David, In regard to the cable for the KayPro keyboard, I believe that you can use a regular handset cable from a corded telephone (you know that type that used to sit on your desk and had have 2 pieces). I seem to remember that it was a feature in case it was damaged or lost while traveling. These can often be had at a dollar store, some of which are open even during the lockdown since they sell essential items. --Jim On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 12:54 PM David K via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
I watch the list with little to contribute because unfortunately my background is not in IT or similar. I'm really just a fan a of vintage computers and learn a good amount from this listserve.
I recently traveled to Brooklyn to the Gowanus eReycling center that is closing. This was the place mentioned in previous posts. It was an excellent experience for my son and I.
I have a few question I hope someone might be able to help with.
1. I got a working KayPro 2x but I did not get the phone-like cable that connects the keyboard to the main unit. I see I can buy one on eBay for $15 but wanted to know if there were any other work arounds or if someone is selling one.
2. I got a small piece (picture attached) that apparently plugs into the C64 port 2. It is labeled "Petspeed" which is apparently some sort of BASIC assembler. I am hesitant to plug it in without knowing more. Any help with understanding what this is and how it works?
3. If you want to check out the video of our trip to Brooklyn and see what we found go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogZhSaOk-Cs&t=1s
David K.
-- --Jim Hart jim@jimhart.org