Fairlight-CMI

Thanks all for the kind words and encouragement!

So far it looks like there is interest in 10 units total (including 2 for my own use :-). I'll get a few extra boards.

I'm making some changes to the layout for the next rev of the PCB. This is mainly to correct a few errors in rev 1, but also to add an RCA jack for a simple composite video output. (Those 5-pin Cannon connectors are expensive!)

I am planning on also doing a version for adapting USB keyboards to the I/II/IIx (and CVI), and for emulating the Series III keyboard and G-pad.

I'd also like to thank my friend Joe Sleator for his invaluable help brainstorming via email during the development of the adapter! :-D

Joe

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "tama_rat" wrote:
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> Hi all,
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>; I've been working on an adapter to let me replace/augment the lightpen on my IIx with a USB mouse. I just uploaded some pics of the adapter in operation.
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> It connects in between the CMI and the display, synchronizes with the video coming from the Q219 board, and generates appropriately-timed pulses to emulate the lightpen.
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> I use the right mouse button to toggle the cursor on and off. You can see the cursor in the photos as the little 3 scanline tall spaceship-looking thing.
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> You can then use the mouse to freely move the cursor all around the screen, and click with the left mouse button.
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> The lightpen (if one is fitted) continues to work, even with the adapter in place.
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> I'm thinking about doing a run of them for sale. I'm not sure what the finished cost will be yet, I need to get better numbers on a couple of things (assembly, enclosure fabrication).
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> If you're interested (and/or have advice on the enclosure), please let me know!
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> Joe
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