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| − | The VSV21 is a single-module [[DEC card form factor|quad]] size option for the [[QBUS#Variable address size|Q22]] [[QBUS]]. It is a high functionality graphics control module capable of working on the following processors: | + | The '''VSV21 Graphic System''' is a single-module [[DEC card form factor|quad]] size option for the [[QBUS#Variable address size|Q22]] [[QBUS]]. It is a high functionality graphics control module capable of working on the following processors: |
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* [[PDP-11/23+]] | * [[PDP-11/23+]] | ||
* [[PDP-11/53]] | * [[PDP-11/53]] | ||
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It is capable of interfacing with: | It is capable of interfacing with: | ||
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| − | When the VSV21 is interfaced to the host processor via its serial interface, it can be configured to emulate a basic terminal. | + | * A color [[video display|monitor]], e.g. a [[VR241]] |
| − | In this configuration the Q22 bus interface is not used, and the VSV21 can be used as the host console terminal. | + | * An [[LK201]] [[keyboard]] |
| + | * A pointing device ([[joystick]], trackball, [[mouse]], tablet) | ||
| + | * A [[serial interface]] (example [[DHV11]]) | ||
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| + | When the VSV21 is interfaced to the host processor via its serial interface, it can be configured to emulate a basic [[terminal]]. In this configuration the Q22 bus interface is not used, and the VSV21 can be used as the host console terminal. | ||
The VSV21 is provided with [[VSV11 Graphic System|VSV11]] emulation software which enables it to run applications that have been developed for the [[VS11]] and VSV11 systems. | The VSV21 is provided with [[VSV11 Graphic System|VSV11]] emulation software which enables it to run applications that have been developed for the [[VS11]] and VSV11 systems. | ||
The VSV21 can emulate a minimum-configuration single-channel VSV11 system. | The VSV21 can emulate a minimum-configuration single-channel VSV11 system. | ||
The VSV11 emulation software supports the following VS11/VSV11 features: | The VSV11 emulation software supports the following VS11/VSV11 features: | ||
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* [[QIO]] format, identical to the VS11 | * [[QIO]] format, identical to the VS11 | ||
* Main and auxiliary display lists | * Main and auxiliary display lists | ||
* The [[FORTRAN]] Draw package | * The [[FORTRAN]] Draw package | ||
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These features allow most VS11/VSV11 applications to run on the VSV21 without modification or recompilation. | These features allow most VS11/VSV11 applications to run on the VSV21 without modification or recompilation. | ||
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* [[VSV11 Graphic System]] | * [[VSV11 Graphic System]] | ||
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| + | ==Further reading== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | * [] | + | * [http://mim.stupi.net/manuals/layered/vsv4.pdf VSV21 Version 2.0 User Guide] (AZ-FV70B-TC) |
| + | * [http://mim.stupi.net/manuals/layered/vsv5.pdf VSV21 Version 2.0 Programmer's Guide] (AA-FV67B-TC) | ||
| + | * [http://mim.stupi.net/manuals/layered/vsv6.pdf VSV21 Programmer's Guide Addendum] (AD-FV67B-T1) | ||
| + | * [http://mim.stupi.net/manuals/layered/vsv2.pdf VSV21 Version 2.0 Installation Manual] (AZ-FV71B-TC) | ||
| + | * [http://mim.stupi.net/manuals/layered/vsv3.pdf VSV21 Version 2.0 Software Installation Guide] (AA-FV66B-TC) | ||
| + | * [http://www.bitsavers.org/www.computer.museum.uq.edu.au/pdf/EK-VSV21-UM-001%20VSV21%20Peripheral%20Concentrator%20User-Installation%20Guide.pdf VSV21 Peripheral Concentrator User/Installation Guide] (EK-VSV21-UM-00l) | ||
| + | * [http://www.bitsavers.org/www.computer.museum.uq.edu.au/pdf/EK-VSV21-PSG-003%20VSV21%20Version%202.0%20Pocket%20Service%20Guide.pdf VSV21 Version 2.0 Pocket Service Guide] (EK-VSV21-PSG-003) | ||
[[Category: QBUS Display Controllers]] | [[Category: QBUS Display Controllers]] | ||
Revision as of 02:00, 27 May 2023
The VSV21 Graphic System is a single-module quad size option for the Q22 QBUS. It is a high functionality graphics control module capable of working on the following processors:
It is capable of interfacing with:
- A color monitor, e.g. a VR241
- An LK201 keyboard
- A pointing device (joystick, trackball, mouse, tablet)
- A serial interface (example DHV11)
When the VSV21 is interfaced to the host processor via its serial interface, it can be configured to emulate a basic terminal. In this configuration the Q22 bus interface is not used, and the VSV21 can be used as the host console terminal.
The VSV21 is provided with VSV11 emulation software which enables it to run applications that have been developed for the VS11 and VSV11 systems. The VSV21 can emulate a minimum-configuration single-channel VSV11 system. The VSV11 emulation software supports the following VS11/VSV11 features:
- QIO format, identical to the VS11
- Main and auxiliary display lists
- The FORTRAN Draw package
- Joystick control
These features allow most VS11/VSV11 applications to run on the VSV21 without modification or recompilation.
See also
External links
- VSV21 Version 2.0 User Guide (AZ-FV70B-TC)
- VSV21 Version 2.0 Programmer's Guide (AA-FV67B-TC)
- VSV21 Programmer's Guide Addendum (AD-FV67B-T1)
- VSV21 Version 2.0 Installation Manual (AZ-FV71B-TC)
- VSV21 Version 2.0 Software Installation Guide (AA-FV66B-TC)
- VSV21 Peripheral Concentrator User/Installation Guide (EK-VSV21-UM-00l)
- VSV21 Version 2.0 Pocket Service Guide (EK-VSV21-PSG-003)
