2 Jul
1999
2 Jul
'99
6:12 a.m.
--- "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh(a)aracnet.com> wrote:
Of course with some systems canablization isn't
the answer
I've got this keyboard that well illustrates that point - the SX-64. I got
one cheap because the keyboard was fubared and a previous owner attempted
to repair it. Fortunately for me, I happened to have *just the keyboard*
and nothing else (equipment attraction, obviously ;-)
For those that don't know the design, the SX-64 is a luggable C-64 with
integral color CRT and 1541 disk drive. The only thing missing is a cassette
port, making certain packet radio and other external hardware useless to it.
The keyboard detaches from the front/top of the unit, connects with a 24-pin
cable (DB-25 with a keying pin) and while it has real keys for the user to
type on, is a single-sheet membrane inside with all the circuit paths and
conductive areas. More than one SX-64 is sitting around out there because
its keyboard has failed.
-ethan
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3 Jul
3 Jul
2:25 a.m.
On 2 Jul 99 at 11:12, Ethan Dicks wrote:
--- "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh(a)aracnet.com> wrote:
I've got an apparently functioning Compaq portable, the sewing machine
look-alikes, that I've been unable to explore because it is missing the
cover/keyboard. It has a deep well socket that takes a standard 5-pin din
but won't work with any of the K-Bs I've tried with it. Like the Plus it
seems to be a proprietary interface. Anyone know of a k-b that will work
besides the original ?
ciao larry
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Of course with some systems canablization
isn't the answer
I've got this keyboard that well illustrates that point - the SX-64. I got
one cheap because the keyboard was fubared and a previous owner attempted
to repair it. Fortunately for me, I happened to have *just the keyboard*
and nothing else (equipment attraction, obviously ;-)
For those that don't know the design, the SX-64 is a luggable C-64 with
integral color CRT and 1541 disk drive. The only thing missing is a cassette
port, making certain packet radio and other external hardware useless to it.
The keyboard detaches from the front/top of the unit, connects with a 24-pin
cable (DB-25 with a keying pin) and while it has real keys for the user to
type on, is a single-sheet membrane inside with all the circuit paths and
conductive areas. More than one SX-64 is sitting around out there because
its keyboard has failed.
-ethan
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11:03 a.m.
New subject: Compaq P III was Re: Keyboard repair parts?
At 02:25 PM 7/3/99 +0000, Larry wrote:
Sounds like a Compaq Portable III. Did you try both an XT and an AT
style keyboard? I think I used a non-Compaq keyboard on one in the past.
There's a P III for sale on E-bay right now and I think the price was
pretty cheap.
Joe
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I've got an apparently functioning Compaq portable, the sewing machine
look-alikes, that I've been unable to explore because it is missing the
cover/keyboard. It has a deep well socket that takes a standard 5-pin din
but won't work with any of the K-Bs I've tried with it. Like the Plus it
seems to be a proprietary interface. Anyone know of a k-b that will work
besides the original ?
5 Jul
5 Jul
3:19 a.m.
New subject: Compaq P III was Re: Keyboard repair parts?
On 3 Jul 99 at 18:03, Joe wrote:
I've got an apparently functioning Compaq portable,
the sewing machine
A II actually. I tried both XT and AT but a K-B with a switch. Didn't try
it with one of my other ones since the well is too narrow for most DINs.
I'll open it up and see if I can access the port that way to go thru my range
of KBs. Hate the idea of buying a complete machine just to get a KB. Neat
machine tho. Thanks.
ciao larry
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look-alikes, that I've been unable to explore
because it is missing the
cover/keyboard. It has a deep well socket that takes a standard 5-pin din
but won't work with any of the K-Bs I've tried with it. Like the Plus it
seems to be a proprietary interface. Anyone know of a k-b that will work
besides the original ?
Sounds like a Compaq Portable III. Did you try both an XT and an AT
style keyboard? I think I used a non-Compaq keyboard on one in the past.
There's a P III for sale on E-bay right now and I think the price was
pretty cheap.
Joe
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