On Mon, 7 Jul 1997, Kai Kaltenbach wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I just acquired an Epson PX-8, minus documentation of course, and I need
> some help.
>
Cool machine. I have 2.
> Questions:
>
> - What is the RS-232 DIN plug pinout? Or better yet, a PX8-to-PC wiring
> diagram?
> (Digi-Key appears to have the plug, part # CP-2080-ND for $1.22 -
> 800-344-4539)
>
I don't have this information with me. See below.
> - Can I connect a floppy drive to the 50-pin connector? If so, what
> specs does it expect?
>
No. The floppy drive connects the the serial DIN. The only drive of which
I am aware which works is the Epson PF-10. It is pretty rare.
> - I assume the SP OUT connector is for a speaker; what are the A/D IN
> and BRCD connectors for?
A/D = Analog to Digital
BRCD = Barcode reader
>
> - Anyone have a spare PX-8 keyboard protector shell they want to
> sell/trade?
>
> Any other info appreciated,
>
I have photocopies of two of the manuals. I am missing some pages which
are on their way to me. I plan to make a few sets of copies when the
pages arrive. Anyone who is interested in copies let me know.
A while back I did a dejanews search on px-8, Epson Geneva, it turned
up a good deal of information including pinouts for most if not all
of the ports.
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Received on Mon Jul 07 1997 - 13:34:58 BST