19 Jan
1999
19 Jan
'99
5:12 p.m.
Is there an online resource that has a definitive list
of DEC modules and
their descriptions?
http://metalab.unc.edu/pub/academic/computer-science/history/pdp-11/
http://metalab.unc.edu/pub/academic/computer-science/history/pdp-11/hardwar…
http://metalab.unc.edu/pub/academic/computer-science/history/pdp-11/hardwar…
ld-guide.txt
The Field Guide is my primary source of info. I've printed it out at about
6pt,and then stappled and cut off the excess paper, folded up it's about a
3" square, perfect for putting in ones pocket.
I'd like to configure a Heathkit H11 as a *small*
PDP-11 with just CPU
(M7270 LSI-11/02), terminal, and paper tape. I have no cards for it now,
but I've got the M7270 on order.
Which cards do I need for RAM, serial, and parallel I/O? I know nothing
about DEC buses. Do I need a bus terminator or anything else? Also, I
recall that something about the H11 wasn't DEC compatible, but I don't
remember what it was....
For what you're wanting it doesn't matter that the H11 wasn't DEC
compatible, you won't be running a H11 you'll be running a LSI-11 in a H11
chassis. I'm not familiar with the H11, but on any Q-Bus backplane I've
used the terminator seems to be built in (at least I've never had to worry
about it).
You'll need a RAM card, a SLU (serial), and whatever a paper tape
reader/punch interfaces with (SLU also I assume). A copy of the
"Microcomputer Processor Handbook 1979-80" or equivalent would be a major
help for you also. It includes a section on memories. Not sure what else
you might need for a setup like you want.
Zane
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