Re: Programming the Fluke 9100 - Am I out of luck?

From: Rodger Boots <rlboots_at_cedar-rapids.net>
Date: Mon Apr 15 2002 - 00:41:15 EDT

Try http://www.repairfaq.org/filipg/LINK/PORTS/F_Keyboard_FAQ.html

Apparently the keyboard provides the clock and it is different from
keyboard to keyboard. You'll need to pull it into some sort of
converter (a small processor would do) and then convert and send it back
out.

Also see http://www.beyondlogic.org/keyboard/keybrd.htm

John Robertson wrote:
>
> Actually the 9100 unit requires 1200 baud ASCII 1 start bit, 8 data, and 2
> stop bits.
>
> Anyone know what the IBM keyboard sends out? I've been playing with my 9100
> this afternoon, and it states "Keyboard missing" when I attempt to use the
> EDIT function. I am going to attempt to read the SCSI based drive with my
> W2K SCSI interface. Doubt it will work, but nothing to loose, perhaps it
> can be read...more later if anyone is interested...
>
> John :-#)#
>
> At 11:37 PM 29/05/2000 -0400, ayeckley wrote:
> > >You should be able to tell if you have the programming option by
> > > looking for the 9 pin D-type connection (like a serial port) on the back.
> >
> >Nope, I don't have it, but for some reason I do have the two 25 pin
> >COM ports - utterly useless!
> >
> > >PS - If anyone understands keyboard interfacing and might be able to figure
> > >out what makes the Fluke keyboard special (and hopefully make an adapter for
> > >normal keyboards), let me know. I have a Fluke keyboard, minus keys, that I
> > >can loan out if someone is serious about the project.
> >
> >
> >I ran across a blurb in the service manual than mentions it uses a
> >2400 (IIRC) baud serial interface. My plan *was* to use a COM port on
> >a PC to emulate the keyboard (there was also a table listing the
> >key mapping), but there is little point if it won't get me anywhere.
> >
> >Sigh, thanks for your help. Looks like its back to the 9010 for me :-(
> >
> >Alex
> >http://www.elektronforge.com
> >ayeckley@elektronforge.com
> >
> >
> >
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Received on Sun Apr 14 21:42:34 2002

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