Re: Micro-Altair tape interface

2015-11-03 Thread Corey Cohen
The MITS cassette wasn't actually that bad. Mine has been spot on since I used an oscilloscope to calibrate it. I think the big problem was MITS offered multiple calibration instructions which ranged from using nothing but a screwdriver and the lights on the front panel to a voltmeter and if y

Re: Micro-Altair tape interface

2015-11-03 Thread Jay Jaeger
On 11/2/2015 11:54 PM, d...@661.org wrote: > > As I finally complete my Micro-Altair kit from Briel Computers, my > thoughts turn to the question of how I can get an audio tape interface > working on this machine. > > I understand that the MITS tape controller is essentially a serial port > with

Micro-Altair tape interface

2015-11-02 Thread dave
As I finally complete my Micro-Altair kit from Briel Computers, my thoughts turn to the question of how I can get an audio tape interface working on this machine. I understand that the MITS tape controller is essentially a serial port with a simple modem bolted on the rear. The Micro-Altair