Kaypro 2000 - Revision history

FrankRahman: /* Mods */

2026-06-08T21:53:27Z

Mods

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	[[File:K2000 with back light.jpg]]<br>		[[File:K2000 with back light.jpg]]<br>
	The owner of this machine states: "I believe it's an Axonics unit out of Utah." (eBay, gameboy3800yt, 8 June 2026)		The owner of this machine states: "I believe it's an Axonics unit out of Utah." (eBay, gameboy3800yt, 8 June 2026)<br>

			This is a review of the Bondwell 2 laptop:<br>
			"The poor character quality on the screen can
			probably be remedied by an electroluminescent screen
			upgrade available from the Axonics Corporation, 417
			Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 ($300, includes
			shipping).<br>
			(Morrow Owners' Review, June/July 1986)

	==News==		==News==

FrankRahman: /* News */

2026-06-08T21:37:19Z

News

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	[[File:K2000 with larger screen 2 close up.jpg\|400px]]		[[File:K2000 with larger screen 2 close up.jpg\|400px]]
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			==Mods==

			[[File:K2000 with back light.jpg]]<br>
			The owner of this machine states: "I believe it's an Axonics unit out of Utah." (eBay, gameboy3800yt, 8 June 2026)

	==News==		==News==

FrankRahman: /* 3.5" Floppy */

2026-06-07T22:05:11Z

3.5" Floppy

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	=====Unlabeled Type=====		=====Unlabeled Type=====
	This type appears to be the same mechanism that is in the K2000 with an extra shell around it and with additional circuitry to allow for the ~~cable connection~~. ~~(I do not have the cable.)~~		This type appears to be the same mechanism that is in the K2000 with an extra shell around it and with additional circuitry to allow for connecting to the Multi-Adapter.
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	The screws to open it appear to be under some of the feet.<br>		The screws to open it appear to be under some of the feet.<br>
	This appears to be the type described in the Profiles article.		This appears to be the type described in the Profiles article.


	====5.25" Floppy====		====5.25" Floppy====

FrankRahman: /* Kaypro 2000 External Floppys */

2026-06-05T01:34:36Z

Kaypro 2000 External Floppys

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 ====3.5" Floppy====
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 This appears to be the type described in the Profiles article.
 ====5.25" Floppy====

FrankRahman: /* Labeled Type */

2026-06-05T01:32:59Z

Labeled Type

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	[[File:2000 3.5 floppy external.jpg]]		[[File:2000 3.5 floppy external.jpg]]
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FrankRahman: /* 3.5" Floppy */

2026-06-05T01:32:15Z

3.5" Floppy

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	====3.5" Floppy====		====3.5" Floppy====
			=====Labeled Type=====
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			=====Unlabeled Type=====
			This type appears to be the same mechanism that is in the K2000 with an extra shell around it and with additional circuitry to allow for the cable connection. (I do not have the cable.)
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			[[File:K2000 35 ext drive small closed.jpg]]
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			[[File:K2000 35 ext drive small open.jpg]]
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			[[File:K2000 35 ext drive small back.jpg]]
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			[[File:K2000 35 ext drive small bottom.jpg]]
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			The screws to open it appear to be under some of the feet.<br>
			This appears to be the type described in the Profiles article.

	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	If you do want another disk drive, Kaypro offers an ultra-small disk drive (1 x 4.5 x 6 inches) in the 3.5inch format. This external drive is enclosed in a brushed aluminum black casing, so it matches the 2000. Because this disk drive (priced at $295) is ~~selfcontained~~, it is as portable as the 2000.		If you do want another disk drive, Kaypro offers an ultra-small disk drive (1 x 4.5 x 6 inches) in the 3.5inch format. This external drive is enclosed in a brushed aluminum black casing, so it matches the 2000. Because this disk drive (priced at $295) is self contained, it is as portable as the 2000.

	To use the optional 3.5-inch external disk drive, you simply connect the cable that ~~conies~~ with it into the multi-adapter's 3.5-inch port. Like the 2000, this external drive is battery powered.<br>		To use the optional 3.5-inch external disk drive, you simply connect the cable that comes with it into the multi-adapter's 3.5-inch port. Like the 2000, this external drive is battery powered.<br>
	(Profiles, January 1986)		(Profiles, January 1986)
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

FrankRahman at 16:38, 4 June 2026

2026-06-04T16:38:14Z

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			[[File:2000 Ad A New Era.jpg]]

	== Kaypro 2000 ==		== Kaypro 2000 ==

FrankRahman: /* Derived Machine */

2026-05-26T11:42:59Z

Derived Machine

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	[[File:Goupil club acces.jpg]]		[[File:Goupil club acces.jpg]]
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	[[File:Goupil club port.jpg]]		[[File:Goupil club port.jpg]]<br>
			Note that this port is changed to serve as an adapter connection on the Club.
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FrankRahman: /* Derived Machine */

2026-05-26T11:41:16Z

Derived Machine

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 The French computer maker "SMT Goupil" produced the "Club" computer which appears to be a derivative of the Kaypro 2000.  It featured 2 floppy drives.
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 [[File:SMT Goupil Club.jpg|400px]]
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-[[File:Smt goupil club ad.jpg|400px]]
+[[File:Goupil club top.jpg]]
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FrankRahman: /* Kaypro 2000 Base Unit */

2026-04-08T00:03:43Z

Kaypro 2000 Base Unit

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	[[File:K2000 base unit power supply.jpg\|400px]]		[[File:K2000 base unit power supply.jpg\|400px]]
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	This power supply matches the ~~poser~~ supplies in the CPM Kaypro machines.		This power supply matches the power supplies in the CPM Kaypro machines.
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