> I also have one complete drawing for an RX8E
replica (quad height), but
I
haven't
built one.
Hey, that's interesting!
How much do you think it'd cost to build one?
The problem with the straight replica is that the parts for an RX8E have
become unobtanium.
I do have an adaptation of the RX8E for modern components and Posibus. I
have built one of those (but it has nothing to do with DEC board physical
sizes). Another list member and I are hoping to get around to debugging the
prototypes "real soon". You'd need an M8350 (or Posibus PDP-8) for one of
those.
Another possibility would be to "fix up" the RX8E with modern (well,
obtainable anyway) chips, and make that. (But I like the Posibus idea
better, as more PDP-8s can play.)
As to the cost, it's pretty reasonable. Could probably be done for about
$12-$15 or so per board, in reasonable quantity (say, 30 units). Plus
parts, shipping, etc. probably still under $50.
(We paid more for the prototypes, but then we didn't spread the cost over 30
units, either.)
Vince
By the way, you seem to be generating a redundant "Reply-To:" header on your
mail to cctalk.
