Altair 8K BASIC configuration

From: Mike <dogas_at_bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed Nov 14 14:27:17 2001

Hi.

                        Sense Switch Terminal Load
                            Setting Switches Switches
Channels
Device

2sio 0 none
none 20,21
    (2 stop bits)
2sio 1 a12
a8 20,21
    (1 stop bit)
sio 2 a13
a9 0,1
acr 3 a13, a12
a9,a8 6,7
4pio 4 a14
a10 40,41,42,43
pio 5 a14,a12
a10,a8 4,5
hsr 6 a14,a13
a10,a9 46,47
nonstandard
    term 14
no term 16



;)
- Mike: dogas_at_bellsouth.net


----- Original Message -----
From: Cini, Richard <RCini_at_congressfinancial.com>
To: 'ClassCompList' <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 1:30 PM
Subject: Altair 8K BASIC configuration


> While trying to get the 8K BASIC to work with the Altair emulator, I've
> figured-out that there must be some way for the user to define, using the
> sense switches, which I/O ports could be used for the console.
>
> Does anyone have the manual for 8K BASIC or handwritten notes on the
topic?
> I need to find the definition of the switches at startup because I'm
losing
> console input on the emulator when using 8K BASIC.
>
> Thanks.
>
> ==========================
> Richard A. Cini, Jr.
> Congress Financial Corporation
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