8 Jun
2015
8 Jun
'15
12:04 p.m.
And the original straight 8 is again completely different again.
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Rod
Smallwood
Sent: 08 June 2015 19:29
To: General at classiccmp.org; Discussion at classiccmp.org:On-Topic and Off-
Topic Posts
Subject: Re: Front Panel Update
Theres an 8/f which replaced the 8/e and has a similar front panel with extra
markings The 8/m - OEM no front panel The 8/I has different front panel The
8/A is a totally different box altogether
The 8/e was the big seller with thousands shipped
On 08/06/2015 19:16, Dave G4UGM wrote:
Rod,
So how different is the 8E to the rest of the PDP-8 family.
Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Rod
> Smallwood
> Sent: 08 June 2015 18:54
> To: General at classiccmp.org; Discussion at classiccmp.org:On-Topic and
> Off- Topic Posts
> Subject: Re: Front Panel Update
>
> Hi
> Its a full size 8/e front panel.
> Its made to be a replacement for damaged front panels on real
> PDP8/e's I doubt it would fit anything else.
>
> There is a possibility of a lights and switches panel to go with it
> if we can solve the problem of the lack of the lever operated
> switches that are a feature of the PDP8
>
> However its a case of if you don't have an 8/e now or are building
> one then this panel is not for you.
>
> Rod G8DGR
>
>
> On 08/06/2015 18:21, Dave G4UGM wrote:
>> Is this appropriate for an SBC6120 or does that need different
>> switch labels
> ...
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Rod Smallwood
>>> Sent: 08 June 2015 13:20
>>> To: General at classiccmp.org; Discussion at classiccmp.org:On-Topic and
>>> Off- Topic Posts
>>> Subject: Front Panel Update
>>>
>>> Hi All
>>> Since I released the picture of the first 8/e panel
>>> on Friday there has been a big response.
>>> Its 12:45 local on Monday in the UK and I'm of to the silk
>>> screeners to collect the rest of the first batch and to arrange for
>>> more to be printed as soon as I get the blanks from the plastics
supplier.
>>>> I'll send out what I have to fullfill as many of the orders I have
>>>> so far as I
>> can.
>>>> I have learned an awful lot just based on the inquires I have so far.
>>>> I see the following as requirements
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 1. Full size reproductions of the original panels useing
the
>>>> same methods.
>>>>
>>>> 2. High quality
>>>>
>>>> 3. Custom one off service for important restorations.
>>>>
>>>> 4. There's more demand than I thought.
>>>>
>>>> 5. So far its all been for DEC systems
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> And yes they would look good just hung on the wall
>>>>
>>>> Next up an accurate reproduction of the bezel.
>>>>
>>>> And after that a lamps and switches board when and if I solve the
>>>> Stackpole switch levers issue.
>>>>
>>>> Please send in your orders so I can allocate production/shipping slots.
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>>> Rod Smallwood
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>