On 2019-03-23 3:27 p.m., ben via cctalk wrote: > On 3/23/2019 10:07 AM, Mike Stein wrote: >> 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. 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