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FrankMc

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Joined: 09/08/2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 16
Posted: 10:46pm 13 Aug 2011
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Hi Guys
New to the forum ,havent done any basic programming so im hoping to learn...Is there somewhere you can purchase keyboards and vga monitors to use with the Maximite...
Thanks

Frank
 
donmck

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Joined: 09/06/2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 1313
Posted: 10:53pm 13 Aug 2011
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  FrankMc said   Hi Guys
New to the forum ,havent done any basic programming so im hoping to learn...Is there somewhere you can purchase keyboards and vga monitors to use with the Maximite...
Thanks

Frank


That sounds like a Dontronics customer from south of the city!

Hi Frank, I figure you should be able to pick up both items for next to nothing at most cash converter type places, garage sales, perhaps small suburban computer shops, second hand places.

In fact they are nothing special. Any VGA monitor, and PS2 keyboard.

But all you need is a PC with USB support, and a terminal program, to start writing Basic code.

Cheers Don...

https://www.dontronics.com
 
FrankMc

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Joined: 09/08/2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 16
Posted: 11:04pm 13 Aug 2011
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  donmck said  
  FrankMc said   Hi Guys
New to the forum ,havent done any basic programming so im hoping to learn...Is there somewhere you can purchase keyboards and vga monitors to use with the Maximite...
Thanks

Frank


That sounds like a Dontronics customer from south of the city!

Hi Frank, I figure you should be able to pick up both items for next to nothing at most cash converter type places, garage sales, perhaps small suburban computer shops, second hand places.

In fact they are nothing special. Any VGA monitor, and PS2 keyboard.

But all you need is a PC with USB support, and a terminal program, to start writing Basic code.

Cheers Don...



Hi Don

Yep im a dontronics customer from way back,,;-)

So you dont need to use the onboard keyboard and monitor...just download the basic program via usb...?? thats good...

Im about to oplace an order on your site...so should i order the embedded version...???

Thanks
Frank

 
donmck

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Posted: 11:18pm 13 Aug 2011
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Sorry Frank, out of stock of the EV for about 3 or 4 weeks, but I would be starting with the full version anyway. For the difference in the cost, unless you wanted an EV for a specific application, I would be going for a full version.

And I think most of the forum users would agree.

I'm sure you will find a monitor and keyboard in your travels for nothing, or next to nothing sooner or later.

Where are others finding them?

I had them basically in my junk box, so I am assuming others have them too.

People who update to an LCD monitor, generally have some old CRTs hanging around, or ready to scrap.

I have two CRT monitors sitting in a shed that anyone can have if they want to come an pick them up.

I remember one cost me $700, but it is the way of the world.

Cheers Don...
https://www.dontronics.com
 
rhamer
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Joined: 06/06/2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 174
Posted: 11:26pm 13 Aug 2011
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  donmck said  
  FrankMc said   Hi Guys
New to the forum ,havent done any basic programming so im hoping to learn...Is there somewhere you can purchase keyboards and vga monitors to use with the Maximite...
Thanks

Frank


That sounds like a Dontronics customer from south of the city!

Hi Frank, I figure you should be able to pick up both items for next to nothing at most cash converter type places, garage sales, perhaps small suburban computer shops, second hand places.

In fact they are nothing special. Any VGA monitor, and PS2 keyboard.

But all you need is a PC with USB support, and a terminal program, to start writing Basic code.

Cheers Don...



Yeah, I know that name as well.

Greetings Frank.

Cheers

Rohan
Rohan Hamer
HAMFIELD Software & Hardware Solutions

Makers of the Maximite Expander.

http://www.hamfield.com.au
 
FrankMc

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Joined: 09/08/2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 16
Posted: 11:42pm 13 Aug 2011
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  rhamer said  
  donmck said  
  FrankMc said   Hi Guys
New to the forum ,havent done any basic programming so im hoping to learn...Is there somewhere you can purchase keyboards and vga monitors to use with the Maximite...
Thanks

Frank


That sounds like a Dontronics customer from south of the city!

Hi Frank, I figure you should be able to pick up both items for next to nothing at most cash converter type places, garage sales, perhaps small suburban computer shops, second hand places.

In fact they are nothing special. Any VGA monitor, and PS2 keyboard.

But all you need is a PC with USB support, and a terminal program, to start writing Basic code.

Cheers Don...



Yeah, I know that name as well.

Greetings Frank.

Cheers

Rohan


Hi Rohan

CQC/CBUS....;-)...Still doing a bit of HA STUFF ??....just placed an order on your site hope you have some of those proto boards left...;-)
Cheers
Frank


 
rhamer
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Posted: 12:09am 14 Aug 2011
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Yeah, one now has your name on it.

Cheers

Rohan
Rohan Hamer
HAMFIELD Software & Hardware Solutions

Makers of the Maximite Expander.

http://www.hamfield.com.au
 
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