utuberangerbob
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A few pictures of my beautiful SWTPC TV Typewriter II. It's been in storage for maybe 30yrs and has lost a few keys, probably from having heavy things hastily stacked on top of it. I will be reviving her in the next month or so. The AC power zip cord has been cut off and will be replaced with a fused IEC socket in the rear. Still trying to find a better position for the power supply, but that bulky transformer doesn't leave many options. Should I go switcher? The BNC video connector will also be moved to rear. Right now, she's a pain to open because the wiring between chassis connections and boards is tight. Will make new wire harnesses with connectors to ease in future disassembly's.
The big problem...keys and key caps. I've struck out with internet searches, and consensus is they are unobtanium. I may try 3d printing some new inner body parts where the stems are broken, and finding any caps that will fit. But I'm not opposed to replacing them all with new key switches and caps.
The big problem...keys and key caps. I've struck out with internet searches, and consensus is they are unobtanium. I may try 3d printing some new inner body parts where the stems are broken, and finding any caps that will fit. But I'm not opposed to replacing them all with new key switches and caps.