2014-01-03 04:05:41 +06:00
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ASCII to USB keyboard protocol converter
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This converts serial console terminal into USB keyboard, tested with TRS-80 model 100 TELCOM application.
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Target MCU is ATMega32u4 but other USB capable AVR will also work.
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Hardware
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2014-01-05 09:45:52 +06:00
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Connect RX, TX and GND to UART pin of AVR. Note that you may need line driver/level shifter like MAX232 to interface high voltage of RS-232C.
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2014-01-03 04:05:41 +06:00
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Build Firmware
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Configure UART setting and Just use 'make'
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$ cd ascii_usb
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$ make
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Then, load the binary to MCU with your favorite programmer.
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Limitation
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- This cannot see key up event, you cannot hold a key.
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- Alt, Gui(Win/Mac) modifier key are not available.
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2014-01-03 05:05:19 +06:00
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TRS-80 model 100
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Use TELCOM program with setting: 19200bps/8bit/odd parity/1stop bit
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To set this configuration push Stat(F3) and input '9801D,10'. Then push Term(F4) to connect.
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