Kaypro Journal - User contributions [en]

Kaypro Brochures

2026-08-05T01:14:07Z

FrankRahman: /* DOS Machines */

==CPM Machines==
===KII Early===
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[[File:KII brochure out V2.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:KII brochure in V2.jpg|200px]]
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===KII===
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[[File:KII Brochure Out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:KII Brochure In.jpg|200px]]
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===KII Comparison===
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[[File:3000 dollars more brochure out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:3000 dollars more brochure in.jpg|400px]]
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===K4 '83===
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[[File:K4 '83 Brochure Out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:K4 '83 Brochure In.jpg|400px]]
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===K4 '83 (in 1984)===
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[[File:K4 83 Brochure Feb 84 out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:K4 83 Brochure Feb 84 in.jpg|400px]]
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===K4 '84===
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[[File:K4 84 Brochure out 400.jpg]]
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[[File:K4 84 Brochure in 400.jpg]]
|}

===K10 Pre===
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[[File:K10 Brochure Pre Out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:K10 Brochure Pre In.jpg|400px]]
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===K10 Version 1===
This version has Perfect Software
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[[File:K10 Perfect Software out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:K10 Perfect Software in.jpg|400px]]
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===K10 Version 2===
This is the WordStar Version
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[[File:K10 Brochure Reg Out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:K10 Brochure Reg In.jpg|400px]]
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===K10 Feb 85===
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[[File:K10 Feb 85 Brochure out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:K10 Feb 85 Brochure in.jpg|400px]]
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===K2===
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[[File:K2 Brochure Out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:K2 Brochure In.jpg|200px]]
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===K2X===
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[[File:K2X Brochure Feb 85 out 400.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:K2X Brochure Feb 85 in 400.jpg|400px]]
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==DOS Machines==
===KPC===
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[[File:KPC Brochure Out.jpg|250px]]
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[[File:KPC Brochure In.jpg|250px]]
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===K DOS Machines===
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[[File:KDOS Brochure Out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:KDOS Brochure In.jpg|400px]]
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===Kaypro PC Networks===
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[[File:Kaypro PC Networks Brochure Out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:Kaypro PC Networks Brochure In.jpg|400px]]
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==General Brochures==
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[[File:KP The Complete Business Computer Brochure Out.jpg|400px]]
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[[File:KP The Complete Business Computer Brochure In.jpg|400px]]
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[[Media:Kaypro The complete business computer brochure.pdf| The Complete Business Computers PDF version]]

File:Kaypro PC Networks Brochure In.jpg

2026-08-05T01:13:49Z

FrankRahman:

Kaypro PC Networks Brochure In

File:Kaypro PC Networks Brochure Out.jpg

2026-08-05T01:13:02Z

FrankRahman:

Kaypro PC Networks Brochure Out

Kaypro Manuals

2026-08-05T00:59:56Z

FrankRahman: /* GW-Basic */

On this page on the left side of the image(s) is the link to the PDF. The image(s) are just to show any variations possible with that version.

==Operating Systems==

===CP/M===

{|
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[[Media:CPM OS Manual Jan 1978.pdf| CP/M OS Manual Copyright Jan. 1978]]
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[[File:CPM KII manual Jan 78.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V1
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[[File:CPM KII manual v1.5.jpg]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V2 (Contents same as KII Version 1)
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[[File:KII CPM Version 2.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V3 (Contents same as KII Version 1)
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[[File:CPM manual Jan 78.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" (Contents same as KII Version 1)
|-
| [[Media:CPM OS Manual July 1982.pdf|CP/M OS Manual Copyright July 1982]] ||
[[File:CPM manual July 1982.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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|}

===DOS===

{|
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[[Media:MS-DOS UG2.1 7 9.pdf|MS-DOS 2.1 User's Guide]]
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[[File:MS-DOS 2.1 UG 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:MS-DOS 2.1 Programmers reference 7 9.pdf|MS-DOS 2.1 Programmer's Reference]]
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[[File:MS-DOS 2.1 Programmers reference cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[File:MS DOS OS Programmer Reference.jpg]] 7" x 9" Same as MS-DOS 2.1 PR
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MS-DOS 3.1 User's Guide and User's Reference (Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:MS-DOS 3.1 UG Users reference 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

==Programming==

===Basic===

====Microsoft Basic====

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[[Media:Sbasic booklet.pdf|Microsoft Basic Booklet]]
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[[File:Sbasic booklet img.jpg|200px]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
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[[Media:MS Basic UG 8.5 11 full.pdf|Microsoft Basic Manual]]
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[[File:MS Basic UG 8.5 11.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" version
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[[File:MS Basic UG 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9" version - PDF Pages 6, 228 and 229 are removed otherwise it is the same
|}

====CBasic====

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[[Media:CBasic Manual 7 9.pdf|CBasic Manual]]
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[[File:CBasic Manual 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====S-Basic====

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S-Basic Kaypro II Manual 
(Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:S-Basic Kaypro II 8.5 11 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
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S-Basic Manual Jan 1983 
(Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:S-Basic 8.5 11 jan 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
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[[Media:S-Basic 8.5 11 may 1983.pdf|S-Basic Manual May 1983]]
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[[File:S-Basic 8.5 11 may 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
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S-Basic Manual Sept 1983 
(Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:S-Basic 7 9 sept 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====GW-Basic====

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GW-Basic 
Only one so no scan
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[[File:GW Basic Manual Early.jpg|200px]]
 
7" x 9"

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[[Media:GW-Basic 2.0 7 9.pdf|GW-Basic 2.0]]
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[[File:GW-Basic 2.0 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:GW-Basic 3.1 1984.pdf|GW-Basic 3.1]]
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[[File:GW-Basic 3.1 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:GW-Basic UG 3.2.pdf|GW-Basic 3.2]]
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[[File:GW-Basic UG 3.2 cover.jpg|200px]] 
6" x 9"
|}

==Software (Kaypro Supplied)==

===Introduction to Software===

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[[Media:Intro to Software July 1983.pdf|Intro to Software July 1983]]
 (Version 1, Likely 1542-A)
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[[File:Intro to software 7 9 July 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
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[[Media:Intro to software 7 9 Sep 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Sep 1983 (1542-B)]]
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[[File:Intro to software 7 9 Sep 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
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[[Media:Intro to Software 7 9 Jan 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Jan 1984 (1542-C)]]
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[[File:Intro to Software 7 9 Jan 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
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[[Media:Intro to software 7 9 Mar 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Mar 1984 (1542-D)]]
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[[File:Intro to software 7 9 Mar 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
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| Intro to Software Aug 1984 (Only one copy so no scan) (1542-E) ||
[[File:Intro to software Aug 1984.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|}

===Perfect Suite===

====Perfect Filer====

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[[Media:Perfect Filer 1982.pdf|Perfect Filer Manual 1982]]
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[[File:Perfect Filer 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]]
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[[Media:Perfect Filer 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Filer Manual 1983]]
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[[File:Perfect Filer 7 9 1983 cover.jpg|200px]]
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{|
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[[File:Perfect Filer Spine 1982 vs 1983.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The lower is the 1983 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Filer Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Filer Reference Card]]

====Perfect Calc====

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| Perfect Calc Manual 1982 (Only one copy so no scan) ||
[[File:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1982 Cover.jpg|200px]]
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[[Media:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Calc Manual 1983]]
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[[File:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1983 Cover.jpg|200px]]
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{|
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[[File:Perfect Calc Manual Spines 1982 vs 1983.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The lower is the 1983 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Calc Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Calc Reference Card]]

====Perfect Writer====
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[[Media:Perfect Writer 1982.pdf|Perfect Writer / Perfect Speller Manual 1982]]
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[[File:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 Cover 1982.jpg|200px]]
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[[Media:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Writer / Perfect Speller Manual 1983]]
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[[File:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 Cover 1983.jpg|200px]]
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| Kaypro 1 Users & Perfect Writer Manual 1985 (Only one copy so no scan) Includes Kaypro 1 User's Guide and does not include the Perfect Speller Section.
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[[File:Perfect Writer K1 7 9 Cover 1985.jpg|200px]]
|}
{|
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[[File:Perfect Writer 1982 vs 1983 vs 1985.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference of the 82 vs 83 on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The middle is the 1983 version. The bottom is the K1 PW 1985 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Writer Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Writer Reference Card]]

===The Word Plus===

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[[Media:The word plus manual.pdf|The Word Plus Manual]]
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[[File:The word plus Manual cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9" Version 1.2
|}

===Select===

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[[Media:Select 8.5 11 1981.pdf|Select Manual]] This version is from the double ended book with
ProfitPlan
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[[File:Select 8.5 11 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|}

===ProfitPlan===

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[[Media:ProfitPlan 8.5 11 1981 double ended.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1981]] This version is from the double ended book with Select. I cannot find a difference between this version and the next.
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[[File:ProfitPlan 8.5 11 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
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[[Media:Profitplan Manual 8.5 11.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1981]]
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[[File:Profitplan Manual Cover 8.5 11.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
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[[Media:ProfitPlan Manual 7 9 1983.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1983]]
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[[File:ProfitPlan Manual 7 9 1983 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===MicroPlan===

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[[Media:MicroPlan 7 9.pdf|MicroPlan Manual]]
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[[File:MicroPlan 7 9 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===MailMerge===

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[[Media:MailMerge Ref 7 9.pdf|MailMerge Reference Manual]]
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[[File:MailMerge Ref 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===Supersort===

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[[Media:Supersort 7 9 1981.pdf|Supersort Manual]]
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[[File:Supersort 7 9 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===PolyWindows Desk Plus===

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[[Media:Polywindows Desk Plus.pdf|PolyWindows Desk Plus]] 
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[[File:Polywindows Desk Plus Ver A 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Polywindows Desk Plus and KDesk Ver C 7 9.pdf|PolyWindows Desk Plus and KDesk]]
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[[File:PloyWindows Desk Plus and KDesk Manual Ver C 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===The Traveling Expense Manager===

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The Traveling Expense Manager 
(Only one copy so no scan) 
For K2000
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[[File:Traveling Expense Manager Manual.jpg]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
|}

===Uniform===

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Uniform UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:Uniform Users Guide 5.5 7.5 1983.jpg|200px]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
|}

===Star Suite===

====WordStar====

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[[Media:Wordstar V3.pdf|WordStar Version 3.0]]
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[[File:Wordstar 8.5 11 Version 3.0 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
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[[Media:Wordstar 7 9 Version 3.3.pdf|WordStar Version 3.3]]
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[[File:Wordstar 7 9 Version 3.3 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Wordstar Binder 6 9 Version 3.3.pdf|Wordstar Binder Version 3.3]]
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[[File:Wordstar Binder 6 9 Version 3.3 cover.jpg|200px]] 
6" x 9"
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[[Media:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide Jul 1985.pdf|WordStar/MailMerge UG July 1985 3916-A]]
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[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide Jul 1985 3916-A cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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WordStar/MailMerge UG Feb 1986 3916-B (Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide 3916-B Feb 1986 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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WordStar/MailMerge UG No Date 3916-B (Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide 3916-B No date cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Wordstar Primer 7 9 1986.pdf|WordStar Primer]]
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[[File:Wordstar Primer 7 9 1986 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Wordstar Training Guide 7 9 Feb 1983.pdf|WordStar Training Guide]]
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[[File:Wordstar Training Guide 7 9 Feb 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

[[Media:WordStar Commend Card Unknown Version.pdf|WordStar Command Card Unknown Version]]

[[Media:WordStar Commend Card Version 3.0.pdf|WordStar Command Card Version 3.0]]

====CalcStar====

{|
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[[Media:Calcstar UM 7 9 1982.pdf|CalcStar User's Manual]]
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[[File:Calcstar UM 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

[[Media:CalcStar Reference Card.pdf|CalcStar Reference Card]]

====CorrectStar/StarIndex====

{|
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[[Media:Correctstar Starindex 7 9 1984.pdf|CorrectStar StarIndex]]
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[[File:Correctstar Starindex 7 9 1984 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====DataStar====

{|
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[[Media:Datastar Ref 7 9 1982.pdf|DataStar Reference Manual]]
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[[File:Datastar Ref 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Datastar Training 7 9 1982.pdf|DataStar Training Guide]]
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[[File:Datastar Training 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====ReportStar====

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[[Media:Reportstar GIM 7 9 1982.pdf|ReportStar General Information Manual]]
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[[File:Reportstar GIM 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Reportstar URM 7 9 1982.pdf|ReportStar User's Reference Manual]]
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[[File:Datastar Training 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Reportstar TG 7 9 Spiral.pdf|ReportStar Technical]]
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[[File:Reportstar TG 7 9 Spiral cover.jpg|200px]] 
Guide Flat Bound 
9" x 7"
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[[File:Reportstar TG 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
Guide Glue Binding 
9" x 7"
|}

[[Media:ReportStar Command Card.pdf|ReportStar Command Card]]

====InfoStar====

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InfoStar + Training Vol1 
Only one copy so no scan
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[[File:InfoStar + Training Manual.jpg|200px]]
 
7" x 9"
|}

====StarBurst====

{|
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StarBurst 
Only one copy so no scan
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[[File:Starburst Manual.jpg|200px]]
 
7" x 9"
|}

===SuprTerm===

{|
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[[Media:SuprTerm 7 9 1983.pdf|SuprTerm UG]]
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[[File:SuprTerm UG 7 9 1983.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===Mite===

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Mite UG 1985 Version D 
Only 1 copy so it is not scanned
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[[File:MITE vers D Manual.jpg|200px]]
 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Mite UG 1985 Version E.pdf|Mite UG 1985 Version E]]
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[[File:Mite 7 9 1985 E cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
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[[Media:Mite 7 9 1985 F.pdf|Mite UG 1985 Version F]] I cannot find the difference except that they have different part numbers.
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[[File:Mite 7 9 1985 F cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===dBase II===

{|
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[[Media:DBase II 7 9 1982.pdf|dBase II UG]]
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[[File:DBase II 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

==Machines==

===Kaypro II, 2, 4, 4X, Robie===

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[[Media:KII UG 1982.pdf|Kaypro II UG 1982]]
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[[File:KII UG 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
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[[Media:KUG Feb 1983.pdf|Kaypro II UG Feb 1983]]
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[[File:KUG Feb 1983 1 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9" Optional software sticker
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[[File:KUG Feb 1983 2 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9" Kaypro 4 sticker
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[[Media:KUG 1983 Version 1.pdf|Kaypro UG Ver 1 1983 (1100)]] 
First mention of the Kaypro 4
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[[File:KUG 1983 Version 1 cover.jpg|200px]]
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[[Media:KUG 1983 Version 5 Revision 1.pdf|Kaypro UG Ver 5 Rev 1 1983 (1100)]]
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[[File:KUG 1983 Version 5 Revision 1 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
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[[Media:KUG 7 9 May 1984.pdf|Kaypro UG May 1984 (1463-L)]]
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[[File:KUG 7 9 May 1984 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
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[[Media:Kaypro UG Nov 1984.pdf|Kaypro UG Nov 1984 (1463-L)]] 
First Mention of the 4X and Robie
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[[File:Kaypro UG Nov 84.jpg]]

|}

===Kaypro 1===

{|
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| Kaypro 1 Users Guide & Perfect Writer Manual 1985 (Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:Perfect Writer K1 7 9 Cover 1985.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 16===

{|
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| [[Media:Kaypro 16 users guide.pdf|Kaypro 16 User's Guide]]
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[[File:Kaypro 16 UG cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 16 users guide Addendum 16E.pdf|Addendum Kaypro 16E]]
|}

===Kaypro 2000===

{|
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[[Media:K2000 UG 3655-C.pdf|Kaypro 2000 User's Guide]]
 3655-C (Preliminary)
(Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:K2000 UG.jpg]]
|-
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[[Media:K2000 UG 3655-D.pdf|Kaypro 2000 User's Guide]]
 3655-D (Back is mislabeled 3655-C)
Besides formatting changes: 
Additional Keyboard commands in "The Keyboard" section 
Includes KSTATUS.COM and KBOOT.COM when making system diskettes. 
Addtional information in the "SPECIAL FUNCTIONS" section 
||
[[File:K2000 UG.jpg]]
|}

====Kaypro 2000 Multi-Adapter UG====
{|
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[[Media:K2000 Multi-Adapter UG.pdf|Kaypro 2000 Multi-Adapter UG]]
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[[File:K2000 Multi-Adapter UG cover.jpg]]

|}

===Kaypro PC===

{|
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| [[Media:Kaypro PC manual.pdf|Kaypro PC User's Guide]] || [[File:Kaypro PC Users Guide.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Kaypro PC Tech Manual June 1986.pdf|Kaypro PC Technical Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro PC Tech Manual June 1986 cover.jpg]]
|}

===Kaypro 286i===

{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 286i manual.pdf|Kaypro 286i Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro 286i Manual Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 286===
{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 286 manual.pdf|Kaypro 286 Manual]] ||
[[File:Kaypro 286 UG Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 386===
{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 386 Manual.pdf|Kaypro 386 Manual]] ||
[[File:Kaypro 386 UG Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

==Monitors==

===Kaypro Monochrome Monitor===

{|
|-
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[[Media:Kaypro KP-1254G Monitor Manual.pdf|Kaypro KP-1254G Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro KP-1254G Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

==Modems==

===Kaypro 1200 Baud Internal Modem===

{|
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| Kaypro 1200 Baud Internal Modem UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
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[[File:Kaypro 1200 Baud Modem UG.jpg]]
|}

==Printers==

===Kaypro Letter-Quality Printer===

{|
|-
| Kaypro Letter-Quality Printer UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Letter Quality Printer UG 7 9 1984.jpg|200px]]
|}

File:GW Basic Manual Early.jpg

2026-08-05T00:59:40Z

FrankRahman:

GW Basic Manual Early

Kaypro Manuals

2026-08-05T00:57:57Z

FrankRahman: /* Star Suite */

On this page on the left side of the image(s) is the link to the PDF. The image(s) are just to show any variations possible with that version.

==Operating Systems==

===CP/M===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:CPM OS Manual Jan 1978.pdf| CP/M OS Manual Copyright Jan. 1978]]
||
[[File:CPM KII manual Jan 78.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V1
||
[[File:CPM KII manual v1.5.jpg]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V2 (Contents same as KII Version 1)
||
[[File:KII CPM Version 2.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V3 (Contents same as KII Version 1)
||
[[File:CPM manual Jan 78.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" (Contents same as KII Version 1)
|-
| [[Media:CPM OS Manual July 1982.pdf|CP/M OS Manual Copyright July 1982]] ||
[[File:CPM manual July 1982.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
||
|}

===DOS===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:MS-DOS UG2.1 7 9.pdf|MS-DOS 2.1 User's Guide]]
||
[[File:MS-DOS 2.1 UG 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:MS-DOS 2.1 Programmers reference 7 9.pdf|MS-DOS 2.1 Programmer's Reference]]
||
[[File:MS-DOS 2.1 Programmers reference cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
||
[[File:MS DOS OS Programmer Reference.jpg]] 7" x 9" Same as MS-DOS 2.1 PR
|-
|
MS-DOS 3.1 User's Guide and User's Reference (Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:MS-DOS 3.1 UG Users reference 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

==Programming==

===Basic===

====Microsoft Basic====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Sbasic booklet.pdf|Microsoft Basic Booklet]]
||
[[File:Sbasic booklet img.jpg|200px]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
|-
|
[[Media:MS Basic UG 8.5 11 full.pdf|Microsoft Basic Manual]]
||
[[File:MS Basic UG 8.5 11.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" version
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[[File:MS Basic UG 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9" version - PDF Pages 6, 228 and 229 are removed otherwise it is the same
|}

====CBasic====

{|
|-
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[[Media:CBasic Manual 7 9.pdf|CBasic Manual]]
||
[[File:CBasic Manual 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====S-Basic====

{|
|-
|
S-Basic Kaypro II Manual 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:S-Basic Kaypro II 8.5 11 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
S-Basic Manual Jan 1983 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:S-Basic 8.5 11 jan 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:S-Basic 8.5 11 may 1983.pdf|S-Basic Manual May 1983]]
||
[[File:S-Basic 8.5 11 may 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
S-Basic Manual Sept 1983 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:S-Basic 7 9 sept 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====GW-Basic====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:GW-Basic 2.0 7 9.pdf|GW-Basic 2.0]]
||
[[File:GW-Basic 2.0 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:GW-Basic 3.1 1984.pdf|GW-Basic 3.1]]
||
[[File:GW-Basic 3.1 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:GW-Basic UG 3.2.pdf|GW-Basic 3.2]]
||
[[File:GW-Basic UG 3.2 cover.jpg|200px]] 
6" x 9"
|}

==Software (Kaypro Supplied)==

===Introduction to Software===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Intro to Software July 1983.pdf|Intro to Software July 1983]]
 (Version 1, Likely 1542-A)
||
[[File:Intro to software 7 9 July 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Intro to software 7 9 Sep 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Sep 1983 (1542-B)]]
||
[[File:Intro to software 7 9 Sep 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Intro to Software 7 9 Jan 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Jan 1984 (1542-C)]]
||
[[File:Intro to Software 7 9 Jan 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Intro to software 7 9 Mar 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Mar 1984 (1542-D)]]
||
[[File:Intro to software 7 9 Mar 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|-
| Intro to Software Aug 1984 (Only one copy so no scan) (1542-E) ||
[[File:Intro to software Aug 1984.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|}

===Perfect Suite===

====Perfect Filer====

{|
|-
|

[[Media:Perfect Filer 1982.pdf|Perfect Filer Manual 1982]]
||
[[File:Perfect Filer 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Perfect Filer 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Filer Manual 1983]]
||
[[File:Perfect Filer 7 9 1983 cover.jpg|200px]]
|}
{|
|-
|
[[File:Perfect Filer Spine 1982 vs 1983.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The lower is the 1983 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Filer Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Filer Reference Card]]

====Perfect Calc====

{|
|-
| Perfect Calc Manual 1982 (Only one copy so no scan) ||
[[File:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1982 Cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Calc Manual 1983]]
||
[[File:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1983 Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}
{|
|-
|
[[File:Perfect Calc Manual Spines 1982 vs 1983.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The lower is the 1983 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Calc Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Calc Reference Card]]

====Perfect Writer====
{|
|-
|
[[Media:Perfect Writer 1982.pdf|Perfect Writer / Perfect Speller Manual 1982]]
||
[[File:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 Cover 1982.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Writer / Perfect Speller Manual 1983]]
||
[[File:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 Cover 1983.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Kaypro 1 Users & Perfect Writer Manual 1985 (Only one copy so no scan) Includes Kaypro 1 User's Guide and does not include the Perfect Speller Section.
||
[[File:Perfect Writer K1 7 9 Cover 1985.jpg|200px]]
|}
{|
|-
|
[[File:Perfect Writer 1982 vs 1983 vs 1985.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference of the 82 vs 83 on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The middle is the 1983 version. The bottom is the K1 PW 1985 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Writer Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Writer Reference Card]]

===The Word Plus===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:The word plus manual.pdf|The Word Plus Manual]]
||
[[File:The word plus Manual cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9" Version 1.2
|}

===Select===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Select 8.5 11 1981.pdf|Select Manual]] This version is from the double ended book with
ProfitPlan
||
[[File:Select 8.5 11 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|}

===ProfitPlan===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:ProfitPlan 8.5 11 1981 double ended.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1981]] This version is from the double ended book with Select. I cannot find a difference between this version and the next.
||
[[File:ProfitPlan 8.5 11 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:Profitplan Manual 8.5 11.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1981]]
||
[[File:Profitplan Manual Cover 8.5 11.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:ProfitPlan Manual 7 9 1983.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1983]]
||
[[File:ProfitPlan Manual 7 9 1983 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===MicroPlan===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:MicroPlan 7 9.pdf|MicroPlan Manual]]
||
[[File:MicroPlan 7 9 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===MailMerge===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:MailMerge Ref 7 9.pdf|MailMerge Reference Manual]]
||
[[File:MailMerge Ref 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===Supersort===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Supersort 7 9 1981.pdf|Supersort Manual]]
||
[[File:Supersort 7 9 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===PolyWindows Desk Plus===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Polywindows Desk Plus.pdf|PolyWindows Desk Plus]] 
||
[[File:Polywindows Desk Plus Ver A 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Polywindows Desk Plus and KDesk Ver C 7 9.pdf|PolyWindows Desk Plus and KDesk]]
||
[[File:PloyWindows Desk Plus and KDesk Manual Ver C 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===The Traveling Expense Manager===

{|
|-
|
The Traveling Expense Manager 
(Only one copy so no scan) 
For K2000
||
[[File:Traveling Expense Manager Manual.jpg]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
|}

===Uniform===

{|
|-
|
Uniform UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Uniform Users Guide 5.5 7.5 1983.jpg|200px]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
|}

===Star Suite===

====WordStar====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar V3.pdf|WordStar Version 3.0]]
||
[[File:Wordstar 8.5 11 Version 3.0 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar 7 9 Version 3.3.pdf|WordStar Version 3.3]]
||
[[File:Wordstar 7 9 Version 3.3 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar Binder 6 9 Version 3.3.pdf|Wordstar Binder Version 3.3]]
||
[[File:Wordstar Binder 6 9 Version 3.3 cover.jpg|200px]] 
6" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide Jul 1985.pdf|WordStar/MailMerge UG July 1985 3916-A]]
||
[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide Jul 1985 3916-A cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
WordStar/MailMerge UG Feb 1986 3916-B (Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide 3916-B Feb 1986 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
WordStar/MailMerge UG No Date 3916-B (Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide 3916-B No date cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar Primer 7 9 1986.pdf|WordStar Primer]]
||
[[File:Wordstar Primer 7 9 1986 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar Training Guide 7 9 Feb 1983.pdf|WordStar Training Guide]]
||
[[File:Wordstar Training Guide 7 9 Feb 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

[[Media:WordStar Commend Card Unknown Version.pdf|WordStar Command Card Unknown Version]]

[[Media:WordStar Commend Card Version 3.0.pdf|WordStar Command Card Version 3.0]]

====CalcStar====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Calcstar UM 7 9 1982.pdf|CalcStar User's Manual]]
||
[[File:Calcstar UM 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

[[Media:CalcStar Reference Card.pdf|CalcStar Reference Card]]

====CorrectStar/StarIndex====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Correctstar Starindex 7 9 1984.pdf|CorrectStar StarIndex]]
||
[[File:Correctstar Starindex 7 9 1984 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====DataStar====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Datastar Ref 7 9 1982.pdf|DataStar Reference Manual]]
||
[[File:Datastar Ref 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Datastar Training 7 9 1982.pdf|DataStar Training Guide]]
||
[[File:Datastar Training 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====ReportStar====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Reportstar GIM 7 9 1982.pdf|ReportStar General Information Manual]]
||
[[File:Reportstar GIM 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Reportstar URM 7 9 1982.pdf|ReportStar User's Reference Manual]]
||
[[File:Datastar Training 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Reportstar TG 7 9 Spiral.pdf|ReportStar Technical]]
||
[[File:Reportstar TG 7 9 Spiral cover.jpg|200px]] 
Guide Flat Bound 
9" x 7"
||
[[File:Reportstar TG 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
Guide Glue Binding 
9" x 7"
|}

[[Media:ReportStar Command Card.pdf|ReportStar Command Card]]

====InfoStar====

{|
|-
|
InfoStar + Training Vol1 
Only one copy so no scan
||
[[File:InfoStar + Training Manual.jpg|200px]]
 
7" x 9"
|}

====StarBurst====

{|
|-
|
StarBurst 
Only one copy so no scan
||
[[File:Starburst Manual.jpg|200px]]
 
7" x 9"
|}

===SuprTerm===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:SuprTerm 7 9 1983.pdf|SuprTerm UG]]
||
[[File:SuprTerm UG 7 9 1983.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===Mite===

{|
|-
|
Mite UG 1985 Version D 
Only 1 copy so it is not scanned
||
[[File:MITE vers D Manual.jpg|200px]]
 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Mite UG 1985 Version E.pdf|Mite UG 1985 Version E]]
||
[[File:Mite 7 9 1985 E cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Mite 7 9 1985 F.pdf|Mite UG 1985 Version F]] I cannot find the difference except that they have different part numbers.
||
[[File:Mite 7 9 1985 F cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===dBase II===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:DBase II 7 9 1982.pdf|dBase II UG]]
||
[[File:DBase II 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

==Machines==

===Kaypro II, 2, 4, 4X, Robie===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:KII UG 1982.pdf|Kaypro II UG 1982]]
||
[[File:KII UG 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:KUG Feb 1983.pdf|Kaypro II UG Feb 1983]]
||
[[File:KUG Feb 1983 1 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9" Optional software sticker
||
[[File:KUG Feb 1983 2 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9" Kaypro 4 sticker
|-
|
[[Media:KUG 1983 Version 1.pdf|Kaypro UG Ver 1 1983 (1100)]] 
First mention of the Kaypro 4
||
[[File:KUG 1983 Version 1 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:KUG 1983 Version 5 Revision 1.pdf|Kaypro UG Ver 5 Rev 1 1983 (1100)]]
||
[[File:KUG 1983 Version 5 Revision 1 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:KUG 7 9 May 1984.pdf|Kaypro UG May 1984 (1463-L)]]
||
[[File:KUG 7 9 May 1984 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Kaypro UG Nov 1984.pdf|Kaypro UG Nov 1984 (1463-L)]] 
First Mention of the 4X and Robie
||
[[File:Kaypro UG Nov 84.jpg]]

|}

===Kaypro 1===

{|
|-
| Kaypro 1 Users Guide & Perfect Writer Manual 1985 (Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Perfect Writer K1 7 9 Cover 1985.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 16===

{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 16 users guide.pdf|Kaypro 16 User's Guide]]
||
[[File:Kaypro 16 UG cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 16 users guide Addendum 16E.pdf|Addendum Kaypro 16E]]
|}

===Kaypro 2000===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:K2000 UG 3655-C.pdf|Kaypro 2000 User's Guide]]
 3655-C (Preliminary)
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:K2000 UG.jpg]]
|-
|
[[Media:K2000 UG 3655-D.pdf|Kaypro 2000 User's Guide]]
 3655-D (Back is mislabeled 3655-C)
Besides formatting changes: 
Additional Keyboard commands in "The Keyboard" section 
Includes KSTATUS.COM and KBOOT.COM when making system diskettes. 
Addtional information in the "SPECIAL FUNCTIONS" section 
||
[[File:K2000 UG.jpg]]
|}

====Kaypro 2000 Multi-Adapter UG====
{|
|-
|
[[Media:K2000 Multi-Adapter UG.pdf|Kaypro 2000 Multi-Adapter UG]]
||
[[File:K2000 Multi-Adapter UG cover.jpg]]

|}

===Kaypro PC===

{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro PC manual.pdf|Kaypro PC User's Guide]] || [[File:Kaypro PC Users Guide.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Kaypro PC Tech Manual June 1986.pdf|Kaypro PC Technical Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro PC Tech Manual June 1986 cover.jpg]]
|}

===Kaypro 286i===

{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 286i manual.pdf|Kaypro 286i Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro 286i Manual Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 286===
{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 286 manual.pdf|Kaypro 286 Manual]] ||
[[File:Kaypro 286 UG Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 386===
{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 386 Manual.pdf|Kaypro 386 Manual]] ||
[[File:Kaypro 386 UG Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

==Monitors==

===Kaypro Monochrome Monitor===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Kaypro KP-1254G Monitor Manual.pdf|Kaypro KP-1254G Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro KP-1254G Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

==Modems==

===Kaypro 1200 Baud Internal Modem===

{|
|-
| Kaypro 1200 Baud Internal Modem UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Kaypro 1200 Baud Modem UG.jpg]]
|}

==Printers==

===Kaypro Letter-Quality Printer===

{|
|-
| Kaypro Letter-Quality Printer UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Letter Quality Printer UG 7 9 1984.jpg|200px]]
|}

File:Starburst Manual.jpg

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FrankRahman:

Starburst Manual

File:InfoStar + Training Manual.jpg

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FrankRahman:

InfoStar + Training Manual

Kaypro Manuals

2026-08-05T00:51:24Z

FrankRahman: /* Mite */

On this page on the left side of the image(s) is the link to the PDF. The image(s) are just to show any variations possible with that version.

==Operating Systems==

===CP/M===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:CPM OS Manual Jan 1978.pdf| CP/M OS Manual Copyright Jan. 1978]]
||
[[File:CPM KII manual Jan 78.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V1
||
[[File:CPM KII manual v1.5.jpg]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V2 (Contents same as KII Version 1)
||
[[File:KII CPM Version 2.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" KII V3 (Contents same as KII Version 1)
||
[[File:CPM manual Jan 78.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" (Contents same as KII Version 1)
|-
| [[Media:CPM OS Manual July 1982.pdf|CP/M OS Manual Copyright July 1982]] ||
[[File:CPM manual July 1982.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
||
|}

===DOS===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:MS-DOS UG2.1 7 9.pdf|MS-DOS 2.1 User's Guide]]
||
[[File:MS-DOS 2.1 UG 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:MS-DOS 2.1 Programmers reference 7 9.pdf|MS-DOS 2.1 Programmer's Reference]]
||
[[File:MS-DOS 2.1 Programmers reference cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
||
[[File:MS DOS OS Programmer Reference.jpg]] 7" x 9" Same as MS-DOS 2.1 PR
|-
|
MS-DOS 3.1 User's Guide and User's Reference (Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:MS-DOS 3.1 UG Users reference 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

==Programming==

===Basic===

====Microsoft Basic====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Sbasic booklet.pdf|Microsoft Basic Booklet]]
||
[[File:Sbasic booklet img.jpg|200px]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
|-
|
[[Media:MS Basic UG 8.5 11 full.pdf|Microsoft Basic Manual]]
||
[[File:MS Basic UG 8.5 11.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11" version
||
[[File:MS Basic UG 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9" version - PDF Pages 6, 228 and 229 are removed otherwise it is the same
|}

====CBasic====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:CBasic Manual 7 9.pdf|CBasic Manual]]
||
[[File:CBasic Manual 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====S-Basic====

{|
|-
|
S-Basic Kaypro II Manual 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:S-Basic Kaypro II 8.5 11 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
S-Basic Manual Jan 1983 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:S-Basic 8.5 11 jan 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:S-Basic 8.5 11 may 1983.pdf|S-Basic Manual May 1983]]
||
[[File:S-Basic 8.5 11 may 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
S-Basic Manual Sept 1983 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:S-Basic 7 9 sept 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====GW-Basic====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:GW-Basic 2.0 7 9.pdf|GW-Basic 2.0]]
||
[[File:GW-Basic 2.0 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:GW-Basic 3.1 1984.pdf|GW-Basic 3.1]]
||
[[File:GW-Basic 3.1 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:GW-Basic UG 3.2.pdf|GW-Basic 3.2]]
||
[[File:GW-Basic UG 3.2 cover.jpg|200px]] 
6" x 9"
|}

==Software (Kaypro Supplied)==

===Introduction to Software===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Intro to Software July 1983.pdf|Intro to Software July 1983]]
 (Version 1, Likely 1542-A)
||
[[File:Intro to software 7 9 July 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Intro to software 7 9 Sep 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Sep 1983 (1542-B)]]
||
[[File:Intro to software 7 9 Sep 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Intro to Software 7 9 Jan 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Jan 1984 (1542-C)]]
||
[[File:Intro to Software 7 9 Jan 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Intro to software 7 9 Mar 1984.pdf|Intro to Software Mar 1984 (1542-D)]]
||
[[File:Intro to software 7 9 Mar 1984 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|-
| Intro to Software Aug 1984 (Only one copy so no scan) (1542-E) ||
[[File:Intro to software Aug 1984.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9"
|}

===Perfect Suite===

====Perfect Filer====

{|
|-
|

[[Media:Perfect Filer 1982.pdf|Perfect Filer Manual 1982]]
||
[[File:Perfect Filer 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Perfect Filer 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Filer Manual 1983]]
||
[[File:Perfect Filer 7 9 1983 cover.jpg|200px]]
|}
{|
|-
|
[[File:Perfect Filer Spine 1982 vs 1983.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The lower is the 1983 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Filer Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Filer Reference Card]]

====Perfect Calc====

{|
|-
| Perfect Calc Manual 1982 (Only one copy so no scan) ||
[[File:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1982 Cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Calc Manual 1983]]
||
[[File:Perfect Calc Manual 7 9 1983 Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}
{|
|-
|
[[File:Perfect Calc Manual Spines 1982 vs 1983.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The lower is the 1983 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Calc Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Calc Reference Card]]

====Perfect Writer====
{|
|-
|
[[Media:Perfect Writer 1982.pdf|Perfect Writer / Perfect Speller Manual 1982]]
||
[[File:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 Cover 1982.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 1983.pdf|Perfect Writer / Perfect Speller Manual 1983]]
||
[[File:Perfect Writer PS 7 9 Cover 1983.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Kaypro 1 Users & Perfect Writer Manual 1985 (Only one copy so no scan) Includes Kaypro 1 User's Guide and does not include the Perfect Speller Section.
||
[[File:Perfect Writer K1 7 9 Cover 1985.jpg|200px]]
|}
{|
|-
|
[[File:Perfect Writer 1982 vs 1983 vs 1985.jpg|500px]] 
The obvious difference of the 82 vs 83 on the outside is the spine of the book. 
The upper is the 1982 version. The middle is the 1983 version. The bottom is the K1 PW 1985 version.
|}

[[Media:Perfect Writer Reference Card.pdf|Perfect Writer Reference Card]]

===The Word Plus===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:The word plus manual.pdf|The Word Plus Manual]]
||
[[File:The word plus Manual cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9" Version 1.2
|}

===Select===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Select 8.5 11 1981.pdf|Select Manual]] This version is from the double ended book with
ProfitPlan
||
[[File:Select 8.5 11 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|}

===ProfitPlan===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:ProfitPlan 8.5 11 1981 double ended.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1981]] This version is from the double ended book with Select. I cannot find a difference between this version and the next.
||
[[File:ProfitPlan 8.5 11 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:Profitplan Manual 8.5 11.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1981]]
||
[[File:Profitplan Manual Cover 8.5 11.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:ProfitPlan Manual 7 9 1983.pdf|ProfitPlan Manual 1983]]
||
[[File:ProfitPlan Manual 7 9 1983 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===MicroPlan===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:MicroPlan 7 9.pdf|MicroPlan Manual]]
||
[[File:MicroPlan 7 9 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===MailMerge===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:MailMerge Ref 7 9.pdf|MailMerge Reference Manual]]
||
[[File:MailMerge Ref 7 9 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===Supersort===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Supersort 7 9 1981.pdf|Supersort Manual]]
||
[[File:Supersort 7 9 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===PolyWindows Desk Plus===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Polywindows Desk Plus.pdf|PolyWindows Desk Plus]] 
||
[[File:Polywindows Desk Plus Ver A 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Polywindows Desk Plus and KDesk Ver C 7 9.pdf|PolyWindows Desk Plus and KDesk]]
||
[[File:PloyWindows Desk Plus and KDesk Manual Ver C 7 9.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===The Traveling Expense Manager===

{|
|-
|
The Traveling Expense Manager 
(Only one copy so no scan) 
For K2000
||
[[File:Traveling Expense Manager Manual.jpg]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
|}

===Uniform===

{|
|-
|
Uniform UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Uniform Users Guide 5.5 7.5 1983.jpg|200px]] 
5.5" x 7.5"
|}

===Star Suite===

====WordStar====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar V3.pdf|WordStar Version 3.0]]
||
[[File:Wordstar 8.5 11 Version 3.0 1981 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar 7 9 Version 3.3.pdf|WordStar Version 3.3]]
||
[[File:Wordstar 7 9 Version 3.3 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar Binder 6 9 Version 3.3.pdf|Wordstar Binder Version 3.3]]
||
[[File:Wordstar Binder 6 9 Version 3.3 cover.jpg|200px]] 
6" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide Jul 1985.pdf|WordStar/MailMerge UG July 1985 3916-A]]
||
[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide Jul 1985 3916-A cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
WordStar/MailMerge UG Feb 1986 3916-B (Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide 3916-B Feb 1986 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
WordStar/MailMerge UG No Date 3916-B (Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Wordstar Mailmerge Users Guide 3916-B No date cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar Primer 7 9 1986.pdf|WordStar Primer]]
||
[[File:Wordstar Primer 7 9 1986 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Wordstar Training Guide 7 9 Feb 1983.pdf|WordStar Training Guide]]
||
[[File:Wordstar Training Guide 7 9 Feb 1983 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

[[Media:WordStar Commend Card Unknown Version.pdf|WordStar Commend Card Unknown Version]]

[[Media:WordStar Commend Card Version 3.0.pdf|WordStar Commend Card Version 3.0]]

====CalcStar====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Calcstar UM 7 9 1982.pdf|CalcStar User's Manual]]
||
[[File:Calcstar UM 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

[[Media:CalcStar Reference Card.pdf|CalcStar Reference Card]]

====CorrectStar/StarIndex====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Correctstar Starindex 7 9 1984.pdf|CorrectStar StarIndex]]
||
[[File:Correctstar Starindex 7 9 1984 Cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====DataStar====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Datastar Ref 7 9 1982.pdf|DataStar Reference Manual]]
||
[[File:Datastar Ref 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Datastar Training 7 9 1982.pdf|DataStar Training Guide]]
||
[[File:Datastar Training 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

====ReportStar====

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Reportstar GIM 7 9 1982.pdf|ReportStar General Information Manual]]
||
[[File:Reportstar GIM 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Reportstar URM 7 9 1982.pdf|ReportStar User's Reference Manual]]
||
[[File:Datastar Training 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Reportstar TG 7 9 Spiral.pdf|ReportStar Technical]]
||
[[File:Reportstar TG 7 9 Spiral cover.jpg|200px]] 
Guide Flat Bound 
9" x 7"
||
[[File:Reportstar TG 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
Guide Glue Binding 
9" x 7"
|}

[[Media:ReportStar Command Card.pdf|ReportStar Command Card]]

===SuprTerm===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:SuprTerm 7 9 1983.pdf|SuprTerm UG]]
||
[[File:SuprTerm UG 7 9 1983.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===Mite===

{|
|-
|
Mite UG 1985 Version D 
Only 1 copy so it is not scanned
||
[[File:MITE vers D Manual.jpg|200px]]
 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Mite UG 1985 Version E.pdf|Mite UG 1985 Version E]]
||
[[File:Mite 7 9 1985 E cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|-
|
[[Media:Mite 7 9 1985 F.pdf|Mite UG 1985 Version F]] I cannot find the difference except that they have different part numbers.
||
[[File:Mite 7 9 1985 F cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

===dBase II===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:DBase II 7 9 1982.pdf|dBase II UG]]
||
[[File:DBase II 7 9 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
7" x 9"
|}

==Machines==

===Kaypro II, 2, 4, 4X, Robie===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:KII UG 1982.pdf|Kaypro II UG 1982]]
||
[[File:KII UG 1982 cover.jpg|200px]] 
8.5" x 11"
|-
|
[[Media:KUG Feb 1983.pdf|Kaypro II UG Feb 1983]]
||
[[File:KUG Feb 1983 1 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9" Optional software sticker
||
[[File:KUG Feb 1983 2 cover.jpg|200px]] 7" x 9" Kaypro 4 sticker
|-
|
[[Media:KUG 1983 Version 1.pdf|Kaypro UG Ver 1 1983 (1100)]] 
First mention of the Kaypro 4
||
[[File:KUG 1983 Version 1 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:KUG 1983 Version 5 Revision 1.pdf|Kaypro UG Ver 5 Rev 1 1983 (1100)]]
||
[[File:KUG 1983 Version 5 Revision 1 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:KUG 7 9 May 1984.pdf|Kaypro UG May 1984 (1463-L)]]
||
[[File:KUG 7 9 May 1984 cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Kaypro UG Nov 1984.pdf|Kaypro UG Nov 1984 (1463-L)]] 
First Mention of the 4X and Robie
||
[[File:Kaypro UG Nov 84.jpg]]

|}

===Kaypro 1===

{|
|-
| Kaypro 1 Users Guide & Perfect Writer Manual 1985 (Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Perfect Writer K1 7 9 Cover 1985.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 16===

{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 16 users guide.pdf|Kaypro 16 User's Guide]]
||
[[File:Kaypro 16 UG cover.jpg|200px]]
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 16 users guide Addendum 16E.pdf|Addendum Kaypro 16E]]
|}

===Kaypro 2000===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:K2000 UG 3655-C.pdf|Kaypro 2000 User's Guide]]
 3655-C (Preliminary)
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:K2000 UG.jpg]]
|-
|
[[Media:K2000 UG 3655-D.pdf|Kaypro 2000 User's Guide]]
 3655-D (Back is mislabeled 3655-C)
Besides formatting changes: 
Additional Keyboard commands in "The Keyboard" section 
Includes KSTATUS.COM and KBOOT.COM when making system diskettes. 
Addtional information in the "SPECIAL FUNCTIONS" section 
||
[[File:K2000 UG.jpg]]
|}

====Kaypro 2000 Multi-Adapter UG====
{|
|-
|
[[Media:K2000 Multi-Adapter UG.pdf|Kaypro 2000 Multi-Adapter UG]]
||
[[File:K2000 Multi-Adapter UG cover.jpg]]

|}

===Kaypro PC===

{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro PC manual.pdf|Kaypro PC User's Guide]] || [[File:Kaypro PC Users Guide.jpg|200px]]
|-
|
[[Media:Kaypro PC Tech Manual June 1986.pdf|Kaypro PC Technical Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro PC Tech Manual June 1986 cover.jpg]]
|}

===Kaypro 286i===

{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 286i manual.pdf|Kaypro 286i Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro 286i Manual Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 286===
{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 286 manual.pdf|Kaypro 286 Manual]] ||
[[File:Kaypro 286 UG Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Kaypro 386===
{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 386 Manual.pdf|Kaypro 386 Manual]] ||
[[File:Kaypro 386 UG Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

==Monitors==

===Kaypro Monochrome Monitor===

{|
|-
|
[[Media:Kaypro KP-1254G Monitor Manual.pdf|Kaypro KP-1254G Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro KP-1254G Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

==Modems==

===Kaypro 1200 Baud Internal Modem===

{|
|-
| Kaypro 1200 Baud Internal Modem UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Kaypro 1200 Baud Modem UG.jpg]]
|}

==Printers==

===Kaypro Letter-Quality Printer===

{|
|-
| Kaypro Letter-Quality Printer UG 
(Only one copy so no scan)
||
[[File:Letter Quality Printer UG 7 9 1984.jpg|200px]]
|}

File:MITE vers D Manual.jpg

2026-08-05T00:50:26Z

FrankRahman:

MITE vers D Manual

Kaypro 4 (81-004 & 81-006)

2026-08-04T23:16:30Z

FrankRahman: /* News */

{|
|-
|
[[File:K4 '83 Brochure Out.jpg|400px]]
|-
|
[[File:K4 '83 Brochure In.jpg|400px]]
|}


{| class="wikitable"
| Processor: || Z80a, 4 MHz
|-
| Memory: || 64K
|-
| Disk Storage: || Two Double Density Double Sided Tandem floppy drives (400K)
|-
| Ports: || Modem/RS232C Interface, Centronics parallel printer interface
|-
| Keyboard: || Detachable full typewriter keyboard with 14 key numeric pad and 4 cursor control keys. Upper and lower case.
|}

==Why 2 model numbers?==
This is a little bit of a mystery to me. I have not been able to find a difference between the two model numbers. Also the 81-006 is fairly rare and the 81-004 has serial numbers both before and after the 81-006s that I have seen.

{|
|-
|
[[File:K4 Label 81-004.jpg|400px]]
|-
|
[[File:K4 Label 81-006.jpg|400px]]
|}

==What happened to the Kaypro IV==

While there are no Kaypros with the roman numeral IV there is strong evidence that the roman numeral version was strongly considered as the name during it's development. Some software had it printed on it and the early versions of the screen text included it as Kaypro IV. There is marketing material that labeled it as the Kaypro IV.

{|
|-
|
[[File:KIV labeled disks.jpg]]
||
|-
| ||
|}

==News==

<blockquote>
Non-Linear Systems, Inc., manufacturers of the fast-selling line of Kaypro portable personal computers, has announced the introduction of the Kaypro 4 portable personal computer, featuring a total floppy disk capacity of 788K. ...

The new Kaypro 4, which will be priced at $1,995, is designed for use with double-sided double-density disks with 394K memory per disk for a total of 788K for the unit;s two disk drives. As with all computers in the Kaypro line of personal portables for the business market, the machine will be sold with all programming bundled and packaged with the machines on delivery from the factory. The programming itself, which is provided at no additional charge, is itself worth over $2,800 if purchased seperately.

The Kaypro 4 employs the 8-bit Z-80 microprocesor and features a full-featured, standard professional keyboard with 72 keys including 20 programmable keys plus a 14 key calculator-type numeric keyboard. The portable machine has a high-resolution 9-inch green phosphor screen which offers the optimum full page display capable of 80 columns across by 24 lines deep, the characteristics required of a computer that displays a full page of typewritten information.

According to David Kay, "the Kaypro 4 is completely compatible with the existing lines of Kaypro II and Kaypro 10 machines. The double-sided double density disks for the Kaypro 4 can be used interchangeably with the single-sided double-density disks normally used on the Kaypro II." 
(NLS Introduces Expanded-Capacity Kaypro 4 Computer, June 1983)
</blockquote>

"We just started shipping the KAYPRO 4 which has double sided floppy disks for more memory." 
(CommuniKay, June 1983)

"Like the Kaypro II, which competes directly against Osborne computers, the new Kaypro 4 contains 64,000 bytes, or characters, of internal memory and is powered by an 8-bit microprocessor. But the new model contains twice the memory capacity in its disk drives, which transfer information for permanent storage on floppy disks. The new drives have a maximum capacity of about 800,000 characters. ... The new machine will sell for $1,995, the company said." 
(New York Times, June 4, 1983)

<blockquote>
Since this review was completed, Non-Linear Systems has revamped its product line for 1983 with two new system configurations (the Kaypro 4 and Kaypro 10)...

The Kaypro 4 is essentially an upgrade of the earlier model. Like its forebear, the Kaypro II, the Kaypro 4 is a portable, CP/M-based system with 64K bytes of RAM and two double-density floppy disk drives. The three major differences are that (1) it has doublesided disk drives (each offers 380K bytes of storage), (2) it is packaged in a dark gray case, and (3) it costs $1995. A minor, if inexplicable difference, is in the product name. NLS has shifted from using roman numerals (e.g., II) to arable numerals (e.g., 4)— a change not without historic precedent.
(Byte Magazine, September 1983)
</blockquote>

"The Kaypro Corporation, a Solana Beach, Calif., computer manufacturer, announced that it had reduced the price of its Kaypro 4 personal portable computer by $200, to $1,795. Kaypro said the price reduction, which does not affect the Kaypro 10 model, is a result of supplier cost reductions in both disk drives and video display screens, coupled with increasing volume orders. The Kaypro 4, which uses double-density disks, features 392K of formatted storage per disk for a total of 784K for the unit's two disk drives." 
(New York Times, October 8, 1983)

==FCC ID==
This machine's FCC ID was issued Jan. 4, 1984.

Kaypro Printers

2026-08-04T21:55:35Z

FrankRahman: /* Kaypro Page Printer II */

==Kaypro Letter Quality Printer==

A JUKI 6100 daisy wheel printer re-badged for Kaypro.

[[File:Kaypro Printer.jpg|400px]]

==Kaypro Page Printer I==
<blockquote>
Kaypro Corporation, the nation's fifth largest microcomputer manufacturer, will unveil its new non-impact printer, KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, at CONDEX/Fall in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 10-14.

The KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, which uses NEC LED-based technology rather than the conventional laser engine, has the print quality of the laser types, yet requires less repair and maintenance.

The printer has a rating of eight pages per minute, 5000 copies per month, and an average life of 300,000 copies between overhauls.

An 80186 microprocessor drives a standard 128 kilobytes of RAM permitting immediate "plug-n-play." With a Diablo 630 emulation mode, spacing available at 10, 12, and 17 characters per inch, as well as proportional spacing, the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I delivers letter perfect documents.

Priced at $2995, the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I has 300 by 300 DPI, a standard 250-sheet input hopper and a 250-sheet output stacker. It can easily handle letter size, legal size, A4 and B5 paper sizes as well as most standard envelopes. A manual insertion slot is available for single feeds of alternate paper types.

THE KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I has a two-line by 16-character LCD display, which shows machine status, current font in use, possible system errors, and notification of maintenance or service needs. 
("Kaypro LED Printer Improves on Laser Technology" press release, November, 1986)
</blockquote>

"the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, an NEC LED-based printer." 
(Press Release for the Kaypro 386 computer, February 1, 1987)

==Kaypro Page Printer II==

<blockquote>
In January, Kaypro will release the upgraded KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER II, which will retail for $3995. The KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER II will feature 1.5 megabytes of RAM, full-page bit-mapped graphics, HPGL 7475A Graphics Plotter emulation, and HP LaserJet emulation. 
("Kaypro LED Printer Improves on Laser Technology" press release, November, 1986)
</blockquote>

[[File:Kaypro Page Printer II.jpg]] 
"Kaypro's Page Printer II laser printer gives documents the "type-set" look. This 300 DPI wonder provides 768KB RAM (Expands to 1.2 MB), seven emulation modes, plug-in front cartridges, and eight page/minute speed. Originally over $2,000, factory refurbished units available for only $897." 
(North County Blade Citizen, September 1, 1989)

Kaypro Printers

2026-08-04T21:51:07Z

FrankRahman: /* Kaypro Page Printer I */

==Kaypro Letter Quality Printer==

A JUKI 6100 daisy wheel printer re-badged for Kaypro.

[[File:Kaypro Printer.jpg|400px]]

==Kaypro Page Printer I==
<blockquote>
Kaypro Corporation, the nation's fifth largest microcomputer manufacturer, will unveil its new non-impact printer, KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, at CONDEX/Fall in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 10-14.

The KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, which uses NEC LED-based technology rather than the conventional laser engine, has the print quality of the laser types, yet requires less repair and maintenance.

The printer has a rating of eight pages per minute, 5000 copies per month, and an average life of 300,000 copies between overhauls.

An 80186 microprocessor drives a standard 128 kilobytes of RAM permitting immediate "plug-n-play." With a Diablo 630 emulation mode, spacing available at 10, 12, and 17 characters per inch, as well as proportional spacing, the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I delivers letter perfect documents.

Priced at $2995, the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I has 300 by 300 DPI, a standard 250-sheet input hopper and a 250-sheet output stacker. It can easily handle letter size, legal size, A4 and B5 paper sizes as well as most standard envelopes. A manual insertion slot is available for single feeds of alternate paper types.

THE KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I has a two-line by 16-character LCD display, which shows machine status, current font in use, possible system errors, and notification of maintenance or service needs. 
("Kaypro LED Printer Improves on Laser Technology" press release, November, 1986)
</blockquote>

"the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, an NEC LED-based printer." 
(Press Release for the Kaypro 386 computer, February 1, 1987)

==Kaypro Page Printer II==

[[File:Kaypro Page Printer II.jpg]] 
"Kaypro's Page Printer II laser printer gives documents the "type-set" look. This 300 DPI wonder provides 768KB RAM (Expands to 1.2 MB), seven emulation modes, plug-in front cartridges, and eight page/minute speed. Originally over $2,000, factory refurbished units available for only $897." 
(North County Blade Citizen, September 1, 1989)

Kaypro Printers

2026-08-04T21:22:41Z

FrankRahman: /* Kaypro Page Printer I */

Mainboard 81-110

2026-08-04T18:05:16Z

FrankRahman: /* 81-110 */

==81-110 General Info==
The 81-110 Mainboard was the original Kaypro board and debuted with the first Kaypro II machines, including the Kaycomp machines. It's design was based on the Ferguson Big Board. ([https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/kay-p2_hrdw.htm#mb-kII Thomas Brase])

It was exclusively used in the Kaypro II and for the most part was replaced by the [[Mainboard 81-240|81-240]] sometime in 1983.

Most of the oldest machines used the 81-110A board but an 81-110(no letter) board has appeared and appears to be the oldest known board.

The 81-110B, B1 and B2 represent a cost reduced version of the 81-110A board since they use fewer chips. It is likely that the 81-110B board had an issue since it was replaced very quickly making that board relatively rare.

Also note that the floppy controller chip was changed when they switched from the 81-110A to the 81-110B board.

Legand/Info:
* 81-149(C) = 81-149 C written in
* MC = MicroCornucopia
* Q1 = Q1 and C6 are present
* ROMs are as labeled

==81-110==
See [[Lucy (81-110 Motherboard)|Lucy]] for details.
{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110 unk MB small.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110 bottom small.jpg|600px]] 
Source: Stargeezerlabs
|}

There is a possibility that there could have been an even earlier board according to a letter to the editor in the December 1982 Microcornucopia "They used 4164
RAMs, the keyboard outputs serial data
to port B of the SIO, and they changed
the 1771 to a 1791 for double density (5").
The board has space for the CTC timer
and for '''all four EPROMs''' but there is a
socket for monitor ROM only."

===81-110 Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !! Notes
|-
| "[[Lucy (81-110 Motherboard)|Lucy]]" Label Missing (Version 2 small power switch and black handle covers would place it near #3200-3800) || 1145 || 26JL82 || No Label || D182 || Drive Fix Mod Q1


|}

==81-110A==
The 81-110A is notable for 4 unpopulated chips locations from the Ferguson Big Board design (CTC, Monitor ROM, and 2 74LS chips). It was proceeded by at lest one 81-110 in serial number.
{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110A top Large.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110A Large.jpg|600px]]
|}
===81-110A Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !! Notes
|-
| #2767 || 1353 || 6-30-82 31 NLS || 81-149 || 81-146 || Q1
|-
| #2775 || 1457 || 30 Jn 82 29 NLS || 81-149 || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Q1
|-
| #3249 || 1588 || 16 Jl 1982 29 NLS || 81-149(A) || 81-146 || Q1
|-
| #3590 || 2220 || 6 Au 1982 4 Aug 1982 NLS QA 115 || ? || ? || Drive Fix Mode Monitor pin 21 -> U59 pin 2 U60 pin 1 ->pin 8 Speed up mod w/switch RTC board Q1
|-
| #4207 || 2997 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || no mods Q1
|-
| #4307 || 2035 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || Q1
|-
| #4222 || 3057 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || no mods (Q1?)
|-
| #4223 || 3051 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod (Q1?)
|-
| #4623 || 3621 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || Q1


|}

==81-110B==
The B board in extremely rare. It apparently had some technical problems that required the rapid update to the B1 board.
It's design allowed for the total chips used to be reduced from 83 (A board) to 72 (B board).
{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110B top Large.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110B Large.jpg|600px]]
|}

===81-110B Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !!Notes
|-
| #7872 || 5372 || NLS 16 FT || MC K8 ProMonitor || MC Clean ProCHAR || CPU adapter board Drive Fix Mod U86 Pin 4 -> Pin 3 (board) adapter This board was swapped for #93481 since it is a rare board No Q1
|-
| #8098 || 5319 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || Aurex drive card 3 chip video card Keyboard has been swapped so might be a "FrankenKaypro" No Q1
|-
| #27396 || 3772 || "R" NLS 3 115-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Q1

|}

MC= MicroCornucopia

==81-110B1==
{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110B1 top Large.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110B1 Large.jpg|600px]]
|}

===81-110B1 Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !! Notes
|-
| #7954 || 6992 || NLS 16 FT || MC ProMonitor || MC Clean ProCHAR || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #8409 || 6855 || NLS 16 FT || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #10126 || 9267 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #12275 || 15561 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #12654 || 11355 || NLS 16 FT || 81-149 || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #13480 || 26987 || "R" NLS 84 || 81-149(C) || 81-146A || Drive Fix Mod '''K2''' 81-003 Model
|-
| #15453 || 15852 || "R" NLS 3 || MC ProMonitor || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Speed mod 5V RCA out U52 Bypass
|-
| #16288 || 16001 || "R" NLS 31 || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #21460 || 10729 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #23201 || 14858 || 162-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #24500 || 7373 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #27336 || 27618 || 115-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield
|-
| #43168 || 37841 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield '''KII''' 81-003
|-
| #43486 || 35399 || 115-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield
|-
| #45618 || 44964 || Round ? || 81-149(C) || ? || Drive Fix Mod Shield '''KII''' 81-003
|-
| #57145 || 50971 || blank || 81-149C || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield

|-
| Loose board || 16392 || "R" NLS 3 || None || 81-14? || Drive Fix Mod Speed up U66 Pin 3->4 (board) U66 Pin 4->5
|-
| Loose board || 53659 || NLS FT 31 || ? || (MC?) Greek ProChar || Significant Repairs

|}

==81-110B2==

{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110B2 top Large.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110b2 large.jpg|600px]]
|}

===81-110B2 Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !! Notes
|-
| #20250 || 21132 || 162-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #27007 || 28342 || Circle? || 81-149 || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield
|-
| #42891 || 40019 || 116-W || MC K8 ProMonitor || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod 3 chip video card Monitor pin 21 -> U59 pin 2

|}

Mainboard 81-110

2026-08-04T17:52:27Z

FrankRahman: /* 81-110 */

==81-110 General Info==
The 81-110 Mainboard was the original Kaypro board and debuted with the first Kaypro II machines, including the Kaycomp machines. It's design was based on the Ferguson Big Board. ([https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/kay-p2_hrdw.htm#mb-kII Thomas Brase])

It was exclusively used in the Kaypro II and for the most part was replaced by the [[Mainboard 81-240|81-240]] sometime in 1983.

Most of the oldest machines used the 81-110A board but an 81-110(no letter) board has appeared and appears to be the oldest known board.

The 81-110B, B1 and B2 represent a cost reduced version of the 81-110A board since they use fewer chips. It is likely that the 81-110B board had an issue since it was replaced very quickly making that board relatively rare.

Also note that the floppy controller chip was changed when they switched from the 81-110A to the 81-110B board.

Legand/Info:
* 81-149(C) = 81-149 C written in
* MC = MicroCornucopia
* Q1 = Q1 and C6 are present
* ROMs are as labeled

==81-110==
See [[Lucy (81-110 Motherboard)|Lucy]] for details.
{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110 unk MB small.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110 bottom small.jpg|600px]] 
Source: Stargeezerlabs
|}

There is a possibility that there could have been an even earlier board according to a letter to the editor in the December 1982 Microcornucopia "They used 4164
RAMs, the keyboard outputs serial data
to port B of the SIO, and they changed
the 1771 to a 1791 for double density (5").
The board has space for the CTC timer
and for all four EPROMs but there is a
socket for monitor ROM only."

===81-110 Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !! Notes
|-
| "[[Lucy (81-110 Motherboard)|Lucy]]" Label Missing (Version 2 small power switch and black handle covers would place it near #3200-3800) || 1145 || 26JL82 || No Label || D182 || Drive Fix Mod Q1


|}

==81-110A==
The 81-110A is notable for 4 unpopulated chips locations from the Ferguson Big Board design (CTC, Monitor ROM, and 2 74LS chips). It was proceeded by at lest one 81-110 in serial number.
{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110A top Large.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110A Large.jpg|600px]]
|}
===81-110A Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !! Notes
|-
| #2767 || 1353 || 6-30-82 31 NLS || 81-149 || 81-146 || Q1
|-
| #2775 || 1457 || 30 Jn 82 29 NLS || 81-149 || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Q1
|-
| #3249 || 1588 || 16 Jl 1982 29 NLS || 81-149(A) || 81-146 || Q1
|-
| #3590 || 2220 || 6 Au 1982 4 Aug 1982 NLS QA 115 || ? || ? || Drive Fix Mode Monitor pin 21 -> U59 pin 2 U60 pin 1 ->pin 8 Speed up mod w/switch RTC board Q1
|-
| #4207 || 2997 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || no mods Q1
|-
| #4307 || 2035 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || Q1
|-
| #4222 || 3057 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || no mods (Q1?)
|-
| #4223 || 3051 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod (Q1?)
|-
| #4623 || 3621 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || Q1


|}

==81-110B==
The B board in extremely rare. It apparently had some technical problems that required the rapid update to the B1 board.
It's design allowed for the total chips used to be reduced from 83 (A board) to 72 (B board).
{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110B top Large.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110B Large.jpg|600px]]
|}

===81-110B Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !!Notes
|-
| #7872 || 5372 || NLS 16 FT || MC K8 ProMonitor || MC Clean ProCHAR || CPU adapter board Drive Fix Mod U86 Pin 4 -> Pin 3 (board) adapter This board was swapped for #93481 since it is a rare board No Q1
|-
| #8098 || 5319 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || Aurex drive card 3 chip video card Keyboard has been swapped so might be a "FrankenKaypro" No Q1
|-
| #27396 || 3772 || "R" NLS 3 115-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Q1

|}

MC= MicroCornucopia

==81-110B1==
{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110B1 top Large.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110B1 Large.jpg|600px]]
|}

===81-110B1 Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !! Notes
|-
| #7954 || 6992 || NLS 16 FT || MC ProMonitor || MC Clean ProCHAR || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #8409 || 6855 || NLS 16 FT || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #10126 || 9267 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #12275 || 15561 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #12654 || 11355 || NLS 16 FT || 81-149 || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #13480 || 26987 || "R" NLS 84 || 81-149(C) || 81-146A || Drive Fix Mod '''K2''' 81-003 Model
|-
| #15453 || 15852 || "R" NLS 3 || MC ProMonitor || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Speed mod 5V RCA out U52 Bypass
|-
| #16288 || 16001 || "R" NLS 31 || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #21460 || 10729 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149 || 81-146 || No mods
|-
| #23201 || 14858 || 162-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #24500 || 7373 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #27336 || 27618 || 115-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield
|-
| #43168 || 37841 || "R" NLS 3 || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield '''KII''' 81-003
|-
| #43486 || 35399 || 115-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield
|-
| #45618 || 44964 || Round ? || 81-149(C) || ? || Drive Fix Mod Shield '''KII''' 81-003
|-
| #57145 || 50971 || blank || 81-149C || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield

|-
| Loose board || 16392 || "R" NLS 3 || None || 81-14? || Drive Fix Mod Speed up U66 Pin 3->4 (board) U66 Pin 4->5
|-
| Loose board || 53659 || NLS FT 31 || ? || (MC?) Greek ProChar || Significant Repairs

|}

==81-110B2==

{|
|-
|
[[File:81-110B2 top Large.jpg|600px]]
|-
|
[[File:81-110b2 large.jpg|600px]]
|}

===81-110B2 Machines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial Num !! Board Num !! QC Sticker !!Monitor ROM !! Char ROM !! Notes
|-
| #20250 || 21132 || 162-W || 81-149(C) || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod
|-
| #27007 || 28342 || Circle? || 81-149 || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod Shield
|-
| #42891 || 40019 || 116-W || MC K8 ProMonitor || 81-146 || Drive Fix Mod 3 chip video card Monitor pin 21 -> U59 pin 2

|}

Main Page

2026-08-04T17:41:35Z

FrankRahman: /* MicroCornucopia */

Welcome to Kaypro Journal 
 
This is the home for my notes and findings about Vintage Kaypro machines. My focus began with Z80 Kaypros but it has expanded to include "DOS" based Kaypros and Non-Linear Systems units as well. 
In my collection (as of March 2024) I have over 100 Kaypro/NLS Machines. 

==Company==
[[533 Stevens| Kaypro Campus]]

[[Kaycomp Trademark|Kaycomp Trademark Info]]

[[Kaypro Production Numbers]]

[[Machine Tags]]

[[Osbourne|The Competition "Osbourne"]]

[[Kaypro Stock]]

[[Hiring Stories]]

[[Warehousing]]

[[Excess parts]]

[[Kaypro Leadership]]

[[Tradeshows]]

[[Kaypro Decline]]

[[US Kaypro Districts]]

[[European office]]

[[Kaypro Factory Store]]

==Models==

===Product Brochures===

[[Kaypro Brochures]]

===CPM Models===

[[CPM Kaypros]]

===PC Clones/DOS Computers===
[[DOS Kaypros|PC/DOS Machines Page]]

===Related and Similar Machines===
[[Similar machines|Similar Machines Page]]

===Other Kaypro/NLS Products===
[[Kaypro Printers]]

[[NLS HiFi]]

===NLS===
[[NLS]]

==Hardware==
[[Early power switches]]

[[Serial Number Tags]]

[[Those weird round number stickers]]

[[Mainboards]]

[[Thoery of operations|Micro Cornucopia - Theory of Operations]]

[[Power Supplies]] - Work in Progress

[[Power switch wiring]]

[[Monitor boards]] - Work in Progress

[[Keyboard models]]

[[Floppy Drives]]

[[Drivetec Drives]]

[[Bits and pieces]]

[[Gotek Setup]]

[[Kick Stand|Kick Stand transitions]]

[[International kits]]

==Add Ons==

===Hard Drives===
[[Westwind Interface Card]]

[[Helix Hard Drive]]

[[Emerald Microware Hard drive]]

===Video Output Boards===
[[Video output cards]]

===Networking/Computer Linking===
[[Adevco Networking]]

[[KayLink]]

===RAM Disks===
[[Advent RAM Disk]]

[[Microshpere RAM Disk]]

===ROM Expansions===
[[Handyman ROM Board]] 
[[Kayplus|KayPlus ROM Upgrade]] 
[[Pro8]]

===8088 Add On===
[[Swp copower 88]]

===Turbo Mods===
[[Advent TurboBoard]]

===Real Time Clock Board===
[[RTC mod boards]]

===Unknown===
[[Gilderfluke|Gilderfluke Graphics Adapter?]]

==Software==

[[Included Software]]

[[Kaypro Diskettes]]

[[Rembrandt]]

[[Infocom]]

[https://scs-draw.com/index.html SCS-Draw]

==Instructional Material==

[[Kaypro Manuals]]

[[Kaypro Quick Start Audio]]

==Vendors==

[[Vendor Signs]]

[[Sales Management]]

[[Vendor Info|Vendor Info including News]]

[[Kelly Data]]

==Vintage Photos==

[[Kaypro II photos|Kaypro II]] 
[[Kaypro Family photos|Kaypro Family]] 
[[DOS Kaypro photos|DOS Kaypros]]

==Individual Machines==

[[Kaypro 10 79763]]

[[Kaypro 1 288536|Kaypro 1 288536 - Example of an intact inventory tag]]

==Organizational Info==

[[Price lists|Kaypro price lists]]

[[Stolen kaypros|Kaypros report Lost or Stolen to Kaypro Corp]]

[[Kaypro Serial Number Sales Dates| Date of Sale with Serial Numbers]]

[[Kaypro Missing Parts]]

[[Kay Family]]

==Programing==

[[Graphics Programming]]

==Magazines and Newsletters==

===Profiles===
[[Profiles]]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[Profiles Magazine]] || July 83
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [http://www.retroarchive.org/docs/magazines/profiles/index.html RetroArchive] || Almost complete collection Missing V1N1,3,4 V2N9 V4N2 V6N1
|}

===MicroCornucopia===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! !! 1981 !! 1982 !! 1983 !! 1984 !! 1985 !! 1986 !! 1987 !! 1988 !! 1989 !! 1990
|-
| Jan || || || || || || || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_39_Jan88.pdf Jan 88] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_45_Jan89.pdf Jan 89] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_51_Jan90.pdf Jan 90]
|-
| Feb || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_04_Feb82.pdf Feb 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_10_Feb83.pdf Feb 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_16_Feb84.pdf Feb 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_22_Feb85.pdf Feb 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_28_Feb86.pdf Feb 86] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_34_Feb87.pdf Feb 87] || || ||
|-
| Mar || || || || || || || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_40_Mar88.pdf Mar 88] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_46_Mar89.pdf Mar 89] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_52_Mar90.pdf Mar 90]
|-
| Apr || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_05_Apr82.pdf Apr 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_11_Apr83.pdf Apr 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_17_Apr84.pdf Apr 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_23_Apr85.pdf Apr 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_29_Apr86.pdf Apr 86] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_35_Apr87.pdf Apr 87] || || ||
|-
| May || || || || || || || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_41_May88.pdf May 88] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_47_May89.pdf May 89] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_53_May90.pdf May 90]
|-
| Jun || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_06_Jun82.pdf Jun 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_12_Jun83.pdf Jun 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_18_Jun84.pdf Jun 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_24_Jun85.pdf Jun 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_30_Jun86.pdf Jun 86] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_36_Jun87.pdf Jun 87] || || ||
|-
| Jul || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_01_Jul81.pdf Jul 81] || || || || || || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_42_Jul88.pdf Jul 88] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_48_Jul89.pdf Jul 89]
|-
| Aug || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_07_Aug82.pdf Aug 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_13_Aug83.pdf Aug 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_19_Aug84.pdf Aug 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_25_Aug85.pdf Aug 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_31_Aug86.pdf Aug 86] || || || ||
|-
| Sep || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_02_Sep81.pdf Sep 81] || || || || || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_37_Sep87.pdf Sep 87] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_43_Sep88.pdf Sep 88] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_49_Sep89.pdf Sep 89] ||
|-
| Oct || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_08_Oct82.pdf Oct 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_14_Oct83.pdf Oct 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_20_Oct84.pdf Oct 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_26_Oct85.pdf Oct 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_32_Oct86.pdf Oct 86] || || || ||
|-
| Nov || || || || || || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_38_Nov87.pdf Nov 87] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_44_Nov88.pdf Nov 88] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_50_Nov89.pdf Nov 89] ||
|-
| Dec || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_03_Dec81.pdf Dec 81] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_09_Dec82.pdf Dec 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_15_Dec83.pdf Dec 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro%20Cornucopia/Micro%20Cornucopia%2021%20Dec84.pdf Dec 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_27_Dec85.pdf Dec 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_33_Dec87.pdf Dec 86] || || || ||
|}

I was in Bend, Oregon in 2026 and stopped by the place listed as the business address of MicroCornucopia in it's business listing with the state. 
[[File:MicroC business location.jpg]] 
155 NW Hawthorne, Bend, Oregon 97701

<blockquote>
Micro Cornucopia, Inc. is a Domestic Business Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oregon. The business was filed on November 2, 1984 and is currently listed as Ina: Inactive with the Oregon Office of the Secretary of State. The official file number for this entity is 204655-14.

The principal office address is located at 155 Nw Hawthorne Bend, OR 97701.

The Registered Agent on file is C.E. Francis, located at 1199 Nw Wall St Bend, OR 97701.

The company's leadership includes David J Thompson, who serves as President and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701 and Sandra S Thompson, who serves as Secretary and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701. 
([https://www.bizapedia.com/or/micro-cornucopia-inc.html Bizapedia listing] 2026) 
Note that the home address for David and Sandra has sold at least once since then so it is no longer valid.
</blockquote>

===Kugram and ONKUG===
Kugram was the Kaypro User's Group Newsletter. It was issued every other month. There are 5 volumes with 6 releases in each (about a year per volume) except for Volume 5 which has 1 regular release. The second release is just a cover over the newly merged with Scroll newsletter (the newsletter of the W/Pug, Word Processing user group). The third is the "Special KUG Bulletin #1". The fourth and last one I can find is the "Special KUG Bulletin #2".

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [https://archive.org/search?query=kugram&sort=-date Archive.org] || Partial Collection Missing V1N1-5, V3N1-3, V3N5, V4N4 and beyond
|}

"KUG's receive periodic mailings and ONKUG, The Official Newsdiskette of Kaypro Users Groups. ONKUG, compiled by KUG Manager Jim Durkin, is full of handy public domain software and interesting text files-a great way to get programs without the expense and hassle of downloading." 
(Profiles, September 1986)
{|
|-
| [[File:Onkug diskette.jpg]]
|}

==Other Sites==

[https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/index.htm RetroCMP by Thomas Brase]

[https://archive.org/details/VCF1-StephenStoneTheLifeAndTimesOfKayproComputers/VCF1+%E2%80%94+Stephen+Stone+-+The+Life+and+Times+of+Kaypro+Computers.wav *]

Main Page

2026-08-04T17:29:50Z

FrankRahman: /* MicroCornucopia */

Welcome to Kaypro Journal 
 
This is the home for my notes and findings about Vintage Kaypro machines. My focus began with Z80 Kaypros but it has expanded to include "DOS" based Kaypros and Non-Linear Systems units as well. 
In my collection (as of March 2024) I have over 100 Kaypro/NLS Machines. 

==Company==
[[533 Stevens| Kaypro Campus]]

[[Kaycomp Trademark|Kaycomp Trademark Info]]

[[Kaypro Production Numbers]]

[[Machine Tags]]

[[Osbourne|The Competition "Osbourne"]]

[[Kaypro Stock]]

[[Hiring Stories]]

[[Warehousing]]

[[Excess parts]]

[[Kaypro Leadership]]

[[Tradeshows]]

[[Kaypro Decline]]

[[US Kaypro Districts]]

[[European office]]

[[Kaypro Factory Store]]

==Models==

===Product Brochures===

[[Kaypro Brochures]]

===CPM Models===

[[CPM Kaypros]]

===PC Clones/DOS Computers===
[[DOS Kaypros|PC/DOS Machines Page]]

===Related and Similar Machines===
[[Similar machines|Similar Machines Page]]

===Other Kaypro/NLS Products===
[[Kaypro Printers]]

[[NLS HiFi]]

===NLS===
[[NLS]]

==Hardware==
[[Early power switches]]

[[Serial Number Tags]]

[[Those weird round number stickers]]

[[Mainboards]]

[[Thoery of operations|Micro Cornucopia - Theory of Operations]]

[[Power Supplies]] - Work in Progress

[[Power switch wiring]]

[[Monitor boards]] - Work in Progress

[[Keyboard models]]

[[Floppy Drives]]

[[Drivetec Drives]]

[[Bits and pieces]]

[[Gotek Setup]]

[[Kick Stand|Kick Stand transitions]]

[[International kits]]

==Add Ons==

===Hard Drives===
[[Westwind Interface Card]]

[[Helix Hard Drive]]

[[Emerald Microware Hard drive]]

===Video Output Boards===
[[Video output cards]]

===Networking/Computer Linking===
[[Adevco Networking]]

[[KayLink]]

===RAM Disks===
[[Advent RAM Disk]]

[[Microshpere RAM Disk]]

===ROM Expansions===
[[Handyman ROM Board]] 
[[Kayplus|KayPlus ROM Upgrade]] 
[[Pro8]]

===8088 Add On===
[[Swp copower 88]]

===Turbo Mods===
[[Advent TurboBoard]]

===Real Time Clock Board===
[[RTC mod boards]]

===Unknown===
[[Gilderfluke|Gilderfluke Graphics Adapter?]]

==Software==

[[Included Software]]

[[Kaypro Diskettes]]

[[Rembrandt]]

[[Infocom]]

[https://scs-draw.com/index.html SCS-Draw]

==Instructional Material==

[[Kaypro Manuals]]

[[Kaypro Quick Start Audio]]

==Vendors==

[[Vendor Signs]]

[[Sales Management]]

[[Vendor Info|Vendor Info including News]]

[[Kelly Data]]

==Vintage Photos==

[[Kaypro II photos|Kaypro II]] 
[[Kaypro Family photos|Kaypro Family]] 
[[DOS Kaypro photos|DOS Kaypros]]

==Individual Machines==

[[Kaypro 10 79763]]

[[Kaypro 1 288536|Kaypro 1 288536 - Example of an intact inventory tag]]

==Organizational Info==

[[Price lists|Kaypro price lists]]

[[Stolen kaypros|Kaypros report Lost or Stolen to Kaypro Corp]]

[[Kaypro Serial Number Sales Dates| Date of Sale with Serial Numbers]]

[[Kaypro Missing Parts]]

[[Kay Family]]

==Programing==

[[Graphics Programming]]

==Magazines and Newsletters==

===Profiles===
[[Profiles]]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[Profiles Magazine]] || July 83
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [http://www.retroarchive.org/docs/magazines/profiles/index.html RetroArchive] || Almost complete collection Missing V1N1,3,4 V2N9 V4N2 V6N1
|}

===MicroCornucopia===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! !! 1981 !! 1982 !! 1983 !! 1984 !! 1985 !! 1986 !! 1987 !! 1988 !! 1989 !! 1990
|-
| Jan || || || || || || || || Example || Example
|-
| Feb || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_04_Feb82.pdf Feb 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_10_Feb83.pdf Feb 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_16_Feb84.pdf Feb 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_22_Feb85.pdf Feb 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_28_Feb86.pdf Feb 86] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_34_Feb87.pdf Feb 87] || Example || Example
|-
| Mar || || || || || || || || Example || Example
|-
| Apr || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_05_Apr82.pdf Apr 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_11_Apr83.pdf Apr 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_17_Apr84.pdf Apr 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_23_Apr85.pdf Apr 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_29_Apr86.pdf Apr 86] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_35_Apr87.pdf Apr 87] || Example || Example
|-
| May || || || || || || || || Example || Example
|-
| Jun || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_06_Jun82.pdf Jun 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_12_Jun83.pdf Jun 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_18_Jun84.pdf Jun 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_24_Jun85.pdf Jun 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_30_Jun86.pdf Jun 86] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_36_Jun87.pdf Jun 87] || Example || Example
|-
| Jul || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_01_Jul81.pdf Jul 81] || || || || || || || Example || Example
|-
| Aug || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_07_Aug82.pdf Aug 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_13_Aug83.pdf Aug 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_19_Aug84.pdf Aug 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_25_Aug85.pdf Aug 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_31_Aug86.pdf Aug 86] || || Example || Example
|-
| Sep || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_02_Sep81.pdf Sep 81] || || || || || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_37_Sep87.pdf Sep 87] || Example || Example
|-
| Oct || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_08_Oct82.pdf Oct 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_14_Oct83.pdf Oct 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_20_Oct84.pdf Oct 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_26_Oct85.pdf Oct 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_32_Oct86.pdf Oct 86] || || Example || Example
|-
| Nov || || || || || || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_38_Nov87.pdf Nov 87] || Example || Example
|-
| Dec || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_03_Dec81.pdf Dec 81] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_09_Dec82.pdf Dec 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_15_Dec83.pdf Dec 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro%20Cornucopia/Micro%20Cornucopia%2021%20Dec84.pdf Dec 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_27_Dec85.pdf Dec 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_33_Dec87.pdf Dec 86] || || Example || Example
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/ Bit Savers] || Complete Collection (no UI)
|-
| [https://archive.org/details/microcornucopia?sort=-date Archive.org] || Mostly complete from 1981 to 1985. The journal ended in 1990.
|}

I was in Bend, Oregon in 2026 and stopped by the place listed as the business address of MicroCornucopia in it's business listing with the state. 
[[File:MicroC business location.jpg]] 
155 NW Hawthorne, Bend, Oregon 97701

<blockquote>
Micro Cornucopia, Inc. is a Domestic Business Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oregon. The business was filed on November 2, 1984 and is currently listed as Ina: Inactive with the Oregon Office of the Secretary of State. The official file number for this entity is 204655-14.

The principal office address is located at 155 Nw Hawthorne Bend, OR 97701.

The Registered Agent on file is C.E. Francis, located at 1199 Nw Wall St Bend, OR 97701.

The company's leadership includes David J Thompson, who serves as President and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701 and Sandra S Thompson, who serves as Secretary and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701. 
([https://www.bizapedia.com/or/micro-cornucopia-inc.html Bizapedia listing] 2026) 
Note that the home address for David and Sandra has sold at least once since then so it is no longer valid.
</blockquote>

===Kugram and ONKUG===
Kugram was the Kaypro User's Group Newsletter. It was issued every other month. There are 5 volumes with 6 releases in each (about a year per volume) except for Volume 5 which has 1 regular release. The second release is just a cover over the newly merged with Scroll newsletter (the newsletter of the W/Pug, Word Processing user group). The third is the "Special KUG Bulletin #1". The fourth and last one I can find is the "Special KUG Bulletin #2".

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [https://archive.org/search?query=kugram&sort=-date Archive.org] || Partial Collection Missing V1N1-5, V3N1-3, V3N5, V4N4 and beyond
|}

"KUG's receive periodic mailings and ONKUG, The Official Newsdiskette of Kaypro Users Groups. ONKUG, compiled by KUG Manager Jim Durkin, is full of handy public domain software and interesting text files-a great way to get programs without the expense and hassle of downloading." 
(Profiles, September 1986)
{|
|-
| [[File:Onkug diskette.jpg]]
|}

==Other Sites==

[https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/index.htm RetroCMP by Thomas Brase]

[https://archive.org/details/VCF1-StephenStoneTheLifeAndTimesOfKayproComputers/VCF1+%E2%80%94+Stephen+Stone+-+The+Life+and+Times+of+Kaypro+Computers.wav *]

Main Page

2026-08-04T17:25:07Z

FrankRahman: /* MicroCornucopia */

Welcome to Kaypro Journal 
 
This is the home for my notes and findings about Vintage Kaypro machines. My focus began with Z80 Kaypros but it has expanded to include "DOS" based Kaypros and Non-Linear Systems units as well. 
In my collection (as of March 2024) I have over 100 Kaypro/NLS Machines. 

==Company==
[[533 Stevens| Kaypro Campus]]

[[Kaycomp Trademark|Kaycomp Trademark Info]]

[[Kaypro Production Numbers]]

[[Machine Tags]]

[[Osbourne|The Competition "Osbourne"]]

[[Kaypro Stock]]

[[Hiring Stories]]

[[Warehousing]]

[[Excess parts]]

[[Kaypro Leadership]]

[[Tradeshows]]

[[Kaypro Decline]]

[[US Kaypro Districts]]

[[European office]]

[[Kaypro Factory Store]]

==Models==

===Product Brochures===

[[Kaypro Brochures]]

===CPM Models===

[[CPM Kaypros]]

===PC Clones/DOS Computers===
[[DOS Kaypros|PC/DOS Machines Page]]

===Related and Similar Machines===
[[Similar machines|Similar Machines Page]]

===Other Kaypro/NLS Products===
[[Kaypro Printers]]

[[NLS HiFi]]

===NLS===
[[NLS]]

==Hardware==
[[Early power switches]]

[[Serial Number Tags]]

[[Those weird round number stickers]]

[[Mainboards]]

[[Thoery of operations|Micro Cornucopia - Theory of Operations]]

[[Power Supplies]] - Work in Progress

[[Power switch wiring]]

[[Monitor boards]] - Work in Progress

[[Keyboard models]]

[[Floppy Drives]]

[[Drivetec Drives]]

[[Bits and pieces]]

[[Gotek Setup]]

[[Kick Stand|Kick Stand transitions]]

[[International kits]]

==Add Ons==

===Hard Drives===
[[Westwind Interface Card]]

[[Helix Hard Drive]]

[[Emerald Microware Hard drive]]

===Video Output Boards===
[[Video output cards]]

===Networking/Computer Linking===
[[Adevco Networking]]

[[KayLink]]

===RAM Disks===
[[Advent RAM Disk]]

[[Microshpere RAM Disk]]

===ROM Expansions===
[[Handyman ROM Board]] 
[[Kayplus|KayPlus ROM Upgrade]] 
[[Pro8]]

===8088 Add On===
[[Swp copower 88]]

===Turbo Mods===
[[Advent TurboBoard]]

===Real Time Clock Board===
[[RTC mod boards]]

===Unknown===
[[Gilderfluke|Gilderfluke Graphics Adapter?]]

==Software==

[[Included Software]]

[[Kaypro Diskettes]]

[[Rembrandt]]

[[Infocom]]

[https://scs-draw.com/index.html SCS-Draw]

==Instructional Material==

[[Kaypro Manuals]]

[[Kaypro Quick Start Audio]]

==Vendors==

[[Vendor Signs]]

[[Sales Management]]

[[Vendor Info|Vendor Info including News]]

[[Kelly Data]]

==Vintage Photos==

[[Kaypro II photos|Kaypro II]] 
[[Kaypro Family photos|Kaypro Family]] 
[[DOS Kaypro photos|DOS Kaypros]]

==Individual Machines==

[[Kaypro 10 79763]]

[[Kaypro 1 288536|Kaypro 1 288536 - Example of an intact inventory tag]]

==Organizational Info==

[[Price lists|Kaypro price lists]]

[[Stolen kaypros|Kaypros report Lost or Stolen to Kaypro Corp]]

[[Kaypro Serial Number Sales Dates| Date of Sale with Serial Numbers]]

[[Kaypro Missing Parts]]

[[Kay Family]]

==Programing==

[[Graphics Programming]]

==Magazines and Newsletters==

===Profiles===
[[Profiles]]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[Profiles Magazine]] || July 83
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [http://www.retroarchive.org/docs/magazines/profiles/index.html RetroArchive] || Almost complete collection Missing V1N1,3,4 V2N9 V4N2 V6N1
|}

===MicroCornucopia===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! !! 1981 !! 1982 !! 1983 !! 1984 !! 1985 !! 1986 !! 1987 !! 1988 !! 1989 !! 1990
|-
| Jan || || || || || || || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Feb || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_04_Feb82.pdf Feb 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_10_Feb83.pdf Feb 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_16_Feb84.pdf Feb 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_22_Feb85.pdf Feb 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_28_Feb86.pdf Feb 86] || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Mar || || || || || || || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Apr || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_05_Apr82.pdf Apr 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_11_Apr83.pdf Apr 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_17_Apr84.pdf Apr 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_23_Apr85.pdf Apr 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_29_Apr86.pdf Apr 86] || Example || Example || Example
|-
| May || || || || || || || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Jun || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_06_Jun82.pdf Jun 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_12_Jun83.pdf Jun 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_18_Jun84.pdf Jun 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_24_Jun85.pdf Jun 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_30_Jun86.pdf Jun 86] || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Jul || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_01_Jul81.pdf Jul 81] || || || || || || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Aug || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_07_Aug82.pdf Aug 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_13_Aug83.pdf Aug 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_19_Aug84.pdf Aug 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_25_Aug85.pdf Aug 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_31_Aug86.pdf Aug 86] || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Sep || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_02_Sep81.pdf Sep 81] || || || || || || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Oct || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_08_Oct82.pdf Oct 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_14_Oct83.pdf Oct 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_20_Oct84.pdf Oct 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_26_Oct85.pdf Oct 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_32_Oct86.pdf Oct 86] || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Nov || || || || || || || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Dec || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_03_Dec81.pdf Dec 81] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_09_Dec82.pdf Dec 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_15_Dec83.pdf Dec 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro%20Cornucopia/Micro%20Cornucopia%2021%20Dec84.pdf Dec 84] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_27_Dec85.pdf Dec 85] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_33_Dec87.pdf Dec 86] || Example || Example || Example
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/ Bit Savers] || Complete Collection (no UI)
|-
| [https://archive.org/details/microcornucopia?sort=-date Archive.org] || Mostly complete from 1981 to 1985. The journal ended in 1990.
|}

I was in Bend, Oregon in 2026 and stopped by the place listed as the business address of MicroCornucopia in it's business listing with the state. 
[[File:MicroC business location.jpg]] 
155 NW Hawthorne, Bend, Oregon 97701

<blockquote>
Micro Cornucopia, Inc. is a Domestic Business Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oregon. The business was filed on November 2, 1984 and is currently listed as Ina: Inactive with the Oregon Office of the Secretary of State. The official file number for this entity is 204655-14.

The principal office address is located at 155 Nw Hawthorne Bend, OR 97701.

The Registered Agent on file is C.E. Francis, located at 1199 Nw Wall St Bend, OR 97701.

The company's leadership includes David J Thompson, who serves as President and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701 and Sandra S Thompson, who serves as Secretary and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701. 
([https://www.bizapedia.com/or/micro-cornucopia-inc.html Bizapedia listing] 2026) 
Note that the home address for David and Sandra has sold at least once since then so it is no longer valid.
</blockquote>

===Kugram and ONKUG===
Kugram was the Kaypro User's Group Newsletter. It was issued every other month. There are 5 volumes with 6 releases in each (about a year per volume) except for Volume 5 which has 1 regular release. The second release is just a cover over the newly merged with Scroll newsletter (the newsletter of the W/Pug, Word Processing user group). The third is the "Special KUG Bulletin #1". The fourth and last one I can find is the "Special KUG Bulletin #2".

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [https://archive.org/search?query=kugram&sort=-date Archive.org] || Partial Collection Missing V1N1-5, V3N1-3, V3N5, V4N4 and beyond
|}

"KUG's receive periodic mailings and ONKUG, The Official Newsdiskette of Kaypro Users Groups. ONKUG, compiled by KUG Manager Jim Durkin, is full of handy public domain software and interesting text files-a great way to get programs without the expense and hassle of downloading." 
(Profiles, September 1986)
{|
|-
| [[File:Onkug diskette.jpg]]
|}

==Other Sites==

[https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/index.htm RetroCMP by Thomas Brase]

[https://archive.org/details/VCF1-StephenStoneTheLifeAndTimesOfKayproComputers/VCF1+%E2%80%94+Stephen+Stone+-+The+Life+and+Times+of+Kaypro+Computers.wav *]

Main Page

2026-08-04T16:51:45Z

FrankRahman: /* MicroCornucopia */

Welcome to Kaypro Journal 
 
This is the home for my notes and findings about Vintage Kaypro machines. My focus began with Z80 Kaypros but it has expanded to include "DOS" based Kaypros and Non-Linear Systems units as well. 
In my collection (as of March 2024) I have over 100 Kaypro/NLS Machines. 

==Company==
[[533 Stevens| Kaypro Campus]]

[[Kaycomp Trademark|Kaycomp Trademark Info]]

[[Kaypro Production Numbers]]

[[Machine Tags]]

[[Osbourne|The Competition "Osbourne"]]

[[Kaypro Stock]]

[[Hiring Stories]]

[[Warehousing]]

[[Excess parts]]

[[Kaypro Leadership]]

[[Tradeshows]]

[[Kaypro Decline]]

[[US Kaypro Districts]]

[[European office]]

[[Kaypro Factory Store]]

==Models==

===Product Brochures===

[[Kaypro Brochures]]

===CPM Models===

[[CPM Kaypros]]

===PC Clones/DOS Computers===
[[DOS Kaypros|PC/DOS Machines Page]]

===Related and Similar Machines===
[[Similar machines|Similar Machines Page]]

===Other Kaypro/NLS Products===
[[Kaypro Printers]]

[[NLS HiFi]]

===NLS===
[[NLS]]

==Hardware==
[[Early power switches]]

[[Serial Number Tags]]

[[Those weird round number stickers]]

[[Mainboards]]

[[Thoery of operations|Micro Cornucopia - Theory of Operations]]

[[Power Supplies]] - Work in Progress

[[Power switch wiring]]

[[Monitor boards]] - Work in Progress

[[Keyboard models]]

[[Floppy Drives]]

[[Drivetec Drives]]

[[Bits and pieces]]

[[Gotek Setup]]

[[Kick Stand|Kick Stand transitions]]

[[International kits]]

==Add Ons==

===Hard Drives===
[[Westwind Interface Card]]

[[Helix Hard Drive]]

[[Emerald Microware Hard drive]]

===Video Output Boards===
[[Video output cards]]

===Networking/Computer Linking===
[[Adevco Networking]]

[[KayLink]]

===RAM Disks===
[[Advent RAM Disk]]

[[Microshpere RAM Disk]]

===ROM Expansions===
[[Handyman ROM Board]] 
[[Kayplus|KayPlus ROM Upgrade]] 
[[Pro8]]

===8088 Add On===
[[Swp copower 88]]

===Turbo Mods===
[[Advent TurboBoard]]

===Real Time Clock Board===
[[RTC mod boards]]

===Unknown===
[[Gilderfluke|Gilderfluke Graphics Adapter?]]

==Software==

[[Included Software]]

[[Kaypro Diskettes]]

[[Rembrandt]]

[[Infocom]]

[https://scs-draw.com/index.html SCS-Draw]

==Instructional Material==

[[Kaypro Manuals]]

[[Kaypro Quick Start Audio]]

==Vendors==

[[Vendor Signs]]

[[Sales Management]]

[[Vendor Info|Vendor Info including News]]

[[Kelly Data]]

==Vintage Photos==

[[Kaypro II photos|Kaypro II]] 
[[Kaypro Family photos|Kaypro Family]] 
[[DOS Kaypro photos|DOS Kaypros]]

==Individual Machines==

[[Kaypro 10 79763]]

[[Kaypro 1 288536|Kaypro 1 288536 - Example of an intact inventory tag]]

==Organizational Info==

[[Price lists|Kaypro price lists]]

[[Stolen kaypros|Kaypros report Lost or Stolen to Kaypro Corp]]

[[Kaypro Serial Number Sales Dates| Date of Sale with Serial Numbers]]

[[Kaypro Missing Parts]]

[[Kay Family]]

==Programing==

[[Graphics Programming]]

==Magazines and Newsletters==

===Profiles===
[[Profiles]]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[Profiles Magazine]] || July 83
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [http://www.retroarchive.org/docs/magazines/profiles/index.html RetroArchive] || Almost complete collection Missing V1N1,3,4 V2N9 V4N2 V6N1
|}

===MicroCornucopia===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! !! 1981 !! 1982 !! 1983 !! 1984 !! 1985 !! 1986 !! 1987 !! 1988 !! 1989 !! 1990
|-
| Jan || || || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Feb || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_04_Feb82.pdf Feb 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_10_Feb83.pdf Feb 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_16_Feb84.pdf Feb 84] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Mar || || || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Apr || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_05_Apr82.pdf Apr 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_11_Apr83.pdf Apr 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_17_Apr84.pdf Apr 84] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| May || || || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Jun || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_06_Jun82.pdf Jun 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_12_Jun83.pdf Jun 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_18_Jun84.pdf Jun 84] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Jul || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_01_Jul81.pdf Jul 81] || || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Aug || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_07_Aug82.pdf Aug 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_13_Aug83.pdf Aug 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_19_Aug84.pdf Aug 84] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Sep || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_02_Sep81.pdf Sep 81] || || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Oct || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_08_Oct82.pdf Oct 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_14_Oct83.pdf Oct 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_20_Oct84.pdf Oct 84] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Nov || || || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Dec || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_03_Dec81.pdf Dec 81] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_09_Dec82.pdf Dec 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_15_Dec83.pdf Dec 83] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro%20Cornucopia/Micro%20Cornucopia%2021%20Dec84.pdf Dec 84] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/ Bit Savers] || Complete Collection (no UI)
|-
| [https://archive.org/details/microcornucopia?sort=-date Archive.org] || Mostly complete from 1981 to 1985. The journal ended in 1990.
|}

I was in Bend, Oregon in 2026 and stopped by the place listed as the business address of MicroCornucopia in it's business listing with the state. 
[[File:MicroC business location.jpg]] 
155 NW Hawthorne, Bend, Oregon 97701

<blockquote>
Micro Cornucopia, Inc. is a Domestic Business Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oregon. The business was filed on November 2, 1984 and is currently listed as Ina: Inactive with the Oregon Office of the Secretary of State. The official file number for this entity is 204655-14.

The principal office address is located at 155 Nw Hawthorne Bend, OR 97701.

The Registered Agent on file is C.E. Francis, located at 1199 Nw Wall St Bend, OR 97701.

The company's leadership includes David J Thompson, who serves as President and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701 and Sandra S Thompson, who serves as Secretary and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701. 
([https://www.bizapedia.com/or/micro-cornucopia-inc.html Bizapedia listing] 2026) 
Note that the home address for David and Sandra has sold at least once since then so it is no longer valid.
</blockquote>

===Kugram and ONKUG===
Kugram was the Kaypro User's Group Newsletter. It was issued every other month. There are 5 volumes with 6 releases in each (about a year per volume) except for Volume 5 which has 1 regular release. The second release is just a cover over the newly merged with Scroll newsletter (the newsletter of the W/Pug, Word Processing user group). The third is the "Special KUG Bulletin #1". The fourth and last one I can find is the "Special KUG Bulletin #2".

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [https://archive.org/search?query=kugram&sort=-date Archive.org] || Partial Collection Missing V1N1-5, V3N1-3, V3N5, V4N4 and beyond
|}

"KUG's receive periodic mailings and ONKUG, The Official Newsdiskette of Kaypro Users Groups. ONKUG, compiled by KUG Manager Jim Durkin, is full of handy public domain software and interesting text files-a great way to get programs without the expense and hassle of downloading." 
(Profiles, September 1986)
{|
|-
| [[File:Onkug diskette.jpg]]
|}

==Other Sites==

[https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/index.htm RetroCMP by Thomas Brase]

[https://archive.org/details/VCF1-StephenStoneTheLifeAndTimesOfKayproComputers/VCF1+%E2%80%94+Stephen+Stone+-+The+Life+and+Times+of+Kaypro+Computers.wav *]

Main Page

2026-08-04T16:36:24Z

FrankRahman: /* MicroCornucopia */

Welcome to Kaypro Journal 
 
This is the home for my notes and findings about Vintage Kaypro machines. My focus began with Z80 Kaypros but it has expanded to include "DOS" based Kaypros and Non-Linear Systems units as well. 
In my collection (as of March 2024) I have over 100 Kaypro/NLS Machines. 

==Company==
[[533 Stevens| Kaypro Campus]]

[[Kaycomp Trademark|Kaycomp Trademark Info]]

[[Kaypro Production Numbers]]

[[Machine Tags]]

[[Osbourne|The Competition "Osbourne"]]

[[Kaypro Stock]]

[[Hiring Stories]]

[[Warehousing]]

[[Excess parts]]

[[Kaypro Leadership]]

[[Tradeshows]]

[[Kaypro Decline]]

[[US Kaypro Districts]]

[[European office]]

[[Kaypro Factory Store]]

==Models==

===Product Brochures===

[[Kaypro Brochures]]

===CPM Models===

[[CPM Kaypros]]

===PC Clones/DOS Computers===
[[DOS Kaypros|PC/DOS Machines Page]]

===Related and Similar Machines===
[[Similar machines|Similar Machines Page]]

===Other Kaypro/NLS Products===
[[Kaypro Printers]]

[[NLS HiFi]]

===NLS===
[[NLS]]

==Hardware==
[[Early power switches]]

[[Serial Number Tags]]

[[Those weird round number stickers]]

[[Mainboards]]

[[Thoery of operations|Micro Cornucopia - Theory of Operations]]

[[Power Supplies]] - Work in Progress

[[Power switch wiring]]

[[Monitor boards]] - Work in Progress

[[Keyboard models]]

[[Floppy Drives]]

[[Drivetec Drives]]

[[Bits and pieces]]

[[Gotek Setup]]

[[Kick Stand|Kick Stand transitions]]

[[International kits]]

==Add Ons==

===Hard Drives===
[[Westwind Interface Card]]

[[Helix Hard Drive]]

[[Emerald Microware Hard drive]]

===Video Output Boards===
[[Video output cards]]

===Networking/Computer Linking===
[[Adevco Networking]]

[[KayLink]]

===RAM Disks===
[[Advent RAM Disk]]

[[Microshpere RAM Disk]]

===ROM Expansions===
[[Handyman ROM Board]] 
[[Kayplus|KayPlus ROM Upgrade]] 
[[Pro8]]

===8088 Add On===
[[Swp copower 88]]

===Turbo Mods===
[[Advent TurboBoard]]

===Real Time Clock Board===
[[RTC mod boards]]

===Unknown===
[[Gilderfluke|Gilderfluke Graphics Adapter?]]

==Software==

[[Included Software]]

[[Kaypro Diskettes]]

[[Rembrandt]]

[[Infocom]]

[https://scs-draw.com/index.html SCS-Draw]

==Instructional Material==

[[Kaypro Manuals]]

[[Kaypro Quick Start Audio]]

==Vendors==

[[Vendor Signs]]

[[Sales Management]]

[[Vendor Info|Vendor Info including News]]

[[Kelly Data]]

==Vintage Photos==

[[Kaypro II photos|Kaypro II]] 
[[Kaypro Family photos|Kaypro Family]] 
[[DOS Kaypro photos|DOS Kaypros]]

==Individual Machines==

[[Kaypro 10 79763]]

[[Kaypro 1 288536|Kaypro 1 288536 - Example of an intact inventory tag]]

==Organizational Info==

[[Price lists|Kaypro price lists]]

[[Stolen kaypros|Kaypros report Lost or Stolen to Kaypro Corp]]

[[Kaypro Serial Number Sales Dates| Date of Sale with Serial Numbers]]

[[Kaypro Missing Parts]]

[[Kay Family]]

==Programing==

[[Graphics Programming]]

==Magazines and Newsletters==

===Profiles===
[[Profiles]]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[Profiles Magazine]] || July 83
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [http://www.retroarchive.org/docs/magazines/profiles/index.html RetroArchive] || Almost complete collection Missing V1N1,3,4 V2N9 V4N2 V6N1
|}

===MicroCornucopia===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! !! 1981 !! 1982 !! 1983 !! 1984 !! 1985 !! 1986 !! 1987 !! 1988 !! 1989 !! 1990
|-
| Jan || || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Feb || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_04_Feb82.pdf Feb 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_10_Feb83.pdf Feb 83] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Mar || || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|-
| Apr || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_05_Apr82.pdf Apr 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_11_Apr83.pdf Apr 83] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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| Jun || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_06_Jun82.pdf Jun 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_12_Jun83.pdf Jun 83] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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| Jul || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_01_Jul81.pdf Jul 81] || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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| Aug || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_07_Aug82.pdf Aug 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_13_Aug83.pdf Aug 83] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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| Sep || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_02_Sep81.pdf Sep 81] || || || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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| Oct || || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_08_Oct82.pdf Oct 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_14_Oct83.pdf Oct 83] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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| Dec || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_03_Dec81.pdf Dec 81] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_09_Dec82.pdf Dec 82] || [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/Micro_Cornucopia_15_Dec83.pdf Dec 83] || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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{| class="wikitable"
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| [https://bitsavers.org/magazines/Micro_Cornucopia/ Bit Savers] || Complete Collection (no UI)
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| [https://archive.org/details/microcornucopia?sort=-date Archive.org] || Mostly complete from 1981 to 1985. The journal ended in 1990.
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I was in Bend, Oregon in 2026 and stopped by the place listed as the business address of MicroCornucopia in it's business listing with the state. 
[[File:MicroC business location.jpg]] 
155 NW Hawthorne, Bend, Oregon 97701

<blockquote>
Micro Cornucopia, Inc. is a Domestic Business Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oregon. The business was filed on November 2, 1984 and is currently listed as Ina: Inactive with the Oregon Office of the Secretary of State. The official file number for this entity is 204655-14.

The principal office address is located at 155 Nw Hawthorne Bend, OR 97701.

The Registered Agent on file is C.E. Francis, located at 1199 Nw Wall St Bend, OR 97701.

The company's leadership includes David J Thompson, who serves as President and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701 and Sandra S Thompson, who serves as Secretary and is associated with an address at 1259 Nw Iowa Bend, OR 97701. 
([https://www.bizapedia.com/or/micro-cornucopia-inc.html Bizapedia listing] 2026) 
Note that the home address for David and Sandra has sold at least once since then so it is no longer valid.
</blockquote>

===Kugram and ONKUG===
Kugram was the Kaypro User's Group Newsletter. It was issued every other month. There are 5 volumes with 6 releases in each (about a year per volume) except for Volume 5 which has 1 regular release. The second release is just a cover over the newly merged with Scroll newsletter (the newsletter of the W/Pug, Word Processing user group). The third is the "Special KUG Bulletin #1". The fourth and last one I can find is the "Special KUG Bulletin #2".

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"KUG's receive periodic mailings and ONKUG, The Official Newsdiskette of Kaypro Users Groups. ONKUG, compiled by KUG Manager Jim Durkin, is full of handy public domain software and interesting text files-a great way to get programs without the expense and hassle of downloading." 
(Profiles, September 1986)
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==Other Sites==

[https://retrocmp.de/kaypro/index.htm RetroCMP by Thomas Brase]

[https://archive.org/details/VCF1-StephenStoneTheLifeAndTimesOfKayproComputers/VCF1+%E2%80%94+Stephen+Stone+-+The+Life+and+Times+of+Kaypro+Computers.wav *]

Main Page

2026-08-04T15:09:05Z

FrankRahman: /* Company */

Kaypro Factory Store

2026-08-04T15:08:20Z

FrankRahman: Created page with "File:Ncb ad for store.jpg (North County Blade Citizen, September 1 1989)"

[[File:Ncb ad for store.jpg]] 
(North County Blade Citizen, September 1 1989)

File:Ncb ad for store.jpg

2026-08-04T15:07:26Z

FrankRahman:

Ncb ad for store

Kaypro KC2

2026-08-04T14:57:40Z

FrankRahman:

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[[File:KC2 ad north county blade citizen.jpg]] 
(North County Blade Citizen, September 1, 1989)

===Palonet deal===
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2026-08-04T14:57:15Z

FrankRahman:

KC2 ad north county blade citizen

Kaypro KC1

2026-08-04T14:54:15Z

FrankRahman:

Also known as the MC-10, see CVN deal below.

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<blockquote>
Kaypro Corp., meanwhile, is reverting to an earlier strategy by concentrating on the market for low-priced computers.

Andrew Kay, chairman and president of Kaypro, explained that mid-range vendors get pressured from low-end producers who compete on price and by companies selling high-end computers that compete on the basis of performance.

He said Kaypro fell Into this squeeze by abandoning its Initial strategy.

"Instead of coming down in price we kept enhancing the machines," he said.

So last week Kaypro announced the KC-1, a computer assembled in San Diego and with a suggested retail price of $895, complete with two disk drives and an operating system. The computer uses Intel Corp's first generation 8088 processor and is packaged to compete on a price basis with so-called clones built in Asia.

Kay said the company will also soon introduce a low-cost machine based on Intel's faster 80286 processor. But he said the new products would take time to have an effect on the bottom and predicted Kaypro, which is publicly held, would continue to lose money in June. 
(San Diego Union, June 23, 1989)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Engineers at local computer manufacturer Kaypro Corp. appear to be busy, with company officials recently unveiling a new line of low-cost systems dubbed "The
American Dream Machine."

Kaypro founder and acting president Andrew F. Kay said Tuesday that the new computer line offers a less-expensive computer alternative, suitable for either home or business use.

Now through the end of August Kaypro is offering a 30 percent price discount to local businesses, their employees and customers on the newly released KC-1 and KC-2 systems. The firm also plans a KC-3 computer model.

"We're trying to be very cost competitive," said company sales manager Jeanne Simmons.

While most computer systems in the market today carry a 90-day warranty, Kaypro's new line offers one full year of protection, with warranty work performed direct from the factory on Stevens Avenue.

In a market dominated by overseas manufacturing, the local firm's new direction also stresses the fact that Kaypro computers are stamped "made in America" and the firm's promotions stress that point. "We're sticking behind that," Simmons added.

Kay, a Del Mar resident, hinted at the development of a new low-cost computer system during last April's annual Kaypro Corp. stockholders meeting in Rancho Santa Fe. The company has recently experienced financial difficulties but is banking on the new line.

The firm is gearing up to produce "several thousand" of the new computer system models per month, Kay said. One model is designed to operate faster than the other, and design configurations allow the machines to be customized for different uses, Kay
said.

All of the KC computers are compatible with systems made by International Business Machines (IBM) and come equipped with disk-operating system software developed by Digital Research.

Carrying a suggested retail price of $895, the KC-1 computer system - first introduced and shipped out to dealers nationwide in early May - is now offered locally at an introductory price of $626.50. Equipped with a central processing chip similar to the industry standard 8088 microprocessor[V20 MicroProcessor is hand written on the clipping], the KC-1 system comes complete with 640 kilobyte resident memory, two 5.25-inch floppy disk drives and 12-inch amber monitor.

Unveiled about two weeks ago, the firm's new KC-2 computer comes equipped with a faster microprocessor and one 1.2 megabyte floppy disk drive for 5.25-inch diskettes. Video monitors and monitor adapter cards cost extra.

"It's more of a build-up type machine, whereas the KC-1 is a complete system," Simmons said. The KC carries a suggested retail price of $1,195, but this summer's 30-percent discount offer reduces the price to $836.50 locally.
 
(Andy Warren Staff Writer, News clipping from David Kay)
</blockquote>

[[File:KC1 ad north county blade citizen.jpg]] 
(North County Blade Citizen, September 1, 1989)

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===MC-10 a KC-1 for CVN and HSC Deal===
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These images are from an auction listing in which the machine was NOS thus the bags were left on.

====News====
<blockquote>
Kaypro Corp. said yesterday it has clinched a $3.6 million contract for 8,000 low-end personal computers from a Minneapolis cable television shopping channel reputed to be one of the country's largest.

Company executives said previously that the order from Cable Value Network was the second largest in Kaypro's history.

Stars To Go Video Centers, a manufacturer of video rental systems, ordered $20 million of custom computers back in 1986 for use in STG's point of sale system, said senior vice president and chief financial officer Joseph Marcell earlier. But Kaypro delivered only $18 million worth after Stars To Go went bankrupt. Kaypro later reserved $2.1 million worth after being told that payment for systems delivered would be delayed. STG
started making $25,000 monthly payments earlier this year, said Marcello.

Marcello characterized the contract with CVN, which sells hundreds of products far below suggested retail, as "the most significant thing to happen to Kaypro in terms of sales in years."

CVN ordered '''the MC-10, formerly called KC-1'''. Introduced only a few months ago, the MC-10 is a low-end personal computer with dual floppy disk drives and an 8088 microprocessing chip, said a company spokesman. It retails at $895 and has been likened by the company to the Kaypro II, the basic low-cost computer that built Kaypro's reputation in 1982.

The MC-10 is XT-compatible, and Marcello earlier quoted a report from CVN dated July 17 evaluating Kaypro's model as "14 times faster than the XT machine."

"Shipments of our MC-10 personal computer system to CVN will begin in about two weeks," said Andrew Kay, chairman and CEO. "CVN expects to begin its Kaypro sales program on its network of cable stations later this month."

Marcello indicated previously that CVN might also be interested in the KC-2, an AT-compatible machine with single hard disk drive retailing for $1,088. 
(Lorain Parsons, San Diego Daily Transcript, Unknown Date)
</blockquote>

====Customer service form====
This Customer Service Form shows that the Home Shopping Club also sold the MC-10. 
[[File:Mc10service plan.jpg| 200px]]

Use the Expand below if you want to read the form.
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
<blockquote>
KAYPRO CORPORATION 
proudly announces the 
HSC EXECUTIVE SERVICE PLAN 
An Exclusive Support Program for Customers of the
'''HOME SHOPPING CLUB'''

Каурго Corporation - with nearly four decades of electronics experience - surpasses industry standards for quality service and support. Years of producing electronic instrumentation for demanding customers such as the U.S. military has earned Kaypro a sound reputation for rugged reliability. Drawing from this firm foundation of knowledge and experience, Kaypro confidently extends a full, one-year limited warranty on every computer manufactured. 
Now, as an exclusive offer to customers of the Home Shopping Club (HSC), Kaypro takes quality service one step further. In a bold move to help take the risk out of buying computers, Kaypro presents the HSC Executive Service Plan, the most comprehensive support program in the industry. Here's how it works: 
1. When you purchase a Kaypro computer from the Home Shopping Club, you will receive a special identification number. This number will distinguish you as an HSC customer with full access to the HSC Executive Service Plan benefits, and should be used when communicating with Kaypro Corporation. 
2. Should you require assistance with your new Kaypro computer, a simple phone call to Kaypro's support department will usually solve the problem. Kaypro's dedicated staff of support technicians will patiently assist you in diagnosing the difficulty - quickly and effortlessly. (Note: Questions regarding third-party software must be directed to the appropriate software author or distributor.) 
3. Should Kaypro's support team determine that you have a defective unit, a computer will be shipped, via two-day air, directly to your address. A representative from United Parcel Service (UPS) will collect the defective machine and deliver another computer - all within 48 hours. 
4. The free services offered through the HSC Executive Service Plan are valid for one year after the date of purchase. After that time, you may arrange for extended service and support through Kaypro. 
5. All telephone inquiries to Kaypro Corporation should be made during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM through 4:30 PM (PST).

By extending this exclusive support program to HSC customers, Kaypro Corporation wishes you many years of service and enjoyment from your computer. It is an important investment in your personal productivity and your future.

Kaypro Corporation 
533 Stevens Avenue 
Solana Beach 
California 92075 
619-481-4300 
1-800-736-6695
</blockquote>
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File:KC1 ad north county blade citizen.jpg

2026-08-04T14:53:20Z

FrankRahman:

KC1 ad north county blade citizen

Kaypro Printers

2026-08-04T14:43:24Z

FrankRahman: /* Kaypro Letter Quality Printer */

==Kaypro Letter Quality Printer==

A JUKI 6100 daisy wheel printer re-badged for Kaypro.

[[File:Kaypro Printer.jpg|400px]]

==Kaypro Page Printer I==

"the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, an NEC LED-based printer." 
(Press Release for the Kaypro 386 computer, February 1, 1987)

==Kaypro Page Printer II==

[[File:Kaypro Page Printer II.jpg]] 
"Kaypro's Page Printer II laser printer gives documents the "type-set" look. This 300 DPI wonder provides 768KB RAM (Expands to 1.2 MB), seven emulation modes, plug-in front cartridges, and eight page/minute speed. Originally over $2,000, factory refurbished units available for only $897." 
(North County Blade Citizen, September 1, 1989)

Kaypro Printers

2026-08-04T14:42:17Z

FrankRahman: /* Kaypro Page Printer II */

==Kaypro Letter Quality Printer==

A JUKI daisy wheel printer re-badged for Kaypro.

[[File:Kaypro Printer.jpg|400px]]

==Kaypro Page Printer I==

"the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, an NEC LED-based printer." 
(Press Release for the Kaypro 386 computer, February 1, 1987)

==Kaypro Page Printer II==

[[File:Kaypro Page Printer II.jpg]] 
"Kaypro's Page Printer II laser printer gives documents the "type-set" look. This 300 DPI wonder provides 768KB RAM (Expands to 1.2 MB), seven emulation modes, plug-in front cartridges, and eight page/minute speed. Originally over $2,000, factory refurbished units available for only $897." 
(North County Blade Citizen, September 1, 1989)

Kaypro Printers

2026-08-04T14:41:45Z

FrankRahman: /* Kaypro Page Printer I */

==Kaypro Letter Quality Printer==

A JUKI daisy wheel printer re-badged for Kaypro.

[[File:Kaypro Printer.jpg|400px]]

==Kaypro Page Printer I==

"the KAYPRO PAGE PRINTER I, an NEC LED-based printer." 
(Press Release for the Kaypro 386 computer, February 1, 1987)

==Kaypro Page Printer II==

[[File:Kaypro Page Printer II.jpg]]
"Kaypro's Page Printer II laser printer gives documents the "type-set" look. This 300 DPI wonder provides 768KB RAM (Expands to 1.2 MB), seven emulation modes, plug-in front cartridges, and eight page/minute speed. Originally over $2,000, factory refurbished units available for only $897."
(North County Blade Citizen, September 1, 1989)

File:Kaypro Page Printer II.jpg

2026-08-04T14:35:59Z

FrankRahman:

Kaypro Page Printer II

Kaypro 4 '84 (81-015)

2026-08-04T14:01:33Z

FrankRahman: /* End of production */

Announced on February 10, 1984.

Both the Kaypro 2 and 4 received major updates as the New Year came in 1984. The three significant updates for the Kaypro 4:
* The floppy drives were updated to half height drives, they were still Double Sided Double Density. This required an update to the design of the case for the smaller drives. The new drives were also direct drives and in general were much more reliable than the proceeding full height drives.
* The mainboard was updated to the universal board that would be shared among the new CPM machines for the rest of Kaypro’s production. This board usually was only populated with the circuitry required for that particular model. It appears that a Kaypro 10 board sometimes was used, likely when they didn’t have the correct board on hand.
* The screen graphics from the Kaypro 10 became a part of the Kaypro 4. This is implemented as an additional chip on the main board.

All of these updates made the Kaypro 4 become more like the earlier Kaypro 10 just without the hard drive.

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[[Media:Kaypro 4 84 Welcome Packet.pdf|Kaypro 4 Welcome Packet]]

==Release==
<blockquote>
A new, improved Kaypro 4 personal business computer has been introduced by Kaypro Corporation for 1984. It contains many of the features previously designed into the company's more advanced models.

The enhanced Kaypro 4 microcomputer will sell for $1995 and incorporates a built-in modem for telecommunications and data bank accessing. The improved display features a clearer, cleaner type font, graphics capability, blinking cursor, dual intensity and highlighting.

One major innovation to the Kaypro line will be the addition, for the first time, of a built-in 300-buad modem. This automatically adapts the enhanced Kaypro 4 for communications and electronic mail applications, as well as real-time accessing of available data banks.

In addition, the enhanced Kaypro 4 will process information faster at 4 MHz, and will incorporate many of the advanced display features proven popular in the Kaypro 10 microcomputer. The new screen will appear notably clearer, the type fonts will be clearer and cleaner (5 x 7, vs. 8 x 16 pixels), and other features including screen highlighting, dual intensity display segments and blinking cursor have been incorporated into the enhanced Kaypro 4.

One of the more popular new features of the Kaypro 4 will be the addition of on-screen graphics. This is made possible be the changeover to an improved monitor screen capable of 100 by 160 pixels of display resolution.

For word processing applications, the enhanced Kaypro 4 will feature the industry standard 80 columns of display width. However, the display will be one line higher, and will display 25 lines of copy on the screen.

The enhanced Kaypro 4, selling for $200 more than the earlier version, is priced at $1995. 
("New Kaypro 4 for 1984 is Faster, Press Release, February 10, 1984)
</blockquote>

==End of production==
<blockquote>
The KAYPRO II is dead, long live KAYPRO.

The KAYPRO II and the KAYPRO 4 have been discontinued. 
(Kugram, Mar-Apr 1985)
</blockquote>

Kaypro 4 '84 (81-015)

2026-08-04T13:43:46Z

FrankRahman:

Kaypro 10 (81-005)

2026-08-04T13:41:11Z

FrankRahman: /* News before the release of the K10 */

==Kaypro 10's Predecessor (Kaypro 5)==
The Kaypro 5 never went into production. It appears that by the time they were ready for production the cost of a 10MB hard drive was not much more than a 5MB hard drive so they went straight to the K10.

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<blockquote>
Kaycomp Computers has unveiled a portable Z80-CP/M-based machine with a 9-in. display that incorporates a 5-1/4-in. Winchester disk drive.

The Kaypro 5 uses a 5-Mbyte Winchester from either Tandon Magnetics Corp. or Seagate Technology.

Priced at $4,485, the Kaypro 5 is a hard disk version of the Kaypro II (formerly known as the Kaycomp II), a $1,795 portable microcomputer with double-density minifloppy disk drives.
The company is currently producing 4,000 Kaypro IIs per month, Kay said.

Both units have 64K of RAM, run CP/M and include, in their purchase prices, SBasic from Topaz Programming, Profit Plan from Chang Laboratories and the Select word processing package from Select Systems. 
(Newspaper clipping, no citation)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
The Kaypro 5, scheduled to be available this quarter, is the same as the Kaypro II except that the Kaypro 5 includes one floppy disk and one 5.5 megabyte Winchester hard disk as storage media.
(Small Computer Systems, December 1982)

It also lists both the Kaypro II and 5 as not having Graphics
</blockquote>

==Kaypro 10==

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[[File:K10 81-005 label.jpg|400px]]

====Manual====
May 1983 version (with updates): 
* [[Media:K10 users guide May 1983.pdf|K10 Users Guide May 1983]]
* [[Media:K10 users manual update Aug 1983.pdf|K10 Users Manual Update Aug 1983]]
* [[Media:K10 users guide update Oct 1983.pdf|K10 Users Guide Update Oct 1983]]
* [[Media:K10 users guide may 83 add MUFBAR.pdf|K10 Users Guide May 83 add MUFBAR]]
* [[Media:K10 users guide addbackup.pdf|K10 users guide addbackup]]

Jan 1984 version:
[[Media:Kaypro 10 Manual.pdf|Kaypro 10 Manual]]

===K10 Pre-Release===
====Images from the Pre-Release Brochure====
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This pre-release version has a hard drive with a visible cover panel and horizontal drive configuration.

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The above images also show a keyboard with a Keytronics mechanism, black numeric keypad, and KAYPRO 10 on the case. The later brochure uses a similar keyboard that uses an SMK mechanism and just KAYPRO on the keyboard case.
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[[File:K10 Prerelease Brochure Office Image2.jpg]] 
This photo was taken at the offices of Batter Kay Associates. (Confirmed with Micheal and Janice Kay Batter) Note that the calendar in the background is October. It is likely a calendar for October 1982 based on the 1st being a Friday. So it is possible that the photo was taken in that month. Which is consistent with it's announcement in November of that year.
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A closeup image of the machine shows light coming through the vent holes which is only possible if a mainboard is not installed. That along with no image on the screen makes it likely that the mainboard was not ready in time for this photo. 
What I find surprising is that they didn't try to fit a KII mainboard in so that they could display some text on the screen. 
In the later brochure for the K10 this photo is replaced by a nearly identical one that shows the "normal" drive configuration for the K10 with the newly designed graphics processor capabilities showing on the display.
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Another interesting note is that the pre-release image shows the chassis resting on the keyboard like the early KIIs. The later version has the integrated kickstand to angle the system up.

====News before the release of the K10====
<blockquote>
Kaypro, the division of Non-Linear Systems that makes portable desktop computers, will introduce a 10-Mbyte hard disk at Comdex, EE Times has learned.

Marketing vice president David Kay said the 5-1/4-in. disk will be bundled in a new package, dubbed the Kaypro 10. which will sell for $2795.

Kay predicted that the 10-Mbyte Winchester will allow major graphics enhancements over the current Kaypro
II, which is bundled with eight double density floppies at a price of $1795.

The extra memory in the hard disk will accommodate graphics "somewhere between business and high-resolution quality, will allow for new enhancements like underlining, highlighting and reverse video, and will drive displays at 4 MHz," he said. 
(Electrical Enginnering Times, November 22, 1982)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Kaypro will be shipping sample copies of its new Kaypro 10 computer, with a 10-Mb Winchester disk, to its dealers. The software bundled with the computer will reside on the hard disk. This will provide a lot more storage than the floppy drives, with an additional $1000 added to the price tag. 
(Personal Computing, May 1983)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
The first Winchester-based portable computer priced at less than $3,000 was introduced at Comdex by the Kaypro Division of Non-Linear Systems Inc.

Dubbed the Kaypro 10, the portable contains a 10-Mbyte hard drive and runs CP/M. ... The system language is S-Basic and a Profitplan spreadsheet program is included. Software applicatins included with the Kaypro 10 are the Perfect Writer, Perfect Speller, Perfect Filler, and Perfect Calc. ...

Video features include graphics model with 160 by 100 pixels for graphs and games, inverse, blinking, underlining, and reduced intensity. ...

Provisions are made for a light pen connection. ...

Priced at $2,795, the Kaypro 10 will be available to dealers next year. 
(News Paper Clipping, but consistent with PR Tech Sheet from June 1983)
</blockquote>

Note that IBM announced the PC XT which included a Hard Drive on March 8, 1983. Compaq would wait for a 3.5 inch hard drive to be available so the Compaq Plus wasn't revealed until October 25, 1983.

===K10 Press===
<blockquote>
Since this review was completed, Non-Linear Systems has revamped its product line for 1983 with two new system configurations (the Kaypro 4 and Kaypro 10)...
The big news is the Kaypro 10, which incorporates an internal 10-megabyte hard disk as well as one double-sided, double-density, half-height floppy-disk drive (380K bytes of storage). The Kaypro 10 itself is an upgrade of the Kaypro 5, a 5-megabyte hard-disk portable shown in 1982 but never produced in quantity. The Kaypro 10, including software, will put you back only $2795. 
(Byte Magazine, September 1983)
</blockquote>

===K10 Production Issues===
"The Kaypro 10 has been shipped in limited quantities since April (1983) and bulk shipments are soon to come." 
(CommuniKay, June 1983)

<blockquote>As of this writing (late March), 25,000 people have bought KAYPRO IIs, and NLS president Andy Kay expects to sell another 50,000 (including sales of the next computer, the KAYPRO 10) by the end of August. ...
Their KAYPRO 10 was recently unveiled and 8,000 orders are in before the first one comes off the production line. Kay expects to be turning out 10,000 KAYPRO 10s a month to match production of the Ils. "Interest is so high it looks like we'll sell more 10s than IIs," said Kay.
...
The 10 is faster than the II and has graphics capability. It comes in the same package and retails for $2,795. 
(San Diego Magazine, May 1983)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Production line snarls have cut planned output of the new Kaypro 10 microcomputer by as much as 75 percent, but the company has no plans or need to retrofit products already sold, as has been rumored, said Vice President David Kay yesterday.

By this time, Solana Beach-based Kaypro expected to be producing 500 Kaypro 10 machines a day, Kay admitted yesterday, "but production is now 90 to 150 a day." The company started shipping the product in August.

Retailers are complaining of problems. "Customers have been losing data because of problems with the hard disk drive," said James Keais, technician in La Mesa's On-Line Computer Center. About 40 percent of the center's customers have had some problems with the Kaypro 10, he said. and as a result, the store warns potential customers of the problem. And it makes good on products sold: "One machine has been in here for two weeks, waiting for new hard disks," he said.

The Kaypro 10 is the first portable microcomputer using a hard disk, rather than a floppy disk - and unlike with floppies, it is not just a matter of the user putting in a new disk, explained John Rigoli, owner of the On-Line store. But Kaypro has said nothing about a retrofit operation, he said.

Kay said that overall, there has been nothing like a 40 percent failure rate: "You always get complaints about a new product," he said. But conceivably, one or a handful of retailers might get a high percentage of flawed products, he said
There has been talk in the industry that Kaypro has had to suspend production of the Kaypro 10, and that a retrofit is planned. "If we have stopped production, it's only been for half a day or so," said Kay, who added that if a major problem developed, the company would retrofit existing products, but he is aware of no such problems.

"In all electronics, there is a debugging process," he said. Каурго had a problem before with disk drives for floppies.

This problem, however, has impacted the company's financial results, he conceded. Last week, Kaypro reported that 1983 sales were $75.1 million - up impressively from 1982's $5.5 million, but less than the $100 million which had been bandied about last summer, as Kaypro was preparing for its initial stock offering. Most of that $25 million sales difference resulted from the problems with getting the Kaypro 10 production up to expectations, Kay said.

"It's a vendor problem, not a design problem," Kay said. Some of the microchips aren't up to specifications, he explained. "In a nutshell, we're not getting enough hard disks to meet our demand. IBM has the same problem" with its hard disk microcomputer, he said.

The controller board for the Kaypro 10 has been a problem, too - one related to the chips received from vendors.

"Also, there is a lot of pilot error (errors by users of the system)," he said.
"It's been a series of random problems - deviations in the batches of chips, tolerances that cause problems, problems with hard disks. We're solving them. We don't foresee a universal retrofit situation," he said.

Demand is still strong. "The problem is lack of parts, not lack of sales." said Kay. As soon as the production problems are solved, Kaypro 10 sales will be back up to expectations, he said. 
(Donald C. Bauder, Financial Editor, Newspaper Clipping, Likely from the San Diego Union)
</blockquote>

"The company cited an inability to receive enough disk drives for the present $50 million inventory level. Kay said most of the problems stemmed from a shortage of Winchester drives for the Kaypro 10, but he noted that those problems have been solved with new sources. Kaypro had been buying hard disk drives exclusively from Tandon Corp. and now is additionally sourcing Winchesters from Seagate Technology and Microscience International Corp." 
(Computer System News, February 27, 1984)

===K10 in production===
"There are no changes here. The Kaypro 10 still has a 10-megabyte Winchester hard disk, one 392K floppy drive, an internal 300-baud modem, and a real-time clock.

The software package for the Kaypro 10 is the same as for the Robie, plus software for backing up your hard disk onto floppy disks." 
(Profiles V3 N6)

===Light Pen===
"... the light pen plug on the Kaypro 10 doesn't work. When the computer was designed, Kaypro had planned to have one, but never found time to finish it." 
(Profiles, September 1986)

The [[Video Chip]] an SY6545A-1 supports the use of a light pen.

===K10 Known Errors===
"If, after a few hours' work, a "System Status 02" message appears at the bottom of your K10 screen, it may be a heat-related controller board problem. The HDO Controller is supposed to run at 10 megahertz. If a "System Status 02" error message appears after a period of time, it's generally because the frequency o the controller has crept up to 12 or even 14 megahertz. A simple solution is to replace the capacitor at C18 with a more heat-resillient capacitor, one with a value of 18 picofarads and a temperature band of N1500. This will help you hold the 10 megahertz value needed for proper running. After you have replaced that capacitor, re-adjust the VCO at C19 as it says in the documentation that comes witht he STU's. You will need to do a high level reformatting of the hard drive with any part replacement or repair dealing with System Status 02. During System Status 02 you are sending garbage to the hard drive, so an 02 message can come up when the garbage area of the hard drive is read." 
(Kugram, Jan-Feb 1987)

===K10 marketing===
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[[File:K10 Disneyland Demo.jpg|400px]]
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===K10 Ends Production===
"The Kaypro Corporation sends news of the passing of a couple of old friends, the Kaypro 1 and the Kaypro 10. The decision to send old No. 1 to the glue factory will sadden many CP/M followers who fondly remember 'Darth Vader's lunch bucket.'"
(New York Times, February 11, 1986)

===Prototype Variation on the K10===
"Unfortunately the climate-hardened Kaypros referred to in that article were especially manufactured for the purpose. They were Kaypro 10s without any ventilation slots in the chassis, no floppy drives, and special sealing gaskets around the communications ports and CRTs.

Without floppy drives the only way to introduce new programs and download data is through the serial ports. Only a small number of these computers were made as an experiment by Kaypro. They are not available on special order." 
(Profiles V3 N8)

===Software===
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===Dates===
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It FCC ID was issued July 7, 1985.

Robie (81-012 & 81-013)

2026-08-04T03:48:18Z

FrankRahman: /* News (81-012) */

Pronounced /ˈrōˌbē/ as in a diminutive version of robot. (Andrew Kay, May 2025, In Person Interview)

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==81-012==

Unveiled November 28, 1983 at COMDEX

===Prototype Image===
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===Production Images===
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[[File:Kaypro Robie screenshot from movie.jpg]]
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Thank you Thomas Brase for this image
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===News (81-012)===
"Other new products in the works include a desktop model, code named "Roby". It will have two disk drives and be similar to the Kaypro II but will have a smaller footprint on the desk and look more like a small TV set." Note that Roby is how it was spelled in the article. 
(CommuniKay, June 1983)

<blockquote>
Kaypro Corporation is unveiling a new desktop microcomputer, the Robie, this week at COMDEX in Las Vegas. The 24-pound machine is targeted at companies that need a "dedicated workstation," says David Kay, vice-president of marketing.

"It is an unusual computer, very different than anything else out on the market," says Kay. "It has a unique design." As homage to its "unique design," Kaypro has decided to use its original code name for the new portable. "Some people thought it looked like a robot in the early prototype stages," Kay says.

The Robie is similar to the company's Kaypro 4, but is much smaller and includes a built-in modem, real-time clock/calendar and fan. It promises to have one of the smallest footprints of any portable business micrcomputer currently available. Kay says the new machine measures 10 x 10 x 14-inches. (The term footprint refers to the amount of space a machine occupies on a desktop.)

Otherwise the Robie has the same capabilities and specifications as the Kaypro 4. It comes with 64K RAM, a Z80 microprocessor and the CP/M 2.2 operating system. The system houses two 5¼-inch, '''double-density, double-sided disk drives''' with 394K formatted storage per diskette (for approximately an 800K capability) and 2K of ROM.

The 9-inch green-phosphor screen displays 24 lines by 80 columns. The Robie's keyboard is detachable. It includes a numeric keypad, 72 keys, 20 programmable keys and programmable cursor keys.
The Robie's bundled software will include WordStar, Perfect Writer and a spreadsheet program.
Kay says that adding Kaypro's Plus 88 expansion board will make the Robie IBM PC-compatible. Running it with Kaypro's KayLink software will give the machine the ability to communicate with minicomputers and mainframes.

Kaypro is downplaying the Robie's weight and size. In fact, says Kay, the company made a deliberate decision to design a machine that won't fit under an airline seat. Rather, Kaypro sees the Robie primarily being used in the office rather than by traveling executives or salesmen.

"Robie is portable in the same way a [standard size] TV set is portable," Kay says.

"We can't be thought of in a class [with the Model 100]. It hurts the image of Kaypro. We compete head to head with Apple and IBM for the small-business-computer market," continues Kay. "Robie is a dedicated workstation."

Kaypro plans to make approximately 1000 Robies by the end of the year, but a positive response at COMDEX could increase production. Although the exact price hasn't been established, Kay says the Robie will cost under $2000 and will be in the stores by the end of the year. 
(Daniel Janal, Unknown source - from news clipping in David Kay's collection.)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Another new product from the Kaypro family of computers has just been unveiled at this year's COMDEX. The Robie is its name, and desktop computing is its game.

The Robie is our smallest model yet, with a footprint measuring slightly over a square foot. It has a nine-inch green monitor with anti-glare screen, '''two half-height floppy drive which can hold 2.6 megabyte of information each''', a slimmed-down detachable keyboard, an internal 300 baud modem, and a real-time clock/calendar. The popular CP/M operating system, with its many applications, runs the unit. The drives use pre-formatted diskettes, which will also be produced by Kaypro.

Robies are being produced in two different colors, white and black, with the distinctive handwritten signature in cherry red. Architect, Janice Kay, is responsible for its modern look which allows it to blend into any office decor.

Prototye Robies were introduced to the rest of the industry at COMDEX in Las Vegas. Vice-president, David Kay, and Promotions Coordinator, Henry Hester, were on hand to announce the new product and demonstrate its features to the press and other industry officials. Advertising material on the new model was also available.

The Robie is still in the prototype phase and remains open to changes. These could include color selection, keyboard design, and other modifications. The first production run is scheduled at 2,000 units; availability to dealers is expected in the spring of '84. The suggested retail price for this new workstation is around $2295.00. 
(ComminiKay, Nov/Dec 1983)</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Drivetec's Model 320 SuperMinifloppy is a 5.25-inch flexible disk drive with 3.33 megabytes of capacity in a half-height size. Kaypro will incorporate two drives in its new Robie(tm) desktop computer, which was shown in prototype using the dual disk drives at the recent Condex show in Las Vegas. Kaypro is now the fourth largest producer of personal computer systems. ...

Kaypro's Robie desktop system incorporates two Drivetec disk drives for a total of 5.2 MB of formatted capacity, along with a built-in 300 baud modem, real-time clock/calendar and full I/O capability. The computer is an ergonomically-designed unit with a compact profile and uses one square foot of desktop space. It also features a 9-inch non-glare screen and a full range of applications software, including spread sheet, word processing, spelling checker, and database management programs. ...

The Robie, which is expected to retail for $2,295, will be available early in 1984. 
("Kaypro and Drivetec Announce $6.0 Million OEM Pact", December 15 1983)
</blockquote>

==81-013==

This is another version of the Robie. The Badging is lower on the case and the drive section is seperated by an recess rather than a narrowing like the other design. They both are featured with the [[Drivetec Drives|DriveTEC drives]].

===Images===
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[[File:Robie v2 from right.jpg]]
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[[File:Robie in offce.jpg|400px]]
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===News (81-013)===
<blockquote>
NEW ROBIE

The NEW ROBIE is now available for sale. It will still sell at the original price of $2295. The NEW ROBIE is different from the old in four respects:

1) The metal case has been redesigned to look much more pleasing to the eye. It also has a new front bezel around the CRT.

2) The Drivetec drive has been redesigned to solve the problems previously encountered.

3) The diskettes used are new issue. The media in the past had been a major part of the problem.

4) This machine uses the new universal ROM (same one used on the new 2). Master diskettes are not interchangeable between the old Robie and NEW ROBIE.

There is a supply of old style robies still in stock. These should only be used when doing an exchange for an old machine already in the field.

Also, we must assume that all blank Robie diskettes currently in the field are at least suspect. No blank diskettes that anyone currently has in the field should be used in the NEW ROBIES. Have the customer send in his old media and we will replace it free of charge. Remember, using old media in the NEW ROBIE could do damage to the machine itself.

When placing orders for the NEW ROBIE, make sure and state on the order NEW ROBIE. 
(Kaypro Dealer Letter, January 1985)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
The NEW ROBIE, a desktop computer that features two 2.6 megabytes floppy disk drives is ready for distribution. Innovations incorporated into the machine include a convenient 300 Baud built-in modem as well as as a real time clock/calendar for simple dating of files and documents.

The NEW ROBIE differs from the old model in four respects: 1. The metal case has been re-designed to look much more pleasing to the eye. 2. The drivetec drive has been re-designed to solve the problem previously encountered. 3. The diskettes used are new issue. The media in the past had been a major part of the problem. 4. This computer uses the new
universal ROM (same as used on the NEW 2)

Master diskettes are not interchangeable between the old and the new model ROBIE. Remember, using old media in the new ROBIE could do damage to the machine
itself. Suggested retail price of the NEW ROBIE is $2,295.00. 
(Kugram, Mar-Apr 1985)
</blockquote>

"The Robie has two 2.6-megabyte floppy drives for a total of 5.2 MB of disk storage. In addition, this computer has a real-time clock and an internal 300-baud modem.

Software included with the Robie is the same as for the 2X, plus Kaypro's Master Menu program. MasMenu is a menu-driven front end for CP/M that lets you operate the computer without regard to what programs are in which user areas. MasMenu already knows what is in each user area, so all you need to do is select a program from the menu on your screen." 
(Profiles, January 1986)

"Kaypro produced less than 500 of the tardy, touchy Robies before taking a staggering $3-million writedown on the machines."
(The Executive (Southern California), August 1987, pg 21)

==Stories==
Here is an excerpt of an anexdotal story from Mark Milliorn about selling a Robie to a customer.
<blockquote>
Among other computers, my store sold Kaypro Computers. This was the age of Portable Computers. This meant that for a fairly large sum of money, you could buy a computer with a tiny screen that folded up into a large metal suitcase--a more accurate term for these computers would have been "Luggable Computers". Laptops were not yet available, but every company was working on them. Kaypro, realizing that the market was rapidly changing, decided to eliminate its back stock of old obsolete parts by designing what must have been the worst computer ever made: the Kaypro Robie.

Now, if you are designing a new electric motor, your design does not include a bathtub just because you happen to have one handy--unless, of course, you were Kaypro Computers back then. They must have had warehouses of old, obsolete parts. The Kaypro Robie was horrible—as the sum of its bad parts, it was colossally bad—and Kaypro knew it. The price was low, but dealers were warned that ALL sales were final. The manufacturer would not accept the return of a Robie for any reason. They certainly did not want any of those old obsolete parts back. I took one look at the Robie and refused to sell them.

Maggie had other ideas. She saw one of these monsters advertised in a magazine—they were nicknamed “Darth Vader’s Lunchbox”—and demanded one. (I had never advertised the Robie, since I had refused to sell it in my store.) I tried, really tried, to not sell her one. I explained over and over that the machine was junk, I offered her a great deal on a better computer, I begged her not to buy one….but she insisted. I think she believed that I was trying to either cheat her or keep her from buying her dream computer. Finally, forced by my dealership agreement with Kaypro, I had to sell her the computer. I wrote Maggie a registered letter explaining my reservations and spelling out exactly the terms of the sale—that the computer was non-returnable and she would have to pay for it in advance. Maggie promptly paid and I ordered the monstrosity.

It took Maggie less than a week to discover the machine was junk. Maggie is crazy, but she ain’t stupid. And of course she wanted to return the machine! While I was sympathetic, there was nothing I could do: Kaypro wouldn’t take it back, and I couldn’t and I wouldn't sell it to someone else. Maggie yelled, then cried, and then screamed threats as she left my store. I have to admit that the thought of losing Maggie Magpie as a customer was the only bright part of the sale. (Besides the small profit, that is.) 
For the full posting see:[https://markmilliorn.blogspot.com/2013/09/they-shoot-magpies-dont-they.html They Shoot Magpies]
</blockquote>

From an archive of the old-computers.com that appears to no longer exist:
<blockquote>
'''Michael Robinson reports''': 
I worked at Kaypro at the time. The big shortcoming of the Robie was the too-advanced (at the time) high-density drives. The drives would literally eat through very expensive pre-formatted proprietary floppy disks. After a long enough time in the drive, you could hold a floppy up to the light, and see through the directory track where the drive heads had scraped all the oxide off the mylar substrate. Eventually, this was tracked down to a manufacturing defect that left diamond dust on the heads during the polishing step, but by then the Robie was more or less doomed. 
The industrial design on the Robie was done by Janice Kay (one of the Kay clan), the architect (of sorts) who also designed the Kaypro lobby.

'''Dave Domanski adds''': 
Robie was definitely commercially available. I had it for sale in my computer store (Matrix Computers in Dearborn, Michiga) in the early 80s, seems to me it was prior to 1984 but perhaps that is about right. 
An ill-advised attempt by Non-Linear Systems (nee Kaypro) to broaden into the desktop market, Robie was the only not-specifically-portable Kaypro, but like the others it ran CP/M on a Z80 family processor. This was, of course, at a time when IBM's PC and MS-DOS were steadily crushing all else before them. 
As you can tell from the picture it shared a lot of hardware with its "sewing machine case" Kaypro siblings. If I recall correctly it had a whopping 5 MB hard disk. I do remember that it was jet black, unlike your photo.
It never sold well anywhere near as well as the portable Kaypros, I think mostly due to its freakish appearance.

'''Allen Cobb's memories''': 
I remember the Robie from a shop I worked at (WordMovers - Lawndale, Ca) while in school. Time frame was right about 1984, it had two high density 5.25 inch drives - I believe somewhere in the vicinity of 2 megs per drive w/ specially formatted floppies (supposedly available from your KayPro dealer). From what I remember, the Robie did not sell well at all (I never saw one move from the store that sold a high volume of Kaypro products). The only sound was a beep emanating from the keyboard. The Robie made a great paperweight. 
[https://web.archive.org/web/20230202173901/https://www.old-computers.com/MUSEUM/computer.asp?st=1&c=278 www.old-computers.com archived]
</blockquote>

==Special Notes==
As far as I can tell a Robie has not been sold on eBay in the last 10+ years.

[[Drivetec Drives|See Drivetec Drives for more information on the drives]]

Drivetec Drives

2026-08-04T03:39:48Z

FrankRahman: /* News */

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Andrew Kay with a first version Drivetec Robie and a regular Kaypro 4.

Drivetec drives were used in the [[Kaypro 4X]] and early [[Robie]].

==Images==

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[[File:Drivetec circuit board top.jpg|400px]]
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==News==
<blockquote>
Kaypro Corporation announced today that it has awarded an OEM contract to Drivetec, Inc., San Jose, CA, for the purchase of an undisclosed number of highcapacity SuperMinifloppy disk drives. The contract has an initial value of over $6.0 millio, with shipments to that value to be completed by July, 1984. The ultimate contract value was not disclosed; the contract term is set at longer than one year, with renewable options. ...

In addition to its capacity and size, Drivetec's Model 320 SuperMinifloppy features a 3-millisecond track-to-track access time and 500 Kbit/second data transfer rate. The principle application of the unit is as primary disk storage for personal and small business computers used in professional envirnments. Secondary application is as a backup unit for rigid disks in single and multiuser business systems.

Key benefits to the 320 are its high capacity and its ability to read lower track density diskettes. Most important is its ability to allow 100% diskette interchangeability among all Drivetec units regardless of fluctuations in temperature and humidity. The proprietary track-following closed-loop servo system ensures accurate, on-track read/write head positioning regardless of environmental changes. 
("Kaypro and Drivetec Announce $6.0 Million OEM Pact", December 15, 1983)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Kaypro is now in the disk drive manufacturing business! We have signed a manufacturing agreement with Drivetec of San Jose that allows us to build drives which they designed. We are even allowed to build the parts that make up the drives, if we choose. The only thing we can't do is sell the drives outside the computer as independent components. The Eastman Kodak Company has a similar arrangement with Drivetec. We are currently using the drives in our Robie computer which has been sent to a beta test site for evaluation and will be shipped to dealers soon.

The idea for the new drive is based on a design originally patented by Dymec Corp. It has been fully developed by a team of experts at Drivetec headed by Herb Thompson. Frank D. Wallens of Drivetec wrote the software for programming the proms (programmable read only memories), the computer chips that control the drives.

According to ''Redacted Name'', KAYPRO's technical expert on the Drivetec project, there are several features of this product that attracted us to it. "For example," says ''he'' "the mechanical simplicity of the drive is excellent and the positioning system for the heads centers them perfectly withi the center of the tracks on the diskette. Also, the 'Gumball' head system of the drive treats the diskettes delicately and thus makes them last longer."

This disk drive which is now a member of the KAYPRO family, contains the very latest in drive technology. Its most amazing technological advance is the 2.6 megabytes of formatted storage on a 5 1/4-inch diskette. It is so advanced, in fact, that much of the rest of the drive industry is scrambling to come out with something similar: Amlyne Corporation is making a drive similar to our Drivetec, and 3M Corporation is now developing a "stretched floppy" as another way of accomplishing Drivetec's perfect diskette centering. Some companies are even attempting to develop a 10 megabyte floppy diskette!

KAYPRO's choice of Drivetec is another industry first for us and should put us further ahead in sales. The returns will be in soon. 
(CommuniKay, April 1984)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Sources reported that Drivetec was seeking an infusion of about $5 million. The company in October received $7 million in its third funding round, bringing total capitalization to $15 million.

That round had been delayed the previous summer when Kaypro Corp., Drivetec's largest customer, rescheduled deliveries. The third round was originally intended to bring $10 million. ...

Drivetec reportedly was shipping its 3.3-Mbyte floppy disk drive at the rate of 6000 units per month until Kaypro's action last July [1984] forced it to cut production. Although it resumed manufacturing in January, the company never again exceeded shipments of 1000 units per month, sources said. 
(Computer Systems News, January 21, 1985)
</blockquote>

Micro-Mini Systems Article written by Herb Thompson
[[Media:198307 Drivetec 3.3Mb Floppy.pdf| click here]]

"In addition to the new-product announcements, Kaypro told its stockholders that it has solved its sourcing problems for both hard and floppy disk drives with the addition of new vendors and by entering into a licensing agreement with Drivetec Inc. that will result in Kaypro manufacturing high-capacity floppy disk drives for its new Robie desktop personal computer."
(Computer System News, February 27, 1984)

==Disks==
"You should buy good-quality, high-density diskettes pre-
formatted l7-sector 192 TPI. Specify Brown Disk UHR II or
the Maxell equivalent. Each diskette is capable of holding
2.6 megabytes of information." (Robie Manual)

[[File:Drivetec disks 2.jpg]]
[[File:Drivetec disks 1.jpg]]

===Cleaning Disks===
"A drive-cleaning disk is needed to keep the drive heads
clean and in proper working order. The following are
approved: Scotch 7440, Head Computer Products, Perfect
Data, Floppiclene." (Robie Manual)

"Responding to requests from Kaypro headquarters and from the field, Drivetec (manufacturer of the Robie disk drives) has approved four head-cleaning disks for use in their drives. Drivetec states: 
The following cleaning disks have been evaluated and are recommended for usage on the Drivetec disk drive when head cleaning is deemed necessary: 
1. Scotch #7440 
2. Head Computer Products 
3. Perfect Data 
4. Floppiclene 
(Kugram Vol.2 No.5 Page 22)

==Kodak Connections==
An interesting note is that Kodak was the other company to license the DriveTec Drives and eventually bought Drivetec.

===Robie Image===
Notice on this image of a Kaypro Robie that the A drive has a logo on it. Both drives have beveled edges which likely makes them Kodak drives. (I have not seen a Drivetec Brand Drive with beveled edges. See below.)

[[File:Kaypro Robie.jpg]]

It looks to me like the Kodak logo that they used from 1987 and on (when the Robie was no longer being produced).

[[File:Kodak Company Logo.jpg]]

I suspect that this drive was replaced at some point in it's life.

===Sample Kodak Drives===
Here is a pair of Kodak 3.3 drives (with a Drivetec drive in some picture for comparison) in my collection. They did not have the Kodak logo on the front panel but the label on them is Kodak.

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 PCB is basically the same but designating marks are different.
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[[File:Drivetec vs Kodak sides.jpg]]
 Top: Drivetec Drive (2 Screw Holes)
 Middle: Kodak Early Drive (2 Screw Holes)
 Bottom: Kodak Later Drive (4 Screw Holes)
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"Chandler then announced that Kodak had reached a new licensing agreement with Drivetec, Inc., of San Jose, California, which permits Kodak to manufacture a flexible disk drive for use with personal computers. The disk drives will carry Kodak trade dress." 
(Kodak Highlights, 3rd Quarter 1983) This is the Shareholders Newsletter for Kodak

"The Eastman Kodak Company's Spin Physics division introduced a 5 1/4-inch floppy disk for microcomputers that it said can store up to 3.3 million bytes of data. The Isomax HD600 diskette, combined with a high-performance disk drive that is in production, will have more storage capacity than any system of similar size now commercially available, Kodak said. The diskette is designed for use in a high- performance disk drive that is being manufactured by Drivetec Inc. of San Jose, Calif." 
(New York Times, December 14, 1983)

[https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/kodak-verbatim-6-6-mb-floppy-drive.36437/ *]

Robie (81-012 & 81-013)

2026-08-03T22:36:58Z

FrankRahman: /* 81-012 */

Pronounced /ˈrōˌbē/ as in a diminutive version of robot. (Andrew Kay, May 2025, In Person Interview)

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==81-012==

Unveiled November 28, 1983 at COMDEX

===Prototype Image===
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[[File:Kaypro Robie Prototype.jpg]]
|| Robie Prototype Note that the case is white and that the keyboard case looks more like the the other CPM Kaypro keyboards (The top of the case is inset within the base).
|}
===Production Images===
{|
|-
| [[File:Kaypro Robie.jpg]] ||
[[File:Kaypro Robie screenshot from movie.jpg]]
|}

{|
|-
|
[[File:Robie 81-012 label small.jpg|400px]]
||
Thank you Thomas Brase for this image
|}

===News (81-012)===
"Other new products in the works include a desktop model, code named "Roby". It will have two disk drives and be similar to the Kaypro II but will have a smaller footprint on the desk and look more like a small TV set." Note that Roby is how it was spelled in the article. 
(CommuniKay, June 1983)

<blockquote>
Kaypro Corporation is unveiling a new desktop microcomputer, the Robie, this week at COMDEX in Las Vegas. The 24-pound machine is targeted at companies that need a "dedicated workstation," says David Kay, vice-president of marketing.

"It is an unusual computer, very different than anything else out on the market," says Kay. "It has a unique design." As homage to its "unique design," Kaypro has decided to use its original code name for the new portable. "Some people thought it looked like a robot in the early prototype stages," Kay says.

The Robie is similar to the company's Kaypro 4, but is much smaller and includes a built-in modem, real-time clock/calendar and fan. It promises to have one of the smallest footprints of any portable business micrcomputer currently available. Kay says the new machine measures 10 x 10 x 14-inches. (The term footprint refers to the amount of space a machine occupies on a desktop.)

Otherwise the Robie has the same capabilities and specifications as the Kaypro 4. It comes with 64K RAM, a Z80 microprocessor and the CP/M 2.2 operating system. The system houses two 5¼-inch, '''double-density, double-sided disk drives''' with 394K formatted storage per diskette (for approximately an 800K capability) and 2K of ROM.

The 9-inch green-phosphor screen displays 24 lines by 80 columns. The Robie's keyboard is detachable. It includes a numeric keypad, 72 keys, 20 programmable keys and programmable cursor keys.
The Robie's bundled software will include WordStar, Perfect Writer and a spreadsheet program.
Kay says that adding Kaypro's Plus 88 expansion board will make the Robie IBM PC-compatible. Running it with Kaypro's KayLink software will give the machine the ability to communicate with minicomputers and mainframes.

Kaypro is downplaying the Robie's weight and size. In fact, says Kay, the company made a deliberate decision to design a machine that won't fit under an airline seat. Rather, Kaypro sees the Robie primarily being used in the office rather than by traveling executives or salesmen.

"Robie is portable in the same way a [standard size] TV set is portable," Kay says.

"We can't be thought of in a class [with the Model 100]. It hurts the image of Kaypro. We compete head to head with Apple and IBM for the small-business-computer market," continues Kay. "Robie is a dedicated workstation."

Kaypro plans to make approximately 1000 Robies by the end of the year, but a positive response at COMDEX could increase production. Although the exact price hasn't been established, Kay says the Robie will cost under $2000 and will be in the stores by the end of the year. 
(Daniel Janal, Unknown source - from news clipping in David Kay's collection.)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Another new product from the Kaypro family of computers has just been unveiled at this year's COMDEX. The Robie is its name, and desktop computing is its game.

The Robie is our smallest model yet, with a footprint measuring slightly over a square foot. It has a nine-inch green monitor with anti-glare screen, '''two half-height floppy drive which can hold 2.6 megabyte of information each''', a slimmed-down detachable keyboard, an internal 300 baud modem, and a real-time clock/calendar. The popular CP/M operating system, with its many applications, runs the unit. The drives use pre-formatted diskettes, which will also be produced by Kaypro.

Robies are being produced in two different colors, white and black, with the distinctive handwritten signature in cherry red. Architect, Janice Kay, is responsible for its modern look which allows it to blend into any office decor.

Prototye Robies were introduced to the rest of the industry at COMDEX in Las Vegas. Vice-president, David Kay, and Promotions Coordinator, Henry Hester, were on hand to announce the new product and demonstrate its features to the press and other industry officials. Advertising material on the new model was also available.

The Robie is still in the prototype phase and remains open to changes. These could include color selection, keyboard design, and other modifications. The first production run is scheduled at 2,000 units; availability to dealers is expected in the spring of '84. The suggested retail price for this new workstation is around $2295.00. 
(ComminiKay, Nov/Dec 1983)</blockquote>

==81-013==

This is another version of the Robie. The Badging is lower on the case and the drive section is seperated by an recess rather than a narrowing like the other design. They both are featured with the [[Drivetec Drives|DriveTEC drives]].

===Images===
{|
|-
|
[[File:Robie front.jpg|400px]]
||
[[File:Robie v2 from right.jpg]]
|-
|
[[File:Robie side.jpg|400px]]
||
[[File:Robie in offce.jpg|400px]]
|}

===News (81-013)===
<blockquote>
NEW ROBIE

The NEW ROBIE is now available for sale. It will still sell at the original price of $2295. The NEW ROBIE is different from the old in four respects:

1) The metal case has been redesigned to look much more pleasing to the eye. It also has a new front bezel around the CRT.

2) The Drivetec drive has been redesigned to solve the problems previously encountered.

3) The diskettes used are new issue. The media in the past had been a major part of the problem.

4) This machine uses the new universal ROM (same one used on the new 2). Master diskettes are not interchangeable between the old Robie and NEW ROBIE.

There is a supply of old style robies still in stock. These should only be used when doing an exchange for an old machine already in the field.

Also, we must assume that all blank Robie diskettes currently in the field are at least suspect. No blank diskettes that anyone currently has in the field should be used in the NEW ROBIES. Have the customer send in his old media and we will replace it free of charge. Remember, using old media in the NEW ROBIE could do damage to the machine itself.

When placing orders for the NEW ROBIE, make sure and state on the order NEW ROBIE. 
(Kaypro Dealer Letter, January 1985)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
The NEW ROBIE, a desktop computer that features two 2.6 megabytes floppy disk drives is ready for distribution. Innovations incorporated into the machine include a convenient 300 Baud built-in modem as well as as a real time clock/calendar for simple dating of files and documents.

The NEW ROBIE differs from the old model in four respects: 1. The metal case has been re-designed to look much more pleasing to the eye. 2. The drivetec drive has been re-designed to solve the problem previously encountered. 3. The diskettes used are new issue. The media in the past had been a major part of the problem. 4. This computer uses the new
universal ROM (same as used on the NEW 2)

Master diskettes are not interchangeable between the old and the new model ROBIE. Remember, using old media in the new ROBIE could do damage to the machine
itself. Suggested retail price of the NEW ROBIE is $2,295.00. 
(Kugram, Mar-Apr 1985)
</blockquote>

"The Robie has two 2.6-megabyte floppy drives for a total of 5.2 MB of disk storage. In addition, this computer has a real-time clock and an internal 300-baud modem.

Software included with the Robie is the same as for the 2X, plus Kaypro's Master Menu program. MasMenu is a menu-driven front end for CP/M that lets you operate the computer without regard to what programs are in which user areas. MasMenu already knows what is in each user area, so all you need to do is select a program from the menu on your screen." 
(Profiles, January 1986)

"Kaypro produced less than 500 of the tardy, touchy Robies before taking a staggering $3-million writedown on the machines."
(The Executive (Southern California), August 1987, pg 21)

==Stories==
Here is an excerpt of an anexdotal story from Mark Milliorn about selling a Robie to a customer.
<blockquote>
Among other computers, my store sold Kaypro Computers. This was the age of Portable Computers. This meant that for a fairly large sum of money, you could buy a computer with a tiny screen that folded up into a large metal suitcase--a more accurate term for these computers would have been "Luggable Computers". Laptops were not yet available, but every company was working on them. Kaypro, realizing that the market was rapidly changing, decided to eliminate its back stock of old obsolete parts by designing what must have been the worst computer ever made: the Kaypro Robie.

Now, if you are designing a new electric motor, your design does not include a bathtub just because you happen to have one handy--unless, of course, you were Kaypro Computers back then. They must have had warehouses of old, obsolete parts. The Kaypro Robie was horrible—as the sum of its bad parts, it was colossally bad—and Kaypro knew it. The price was low, but dealers were warned that ALL sales were final. The manufacturer would not accept the return of a Robie for any reason. They certainly did not want any of those old obsolete parts back. I took one look at the Robie and refused to sell them.

Maggie had other ideas. She saw one of these monsters advertised in a magazine—they were nicknamed “Darth Vader’s Lunchbox”—and demanded one. (I had never advertised the Robie, since I had refused to sell it in my store.) I tried, really tried, to not sell her one. I explained over and over that the machine was junk, I offered her a great deal on a better computer, I begged her not to buy one….but she insisted. I think she believed that I was trying to either cheat her or keep her from buying her dream computer. Finally, forced by my dealership agreement with Kaypro, I had to sell her the computer. I wrote Maggie a registered letter explaining my reservations and spelling out exactly the terms of the sale—that the computer was non-returnable and she would have to pay for it in advance. Maggie promptly paid and I ordered the monstrosity.

It took Maggie less than a week to discover the machine was junk. Maggie is crazy, but she ain’t stupid. And of course she wanted to return the machine! While I was sympathetic, there was nothing I could do: Kaypro wouldn’t take it back, and I couldn’t and I wouldn't sell it to someone else. Maggie yelled, then cried, and then screamed threats as she left my store. I have to admit that the thought of losing Maggie Magpie as a customer was the only bright part of the sale. (Besides the small profit, that is.) 
For the full posting see:[https://markmilliorn.blogspot.com/2013/09/they-shoot-magpies-dont-they.html They Shoot Magpies]
</blockquote>

From an archive of the old-computers.com that appears to no longer exist:
<blockquote>
'''Michael Robinson reports''': 
I worked at Kaypro at the time. The big shortcoming of the Robie was the too-advanced (at the time) high-density drives. The drives would literally eat through very expensive pre-formatted proprietary floppy disks. After a long enough time in the drive, you could hold a floppy up to the light, and see through the directory track where the drive heads had scraped all the oxide off the mylar substrate. Eventually, this was tracked down to a manufacturing defect that left diamond dust on the heads during the polishing step, but by then the Robie was more or less doomed. 
The industrial design on the Robie was done by Janice Kay (one of the Kay clan), the architect (of sorts) who also designed the Kaypro lobby.

'''Dave Domanski adds''': 
Robie was definitely commercially available. I had it for sale in my computer store (Matrix Computers in Dearborn, Michiga) in the early 80s, seems to me it was prior to 1984 but perhaps that is about right. 
An ill-advised attempt by Non-Linear Systems (nee Kaypro) to broaden into the desktop market, Robie was the only not-specifically-portable Kaypro, but like the others it ran CP/M on a Z80 family processor. This was, of course, at a time when IBM's PC and MS-DOS were steadily crushing all else before them. 
As you can tell from the picture it shared a lot of hardware with its "sewing machine case" Kaypro siblings. If I recall correctly it had a whopping 5 MB hard disk. I do remember that it was jet black, unlike your photo.
It never sold well anywhere near as well as the portable Kaypros, I think mostly due to its freakish appearance.

'''Allen Cobb's memories''': 
I remember the Robie from a shop I worked at (WordMovers - Lawndale, Ca) while in school. Time frame was right about 1984, it had two high density 5.25 inch drives - I believe somewhere in the vicinity of 2 megs per drive w/ specially formatted floppies (supposedly available from your KayPro dealer). From what I remember, the Robie did not sell well at all (I never saw one move from the store that sold a high volume of Kaypro products). The only sound was a beep emanating from the keyboard. The Robie made a great paperweight. 
[https://web.archive.org/web/20230202173901/https://www.old-computers.com/MUSEUM/computer.asp?st=1&c=278 www.old-computers.com archived]
</blockquote>

==Special Notes==
As far as I can tell a Robie has not been sold on eBay in the last 10+ years.

[[Drivetec Drives|See Drivetec Drives for more information on the drives]]

Kaypro PC

2026-08-03T22:25:23Z

FrankRahman: /* Technical Info */

{|
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro PC.jpg|400px]]
|}
The KAYPRO PC makes sense now with all the I flexibility you need for future enhancements. Thanks to Kaypro's non-obsolete design, the KAYPRO PC is a snap to update. Card-based system components — including the microprocessor — simply snap into place. 
Standard Specifications for the KAYPRO PC:
{|
| Processor: || 8088-compatible V-20 microproccessor, 8087 socket: 4.77/10MHz
|-
| Video/Display: || Multivideo graphics adapter, EGA, CGA, MDA, and Hercules compatible on most monitors; 12-inch monochrome monitor
|-
| Memory: || 768 KB standard
|-
| Drives: || Dual 360-KB disk drives
|-
| Ports: || IBM PC-compatible serial and parallel
|-
| Expansion: || Nine slots, six for user options
|-
| Keyboard: || Enhanced 101-style keyboard
|}

{|
|-
|
[[File:KPC Brochure Out.jpg|250px]]
|-
|
[[File:KPC Brochure In.jpg|250px]]
|}

==Introduction==
The Kaypro PC was the first mostly compatible PC from Kaypro. It had it's microprocessor on a add-on board so you could update to a new processor without changing out the entire machine.

{|
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro PC ad non-obsolescence.jpg|400px]]
|}

[[File:Kaypro PC Ad Family Computing June 87.png]]

Family Computing June 1987

{|
|-
|
[[File:81-045-02 label.jpg]]
|| [[File:81-045-05 label.jpg]]
|}

<blockquote>
It was the only sensible decision, but that didn't make it any pleasanter. Saying farewell to a faithful retainer is never easy. Still, it had to be done, and so we pulled the plug on the old Kaypro II, closed its cover, and sent it away.

The II was one of a series of machines using the older CP/M operating system that Kaypro started making in the early 1980's. That was a time when 64K (64,000 characters) of on-board memory looked as capacious as the big-mouth logo on the Morton Downey Jr. television show; two built-in disk drives stored 180K
apiece, and the integral nine-inch monochrome monitor was a blessing to those with good eyesight or good eyeglasses. The whole package folded up into a nearly-30-pound lump that was billed as portable until true portables came along, and was later referred to as transportable, which it was in the sense that anything with a handle on it can be called transportable. The II, like other Kaypro products, came with a wide selection of software, some excellent, all usable, and at around $1,500 complete, was a great bargain.

Now, the truth of the matter is that an individual or small business can satisfy most computing needs with just such a machine. You can write letters, reports and memos, track income and outgo, organize lists of customers and inventory, craft your own specialized programs, and find a fairly large selection of commercial and public-domain software at rock-bottom prices. A well-maintained Beetle will still get you to the mall, too. But time does move on.

Just as 64K and CP/M gave way to 640K and MS-DOS, the operating system of the I.B.M. PC line, so will 640K and MS-DOS give way to memories measured in millions of characters and OS/2, the new I.B.M. operating system. But not just yet. In the mean-time, there are excellent values in machines that adhere to the old PC standard.

One such is the Kaypro PC. It is available in various configurations starting at not much more than $1,000, and it is as far ahead of the old Kaypro as it was ahead of a typewriter and mechanical calculator.

The version I have is a fully loaded model: one 5.25-inch drive for standard disks holding 360K, one 3.5-inch drive for the newer, compact disks holding 780K, and a 30-megabyte (that's 30 million characters) hard disk. There is the usual 640K of internal memory, plus an additional 128K that can be used for special purposes. The display adapter emulates both monochrome and color screens on an excellent amber monitor. The keyboard is in the style of that of the I.B.M. PC/AT, with extra-large shift and enter keys, and is quite comfortable for a fast, though not particularly accurate, touch typist.

The main unit is wide, a bit more than 19 inches, and deep, about 1.5 inches. The monitor sits on top, and the detachable keyboard in front, and it threatens to take more than its share of desk space. But a phone call to Kaypro brought assurances that there was no harm in turning the unit on its side, converting the 19 inches into vertical space, and the width into a mere 5.25 inches.

The machine comes with the operating system disk and Basic, not invariably included in the advertised prices of other computers. More important, it comes with WordStar 4.0, a professional-quality word processor that also includes a dictionary and thesaurus; PolyWindows, a collection of memory-resident programs such as a calculator, calendar and file-card generator, and more. There are other utilities for counting the number of words in a document, preparing new disks for use, copying files from one disk to another, and the like.
Best of all, these programs are accessible through a handy menu of selections; for most purposes it is not even necessary to deal with the operating system commands.

Unlike the previous line of Kaypros, a spreadsheet and a database are not included, but the line has to be drawn somewhere, and the line for all of the above is drawn at something less than $2,000. By way of comparison, when the I.B.M. XT, the general class of machine to which the Kaypro PC belongs, was introduced less than five years ago, it was listed at a price of almost $5,000, with only 128K of memory, one floppy drive and a 10-megabyte hard drive, and with neither monitor nor any software included.

Rap your knuckles - not too hard, please — on the main unit and you'll discover it's made of metal. Its older brothers were also made of metal, and the Whole Earth Software Catalog said the II looked "like a piece of military surplus." The current machine also gives the impression of ruggedness, but it is handsome as
well, sort of like a designer tank.

Will the Kaypro PC be ready for the Smithsonian five years from now? It's hard to say it, but most likely yes, Still, the computer has nine slots, three of them already occupied, into which various circuit cards can be plugged to give it new or expanded capabilities. And since the main processor is installed on a changeable circuit card, even a brain transplant is not out of the question. 
(New York Times, January 19, 1988)
</blockquote>

Keys:
[[File:KPC Keys.jpg]]
The keys appear to be unique to each machine. This set will not lock/unlock any of the machines that I have.

==Understanding the Kaypro PC Models==

There is some confusion about the model numbers of the various KPC models here is a table:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model Number !! Description
|-
| K-PC || Base model without a harddrive from the factory
|-
| K-PC 01 || "Kaypro PC Starter Kit" No Multi-Function Card No CPU Card No Video Cards
|-
| K-PC 10 || Base model with a 10MB harddrive
|-
| K-PC 20 || Base model with a 20MB harddrive
|-
| K-PC 30 || Base model with a 30MB harddrive
|}

{|
|-
| This information was shipped with the Kaypro PC Starter Kit machines:
||
[[File:318211 KPC Starter Kit.jpg|400px]]
|}

===Kaypro XL===
There is one model that I am still working to get more information on it is the Kaypro XL. It might be a 286 based machine. 
[[File:Kaypro XL badge.jpg]] 
"Hello, I am looking for any docs or charts on the correct DIP switch settings to configure my old v20 CPU Kaypro XL computer. I am having some problems finding them and was wondering if anyone has the info, thanks in advace." 
(comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.comm, April 1, 1995)


From COMPUTER CONCEPTS, A Kaypro XL Computer Valued At $1,195 
(The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 October 1988)


==Manuals==
[[Kaypro_Manuals#Kaypro_PC|Kaypro PC Manuals]]

==Origins==
<blockquote>
Peter Ruber: How did you weather the shakeout of 1984-85? 
Andy Kay: A bit rocky. We dropped about $20-million in sales during the next year. CP/M systems were on the way out. Everybody was switching to IBM-compatible systems. We had to rush one [Kaypro 16] out the door to keep our dealer base happy. That was in 1984. It was a generic MSDOS system, it didn't run all the IBM-compatible software. We stuffed it inside our CP/M case. We had a fully compatible system by 1985 in the same style as IBM's [Kaypro PC]. Our sales continued to plunge. There was a lot of competition. Too much of it for my liking. 
(Computer Shopper, August 1989)
</blockquote>

==News==
<blockquote>
Systems are available with such features as the IBM PC-compatible Kaypro PC-30 with 30 megabyte hard drive, full page monitor and adaptor, and EGA card. The systems range in price from $3,395 to $8,745.

Two upgrades are also available through Kaypro. The first, which retails for $1,549, includes software (Ventura Publisher, version 1.1, GEM Desktop, GEM Paint, and GEM Draw+), and a mouse. The second upgrade, available for $4,544, includes the software, a mouse, and a laser printer.

[[File:Profiles Sept 87 prices 286i pc-30.png|400px]]
 
(Profiles, September 1987)
</blockquote>

== Upgrades ==

"If you have a Kaypro PC with 4.77 Mhz clock, you can buy one of two processor boards from Kaypro Corporation that offer faster clocks. These are the 8 Mhz 8088/V-20 board, part number 5238; and the 10 Mhz 8088/V20 board, part number 5962. Many PC owners already have one of these boards — they've been standard equipment for almost two years now. If there is a toggle switch on the back panel of your computer near the reset button, then you already have either an 8 or 10 Mhz machine." (Profiles June 1988)

== BIOS ROMS ==
{|
|-
| 81-486 H || 4.77 Single Speed Board || 81-512(3) ||
[[File:81-486 H img.jpg|200px]]
||
[[File:81-486 H.bin]]
|-
| 81-486 L || 4.77/8 Dual Speed Board || 81-1184 Rev A ||
[[File:81-486 L img.jpg|200px]]
||
[[File:81-486 L.bin]]
|-
| 81-486 M || 4.7/8 Dual Speed Board || 81-1230 Rev A ||
[[File:81-486 M img.jpg|200px]]
||
[[File:81-486 M.bin]]
|}

==Bus board==

<blockquote>
We used passive backplanes for decades in our military aircraft instrumentation. There are practical benefits to using a passive [4th page not in repository, will add more] 
(Computer Shopper, August 1989)
</blockquote>

==Card Comparisons==

===81-916 Multicard===
{|
|-
! REV A !! REV B
|-
|
[[File:KPC Multiboard 81-916 Rev A comp.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:335516 IO Mem Card.jpg|257px]]
|-
|
[[File:KPC Multiboard 81-916 Rev A sold.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:335516 IO Mem Card Back.jpg|285px]]
|}

==Kaypro PC #335516==
===Overview===
This is a complete (or nearly complete) Kaypro PC model 81-045-02. That has not been modified after purchase according to original owner.

[[File:335516 complete.jpg|400px]]

===Sales Receipt===
[[File:335516 receipt small.jpg|400px]] 
Notes:
* 335516 Sold on 7/29/86
* Machine upgraded to 768K without additional charge (Education Deal?)
* Image redacted for Personal Information

===Cards===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| CPU Card 
Model 81-1184 Rev A 
8MHz 
Kaypro
||
[[File:335516 CPU Card.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:335516 CPU Card Back.jpg|300px]]
|-
|
||
"The standard processor card is based on an 8088 microprocessor running at 4.77 MHz. A socket on the card is provided to add an 8087 math coprocessor. Other components located on the processor card are a speaker subsystem and three counter-timers. Purchasing the processor card separately will cost you $395, including software." (Profiles, December 1985) 
Note the card from this computer is a later model with a higher speed processor which can be distinguished by the switch on the exterior plate.
See the #338575 “Expansion Unit” CPU Card for an example of the early 4.77MHz card without a switch.

||
[[File:KPC 8088 DIP settings.png|300px]] DIP switch settings 
'''Note#1:''' All 4 boards that I have have '''NO''' Co-processor but switch #1 is in the on position. The Technical Manual for the Kaypro PC confirms that this is a typo in the above chart. Switch 1 should be co-processor - OFF, no co-processor - ON 
'''Note#2:''' The last drive listed is 4 disk drives with the settings being duplicated from the 3 disk setting. The technical manual states that it should be switch 4 - OFF, switch 5 - OFF
(Profiles, August 1987)
|-
| Video Card 
Appears to be a Hercules Clone Card 
from ATI
||
[[File:335516 Vid Card.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:335516 Vid Card Back.jpg|300px]]
|-
|
||
"The KPC multivideo card supports monochrome, RGB color, and composite video monitors. It features a crisper, more readable character set than the standard IBM color card, along with software selectable
color or monochrome modes. Color and graphics support are the same as found on IBM's color/graphics card. The multivideo card is $395 if you purchase it separately." (Profiles, December 1985)
||
|-
| Hard Drive Card 
ADP 50 
Appears to be an ADP50L 
from Silicon Valley Computer, Inc.
||
[[File:335516 HD Card.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:335516 HD Card Back.jpg|300px]]
|-
| "Multicard" - IO, Memory and Floppy Drive Card 
Model 81-916 Rev B 
Kaypro
||
[[File:335516 IO Mem Card.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:335516 IO Mem Card Back.jpg|300px]]
|-
|
||
"Kaypro's multifunction card has room for 640K of RAM using three banks of 256K chips. On the standard system only one bank of RAM is populated, giving you 256K of system memory. The multifunction card is also home for the floppy disk controller, a Centronics parallel port, and an IBM-compatible serial port. This card is available separately for $325." (Profiles, December 1985)

<blockquote>The newer versions of the Kaypro PC multifunction boards have a different chip at U42: A 9239 floppy disk controller chip instead of the 9229. Upon first observation, you will note that pin 16 of this chip is sticking out of its socket.
Pin 16 is left out as a test point and should not be placed in the socket. If it is inadvertently inserted, you will have no video and no drive access. 
(Kugram, Nov Dec 1986)
</blockquote>
||
|-
|
||
[[File:KPC Multi board DIP.png|200px]][[File:KPC Multi board PIN 1.png|200px]]
||
[[File:KPC Multi board PIN 2.png|200px]]
|}

===Hard Drive===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Hard Drive Label || [[File:335516 HD.jpg|300px]]
|}

===Floppy Drives===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Floppy Drive Board 
Both Drives are Identical
|| [[File:335516 FD board.jpg|300px]]
|-
| Floppy Drive Label || [[File:335516 FD Label.jpg|300px]]
|}

===Power Supply===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Power Supply Label || [[File:335516 power label.jpg|300px]]
|}

===Documentation and Manuals===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[File:335516 Software Package Checklist wm.jpg|left]]
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Manuals that were with the computer
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro PC Users Guide.jpg]] 
[[Media:Kaypro PC manual.pdf|Kaypro PC Manual]]
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro MS-DOS 3.1 User's Guide.jpg]] 
[[Media:Addendum to MSDOS 3.1 UG.pdf|Addendum to MSDOS 3.1 UG]]
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro MS-DOS 3.1 to 3.2 Guide.jpg]]
|}

[[Media:Addnedum Monitors.pdf|Addendum Monitors Instructions]]

[[Media:Using Half-Length Multi-Video Board.pdf|Using the Half-Length Multi-Video Board]]

===Disks===

[[File:335516Disks.jpg|left]]

Feel free to copy these for your personal use.

I would only ask that they not be posted to other websites as long as this website is functional.

Feel free to link to this page to share with others.

[[:File:DISK1.imd|Install Disk 1]] 
[[:File:DISK2.imd|Install Disk 2]] 
[[:File:DISK3.imd|Install Disk 3]] 
[[:File:DISK4.imd|Install Disk 4]] 
[[:File:DISK5.imd|Install Disk 5]] 
[[:File:DISK6.imd|Install Disk 6]] 
 
 

=== Monitor ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[File:335516 Monitor Label.jpg]]
|}

===Keyboard===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[File:335516 Keyboard.jpg]]
|}

===Boxes===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[File:335516 System Box label.jpg|thumb|System Box Front]]
|-
| [[File:335516 System Box side.jpg|thumb|System Box Side]]
|-
| [[File:335516 System Box top.jpg|thumb|System Box Top]]
|-
| [[File:335516 Monitor Box label.jpg|thumb|Monitor Box Front]]
|-
| [[File:335516 Monitor Box side.jpg|thumb|Monitor Box Side]]
|}

==Kaypro PC #338575 "Expansion Unit"==

{|
|-
|
[[File:KPC 338575 KEU label.jpg|300px]]
|}
===Overview===
Of the “Expansion Units” that I have seen in person and online they seem to be consistant in that they are based on the “Kaypro PC” (KPC). The case and CPU Cards are the same as their KPC cousins. Where they vary is that their memory is on a separate card rather than one the KPCs “Multicard”. This also means that the IO features are performed by a different card which usually has the video output functions on it. Also the floppy drive functions are performed by a separate card.

This means that the IO functions are usually limited due to there being only a parallel port since the video port fills the other half of the card’s external plate.

To me the name “Expansion Unit” is a poor name for the functionality of these machines. I am still looking for the reason why Kaypro named them the way that they did.

Marshall Mosley commented "I believe it came with an EMS card. For Lotus 123 people. I think."

It is consistent with the review of [https://ancientelectronics.wordpress.com/tag/8088-pc/ #440849] by Ancient Electronics. His machine has the same memory card. Although his machine has a separate video and IO card.

{|
|-
|
[[File:KPC EXP badge -440849.jpg|200px]]
|}

===Technical Info===
"Documentation for the Kaypro PC Expansion Unit is on the way from Kaypro Corp. The bank of five switch settings on the Expansion Unit's Processor Card works the same as on the Kaypro PC. Additionally, the bank of four switches on the Memory Card works the same as SW1 on the PC's Floppy Combo Board. In place of this, simply use the regular Kaypro PC switch settings." 
(Kugram, Jan-Feb 1987)

===News===
"... the KAYPRO EXP will now come standard with Hercules compatible, monochrome graphics capability. The KAYPRO EXP, a fully IBM PC/XT compatible, high value desktop computer system has a retail price of $1195." 
("Kaypro Enhances AT-compatible, Reduces Prices" Press Release, February 1, 1987)

===Cards===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| CPU Card 
Model 81-512 Rev A 
4.77MHz 
Kaypro
||
[[File:KPC 338575 Processor Front.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:KPC 338575 Processor Back.jpg|300px]]

|-
| Video Card/IO Card 
Labeled as Kaypro #4804
||
[[File:KPC 338575 Vid IO front.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:KPC 338575 Vid IO back.jpg|300px]]

|-
| Floppy Drive Card 
Label: QEC-IVO
||
[[File:KPC 338575 Floppy Card front.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:KPC 338575 Floppy Card back.jpg|300px]]
|-
| Memory Card 
Model 81-1208 Rev A 
Kaypro
||
[[File:KPC 338575 Mem Card front.jpg|300px]]
||
[[File:KPC 338575 Mem Card back.jpg|300px]]
|}

===Floppy Drives===

{| class="wikitable"

|-
| Floppy Drives || 2 Matsushita JU-455-5 DSDD drives
|}

Kaypro 286i

2026-08-03T22:20:45Z

FrankRahman: /* News */

Model Number 81-074

{|
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro 286i.jpg|400px]]
|}
The KAYPRO 286 - the first IBM PC/AT compatible
computer — delivers exceptional speed, remarkable memory, and a list of standard features even IBM can't match. The ideal choice for growing businesses that have outgrown the PC standard. Look to Kaypro for quality and innovation second to none. 
Standard Specifications KAYPRO 286i Model C:
{|
| Processor: || 80286 microprocessor Keyboard-selectable 8/10/16 MHz clock Socket for 80287 math cco-processor
|-
| Video/Display: || Multivideo graphics adapter, EGA, CGA, MDA, and Hercules compatible on most monitors; 12-inch monochrome monitor
|-
| Memory: || 1 MB expandable to 8MB on CPU board
|-
| Disk Storage: || One 1.2 MB disk drive One 40 MB hard drive, 35ms average access time
|-
| Ports: || AT-compatible serial and parallel
|-
| Expansion: || Eight slots, six available for user options
|-
| Keyboard: || Enhanced 101-style keyboard
|-
| 
|-
| BIOS: || Award
|}

==Development==
<blockquote>
Then they did the Kaypro 286i. Based on the Intel 80286 processor it was a gun-metal gray large desktop computer and a clone of the IBM PC AT – the first one in the United States. When I first got to Profiles, I got a Kaypro 286i because I needed it for evaluations. And people were angry with me. There were far more senior people who didn't have a Kaypro 286i sitting on their desk. I had a coprocessor, I had a Hercules graphics card. The head of sales would come by and just give me a dirty look.

I also had it because I had to speak to Jerry Pournelle, to whom Kaypro had given a 286i. He was a renowned science fiction writer who with Larry Niven. He co-wrote ''Lucifer's Hammer''. He was also a columnist for Byte Magazine which is why he was on my radar and why we gave him a 286i.

As to how we offered the first PC AT-compatible, what I understood was that Andy had written a giant check to some manufacturer in Taiwan -- I mean a GIANT check -- so that we would have an exclusive license to it for a year. They [the Taiwanese company] had duplicated the IBM PC-AT.

The 286i sold more and better than the Kaypro 16. The Kaypro 16 was an 8088, but no sales were going to stop the downward spiral. The 286i’s successor, the Kaypro 386, came in the last year that I was there. 
([[Interview with Marshall Mosley]])
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Technology was moving very swiftly now. As soon as we got our XT system out the door, IBM upped the ante by releasing the 286AT. This time, however, we planned a little better, and we had an AT on the market six months after IBM released theirs. That was in late spring of 1986, I think. We were the first one to do so, and that helped us. But we had to go to the banks to help finance the engineering and the initial manufacturing. 
(Computer Shopper, August 1989)
</blockquote>

==Marketing info==
{|
|-
| [[File:286I infoworld March 4 85.png]]
Info World March 4, 1985
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro 286i in tent.jpg|400px]]
|-
|
[[File:286I creative computing July 85.png]] 
Creative Computing July 1985
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro 286i with 286I screenprint.jpg]]
|-
|
[[File:Western horse mag 286i.jpg]]
|}

==News==
<blockquote>
The Kaypro Corporation plans to introduce a new computer today that is compatible with the PC-AT computer being sold by the International Business Machines Corporation.

The computer is likely to be the first of several AT-compatible machines coming out this year. It could provide a boost for Kaypro, which has seen sales of its main product, a low- priced portable computer, dwindle. ...

The new AT-compatible machine, which will not be portable, will sell for $4,550. It has 512,000 characters of internal memory and two floppy disk drives capable of storing 1.2 million characters of information each.

An I.B.M. machine with the same features lists for $5,785, according to David Kay, Kaypro's vice president of marketing and new product development. The new machine will be called the Kaypro 286i, after the Intel Corporation's 80286 microprocessor, which is used in the Kaypro product.

But the new marketing strategy has risks. It is not quite clear that the AT, which was introduced by I.B.M. last August and can be used by several people at the same time, will be as successful as I.B.M.'s less powerful but less expensive original PC. That could mean the market for compatible machines will be smaller.

Moreover, selling I.B.M. clones and competing on price is dangerous, because I.B.M. has huge economies of scale. Some manufacturers of I.B.M.-compatible personal computers have already gone out of business. 
(New York Times, February 25, 1985)
</blockquote>

"Kaypro's new 286i model, named to suggest the jazziness of a BMW sports car at a "Volkswagen price," is based on the same 80286 microprocessor that drives the AT. Kaypro hopes to offer the 286i for $4,550, or $1,000 less than the stripped down AT, including two drives to the basic AT's one and 512K of random access memory to the basic AT's 256K." 
(New York Times, March 12, 1985)

"Kaypro Corp., Solana Beach, Calif., said it had introduced a special, slimmed-down version of its 286i I.B.M. AT-compatible desktop computer, retailing for $2,995." 
(New York Times, May 9, 1985)

"Kaypro now has four variations of the high-performance 286i, an IBM PC AT work-alike. The "A" model comes with 512K of RAM and a single 1.2-megabyte drive. The "B" version adds a second high-density drive and the software bundle. The 286i-C has 640K of RAM, a 20-megabyte hard disk and one high-density floppy drive but no software. The top-of-the-line 286i-D has 640K of RAM , one highdensity drive, a streaming tape drive for hard disk backup and the software bundle." 
(Profiles, January 1986)

"The Kaypro 286i Model C uses its enhanced speed to process 30 MB of data from its new hard drive, a 50% increase in storage capacity over the original 20 MB Model C. Model A now retails for $2495, while the Model C has been reduced to $3995!" 
(Kugram Jul-Aug 1986)

<blockquote>
Kaypro-engineeered enhancements include upgrades in both processing speed and random access memory. Both models A and C will now come standard with a 10 MHz clock, allowing the user to sort a database, copy files and sickettes or correct document errors in less time than ever. Both models will also come with 640 KB of RAM, standard.

The price of the KAYPRO 286i Model A has been reduced to $1995, while the new price of the KAYPRO 286i Model C will be reduced to $2995, a $1000 reduction over the previous model.

The KAYPRO 286i Model A features a single disk drive unit of storage capacity 1.2 million bytes per floppy disk. Standard with the KAYPRO 286i Model C is the same large-capacity floppy disk drive plus a hard drive with 30 million bytes of storage. 
("Kaypro Enhances AT-compatible, Reduces Price" Press Release, February 1, 1987)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
The Kaypro EXTRA! EXTRA! desktop publishing system is now available in eight different configurations (see chart below for details). The basic system, available for $7,498, includes the Kaypro 286i Model C with 640K of RAM and 40 megabyte hard drive, EGA video card, high-resolution monochrome monitor, the 300 dpi Kaypro Page Printer II with Hewlett-Packard "B" fonts, an assortment of downloadable fonts, a mouse, and all interface cabling. ...

Two upgrades are also available through Kaypro. The first, which retails for $1,549, includes software (Ventura Publisher, version 1.1, GEM Desktop, GEM Paint, and GEM Draw+), and a mouse. The second upgrade, available for $4,544, includes the software, a mouse, and a laser printer.

[[File:Profiles Sept 87 prices 286i pc-30.png|400px]]
 
(Profiles, September 1987)
</blockquote>

Note: While the marketing shows a black case the versions of the machine we see in the market are white/beige.

== Example 286i Machines ==
{|
|-
|
[[File:286i Case 1.jpg]]
||
[[File:286i Badge.jpg]]
|-
|
[[File:286i Case 2.jpg]]
||
[[File:286i Badge 12 MHz.jpg]] 
Assuming this is the second version since the original was to have a 6MHz processor.
|}

{|
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro-286i-12mhz-double bays front.jpg]]
||
[[File:Kaypro-286i-12mhz-double bays side.jpg]]
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro-286i-12mhz-double bays.jpg]]
|| Machine posted on Reddit

|-
|
[[File:417311 front.jpg|400px]]
||
[[File:417311 back.jpg|400px]]
|-
|
[[File:417311 mouse top.jpg|400px]] 
Mouse included in eBay listing. Possible original?
||
[[File:417311 mouse bottom.jpg|400px]]
|-
|
[[File:417311 bios screen.jpg|400px]]
||
[[File:417301 box.jpg|400px]]

|}

==286i Motherboard==
{|
|-
|
[[File:286i motherboard.jpg|400px]]
|}

==Manual==

{|
|-
| [[Media:Kaypro 286i manual.pdf|Kaypro 286i Manual]]
||
[[File:Kaypro 286i Manual Cover.jpg|200px]]
|}

European office

2026-08-03T18:20:20Z

FrankRahman:

{|
|-
|
[[File:DK in NL.jpg|240px]]
||
[[File:DK on boat NL.jpg|400px]]
|}

<blockquote>
Kicking off an aggressive campaign of international exposure, Kaypro participated in Micro Expo '83, a major computer trade show held in Paris. Located at the entrance at the show, and with the biggest booth physically, Kaypro attracted huge amounts of attention.

What particularly impressed the Europeans were the keyboards designed for their specific languages, French, German, and Spanish, complete with accent marks. Kaypro is one the first major manufacturers of microcomputers to showcase foreign keyboards. The amber screen, soon to be required by Germany, was available, as were translated user's guides and promotional material. A Swedish keyboard also being developed.

Micro Expo was sponsored by SYBEX, a computer book publishing company headquartered in France, and ran June 14-18. David Kay, vice-president of marketing, and Henry Hester, promotions manager, "worked the booth" along with Jim Novack and Art Tonnaer. Over 50 prospective dealers in France alone were interviewed.

The Paris show is only the most visible part of an intense effort by our International Sales dept. to plant Kaypro firmly in Europe. Americans aren't the only ones caught up the computer craze! Art Tonnaer, Int'l Marketing Manager, has just returned from establishing our Kaypro Europe office. It will be in Maastricht, a town in Holland near the German-Belgian border.

PartsBank International, B.V. is the bonded warehouse where Kaypros will be stored waiting distribution to dealers throughout Europe. Being bonded means that no custom duties are paid till the merchandise leaves the warehouse. PartsBank takes care of all of the shipping details, and all of the paperwork. Tentative plans are to ship one 40' container load (approx. 500 computers) a month, and more as needed, this year and 3-4 loads per month in 1984.

An "international kit" will be available in August for U.S. dealers. It will include a foreign-language keyboard, two EPROMSs, a translated software package, brochures, and a foreign electrical plug. 
(CommuniKay, August 1983>
</blockquote>

{|
|-
|
[[File:Europe office.jpg|400px]] The Kaypro offices in Europe.
||
[[File:Europe dk with 2 others.jpg|200px]]
|}

[[File:Der Portable Computer des Jahres sticker.jpg|200px]]

<blockquote>
In the hope of establishing a firm foothold on the European market, the relatively young US Kaypro Corporation has introduced the portables Kaypro II, 4 and 10 range of portable microcomputers with a storage capacity of up to 10 Mbytes. The quality and price/performance ratio of these products has already been endorsed by the experts when they named the Kaypro II "the portable of 1983", an award which caused great satisfaction at both the corporation's headquarters in Solana Beach (California) and its European office in Maastricht (Holland). ...

Every Kaypro machine shipped to Europe has been adapted to conform to European standards and undergoes a final quality test at the company's European centre. All models run CP/M, which was also specially adapted for Europe. Should any Kaypro computer ever develop a problem, it would be handled by National Advanced Systems (NAS), a company signed up by Kaypro to handle service throughout Europe. All spare parts are kept in a storage centre in Schiphol (Netherlands). Within the warranty period of six months, NAS charges all the costs to Kaypro, afterwards, however, these are based on time and materials used. ...

According to Albert Bausch, managing director of Kaypro's European operation, the software and manuals are already available in French, German and Spanish versions with translations for the UK, Italy and some of the Scandinavian markets to come early in 1984. ...

Much of Kaypro's initial success was due to Andrew Kays' personality. He knows most of his 1200 US dealers personally. They grew with him and regard him as a friend. The Kays are hoping to establish the same kind of relationship with their specialist dealers in Europe. The European dealer network is being created under the motto "partnership".
The commitment to the European market is reflected in Kaypro's decision to establish manufacturing facilites at its Dutch base. Mr Bausch explains: "We will begin assembly of European versions in June this year. We intend to be a European company." 
(ECE?, Vol 2, No 3) (It appears to be a European based magazine from the ads around the article.)
</blockquote>

"Some Kaypro 4s and Kaypro 10s had amber screens instead of green screens. A lot of the ones we made for Europe, because I think Scandinavia required amber screens." 
([[Interview with Marshall Mosley]])

{|
|-
|
[[File:Roadtrip kaypro.jpg|400px]] 
Dakar Rally?
|}

If you are looking for more info about machines sold in the U.S. with a foreign language conversion look [[International kits|here]].

File:Der Portable Computer des Jahres sticker.jpg

2026-08-03T18:19:39Z

FrankRahman:

Der Portable Computer des Jahres sticker

Kaypro 2X (81-014, 81-025, 81-033)

2026-08-03T18:14:00Z

FrankRahman: /* (81-025) */

{|
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro-2x.jpg|600px]]
|}

The Kaypro 2X was a replacement for the Kaypro 2 and 4. It was named after the Kaypro 2 due to it being a much better known name than the Kaypro 4. The X indicated that it was "extended" meaning the it had Double Sided - Double Density Drives instead of the Single Sided - Double Density of the previous Kaypro 2.

== (81-014) ==
The initial 2X (81-014) was relabeled by adding an 'X' sticker next to the 2 on the case.

[[File:2x sticker.jpg]]

This is the same 'X' used for labeling the [[Kaypro 4X]].

These machines used the "universal" mainboard. The Real Time Clock (RTC) and Modem do not appear to have been populated in this version.

== (81-025) ==

The second version of the Kaypro 2X was mostly a case upgrade from what I can find. The Sticker is gone and now the machine has 2X printed directly on the case.

[[File:2X Press later.jpg]]

[[File:80-025 label.jpg]]

The front of the Machine also got a custom 2X added between the disk drives.

[[File:80-025 front w keyboard.jpg|400px]]

With this model number the case and keyboard were designed and colored just like the Kaypro 4 and 10.

== (80-033) ==

The last revision of the Kaypro 2X is the (80-033). This model was upgraded with an internal modem and RTC standard.

== News ==

<blockquote>
The Kaypro 2X is a combination of the Kaypro 2 and 4. It comes with two 392K drives, a real-time clock, and a 300-baud internal modem.

When the consolidated model line was being planned, Kaypro felt that the Kaypro 2 name was better recognized than Kaypro 4, so the Kaypro 2 designation was kept and applied to the Kaypro 4.

The software that comes with the 2X includes WordStar, The Word Plus, Microsoft BASIC-80, CBASIC, S-BASIC, InfoStar, CalcStar, Mite, MicroPlan, and the CP/M 2.2 operating system.

In addition to the standard Kaypro 2X, the Kaypro "Business Pak" consists of the Kaypro 2X plus a letter-quality printer from NEC. The Juki 6100 is no longer Kaypro's official letter-quality printer. It's been replaced by the NEC ELF. 
(Profiles V3 N6)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Каурго Corporation has announced an upgraded version of the Kaypro 2X microcomputer. The new Kaypro 2X adds additional features of a 300 baud modem a 5 year real time clock while employing double sided, double density disk drives, and retails for $1595. The software (M-Basic, C-Basic, S-Basic, CP/M, WordStar, The Word Plus, MailMerge, CalcStar, Microplan, InfoStar, DataStar, Mite, and Selected Games) is supplied free with each machine. 
(Kugram Mar-Apr 1985)
</blockquote>

File:2X Press later.jpg

2026-08-03T18:13:21Z

FrankRahman:

2X Press later

Kaypro New 2

2026-08-03T18:06:03Z

FrankRahman:

Model number 81-031

[[File:New 2 Press.jpg]]

It falls under the FCC license of the general Kaypro 2 ID CUL7XLKP2.

<blockquote>
We are introducing a computer priced to dominate your 1984 Christmas sales. At $995, the New Kaypro 2 (or "New 2") is similar to the Kaypro 2 with a couple of exceptions. The New 2 features one double-sided, double-density disk drive with 390K of storage. The software bundle includes WordStar, M-Basic, CP/M and a single drive copy program.

Just as exciting is the New 2 Upgrade Kit. Priced at $495, it includes another 390K of disk storage, along with DataStar, InfoStar, MailMerge, The Word Plus, etc. But the best part...the dealer margin on the New 2 Upgrade Kit is a generous 50%!

Next, an inexpensive version of the popular Kaypro Business Pak is now available. The Junior Business Pak features the New 2 computer and software, leter quality printer, cable, and the popular "Type - It" software program. All this for only $1,495! 
(Dealer Newsletter, November 1984)
</blockquote>

[[File:KP New 2 Ad.jpg]]

File:KP New 2 Ad.jpg

2026-08-03T18:05:36Z

FrankRahman:

KP New 2 Ad

File:New 2 Press.jpg

2026-08-03T18:04:48Z

FrankRahman:

New 2 Press

Robie (81-012 & 81-013)

2026-08-03T17:51:13Z

FrankRahman: /* 81-013 */

Pronounced /ˈrōˌbē/ as in a diminutive version of robot. (Andrew Kay, May 2025, In Person Interview)

{|
|-
| [[File:Andrew Kay w Robie and K4.jpg|400px]]
|}

==81-012==
===Prototype Image===
{|
|-
|
[[File:Kaypro Robie Prototype.jpg]]
|| Robie Prototype Note that the case is white and that the keyboard case looks more like the the other CPM Kaypro keyboards (The top of the case is inset within the base).
|}
===Production Images===
{|
|-
| [[File:Kaypro Robie.jpg]] ||
[[File:Kaypro Robie screenshot from movie.jpg]]
|}

{|
|-
|
[[File:Robie 81-012 label small.jpg|400px]]
||
Thank you Thomas Brase for this image
|}

===News (81-012)===
"Other new products in the works include a desktop model, code named "Roby". It will have two disk drives and be similar to the Kaypro II but will have a smaller footprint on the desk and look more like a small TV set." Note that Roby is how it was spelled in the article. 
(CommuniKay, June 1983)

<blockquote>
Kaypro Corporation is unveiling a new desktop microcomputer, the Robie, this week at COMDEX in Las Vegas. The 24-pound machine is targeted at companies that need a "dedicated workstation," says David Kay, vice-president of marketing.

"It is an unusual computer, very different than anything else out on the market," says Kay. "It has a unique design." As homage to its "unique design," Kaypro has decided to use its original code name for the new portable. "Some people thought it looked like a robot in the early prototype stages," Kay says.

The Robie is similar to the company's Kaypro 4, but is much smaller and includes a built-in modem, real-time clock/calendar and fan. It promises to have one of the smallest footprints of any portable business micrcomputer currently available. Kay says the new machine measures 10 x 10 x 14-inches. (The term footprint refers to the amount of space a machine occupies on a desktop.)

Otherwise the Robie has the same capabilities and specifications as the Kaypro 4. It comes with 64K RAM, a Z80 microprocessor and the CP/M 2.2 operating system. The system houses two 5¼-inch, '''double-density, double-sided disk drives''' with 394K formatted storage per diskette (for approximately an 800K capability) and 2K of ROM.

The 9-inch green-phosphor screen displays 24 lines by 80 columns. The Robie's keyboard is detachable. It includes a numeric keypad, 72 keys, 20 programmable keys and programmable cursor keys.
The Robie's bundled software will include WordStar, Perfect Writer and a spreadsheet program.
Kay says that adding Kaypro's Plus 88 expansion board will make the Robie IBM PC-compatible. Running it with Kaypro's KayLink software will give the machine the ability to communicate with minicomputers and mainframes.

Kaypro is downplaying the Robie's weight and size. In fact, says Kay, the company made a deliberate decision to design a machine that won't fit under an airline seat. Rather, Kaypro sees the Robie primarily being used in the office rather than by traveling executives or salesmen.

"Robie is portable in the same way a [standard size] TV set is portable," Kay says.

"We can't be thought of in a class [with the Model 100]. It hurts the image of Kaypro. We compete head to head with Apple and IBM for the small-business-computer market," continues Kay. "Robie is a dedicated workstation."

Kaypro plans to make approximately 1000 Robies by the end of the year, but a positive response at COMDEX could increase production. Although the exact price hasn't been established, Kay says the Robie will cost under $2000 and will be in the stores by the end of the year. 
(Daniel Janal, Unknown source - from news clipping in David Kay's collection.)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Another new product from the Kaypro family of computers has just been unveiled at this year's COMDEX. The Robie is its name, and desktop computing is its game.

The Robie is our smallest model yet, with a footprint measuring slightly over a square foot. It has a nine-inch green monitor with anti-glare screen, '''two half-height floppy drive which can hold 2.6 megabyte of information each''', a slimmed-down detachable keyboard, an internal 300 baud modem, and a real-time clock/calendar. The popular CP/M operating system, with its many applications, runs the unit. The drives use pre-formatted diskettes, which will also be produced by Kaypro.

Robies are being produced in two different colors, white and black, with the distinctive handwritten signature in cherry red. Architect, Janice Kay, is responsible for its modern look which allows it to blend into any office decor.

Prototye Robies were introduced to the rest of the industry at COMDEX in Las Vegas. Vice-president, David Kay, and Promotions Coordinator, Henry Hester, were on hand to announce the new product and demonstrate its features to the press and other industry officials. Advertising material on the new model was also available.

The Robie is still in the prototype phase and remains open to changes. These could include color selection, keyboard design, and other modifications. The first production run is scheduled at 2,000 units; availability to dealers is expected in the spring of '84. The suggested retail price for this new workstation is around $2295.00. 
(ComminiKay, Nov/Dec 1983)</blockquote>

==81-013==

This is another version of the Robie. The Badging is lower on the case and the drive section is seperated by an recess rather than a narrowing like the other design. They both are featured with the [[Drivetec Drives|DriveTEC drives]].

===Images===
{|
|-
|
[[File:Robie front.jpg|400px]]
||
[[File:Robie v2 from right.jpg]]
|-
|
[[File:Robie side.jpg|400px]]
||
[[File:Robie in offce.jpg|400px]]
|}

===News (81-013)===
<blockquote>
NEW ROBIE

The NEW ROBIE is now available for sale. It will still sell at the original price of $2295. The NEW ROBIE is different from the old in four respects:

1) The metal case has been redesigned to look much more pleasing to the eye. It also has a new front bezel around the CRT.

2) The Drivetec drive has been redesigned to solve the problems previously encountered.

3) The diskettes used are new issue. The media in the past had been a major part of the problem.

4) This machine uses the new universal ROM (same one used on the new 2). Master diskettes are not interchangeable between the old Robie and NEW ROBIE.

There is a supply of old style robies still in stock. These should only be used when doing an exchange for an old machine already in the field.

Also, we must assume that all blank Robie diskettes currently in the field are at least suspect. No blank diskettes that anyone currently has in the field should be used in the NEW ROBIES. Have the customer send in his old media and we will replace it free of charge. Remember, using old media in the NEW ROBIE could do damage to the machine itself.

When placing orders for the NEW ROBIE, make sure and state on the order NEW ROBIE. 
(Kaypro Dealer Letter, January 1985)
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
The NEW ROBIE, a desktop computer that features two 2.6 megabytes floppy disk drives is ready for distribution. Innovations incorporated into the machine include a convenient 300 Baud built-in modem as well as as a real time clock/calendar for simple dating of files and documents.

The NEW ROBIE differs from the old model in four respects: 1. The metal case has been re-designed to look much more pleasing to the eye. 2. The drivetec drive has been re-designed to solve the problem previously encountered. 3. The diskettes used are new issue. The media in the past had been a major part of the problem. 4. This computer uses the new
universal ROM (same as used on the NEW 2)

Master diskettes are not interchangeable between the old and the new model ROBIE. Remember, using old media in the new ROBIE could do damage to the machine
itself. Suggested retail price of the NEW ROBIE is $2,295.00. 
(Kugram, Mar-Apr 1985)
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"The Robie has two 2.6-megabyte floppy drives for a total of 5.2 MB of disk storage. In addition, this computer has a real-time clock and an internal 300-baud modem.

Software included with the Robie is the same as for the 2X, plus Kaypro's Master Menu program. MasMenu is a menu-driven front end for CP/M that lets you operate the computer without regard to what programs are in which user areas. MasMenu already knows what is in each user area, so all you need to do is select a program from the menu on your screen." 
(Profiles, January 1986)

"Kaypro produced less than 500 of the tardy, touchy Robies before taking a staggering $3-million writedown on the machines."
(The Executive (Southern California), August 1987, pg 21)

==Stories==
Here is an excerpt of an anexdotal story from Mark Milliorn about selling a Robie to a customer.
<blockquote>
Among other computers, my store sold Kaypro Computers. This was the age of Portable Computers. This meant that for a fairly large sum of money, you could buy a computer with a tiny screen that folded up into a large metal suitcase--a more accurate term for these computers would have been "Luggable Computers". Laptops were not yet available, but every company was working on them. Kaypro, realizing that the market was rapidly changing, decided to eliminate its back stock of old obsolete parts by designing what must have been the worst computer ever made: the Kaypro Robie.

Now, if you are designing a new electric motor, your design does not include a bathtub just because you happen to have one handy--unless, of course, you were Kaypro Computers back then. They must have had warehouses of old, obsolete parts. The Kaypro Robie was horrible—as the sum of its bad parts, it was colossally bad—and Kaypro knew it. The price was low, but dealers were warned that ALL sales were final. The manufacturer would not accept the return of a Robie for any reason. They certainly did not want any of those old obsolete parts back. I took one look at the Robie and refused to sell them.

Maggie had other ideas. She saw one of these monsters advertised in a magazine—they were nicknamed “Darth Vader’s Lunchbox”—and demanded one. (I had never advertised the Robie, since I had refused to sell it in my store.) I tried, really tried, to not sell her one. I explained over and over that the machine was junk, I offered her a great deal on a better computer, I begged her not to buy one….but she insisted. I think she believed that I was trying to either cheat her or keep her from buying her dream computer. Finally, forced by my dealership agreement with Kaypro, I had to sell her the computer. I wrote Maggie a registered letter explaining my reservations and spelling out exactly the terms of the sale—that the computer was non-returnable and she would have to pay for it in advance. Maggie promptly paid and I ordered the monstrosity.

It took Maggie less than a week to discover the machine was junk. Maggie is crazy, but she ain’t stupid. And of course she wanted to return the machine! While I was sympathetic, there was nothing I could do: Kaypro wouldn’t take it back, and I couldn’t and I wouldn't sell it to someone else. Maggie yelled, then cried, and then screamed threats as she left my store. I have to admit that the thought of losing Maggie Magpie as a customer was the only bright part of the sale. (Besides the small profit, that is.) 
For the full posting see:[https://markmilliorn.blogspot.com/2013/09/they-shoot-magpies-dont-they.html They Shoot Magpies]
</blockquote>

From an archive of the old-computers.com that appears to no longer exist:
<blockquote>
'''Michael Robinson reports''': 
I worked at Kaypro at the time. The big shortcoming of the Robie was the too-advanced (at the time) high-density drives. The drives would literally eat through very expensive pre-formatted proprietary floppy disks. After a long enough time in the drive, you could hold a floppy up to the light, and see through the directory track where the drive heads had scraped all the oxide off the mylar substrate. Eventually, this was tracked down to a manufacturing defect that left diamond dust on the heads during the polishing step, but by then the Robie was more or less doomed. 
The industrial design on the Robie was done by Janice Kay (one of the Kay clan), the architect (of sorts) who also designed the Kaypro lobby.

'''Dave Domanski adds''': 
Robie was definitely commercially available. I had it for sale in my computer store (Matrix Computers in Dearborn, Michiga) in the early 80s, seems to me it was prior to 1984 but perhaps that is about right. 
An ill-advised attempt by Non-Linear Systems (nee Kaypro) to broaden into the desktop market, Robie was the only not-specifically-portable Kaypro, but like the others it ran CP/M on a Z80 family processor. This was, of course, at a time when IBM's PC and MS-DOS were steadily crushing all else before them. 
As you can tell from the picture it shared a lot of hardware with its "sewing machine case" Kaypro siblings. If I recall correctly it had a whopping 5 MB hard disk. I do remember that it was jet black, unlike your photo.
It never sold well anywhere near as well as the portable Kaypros, I think mostly due to its freakish appearance.

'''Allen Cobb's memories''': 
I remember the Robie from a shop I worked at (WordMovers - Lawndale, Ca) while in school. Time frame was right about 1984, it had two high density 5.25 inch drives - I believe somewhere in the vicinity of 2 megs per drive w/ specially formatted floppies (supposedly available from your KayPro dealer). From what I remember, the Robie did not sell well at all (I never saw one move from the store that sold a high volume of Kaypro products). The only sound was a beep emanating from the keyboard. The Robie made a great paperweight. 
[https://web.archive.org/web/20230202173901/https://www.old-computers.com/MUSEUM/computer.asp?st=1&c=278 www.old-computers.com archived]
</blockquote>

==Special Notes==
As far as I can tell a Robie has not been sold on eBay in the last 10+ years.

[[Drivetec Drives|See Drivetec Drives for more information on the drives]]

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