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For background on this project, IBM 3270 type terminals and controllers, see
_[Building an IBM 3270 terminal controller](https://ajk.me/building-an-ibm-3270-terminal-controller)_.
If you are looking for a similar project for IBM 5250 (Twinax) type terminals, see
inmbolmie's
[5250_usb_converter](https://github.com/inmbolmie/5250_usb_converter)
project.
## Features
It is a work in progress and is far from providing all the features you might
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- [ ] TN3270E
- [ ] SSL/TLS
- [x] VT100
- [ ] Connection menu
- [ ] Connection Menu
- [ ] MLT (Multiple Logical Terminals)
## Supported Terminals
Only CUT (Control Unit Terminal) type terminals are supported. I have tested oec with the following terminals:
Only directly attached CUT (Control Unit Terminal) type terminals are supported. I have tested oec with the following terminals:
* IBM 3278-2
* IBM 3472
* IBM 3483-V (InfoWindow II)
You may have to modify the key mapping to support your specific terminal configuration.
## Usage
You will need to build an [interface](https://github.com/lowobservable/coax) and connect it to your computer.
You will need to
[build](https://github.com/lowobservable/coax#hardware)
or
[buy](https://www.tindie.com/products/approachware/3270-usb-interface-ibm/)
a compatible interface.
You will need Python 3.8 installed.
You will need Python 3.8, or above, installed.
I'd recommend using a Python [virtual environment](https://docs.python.org/3/library/venv.html) to isolate oec from your system-wide packages:
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## See Also
* [coax](https://github.com/lowobservable/coax) - Tools for interfacing with IBM 3270 type terminals
* [coax](https://github.com/lowobservable/coax) - Tools for connecting to real IBM 3270 type terminals
* [pytn3270](https://github.com/lowobservable/pytn3270) - Python TN3270 library
If you are looking for a similar project for IBM 5250 (Twinax) type terminals, see
inmbolmie's
[5250_usb_converter](https://github.com/inmbolmie/5250_usb_converter)
project.