23 Aug
2006
23 Aug
'06
3:58 a.m.
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:59:07 -0700
From: Marvin Johnston <marvin at rain.org>
Subject: Simon Computer
I'm curious what the group thinks about offering a kit for
the Simon Computer that would include a schematic, parts
list, and perhaps construction instructions. For those of you
who aren't aware, Simon is a five bit relay computer designed
by Edmund Berkeley. A series of articles about how the
computer worked was published in the Oct 1950 - Sept 1951
issues of Radio Electronics. I've thought about it, but I
would guess the parts cost alone would be in excess of
$300.00, and maybe considerably more. On the other hand, it
is a really cool computer :).
Marvin,
I probably wouldn't go for the kit (only because I've already got enough
projects to take me beyond the year 2050) but I'd sure like copies of
the articles. Any chance of seeing a .pdf version anywhere?
Thanks.
Jack
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