audio tip, ring, sleeve)....
No, it was the standard 3-conductor one. As used on headphones, etc. I
seem to rememebr the 3 conenctions were power (12V?), signal
(bidirectional) and ground
For the purists, it's an A-guage plug, that is the tip is the same
diameter as the other 2 contacts. a B-guage plug (often known as a Plug
316 over hewre) has a smaller tip (3/16" diameter?).
-tony
11:45 a.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
VT100 kbds have a 1/4" jack to plug into the monitor, not RJ11 or RJ45.
They are solid metal, weigh abt 8-10 pounds each. I have at least 3 of
them, but they are all missing the same groups of keycaps, so none can be
combined to make a complete keyboard.
Cindy Croxton
Electronics Plus
1613 Water Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830)792-3400 phone (830)792-3404 fax
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Subject: Re: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
On 06/04/2013 01:24 PM, Dave Land wrote:
I've not looked at the schematics, but I'd be amazed if they were
compatible in any way. There was/is very little inter-vendor terminal
keyboard compatibility.
-Dave
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New Kensington, PA
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On 6/3/13 5:38 PM, Dave McGuire wrote:
> On 06/03/2013 05:19 PM, Earl Evans wrote:
>> I understand there are a few VT1xx models that had compatible keyboards.
>
> VT100, VT101, VT102, VT103, VT125, VT131, VT180, VT278...Did I miss
any?
-Dave
2 questions...
Were the VT's compatible with keyboards for the Wyse terminals? I have
one that has a standard telephone handset type cable (4 pin)Part #
840358-01. If you think it would work, I could let it go for about
$15. plus postage. Check with me off list if you like. It's in really
nice condition and both the 'riser' feet on the bottom are still intact.
4:29 p.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
Oh... really old stuff. So much for the Wyse terminal keyboard then.
Probably about as proprietary as the keyboard for my 820-II.
Glad I actually found the original for mine. :)
Dave Land
Land Computer Service
On 6/4/13 12:45 PM, Cindy Croxton Electronics Plus wrote:
VT100 kbds have a 1/4" jack to plug into the
monitor, not RJ11 or RJ45.
They are solid metal, weigh abt 8-10 pounds each. I have at least 3 of
them, but they are all missing the same groups of keycaps, so none can be
combined to make a complete keyboard.
Cindy Croxton
Electronics Plus
1613 Water Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830)792-3400 phone (830)792-3404 fax
AOL IM elcpls
<snip>
12:36 p.m.
New subject: [cctalk] Still looking for a VT100 keyboard
On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Dave Land <xmechanic at landcomp.net> wrote:
Were the VT's compatible with keyboards for the
Wyse terminals? I have one
that has a standard telephone handset type cable (4 pin)Part # 840358-01. If
you think it would work, I could let it go for about $15. plus postage.
Check with me off list if you like. It's in really nice condition and both
the 'riser' feet on the bottom are still intact.
No. All the keyboards of the day were vendor-specific. Even CiTOH
keyboards which had the same phono jack as DEC VT-1XX keyboards
weren't cross-compatible.
I won't say it's impossible to build an adapter, but even when the
plugs match it doesn't "just work".
-ethan
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