Kaypro: 81-149C vs. 81-232

From: Doug Spence <ds_spenc_at_alcor.concordia.ca>
Date: Mon Mar 23 03:58:00 1998

On Sun, 22 Mar 1998, Don Maslin wrote:

> There were a couple of common mods that were made to K-IIs - the first
> more frequently than the second. The first bumped up the processor speed
> from 2.5mHz to 4. The second was rather more involved and upgraded the
> machine to double sided drives. I have not been involved with either, so
> I cannot do much more than relate that information. You might want to
> check the TCJ website and see if they have any information there.

I visited, but didn't look too hard. I see that one can buy drives and
other parts for the Kaypro through the TCJ website, though.

The numbers on all of the oscillators match, between the two machines,
though I suppose that isn't a definitive way of telling if a machine has
been accelerated or not. Especially considering the possibility that BOTH
of them could have had this done to them. :)

Niether the II nor the 2 has double-sided drives, BTW.

> > I'm hoping the plungers are still made and easily available. Or
> > salvagable off of something of lesser value, like old PC keyboards.
>
> When you can determine the keycaps and switches that you need, send me
> private e-mail. We can probably arrive at some arrangement so that I can
> supply them to you.

OK, thanks. It's an easy job figuring out which ones I need, assuming
that the keys with no obvious damage still work.

> - don

Doug Spence
ds_spenc_at_alcor.concordia.ca
Received on Mon Mar 23 1998 - 03:58:00 GMT