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==other resources==
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==Additional Resources==
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* Helpful article, [http://www.vintagecomputer.net/teletype101.cfm Teletype 101] from vintagecomputer.net
 
* 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  
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* 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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I built the circuit described above from the altairclone site. I found the Teletype 101 article helpful for identifying the proper terminal strip locations. The interface works. I set baud to 110, with 7 bits and 'mark' parity in TeraTerm on a windows 8 notebook with a Gigaware USB<> serial convereter.
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===Schematic 1.1===
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From the original schematic at altairclone I added ASR terminal strip location numbers.
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[[File:RS-232 to ASR-33 Teletype Interface Schematic v1.1.jpg]]
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===Wiring legend===
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<source lang="text">
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                              screw        wire              schematic
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Signal                        terminal      color            connection
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(Teletype 101 nomenclature)  (on ASR)      (mine)          (altair clone nomenclature) 
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---------------------------------------------------------------------
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Transmitted data send (+)        7          orange          Data to Teletype +
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Transmitted data return (-)      6          brown          Data to Teletype -
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Received data send (+)          4          red            Data from Teletype +
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Received data return (-)        3          black          Data from Teletype -
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</source>
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===Image details===
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[[File:My Altairclone TTY-RS232 Interface.png|600px]]
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[[File:Teletype Model 33 ASR terminal block.png|600px]]
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Latest revision as of 09:36, 21 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

Additional Resources

  • Helpful article, Teletype 101 from vintagecomputer.net
  • 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

I built the circuit described above from the altairclone site. I found the Teletype 101 article helpful for identifying the proper terminal strip locations. The interface works. I set baud to 110, with 7 bits and 'mark' parity in TeraTerm on a windows 8 notebook with a Gigaware USB<> serial convereter.

Schematic 1.1

From the original schematic at altairclone I added ASR terminal strip location numbers.

RS-232 to ASR-33 Teletype Interface Schematic v1.1.jpg

Wiring legend

                               screw        wire              schematic
Signal                        terminal      color             connection
(Teletype 101 nomenclature)   (on ASR)      (mine)          (altair clone nomenclature)  
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Transmitted data send (+)        7          orange          Data to Teletype +
Transmitted data return (-)      6          brown           Data to Teletype -

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

Image details

My Altairclone TTY-RS232 Interface.png Teletype Model 33 ASR terminal block.png