Daisywhell typewriter emulating a TTY

steven at malikoff.com steven at malikoff.com
Wed Apr 10 03:51:56 CDT 2019


Gerard asked
> 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 )


How about https://hackaday.com/2017/01/14/vintage-ibm-daisywheel-prints-again-after-reverse-engineering/

Steve




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