Front Panels - First shipments arrive in US

On 6/15/2015 10:21 PM, Rod Smallwood wrote: Got mine in great shape. Looks like it will be a perfect fit. It's quite a bit brighter than the old panel. Almost a "glossy" vs "mat" type of difference. Looks great though. Some comparisons to my DEC PDP8/m and a re-branded (Computer Controls) 8/m panel can be seen here: http://www.dvq.com/DEC-panels/ The C/C computer's panel is a little faded, not to mention the paint flaking off. The DEC 8/m is not faded, but is a mat finish. The DEC 8/m is actually mounted on an 8/e switch panel (and chassis) as it uses incandescent lamps. The new panel is going on a chassis that has no panel. I still need to fabricate a switch board for it. I have played with 3D printing switch handles with OK results. Just have to find the actual slide switches with the handle brackets, or make some. Looking forward to an 8/f panel, and hopefully some bezels from Rod. Bob -- Vintage computers and electronics www.dvq.com www.tekmuseum.com www.decmuseum.org