24 Mar
1997
24 Mar
'97
2:01 a.m.
It was thus said that the Great James Willing once stated:
I'm sure the neighbors would live that 8-)
Did I mention I live in a condo? Fortunately, it's on the first floor,
but still ...
Oh. I'm a software guy. While I could probably do it, I'd be nervous
about it. And while Florida Flicker and Flash would love for me to power
those things, I'm not sure my wallet would.
Anything? The serial connection isn't like anything I've seen. Looks
like a telephone jack, but six wires instead of four, and the latch thing
seems off center. I'd like to use it, as it seems to work great. But I
can't hook it up to anything.
-spc (Sigh. So many computers, so little time ... )
But then again, how would I get a one ton
machine (not that I know that it
weighs that much, but it was huge) home?
A flat-bed utility trailer and a heavy chain come-along does wonders.
BTW: I think the 'book' weight on the 11/780 in my collection is 1150 lbs.
Where do I get
three phase 220 power?
Don't need it. All of the DEC gear I've ever seen seems to use the three
phase setup as much for convienence as anything. Once you get past the
power controller (relay box), all of the actual power supplies are 117VAC
single phase. (and have 'normal' three prong plugs going into the power
controller)
If you like the power controllers, takes about one hour to rework it for
220VAC single phase, or just skip it altogether. (tho, then you have to go
through the power sequencing manually B^} ) -spc (Anyone
know anything about DEC VT320s?)
Like???