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Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon May 20, 2019 1:19 pm
by LS120
ok so now i plug in the fdd data cable only and power cable..

yep it boots up ..

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon May 20, 2019 1:21 pm
by LS120
hmmmm ok so its the Hdd or the wd- controller thats faulty...

so plug in the pre- wd controller card only and not the wd controller.

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon May 20, 2019 1:25 pm
by LS120
ok that boots ok.. so it must be the hdd or the wd-controller...

so plug in the controller with out the data and controll cables to hdd and it works fine... hmmm hdd dead maybe aor part dead..

so plug on controller cable and nope all good... hmmm hust be hdd..

plug in data cable and..... well bugger me... it boots.....

You Got To Love This 20+ Year Old Gear...

have re-booted several times ok.. go figure

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon May 20, 2019 1:29 pm
by LS120
the fdd is a little noisy so may need bearing replaced so will look at that but it reads fine.. only things to do is get a replacement ESC key and switch as it was broken off and top lost.. and the phone plug on the other keyboard..

so that being do these will be up for sale so if any ones looking for one or both... let me know..

oh 1 thing i noticed the 10/84 is running cp/m - 2.2u1 and is version - 2.01

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:32 pm
by LS120
Well we have some awesome news in that i'm getting a scanned copy done of the Chilton's Kaypro repair Manual. with permission of the owners (haynes manuals USA)

From VCF email posted below..

Hi Guys, So glad we found a copy. I wanted to post the content of the original authorization email:

Mr. Anderson,

I received your inquiry regarding reproducing information contained in the Chilton Kaypro computer book.

In 1990, Haynes purchased print rights to Chilton automotive manuals. I can't say whether or not the Kaypro book would have been included in this purchase.

If Haynes does in fact hold rights to this book, I will authorize cost-free, non-commercial distribution of copies on a limited basis among your community of vintage computer enthusiasts.

Best regards,

Mike Forsythe
VP Editorial
Haynes North America, Inc.
P: (805) 262-3359
C: (805) 358-3338
www.haynes.com

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:35 pm
by andyg
That's very nice of Haynes!

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:45 pm
by tezza
That's great!

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:48 pm
by acsi
Brilliant

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:00 pm
by LS120
well the day has come and i have just got the digital copy of the kaypro repair manual by Chilton's. i will put a copy here but please the licence we got was a limited one and not a free for all. don't throw it out all over the net or sell it as Haynes still have the rights and we got a limited licence to make a few repair copy's for repair/restore of these little pc's.

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:48 pm
by LS120
and i hope it will upload here..

so sorry it wont so have put up a one-drive link

https://1drv.ms/u/s!ArhzNv3jjwugglZmjcGSFH7f_7bw

thanks

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:27 pm
by tezza
I've grabbed this.

Many thanks! I'm sure it will come in handy.

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:16 pm
by LS120
hi terry put on the site if you like that way if i have to make room it's still here.

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:48 pm
by tezza
LS120 wrote:hi terry put on the site if you like that way if i have to make room it's still here.


Not sure what you are saying here? Do you want me to put it on classic-computers.org.nz ? That certainly will throw it all over the net?

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:46 pm
by LS120
sorry i didnt know.. its ok most whom need it will have it now so dont worry about putting i up.

Re: Kaypro 10

PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:54 pm
by LS120
well got the 3rd and last kaypro to day and not a kp-4 but another kaypro-10. this has the advantage upgrade card, and looks like a battery as well.