[GreenKeys] Kleinschmidt TT-4A UPDATE

[Greg Arnoldussen]

Thanks Nico, I am not a Delphi user but every bit of information on this topic is appreciated!

regards,
Greg.

________________________________
 From: Nico de Jong <nico at farumdata.dk>
To: Greg Arnoldussen <gregga73 at yahoo.com.au> 
Sent: Saturday, 7 July 2012 6:54 PM
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Kleinschmidt TT-4A UPDATE
 

 
Hello Greg
 
Nice machines, by the look of
it.
I might be of some assistance regqrding
connection to the internet.
For the danish IT museum, I set up a
functioning telegraph office, with support for 8 printers of verious makes,
types, speeds, etc.
The newest software addition is an e-mail
function, so you can send e-mails to the printer(s).
For this purpose, I set up a special e-mail
address (in this case zczc at farumdata.dk);
the item then contains 'ZCZC <number>' (without the quotes), where
<number> is the printer identification. 
The program is written in Delphi, with
comments in English. If you are well-versed in Delphi (6, in this case), you are
welcome to get the software. I can also help with the TU box, if needed. You
could also contact VK6CP, Larry Rice, who runs Creed and Siemens
machines.
Have a look at http://datamuseum.dk/site_dk/20100422/fjernskriverforedrag.pdf (in
danish....) and your will see the "telegraph office"
You could also susbscribr to facebook group
"tkt nl" where you can see Larrys letterbox :-)
All the best
Nico
 
PS : came to think of the speed issue. My
printers are connected to a COM port, at 50 or 110 bps. If your printers are
45.45 bps, there might be a problem
----- Original Message ----- 
>From: Greg Arnoldussen 
>To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net 
>Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 10:17 AM
>Subject: [GreenKeys] Kleinschmidt TT-4A UPDATE
>
>
>Hi all.  After some negotiation I ended up purchasing both units today for half price, I had a good look at them and  they appear to be in good working condition, but they are 115 V machines so I am going to have a painful week long wait until my engineering friend travels up to give me a 240 to 115 V transformer to get them whirring. 
>
>
>They are both actually model TT-4C not the earlier TT-4A as I thought.
>
>
>I have uploaded a number of pictures starting here http://www.flickr.com/photos/28150696@N03/7519149536/in/photostream
>If you want some additional pics taken of particular sections of the units please let me know.
>
>
>One was made in 1968 and the other 1969.  They are identical and both ex-Army.  As I said, although I can't actually power them up yet they both appear to be in quite good condition and do not appear to have seen a lot of service.  One of them even has a full roll of paper still on it and some type on the paper as well, so there is a good bet at least one works.  Both came with a mechanical cover but only one with a cover that encases the unit completely for transport (that Steve mentioned).  The spring loaded clips are deadly - there is no way that cover would come off in a hurry.  The previous owner believes he may have the cover for the other unit as well, so I'll find out later in the week.
>
>
>I have a few questions:  (I am sorry I would do a search on greenkeys but that function does not appear to work).
>
>
>1.  On one unit there is some mild surface corrosion (white oxide) - what is the best and safest way to remove it?
>2.  Can someone advise me as to where I might find a operational/service manual for this model as a pdf/doc?
>3.  I am interested in hooking them up to print from the internet, is the RTTY site a good place to start?
>4.  What sort of grease is ideal?
>5. Any do's and don'ts?
>
>
>As you can tell I am a newbie but I have an interest in mechanical things and believe I am reasonably handy.  Most of all, I just love the look and sound of these machines in operation.
>
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>
>Greg
>
>
>Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
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