a vt100 hardware clone using MSP430G2553

freenode: #diy-vt100

screenshoots: docs/msp430g2553/screenshoot/
schematics: docs/msp430g2553/schematics/

flash the firmware: $[sudo] ./build.sh msp430g2553 burn

For msp430g2553: $sudo agetty /dev/ttyACM0 9600 vt100

Now, on (diy-vt100)terminal: <login using username,password> $stty cols 16 rows 8

TODO: send login prompt at computer startup

Q: Why terminal show everything in on line? A: Try enabling Auto warp mode (setup B).

Q: Why terminal showing double content in single enter? A: Try disabling NEW LINE mode (setup B).

• since its a clone of vt100, everything is same(except hardware limitation),
• see VT100 user guide for more information.

• use F5 to load setup.
• vt100 had only four Function keys (laymans language).
• you can also use SW2 of MSP430G2 LaunchPad DEV board.