On Mon, 17 Aug 1998, Joe wrote:
> I just picked up a Tektronix 4041 computer. I think it's a general
> purpose HP-IB instrument controller similar to a HP 9915. How close is it
> to your 4052? I HAD a Tektronix 4046 disk drive unit for the 4041 a few
> months ago but I traded it off (A_ S___!) Does anyone know anything about
> the keybaords for the 4041? It uses a strange 4 pin connector. I've heard
> that you can operate them from a terminal. Does anyone know anything about
> this?
Strange coincidence, I just picked up another today (my second, the first
doesn't pass self test). I know only a little about it from the manuals I
got with the first. The only thing I know about the keyboards is that
they are difficult to find, as I've never seen one yet.
Its 68000 based and has a backplane inside so you can add or remove cards.
If you look carefully at the bottom face of the unit, you'll notice it is
a little cover about 1" high and the length of the front of the machine.
You can pry it off with a coin, then pull on the rubber handle you see.
Out pops a ROM tray. The one I got today has the Graphics ROM and
thegraphics printing option.
You don't necessarily need the keyboard to program it although it helps
I'm sure.
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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