11 Oct
2022
11 Oct
'22
2:53 p.m.
On 10/11/2022 6:16 AM, Bill Degnan via cctalk wrote:
I have a pretty good 3d printer, I.can at least try.
I imagine the
standard front panel cover clips should be easy enough, but the pdp8a needs
something stronger with screws and bolts, right? I need to check the
enclosure hardware documents
Once you've printed one, it might be possible to cast additional ones
more quickly and the result might be stronger. That metal bezel with the
two PCB inside is rather heavy for a plastic mount.
Vince
On Tue, Oct 11, 2022, 2:37 AM Vincent Slyngstad via
cctalk <
cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
> On 10/10/2022 11:00 PM, Adrian Stoness via cctalk wrote:
>> theres 3d print models made of them theres the orig design with does not
>> prit very well and a modified design thats better list forget where
>> might be buried on this site?
>> https://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/repair/repair.php
>
> I tried to do one here:
> https://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/cad/3d.php
> but I haven't actually printed or used it yet. (I have the original
> parts, and no free access to a 3D printer at the moment.)
>
> Vince
>
>> On Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 7:53 PM Bill Degnan via cctalk <
>> cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Is there a 3D print gcode for the hardware that connects a PDP8a front
>>> panel to the chassis?
>>>
>>> Is there anyone who has a spare clips/clamps hardware to attach a PDP 8a
>>> console to the chassis?
>>>
>>> I picked up the donated PDP 8a mentioned earlier on this list, I got it
> up
>>> and running. I need to track down the hardware to attach the front
> panel
>>> to the chassis. I do have spares of the hardware that attaches the
> ON/OFF
>>> panel to the chassis.
>>>
>>> AS with all "free" donations it's the final mile that costs the
big $$
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Bill
>>>
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