diff --git a/hardware/interface-osi/README.md b/hardware/interface-osi/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..944c46f --- /dev/null +++ b/hardware/interface-osi/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +* OSI Compatible interface +An interface for OSI computers that is compatible with the OSI 542C keyboard, including sound circuits. + +This interface also permits substitution of a soft-shiftlock function using +a regular momentary keyswitch, instead of the hard-to-fine latchine keyswitch. +An LED is provided to indicate SHIFT LOCK status. This interface mates with +the Classic ASCII keyboard, configured with the OSI keycaps. + +**Construction Notes: + +1. If a diode per key is installed on the keyboard, then omit diodes D1-D8 and install D18. + +1. If the keyboard is not installed with a diode per key, then install D1-D8, and omit D18. + +1. The RESET delay is about 3 seconds with a 6.8 uF capacitor at C20. 4.7 uF gives about +2 seconds, and 3.3 uF gives about a 1 second delay. + +1. If you want to use the sound circuit with an older 540A video board, then jumper pin 13 +of IC E4 to pin 15 of the keyboard connector, and set JP1 to "S1". + +1. If you use a 540B video board, then set JP1 to "/S1" + diff --git a/hardware/interface-osi/images/pcb-render.png b/hardware/interface-osi/images/pcb-render.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0241226 Binary files /dev/null and b/hardware/interface-osi/images/pcb-render.png differ