BSRSteve Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 So, we (Blue Sky Rangers, Inc) have seven ECS modules and several additional keyboards. One of the ECS does not work and one of he keyboards has a butchered cable (though still works). Most of the computer modules are stamped USA on the bottom and a couple are stamped Hong Kong. Most of the keyboards are stamped Taiwan and one or two are stamped Japan. On the modules, several of ours do not have the sticker with the serial number. The one I posted on eBay has a Property of Mattel Electronics sticker in its place. We have three boxes, which all have the same artwork. One of them has a sticker that says the computer module is made in Hong Kong and the keyboard in Taiwan, and another says the computer module is made in Hong Kong and the keyboard in Japan. The third box has one of those two stickers - i don't remember which right now. I don't have an extra Japan keyboard, so don't have a picture right now. I have both HK and US manuals. The HK manual is on much thinner paper, as they have the same number of pages, but is much thinner. Does anyone know if the US computer module came both ways also? What other varieties are there? I gather there is a European one that is colored like the original master component? Are there any other differences I should look for in the copies that I have? Also, any idea on an appropriate price for a loose working keyboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intvsteve Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 ECS and hardware variations in general is certainly an area lacking on my website. My personal collection database, very poorly documented, doesn't list USA versions of the ECS at all. I'm not sure how many packaging and manual language variations there are of the Brown ECS. I bet some of our international members here have some good information on that, though. Can't say what a good price on the keyboard alone would be. Personally, I typically just look for matching S/N pairs of keyboard and module and any un-paired items usually come from big "rescue" lots. I'd guess around $10 + shipping may sell, but the ECS is already kind of a slow-mover - even slower than the Intellivoice, I'd venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Hey, let's not forget the Australian manual that came with the ECS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 The only major variation I am aware of with ECS hardware is whether the internal 26-pin Expansion Connector is populated. Early ECSs had the connector and later versions didn't. That connector is where the never-release Program Expander cartridge was going to plug into (image shown in 1983 catalog). Besides that, because there are a _lot_ of bodges added to the ECS circuit board. I'm not sure how many variations there are there. Most likely, they aren't that important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 European ECS with German handbook. this ECS: Main Unit made in Hong Kong, Keyboard made in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 my other ones: brown ECS Main Hong Kong, Keyboard Japan grey ECS: Main Taiwan, Keyboard Hong Kong grey ECS: Main Hong Kong, Keyboard Taiwan grey ECS: Main Hong Kong, Keyboard Taiwan Every set with matching serial numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 BSRSteve - do you any spare power supplies for these? I'd like to get an original replacement for my ECS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Isn't there a rare black ecs computer adapter and keyboard made by INTV Corp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Isn't there a rare black ecs computer adapter and keyboard made by INTV Corp.good question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) BSRSteve - do you any spare power supplies for these? I'd like to get an original replacement for my ECS How much is a brand new "shiny" one worth to you. Too bad you won't be in Utah soon.... or will you? It still has the plastic on the name plate. Edited February 21, 2019 by Humblejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hey, let's not forget the Australian manual that came with the ECS. Step By Step Australian 1.jpg Step By Step Australian 2.jpg Wait, what made that Australian again? I feel like you showed this before. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 How much is a brand new "shiny" one worth to you. Too bad you won't be in Utah soon.... or will you? It still has the plastic on the name plate. 100_7025.JPG Well, now I am stuck I'll try and make some magic happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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