TIMEX 2048 (work in progress)

Story:

The computer was purchased in an unknown condition. After initial inspection it was found, all distances in the case allowing it to be screwed together broken, damage to the keyboard ribbon, damaged power connector and video output.

First run:

Despite the damaged connectors, the computer managed to boot up 🙂
Great nostalgia and joy to see again after 30 years the familiar inscription after turning on the computer 🙂
It was confirmed that the keyboard tape was damaged, only part of it works.

Keyboard ribbon:

Fortunately, there are connectors available to build a new keyboard ribbon. I used 14-pin multi-color IDC ribbon to connect them.
Now the keyboard works like new 🙂




Case:

All the brackets of the case used to bolt it together are damaged