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* Another circuit. From [[http://altairclone.com/teletype.htm Altairclone]] Specifically designed to fit in a Teletype model 33 using only a 12vdc wall wart for power.
 
* Another circuit. From [[http://altairclone.com/teletype.htm Altairclone]] Specifically designed to fit in a Teletype model 33 using only a 12vdc wall wart for power.
 
* Another [https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/mnartk/screenshot/1024x768/ circuit] I found referenced on the greenkeys email list  
 
* Another [https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/mnartk/screenshot/1024x768/ circuit] I found referenced on the greenkeys email list  
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==My ASR hookup==
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<source lang="text">
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Signal                      screw terminal          my wire color
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---------------------------------------------------------------------
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Transmitted data send (+)      7          orange
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Transmitted data return (-)    6          brown
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Received data send (+)        4          red
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Received data return (-)      3          black
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</source>
  
 
[[Category:Various]]
 
[[Category:Various]]
 
[[Category:Teletype]]
 
[[Category:Teletype]]

Revision as of 18:11, 20 August 2015

20ma current loop <> RS-232 conversion

Vintage PCB

Dig this crazy circuit board man! Still in it's original packaging from Hobby World Electronics in Northridge California.

TTY RS-232 Front.png TTY RS-232 Back.png

other resources

  • Another circuit. From [Altairclone] Specifically designed to fit in a Teletype model 33 using only a 12vdc wall wart for power.
  • Another circuit I found referenced on the greenkeys email list

My ASR hookup

Signal                      screw terminal          my wire color
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Transmitted data send (+)      7          orange
Transmitted data return (-)    6          brown

Received data send (+)         4          red
Received data return (-)       3          black