On Nov 11 2004, 8:32, Gooijen H wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I have the pdp8/e *including* the console running on the Core
> 6809 Board (plus one I/O Board)!
Nice! I look forward to seeing this.
> If the HALT (or SING STEP) switch is down, you can use the EXAM
> and DEP momentary switches. If I press EXAM, I want to see the
> 12-bit word contents of the address currently on display in the
> top row (memory address) of the console.
> That 12-bit word is displayed on the 12 lights below the memory
> address lights. Is it correct that the position of the selector
> switch (the rotary knob) must be on "AC" to see the contents of
> the active address? Or is its position not relevant while HALT
> (or SING STEP) is active which seems odd to me because you want
> to be able to see more than just the AC when you HALTed the CPU?
The position is always relevant, but you don't set it to AC. You set
it to MD (Memory Data). And when you press EXAM (or DEP), the address
displayed on the upper row will increment (but the data displayed will
remain the same, the data for the address that was current when you
pressed EXAM/DEP).
> The answer seems easy, I just want to hear confirmation.
> The current implementation shows the contents briefly after I
> pressed EXAM *and* the knob is on "AC". Just *very briefly*,
> then the simulation shows the actual AC content again.
It shouldn't do that.
> So, on a real pdp8/e I assume that when the knob is on "AC" you
> see the contents of AC when HALT is active?
Yes, without any glitches from the data. But only if the rotary knob
is turned to the AC position, otherwise you see whatever you've
selected (STATE, STATUS, AC, MD, MQ, BUS).
> In that case, after the user pushed EXAM once (and the memory
> contents is displayed as I described above), how does he get to
> see contents of the "AC" again?
>
> Hope I made myself clear why I asked the question ...
>
> TIA,
> - Henk, PA8PDP.
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Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
Hello all,
I have the pdp8/e *including* the console running on the Core
6809 Board (plus one I/O Board)! But ...
I have one more question about the behaviour of the pdp8/e.
If the HALT (or SING STEP) switch is down, you can use the EXAM
and DEP momentary switches. If I press EXAM, I want to see the
12-bit word contents of the address currently on display in the
top row (memory address) of the console.
That 12-bit word is displayed on the 12 lights below the memory
address lights. Is it correct that the position of the selector
switch (the rotary knob) must be on "AC" to see the contents of
the active address? Or is its position not relevant while HALT
(or SING STEP) is active which seems odd to me because you want
to be able to see more than just the AC when you HALTed the CPU?
The answer seems easy, I just want to hear confirmation.
The current implementation shows the contents briefly after I
pressed EXAM *and* the knob is on "AC". Just *very briefly*,
then the simulation shows the actual AC content again.
So, on a real pdp8/e I assume that when the knob is on "AC" you
see the contents of AC when HALT is active?
In that case, after the user pushed EXAM once (and the memory
contents is displayed as I described above), how does he get to
see contents of the "AC" again?
Hope I made myself clear why I asked the question ...
TIA,
- Henk, PA8PDP.
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Hey, here's a couple of posts from alt.sys.pdp11 for those who have an
interest: the first a list of equipment, the second some additional
information about their current situation. Sounds like a potentially nice
bunch o' stuff.
No affiliation, and Michigan's about 2000 miles out of my way. :)
-O.-
-- first forwarded message --
From: Todd Wilson <wilsonto(a)msu.edu>
Newsgroups: alt.sys.pdp11
Subject: Parts
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:37:03 -0500
Message-ID: <cmr69e$27er$1(a)msunews.cl.msu.edu>
Greetings from Michigan State University
I've got the following group of stuff set to go to salvage and have no
idea of the value (if any) that they have anymore. Any information would
be appreciated.
DEC PDP 11/93 - RSX11M+
TK-50 TAPE DRIVE (1)
MAXTOR RD-54 DRIVES (2)
M3106 - 4 LINE ASYNC CARD (2)
M3107 - DHQ11-M ASYNC MUX (1)
M7516 - Q-BUS TO ETHERNET ADAPTOR (1)
M7555 - RD DISK CONT BD F4/D1,DUAL (1)
M8991 (1)
M9058 - RQDX2,3 CABLE PADDLE CARD (1)
M9401 - GRANT CONTINUITY CARD (3)
DEC PDP 11/83 - RSX11M+
TK-50 TAPE DRIVE (1)
MAXTOR RD-54 DRIVES (2)
M3106 - 4 LINE ASYNC CARD (2)
M3107 - DHQ11-M ASYNC MUX (2)
M7516 - Q-BUS TO ETHERNET ADAPTOR (1)
M7555 - RD DISK CONT BD F4/D1,DUAL (1)
M9058 - RQDX2,3 CABLE PADDLE CARD (1)
DEC VAXStation II
MAXTOR RD-53 DRIVES (2)
M3106 - 4 LINE ASYNC CARD (2)
M7504 - DEQN-M Q-BUS ETHERNET CARD (1)
M7555 - RD DISK CONT BD F4/D1,DUAL (1)
M8027 - LPV11 PRINTER CONTROLLER (1)
M9058 - RQDX2,3 CABLE PADDLE CARD (1)
EMULEX TC0210201-FSH - TAPE CONTROLLER
EMULEX SC0310201-BXF - DISK CONTROLLER
MISCELLANEOUS
DEC H3104 - 36-PIN TO 8 MMJ PORTS (3)
DECXM-M.D01 - AUI X BNC THINWIRE MAU (2)
DEC BNE40=02 - 2M E-NET/IEEE 802 NI CABLE (2)
DEC H8571-C - MMJ-RS232 ADAPTER (3)
DEC H8571-D - MMJ-RS232 ADAPTER (2)
DEC H8575-B - DB9F / MMJ ADAPTER (7)
EMU-TEK - REVs 3.0A and 3.0B (1ea)
VT520-A4 TERMINAL (1)
BLACK BOX 4-1 RS-232 SWITCH (DB25)
BLACK BOX 6-1 RS-232 SWITCH (DB25)
Thanks...
Todd Wilson
HVAC Services - Michigan State University
-- second forwarded message --
From: Todd Wilson <wilsonto(a)msu.edu>
Newsgroups: alt.sys.pdp11
Subject: Re: Parts
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 07:05:27 -0500
Message-ID: <cmt06p$npl$1(a)msunews.cl.msu.edu>
I should clarify...
These systems are to be sent to salvage complete, and I don't intend to
part them out. Of the miscellaneous parts, the H3104s go with the PDPs
(2 with the 11/83, 1 with the 11/93). The MAUs and NI cables were a
DECNet interface between the two PDPs. 232-MMJ adapters, I have a bunch
of generics (bought from Black-Box) along with the actual DEC ones
listed. I also have quite a bit of documentation with the PDPs. The
VaxStation was procured as a parts machine since it is also QBus and PDP
parts were becoming scarce(though we never used it as such). My hope is
to generate some interest in them so that someone will buy them through
salvage rather than sending them to the crusher. The last unit I sent to
salvage was an 11/24, 5 full enclosures, 9 RA-81 disk drives, 1 RA-80, 2
RLO2, and about (literally) 30 RLO2 Pacs. All were crushed due to lack
of interest. When I send this group of items to salvage, it will include
some LA100 and 120 printers and stands, an RLO2 Diagnostic Pac (RSX11M),
and I think I have 2 or three more VTs (if memory serves, VT320s). I
might have 1 more RA80 also. My intent is to post back here with details
on how to purchase the items through salvage when I send them (within
the next week or two). Many have offered EBay as an option, but our
equipment transfer rules do not permit direct sale of University owned
items. All inventoried materials must be transferred to Salvage for
release from the University.
If anyone need to contact me about them, I can be reached at
Direct Line: (517)432-0533
Email: tdwilson(a)pplant.msu.edu
Thanks
Todd Wilson