sexy PDP-11/44 panel (was: Re: Original 11/74 front panel)

Without thinking much about it, I'd say that mounting any real blinkenlight console on a 11/44 is *not* trivial! Of course, grabbing UNIBUS address- and data-lines and wiring that to the lights is trivial, but to get all panel functions (LOAD ADDR, DEP, EXAM, etc). working on an 11/44 is more work. I guess there are more people on the list who have a boring PDP-11/44 with a dull panel, that would like to make the /44 more sexy with an 'appropriate' panel. The "upgrade" is, of course, done in such a way that it can be undone ... I (we) do not have a /74 panel :-( , but I'd like to hear what approach you are thinking of, Don. Hmm, you could do it like I did as add-on to SIMH. Hardware with some intelligence reads the front panel and translates the switches to messages in ODT syntax which are send to the 11/44 monitor program ... - Henk, PA8PDP. This message and attachment(s) are intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or agent thereof responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone and with a "reply" message. Thank you for your cooperation.