[Coco] Keyboards

[John E. Malmberg]

Brian Blake wrote:
> Been looking for a while for a Model IV keyboard to use for my
> repack.
> What other types of keyboards would be possible to wire for use with the
> Coco? Do the old PC/XT 'clicky' type keyboards use a similar
> construction (actual mechanical switches) to the Model III/IV?

Look for adapters that convert PC keyboards to the COCO.  I think the 
Cloud-9 Superboard is supposed to have that as either an option or a 
feature.  Simply plug the interface between the two, and it works is 
what I have been told.

If you are good with soldering and make careful cuts with an sharp knife 
or a drill, you can probably make any keyboard work.

On another note:

I found the hard drive for the Model IV.  I do not know if I will have 
time to pack it up to ship it before I move.  I have not found the spare 
Model IV keyboard that I am sure that I have somewhere.  I am also not 
sure where I put your shipping address.  The two TI-99/4A are also still 
available but seemed heavier than I remembered them.

My new house is a bit smaller than this one, but I think I will be able 
to get my COCO systems set up in it.

-John
wb8tyw(at)qsl.net
malmberg(at)encompasserve.org