[Info-vax] VMS Operator Panel ('glass terminal') not VT-compatible?

[Bob Eager]

On Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:59:59 -0800, smithfarm wrote:

>> I think that both of these devices -- I prefer the Sparetimegizmo as it
>> will take input from a real LK layout keyboard -- could be made to
>> operate more like VTs if their respective designers/developers were
>> willing to spend a bit more serious the time on the firmware.
> 
> No doubt. Perhaps if a rich patron offered a couple grand to sweeten the
> pot . . .
> 
>> I'm looking for a flat (really really flat) monitor screen.  About a
>> 17" to 19" really flat (like the screen of my 17" Apple MacBook Pro) to
>> work into a more portable version of a VT525.  I've already cani-
>> balized another VT525 base, laid some components flatter and devised a
>> really low profile power-supply.  My goal is to put the whole kit in
>> less than an inch, so if you know of a source for such a VGA-like
>> flat-screen, let me know.
> 
> It's a good idea and I will keep an eye out, but don't hold your breath.
> The LCDs I tried (all two or three of them) looked awful with the VT525,
> which according to the datasheet puts out 800 pixels by 480 scan lines.
> I did not try a 800x600 monitor, though.

I have a 1024 x 350 in the workshop, and I wanted it to work with that. 
Of course, some lines were missing! No great quality required...

Just fixing the firmware now...a few font tweaks still to go.



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