[GreenKeys] FW: RE: Model 15 troubleshooting

[Duncan M. Brown]

(Jim, I suggested it, but apparently I hit "Reply" instead of "Reply All")



> [Original Message]
> From: Duncan M. Brown <duncanancy at earthlink.net>
> To: John Nagle <nagle at animats.com>
> Date: 30-Jan-09 17:55:30
> Subject: RE: [GreenKeys] Model 15 troubleshooting
>
> John,
>
> You say that you are getting random characters from same character
transmitted??  Sounds like something loose somewhere (if something were
sticking, would probably be more repeatable). 
>
> Have you tried turning the motor by hand?? (just make sure you are
turning it the right way)  - Turn the motor off, but leave the loop on.
>
> Try sending simple characters (blank, LTRS, space) and try to see what is
going on in both the keyboard contacts and the selector mechanism. Watch
the loop current as you turn the motor by hand to check the keyboard
contacts.
>
> Good luck & Have fun
>
> Duncan Brown, K2OEQ
> USASA  31J
>
> Chief TTY operator & repairman
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