Re: Internal Modem

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Toby Reiter writes ...
> 
> I have, potentially, a stupid question.  How difficult would it be to
> convert an external modem into an internal one (for a GS). Here's the
> basic idea:
> 
> a) Having an internal modem is a pretty nice thing, as it takes up less
> desk space and basically makes for a prettier looking system. Plus it
> would just be a cool thing to do. The idea is, basically, 2400 just ain't
> fast enough.
> b) It wouldn't necessarily have to depend upon the slot for I/O--although
> it would be nice if it could use it for power (or maybe the fan plug?).
> c) So, a cable would come out the back, and connect to the IIgs' modem
> port. Maybe power could even be gotten off of the ADB port a la Teleport
> Bronze.
> d) It could also theoretically use a MicroModem style interface, where all
> the wires came out together and then went to a box where plugs (and
> possibly power) could be sorted out there.
>

     You could take a good (small size) modem out of its case and mount
it in the GS and run power leads to it. A short modem cable could run
out to the regular GS port socket and you could mount a phone jack on
the back. This, I guess, is what you have in mind.

     Some modems are very small and might be easy to mount inside the
GS-- perhaps epoxied to the inside of the front case cover. The idea
looks like it should work. A possible mod would be a switch to
make/break the modem connect to the GS port and to make the GS port
connections internally. This would leave the port easily accessible for
a NULL-modem cable.

     A variation would place the 'internal modem' in the SystemSaver-GS
case. You could move stuff around a bit and probably have a way to show
the modem's status LED's through the front of the SS-GS case. You could
keep the modem's original power supply-- run the cord out the back of
the SS-GS-- or, maybe, fit a PS inside with the modem. The phone jack
could be added to the back of the SS-GS.



Rubywand