I've got a WYSE60 terminal (from 1990) that I connect to a Pi Zero W using the Pi's UART and a MAX3232 level shifter.
I enabled serial login on the Pi and set it to 19200 8n1.
That gives me a login prompt on the terminal. I login and the use ssh to connect to other computers on my network.
I'm thinking of putting the Pi inside the terminal case, disabling the external sockets by cutting some links on the board and connecting the max3232 directly the the PCB. I'd also take the 5V from the terminal to power the Pi.
That would give me a stand-alone, wifi connected terminal requiring just mains power to work.
Note: There can be high voltages (about 5000V in this case) inside CRT devices for some time after they are switched off. Do not open them unless you know what you are doing.
I have serviced TVs, monitors and terminals for many years and I do have the full service manual for the WYSE60 (which is very descriptive, has a full schematic, full diagnostic processes down to individual components, and diagrams of the component layouts!)
I enabled serial login on the Pi and set it to 19200 8n1.
That gives me a login prompt on the terminal. I login and the use ssh to connect to other computers on my network.
I'm thinking of putting the Pi inside the terminal case, disabling the external sockets by cutting some links on the board and connecting the max3232 directly the the PCB. I'd also take the 5V from the terminal to power the Pi.
That would give me a stand-alone, wifi connected terminal requiring just mains power to work.
Note: There can be high voltages (about 5000V in this case) inside CRT devices for some time after they are switched off. Do not open them unless you know what you are doing.
I have serviced TVs, monitors and terminals for many years and I do have the full service manual for the WYSE60 (which is very descriptive, has a full schematic, full diagnostic processes down to individual components, and diagrams of the component layouts!)
Statistics: Posted by rpdom — Thu Jun 19, 2025 6:51 am