VICTOR AUTOMATIC
( 10-Block-Keyboard / E-Model 75-85-54 )
A TRY TO RESTORATION ...
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One key was missing - A home-made RED is now the MAIN SELECTOR.
TECHNICAL DATA of the F u l l - Motorized Electro-Mechanical
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Printing-Calculator 10/11
Model: VICTOR 75-85-54 » AUTOMATIC «
Serial Number: 2360-612
Dimensions: (ca.) Width = 9_1/2 " / 24 cm
Depth = 14_1/4 " / 36 cm
Height = 7_1/2 " / 19 cm
Weight: (ca.) 23 lbs / 10.5 kg
Power Supply: 220 V AC / DC 80 W grounded
Mechanics: Serial-to-parallel Conversion,
S N A P - S H O T S from the PROCESS of RESTORATION
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View into the open back side ...
... The machine came with a "quick & dirty fix" of the power cable.
( Probably the original cable or the plug or both were crumbled. )
A fixed cable is an obstacle in the process of restoration.
To install a MODERN PLUG, there is a HOLDER to construct first ...
... Then the plug get fixed in the holder with component glue & screw
and mounted on the motor block with existing bolt, nut & screws ...
... The picture shows also:
A PLASTIC CAP WITH GRIPS is mounted on the motor axle. This is
necessary for MANUAL OPERATION of the machine to find out
their mal-functions. The base got a new cut-out for this cap
and the existing cut-out has to made broader for the new plug.
Also the COVER has to get a broader cut-out ...
A T T E N T I O N
There is a "SAFETY BREAK" associated with the PAPER/RIBBON-LID.
To work with the open machine, the BROWN LEVER has to be hold down -
here with a BUNGEE CORD ...
To have access from all sides ( and to have space around all gears !)
the calculator is lifted (1st) with its own feet screws ...
... and (2nd) ...
... a frame was made for its support to have access
also from below - when placed between (e.g.) two chairs ...
Status at Xmas 2009: Machine is printing endless ZEROs.
There was a short time intervall when ADD/SUB was ok, but as
soon the MULT was tried, the machine fall back into ZERO looping.
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In 2010 - together with a friend - we invested another day ...
... NO SUCCESS ...
SORRY - WE GAVE UP TRYING TO REPAIR THIS CHAOTIC HARDWARE !!!
( ... We will use it as a spare-part donator ... )
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