IZOT CM1604 M3 restoration – part 2 (keyboard)
Next it`s time to tackle the keyboard.
Similar Posts
A mouse for our 520 STFM
After searching for a long time, we finally found a compatible mouse for our ATARI 520STFM on the web. We bought it for 25BGN, which is quite cheap. To our amazement it works. Lets take it apart to look inside and clean it.
A “COMPANION” in our collection
During soviet times many computer clones were created, most of them were manufactured in Bulgaria and then exported to the USSR. But many other computers were made inside the USSR, mainly ZX Spectrum clones. In our example, the computer is manufactured from the beginning of the end of the USSR to until 1995. “Компаньо́н 2”…
IZOT CM1604 – restoration and repair
Recently we saved from the scrap two IZOT terminals, used in the local factories here. Basically these are DEC VT100 clones, made in Bulgaria in the 80`s. In the following articles to come we will take on a more detailed aproach on the CM1604 and the M3, whis is the third revision.
Quick repair: Pravetz 8D
Recently we found another Pravetz 8D on auction for a good price and in good condition. No matter that we have a few units in our collection, we decided to save this one as well. You can never have too many Pravetz computers. 🙂 On first sight the unit was in mint condition, even the…
QUICK REPAIR: “Analitik” VMC001 monocrome monitor (Аналитик ВМЧ001)
One of the many tasks in the museum is to have the appropriate era-correct monitor for our Pravetz 82. We managed to acquire one or two throughout the years, but they had missing transformers and CRT yokes that were stolen from scrapers for their expensive copper. Well, a recent donation to the museum was another…
“Transporter” for our ROBKO-01
Last month we finally acquired a “Transporter-1” conveyor belt for our ROBKO-01. For our luck it was brand new in the bag with the instruction manual. At first it looked like it took a beat at the side and part of the metal chassis was bent. We decided to take it apart and do a…
