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Conference 7.286::atarist

Title:Atari ST, TT, & Falcon
Notice:Please read note 1.0 and its replies before posting!
Moderator:FUNYET::ANDERSON
Created:Mon Apr 04 1988
Last Modified:Tue May 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1433
Total number of notes:10312

999.0. "Z-KEYS keyboard replacement" by CSC32::B_NOTTINGHAM (Bill Nottingham) Fri Nov 02 1990 19:45


	Does anyone have any direct experience with the following product?
	(following from ad in START)

	Z-KEYS
	IBM-PC/AT Keyboard interface to 520STFM/1040ST. Hook up any XT or
	AT keyboard to the ST. Kick back and hack. No more back pain hunched
	over your ST! Solderless internal interface that is easy to install.
	Complete Manual and disk included.

	$99.00
	Zubair Interfaces, INC.
	5243-B Paramount Blvd.
	Lakewood, CA. 90712
	(213)408-6715

	
	I'm definitely interested in a better (and detached) keyboard for my ST.
    
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999.1LK201 converter existsVISUAL::WEAVERDave, Image Systems GroupThu Nov 15 1990 01:0319
    I have an LK201 converter interface that I have never used due to the
    Mega ST's keyboard connection not providing the correct voltage for
    the converter to work.  Reinhold Gunther in Germany built the board,
    and it has directions on how to hook it up.  I will sell it for what
    I paid, $80 US.  I never attempted to connect it to my machine.  You
    can see it before buying, if you arrange to meet me in Merrimack, NH.
    
    The board was built to plug into the 520 or 1040 ST's keyboard
    connector and completely replaces the 6301 microprocessor that
    the keyboard uses.  It looks simple to install in the 520 or 1040ST.
    
    He also has an EPROM onboard rather than a fixed ROM 6301, so it
    should be possible to update the firmware.  If you can get in touch
    with him he can probably provide more details.  I will give Bill
    Nottingham first dibs as his note prompted me to enter this one,
    If he doesn't want it I will proceed to the first reply to this
    reply.
    
    							-Dave