Tandy Keyboard

From: Phil Clayton <handyman_at_sprintmail.com>
Date: Fri Oct 16 11:47:28 1998

Jason Willgruber wrote:

> A 101 keyboard will not work at all. The special 8-pin plug is there for a
> reason - If you do not have a Tandy 1000 keyboard, then the keboard will
> not work.
> --
> -Jason
> (roblwill_at_usaor.net)
> ICQ#-1730318
>
> > I have a 1000sx buried under a bunch of other stuff and the KB is
> different.
> > In the Tandy 1000 FAQ it says:
> > II.E.2. Can I replace my old 90-key Tandy keyboard with a 101-key
> > keyboard?
> > On the EX and HX, no. On other systems, yes, but it won't work
> exactly
> > like a standard 101-key keyboard since the Tandy keyboard BIOS is
> > different. A special 101-key keyboard made for the 1000's must be
> used.
> > See section IV.G. (SL and later systems came with a 101-key
> keyboard,
> > and a compatible BIOS.)
> >
> > > THROWING the 1000's away?? You ought to b4e ashamed. <g>
> > >
> > Landfill for the 90s. Reminds me of all the rusting autoframes scattered
> across
> > the country. Can't help but think that coming generations will pay for
> this
> > some way.
> >
> > ciao larry
> > lwalker_at_interlog.com

  I have a special adaptor that will allow you to use a standard 101 keyboard
with the old Tandy. That little sucker cost about 50 bucks in the 80's..
Phil...
Received on Fri Oct 16 1998 - 11:47:28 BST