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A couple dead 2114s would make sense, they are a common failure in many things that use them, including OSIs. H/D/M? is the typical...

Makes sense, it really looks like it's doing nothing. Dead 6502s certainly aren't unheard of, and with the stock power supplies, a C4P...

That's great that the lot includes original diskettes! Don't put any in that drive until you're 100% sure the machine is functional: the...

The schematic is available, and people did use the Z80 to run CP/M! Seems that the 6800 didn't see a lot of use. The 560Z board does...

Agreed. I use SpeedStor for LLF and bad block detection/lockout, as well as exercising new-to-me drives or ones that have sat a long...

Make sure you hit RESET, OSIs usually don't automatically do a reset on powerup! Welcome to the world of OSI! They're interesting...

Are these not the same switches rated for a zillion keypresses, like used in the NEC Spinwriter keyboards?

Carried one on the Amtrak train once, in 2010 IIRC :P People knew what it was! Probably helped it was on the way to HOPE.

eBay listing link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/275373808709 Deskthority thread link: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?t=24031 I...

link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/275373685432 Already imaged and sent off to The *HUMONGOUS* CP/M Software Archives, though we don't...

That's been my experience as well. You see some really complete sets with diskettes and manuals going for $250+ sometimes (actually...

Figured someone would get it :P

Can't save all of them! Thanks! Are they uncommon/expensive on the other side of the pond? They're something that often "just shows...

Surprisingly well, the outside is in very good condition. There are of course dings and scratches here and there, but I'd have expected...

Full writeup here: http://www.glitchwrks.com/2022/06/29/kaypro2-repair I bought this Kaypro II as a local pick-up deal in either late...