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: ''More info can be found at the [https://trello.com/b/nu1xJy8B/ibm-wheelwriter-wikibook Trello board] as we migrate knowledge into this wiki.'' | : ''More info can be found at the [https://trello.com/b/nu1xJy8B/ibm-wheelwriter-wikibook Trello board] as we migrate knowledge into this wiki.'' | ||
The '''IBM/Lexmark Wheelwriter series''' are the last great typewriters. Their electronic buckling spring keyboards (akin to the IBM Model M) are designed to recall the mechanical feel of the IBM Selectric. It has word erasure, and word processing capabilities; more expensive models have page reprint, form filling and floppy storage capabilities. Others have handy LCD displays, and the 5000 series even has VGA monitor output! | The '''IBM/Lexmark Wheelwriter series''' are the last great typewriters. Their electronic buckling spring keyboards (akin to the IBM Model M) are designed to recall the mechanical feel of the IBM Selectric. It has word erasure, and word processing capabilities; more expensive models have page reprint, form filling and floppy storage capabilities. Others have handy LCD displays, and the 5000 series even has VGA monitor output! | ||
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* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Tips|Tips and Tricks]] - Miscellaneous tips and tricks that can be done. | * [[IBM Wheelwriter/Tips|Tips and Tricks]] - Miscellaneous tips and tricks that can be done. | ||
* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Options|Options]] - The IBM Wheelwriter was capable of a whole host of optional accessories. | * [[IBM Wheelwriter/Options|Options]] - The IBM Wheelwriter was capable of a whole host of optional accessories. | ||
** [[IBM Wheelwriter/Options/PC Printer|PC Printer Option]] - The most important option was an Parallel interface for printing from a PC, effectively transforming the Wheelwriter into a daisywheel printer. Unfortunately, it was also expensive at the time, and remains rare to this day. | ** [[IBM Wheelwriter/Options/PC Printer|PC Printer Option]] - The most important option was an Parallel interface for printing from a PC, effectively transforming the Wheelwriter into a daisywheel printer. Unfortunately, it was also expensive at the time, and remains rare to this day. However, there are hopes that this accessory can be replicated on an Arduino, for attachment to a Raspberry Pi. | ||
* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Packing|Packing]] - If you plan to mail or move your IBM Wheelwriter, make sure to use a lot of bubble wrap and package it carefully. | * [[IBM Wheelwriter/Packing|Packing]] - If you plan to mail or move your IBM Wheelwriter, make sure to use a lot of bubble wrap and package it carefully. | ||
* [[IBM Wheelwriter/Teletype|Teletype]] - A teletype can be constructed out of the Wheelwriter in one of two ways: controlling the keyboard, or controlling the PC Printer Option. | * [[IBM Wheelwriter/Teletype|Teletype]] - A teletype can be constructed out of the Wheelwriter in one of two ways: controlling the keyboard, or controlling the PC Printer Option. |