23 Sep
1997
23 Sep
'97
6:01 a.m.
I also found an HP2100 in a skip (dumpster) about 5
years ago. I was
allowed to rescue it, and it now sits in my workshop awaiting restoration.
Alas I got no manuals at all with it.
That is how I found my PDP-8/e.
Is that the RK05-like thing with one removeable pack
and 1 fixed platter?
If so, I found one too, but the front casting got mangled when it was
removed from the rack. Alas I didn't get a PSU for it.
Yes, I think so, but I have never opened it up, nor powered it on. It
would be nice if the thing had a permanent disk with useful software on
it.
> > 2895B Tape Punch #1632A03303
FACIT model 4070
>
> Yep, this is a badge-engineered Facit paper-tape punch.
Mine came with some sort of rack mount kit that I have not been able to
comprehend yet. I think I am missing parts.
> 2748A
Tape Reader #1133A01747 "System Serial 0815F"
Found one of those with the 2100A as well. What I don't have is any manuals. I've read
the excellent web site, but I
really need the PSU and system schematics. HP can no longer supply them
AFAIK.
My sense (i.e. ears) tell me that the power supply is a switching type,
probably one of the first for computers, an is probably a bear to fix. Of
course, all of the house numbered HP parts does not help either.
William Donzelli
william(a)ans.net