Teletype Model 19 - Part 1: A Teletype Arrives for Restoration
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CuriousMarc inspects a newly arrived Teletype Model 19, an early military unit built around a Model 15 keyboard and printer, after an initial rough cleaning. It is the first part of a restoration series and touches on 5-bit Baudot code.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters point to this restoration series as a thorough explanation of how teletypes work at every level.
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