On Jun 24, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Paul Koning via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > >> On Jun 24, 2021, at 1:07 PM, Al Kossow via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> >> wrote: >> >> On 6/24/21 9:06 AM, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote: >> >>> LK201s use 4800 baud UART interfacing. PC keyboards with DIN connectors >>> (PS-2) have a very different type of interface, nothing like a UART. If >>> the terminal you are talking about wants a PS-2 keyboard, as my VT501 does, >>> you need a protocol translator. It would essentially be the reverse of the >>> LK201 emulator for PS-2 keyboards I released a while back, and possibly the >>> same board could be used with a rather different program running on it. >>> paul >> ebay seller wooch22 has been selling cherry wyse ansi layout keyboards that >> are restorable, if you want something to convert >> with the right layout >> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/313552477333 <https://www.ebay.com/itm/313552477333> > > Thanks. That's a crazy high price for what "untested, for parts" with a > thick coat of dirt. I find a conventional PC layout good enough for what I > need. > > paul
Geeze, at that price, do I need to start clearing out my keyboard collection? Nope, not going to do it... I’m actually in pretty good shape, plenty of LK201’s & LK401’s (from my VT320’s, VT420’s, and workstations), plus a couple LK450-AA’s and a PCXAL or two. I’m just not clear on if there is any difference between a LK412-AA and a LK450-AA, both have the WPS keycaps, both have the PS/2 style DIN connector. I do wish I had a couple LK402-AA's (basically a 401 with WPS keycaps). I also wish I knew why I have two LK450-AA’s. :-) Though I’m glad I do. Besides a terminal with ReGIS Graphics, the only other terminal that would tempt me is a Honeywell, but then I can connect to Multics from a VT420 just fine. Zane
