I seem to remember that the Tech Processor Technologies 3P+S described how to get a model 28 running with its IO board. You'd have to check that, but sure why not? It's just harder to do anything with a machine that's not really made for systems that generally-speaking look for ascii and 8 bit tape to read in programs.
On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 8:57 PM, Brad <unclefal...@yahoo.ca> wrote: > Hey guys, > > > > Further to our conversation - I was looking at this beast: > > > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teletype-equipment-1-model-28-writer-1-reperforater- > 1-50vdc-supply-etc-/121791042544?hash=item1c5b4fd3f0:g:UR8AAOSwnDZUJHWs > > > > Wasn't sure if it was two units? The first couple of pics look different. > Anyway, if I understood correctly, it was possible (and possibly done in > the > 1970s by hobbyists) to convert one of these baudot teletypes to ASCII and > use with a computer? This one is out of my reach since the auction is pick > up only. But I kind of like the look of the Model 28 and I understand > they're pretty bulletproof once you have them working. I'm just not sure > if > this would work, and if this particular one is ASR or what, because it > mentions a reperforator and from what I read 28s that came with that had a > tape reader also? > > > > Brad > > > > > > -- Bill
