On Thu, 10 May 2001, Megan wrote:
> I have an old serial paper tape reader which runs with
> 20ma and would like to use it to archive all my pdp-11
> (and some pdp-8) paper tapes. But I need a converter...
> Can anyone help? Any pointers to a simple schematic?
As a quick and dirty alternative:
The original IBM asynch adapter for the PC and XT was jumperable to
operate as EIA OR 20 ma! You could use a PC with one jumpered 20ma plus
one "regular" serial card as your converter.
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Berkeley, CA 94701-1236
Received on Fri May 11 2001 - 01:37:53 BST