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Title: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: kharma on Sun, 24 November 2019, 17:00:54

I have restored a Wyse WY-50 terminal except the keyboard has a cut cable. Anyone have a cable from one of these they might sell? Also need the break key.

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: rxc92 on Sun, 24 November 2019, 21:57:24

So much effort for a beat up Cherry.. is it worth it?

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 25 November 2019, 00:35:00

He's restoring the full terminal, not just the keyboard. From what I can read (https://deskthority.net/wiki/Wyse_50_keyboard), the Wyse 50 uses an unusual 10-pin DIN connector and I suppose it would not be easy to find the pinout either.

Wyse's keyboards from this era are otherwise sturdy and well made. Some of them have thick double-shot keys in DCS profile even. I would clean that though, and possibly retr0bright it.

@kharma: You'd be looking the F15 keycap. The Break key's keycap is in its position. ;)
I know a lot of these keyboards have been scavenged for keycaps and/or switches.

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: kharma on Mon, 25 November 2019, 07:31:28

You're right - gotta put my glasses on!

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: rxc92 on Mon, 25 November 2019, 14:12:18

Quote from: Findecanor on Mon, 25 November 2019, 00:35:00

He's restoring the full terminal, not just the keyboard.

 
 
Oh my bad, I should've read more carefully. That's a very cool project then, and I hope OP posts pics when they're done!

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: catamscott on Mon, 25 November 2019, 14:19:23

i'm pretty sure i've got a cable and break F15 keycap, will check when i get home tonight :thumb:

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: kharma on Mon, 25 November 2019, 14:22:35

Thanks - As above I need F15 key instead of break.

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: catamscott on Mon, 25 November 2019, 20:57:09

(https://i.imgur.com/YoelFdK.jpg)
well, still interested?

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: kharma on Mon, 25 November 2019, 21:18:44

Awesome - how much to send it to me?

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: catamscott on Mon, 25 November 2019, 22:07:49

Quote from: kharma on Mon, 25 November 2019, 21:18:44

Awesome - how much to send it to me?

Hmm, maybe $3? Pm me and we'll get this figured out  :thumb:

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: kharma on Wed, 27 November 2019, 07:32:37

Did you get my PM?

Title: Re: Wyse WY-50 Ketboard Cable
Post by: catamscott on Wed, 27 November 2019, 08:41:28

Hey sorry, been really busy. Just responded now though  :thumb: