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Keyboard Component Hardware

Keyboard

Keyboard Top

The keyboard component. This particular unit is fully functional except for the cassette tape unit. The capstan turns and the pinch roller closes on the "Clean" command. There is no tape movement when attempting to access tape contents, just buzzing.

Keyboard Bottom

Model and serial number.

Keyboard Accessories

Owner's book and cable extender.

Microphone and Stand

Microphone and stand.

Keyboard Startup Screen

The keyboard startup screen.

Keyboard Index Screen

The index of keyboard commands.

Cartridges

BASIC in Closed Box

BASIC contained in its box.

BASIC Box Contents

Contents of the BASIC package.

BASIC Cartridge and Manual

Loose BASIC cartridge and manual.

Prototype BASIC and Diagnostic Cartridges

Prototype BASIC and diagnostic cartridges.

Unpackaged Cartridges

Unpackaged cartridges. One contains BASIC EPROMs.

Tapes

White Tapes

White data tapes, apparently packaged with BASIC.

Black Tapes

Black data tapes, loose.

BLack Tapes in Cases

Black data tapes in cases.

Mattel Diagnostic Tape

Mattel diagnostic tape.

American Sound Tape

American sound diagnostic tape.

Printer 40

Printer

Here's the prototype Printer 40. As demonstrated below, it is fully functional.

The printer is a rebadged Alphacom Sprinter 40.

Printer Bottom

Here's a view of the bottom.

Printer Label

Here's a close-up of the label.

Print Sample

Here's a test sample of the printing.

Printer Plug

Here's the plug at the end of the cable that plugs into the keyboard component. The internal circuitry appears to be a "standard" parallel printer port.