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How to turn a Silver Reed electric typewriter into a printer

Solenoids turn typewriter into a printer. Hacker Konstantin Schauwecker transformed a vintage Silver Reed 2200 CR electric typewriter into a functional printer by outfitting it with 50 low-voltage solenoids arranged in a matrix, controlled by a Raspberry Pi that translates PDF files into keystrokes. Despite minor formatting quirks, this creative project effectively repurposes obsolete technology for modern use.

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