rm@edison.GE.COM (Bob Mosolgo) (06/30/88)
Hello net...... I'm configuring an IBM-PC compatible with some unusual peripherals, one of which is a serial(RS-232/RS-422) ASCII keyboard. The primary motivation for this is to locate the keyboard at a remote location. Standard PC keyboards are not too great at extended distances. Basically, I'm looking for any information any of you may have on keyboards of this type. The interface, as stated earlier is RS-232 or RS-422. Keyboard layout is not so critical. It would be nice if the keyboard were programmable. So far, the only supplier of this type of device that I am aware of is Kortron. Any info you may have would be helpful. Also, I do realize that the application using this keyboard would require special software - in order to use this unit instead of the standard keyboard. Thanks, and if sufficient interest is expressed, I will summarize and post. -- Bob Mosolgo rm@edison.GE.COM GE Fanuc Automation Charlottesville, Va. (804)978-5457