Help with Epson PX-8

From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_crl.com>
Date: Mon Jul 7 17:13:06 1997

On Mon, 7 Jul 1997, Kai Kaltenbach wrote:

> - Can I connect a floppy drive to the 50-pin connector? If so, what
> specs does it expect?

It only takes, as far as I know, a proprietary portable, battery-operated
drive.

> - I assume the SP OUT connector is for a speaker; what are the A/D IN
> and BRCD connectors for?

BRCD = barcode...you could get a barcode wand for it. This machine had
applications in warehouses for inventory control. A/D I believe is just
what it seems to be: an analog-digital input.

> - Anyone have a spare PX-8 keyboard protector shell they want to
> sell/trade?

Nope.


Sam
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