27 Apr
2015
27 Apr
'15
9:01 p.m.
Hi,
I just completed the design of my PiDP-8, a kit replica of the venerable PDP-8/I, after
exhibiting the prototypes at the VCFeX.
Now, I'm gearing up to produce a batch of kits, and I'd like to collect
expressions of interest in the coming two weeks.In other words, see how much interest
there is, so I can determine parts volume and exact cost.
-> Kit will cost no more than $135, hopefully a bit less (depends on volume!)->
Shipping will be $30 worldwide, as registered parcel with tracking
-> Expected shipping date is mid-July, payment required only when kits are done->
Expression of interest means you're not committing to buy now, just indicate
you're very likely to buy in early July.
For details, here is a short Youtube
demonstration:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hyUActgT2E
If you are (seriously) planning to buy the kit, please add your name to the mailing list
via the box on this page and I'll update you on
progress:http://obsolescence.wix.com/obsolescence#!pidp-8-get-one/ctny
If you already got an email from me today (or you registered your interest just today),
then you're already on the list - in which case please ignore this message.
Regards,
Oscar.
28 Apr
28 Apr
12:23 a.m.
I'd be interested. Are you starting a list?
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 27, 2015, at 3:01 PM, Oscar Vermeulen
<oscar.vermeulen at hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I just completed the design of my PiDP-8, a kit replica of the venerable PDP-8/I, after
exhibiting the prototypes at the VCFeX.
Now, I'm gearing up to produce a batch of kits, and I'd like to collect
expressions of interest in the coming two weeks.In other words, see how much interest
there is, so I can determine parts volume and exact cost.
-> Kit will cost no more than $135, hopefully a bit less (depends on volume!)->
Shipping will be $30 worldwide, as registered parcel with tracking
-> Expected shipping date is mid-July, payment required only when kits are done->
Expression of interest means you're not committing to buy now, just indicate
you're very likely to buy in early July.
For details, here is a short Youtube
demonstration:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hyUActgT2E
If you are (seriously) planning to buy the kit, please add your name to the mailing list
via the box on this page and I'll update you on
progress:http://obsolescence.wix.com/obsolescence#!pidp-8-get-one/ctny
If you already got an email from me today (or you registered your interest just today),
then you're already on the list - in which case please ignore this message.
Regards,
Oscar.
12:25 a.m.
just reading ur blog and stumbled on that vincent guy anyone got his email?
wana ask if hes still got that stuff listed for sale
http://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/4sale/4sale.php
so i can put my unabtainium switches on it
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 6:23 PM, Kurt K <kurtk7 at visi.com> wrote:
I'd be interested. Are you starting a list?
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 27, 2015, at 3:01 PM, Oscar Vermeulen <
oscar.vermeulen at hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I just completed the design of my PiDP-8, a kit replica of the venerable
PDP-8/I,
after exhibiting the prototypes at the VCFeX.
Now, I'm gearing up to produce a batch of
kits, and I'd like to collect
expressions of interest in the coming two
weeks.In other words, see how
much interest there is, so I can determine parts volume and exact cost.
-> Kit will cost no more than $135, hopefully
a bit less (depends on
volume!)-> Shipping will be $30 worldwide, as registered
parcel with
tracking
-> Expected shipping date is mid-July, payment
required only when kits
are done-> Expression of interest means you're not
committing to buy now,
just indicate you're very likely to buy in early July.
For details, here is a short Youtube
demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hyUActgT2E
If you are (seriously) planning to buy the kit, please add your name to
the
mailing list via the box on this page and I'll update you on progress:
http://obsolescence.wix.com/obsolescence#!pidp-8-get-one/ctny
If you already got an email from me today (or you registered your
interest just
today), then you're already on the list - in which case
please ignore this message.
Regards,
Oscar.
1:14 a.m.
New subject: "that vincent guy" )was Re: PDP-8/I replica kit)
From: Adrian Stoness: Monday, April 27, 2015 4:25 PM
just reading ur blog and stumbled on that vincent guy
anyone got his email?
wana ask if hes still got that stuff listed for sale
http://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/4sale/4sale.php
There's an unobtrusive (that is, a tiny tinyurl) "vrs" link at the
bottom of the page that will refer you to a mailto: url.
I think we are already in touch about a cracked delay line.
so i can put my unabtainium switches on it
Did you find enough intact switches (I think it's 26) to populate a
switch register card? (The six momentaries also have a different
footprint.)
Vince
1:23 a.m.
New subject: "that vincent guy" )was Re: PDP-8/I replica kit)
face palm burst out laughing
thank you
id be interested in one of the switch boards if u still got any
still gotta get to the post office been busy work work work
1:33 a.m.
New subject: "that vincent guy" (was Re: PDP-8/I replica kit)
From: Adrian Stoness: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:23 PM
id be interested in one of the switch boards if u
still got any
I have still have 3 left. They don't exactly fly off the shelves,
as the switches are indeed generally unobtainium.
I also have a pile of the lights boards. Those are easier, since
LEDs or bulbs that match the mechanicals are still available.
Are you hoping to build a full size version of Oscar's PiDP?
Vince
1:45 a.m.
New subject: "that vincent guy" (was Re: PDP-8/I replica kit)
along those lines yes
but least for now have something to mount them to thats not smashed got 23
of the switches / holders still more to dig up i think.plus those 8m ones i
found in the mix.
if u got advice on the back half of the switches and safe ways to get those
off /restor that be awsome as well
im guna take the metal part to a friend see what cost to get a bunch of
peaces lazer cut
1:59 a.m.
New subject: "that vincent guy" (was Re: PDP-8/I replica kit)
From: Adrian Stoness: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:45 PM
along those lines yes
but least for now have something to mount them to thats not smashed got 23
of the switches / holders still more to dig up i think.plus those 8m ones i
found in the mix.
I think the switch footprints are somewhat compatible between the
models, though I'm not sure the rocker mounts are.
if u got advice on the back half of the switches and
safe ways to get those
off /restor that be awsome as well
I don't know about "safe ways", but I did once open the tabs on
the back of one and replace the metal part of the slider with one
from another switch that lacked the rocker mounts. It
was a little
fussy bending everything back "just so".
im guna take the metal part to a friend see what cost
to get a bunch of
peaces lazer cut
Which metal part is that? The bezel is cast, and the light guides are
drilled fiberboard. Maybe you mean the switch stabilizer bar(s)?
Or are you thinking of metal instead of plastic for the artwork?
Vince
2:02 a.m.
New subject: "that vincent guy" (was Re: PDP-8/I replica kit)
the part the switch rocks on
the other bits i can prolly print if i learn how to use the fortis down the
st
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 7:59 PM, Vincent Slyngstad <v.slyngstad at frontier.com
wrote:
From: Adrian Stoness: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:45 PM
along those lines yes
but least for now have something to mount them to thats not smashed got 23
of the switches / holders still more to dig up i think.plus those 8m ones
i
found in the mix.
I think the switch footprints are somewhat compatible between the models,
though I'm not sure the rocker mounts are.
if u got advice on the back half of the switches and safe ways to get
those
off /restor that be awsome as well
I don't know about "safe ways", but I did once open the tabs on the back
of one and replace the metal part of the slider with one from another
switch that lacked the rocker mounts. It was a little fussy bending
everything back "just so".
im guna take the metal part to a friend see what cost to get a bunch of
peaces lazer cut
Which metal part is that? The bezel is cast, and the light guides are
drilled fiberboard. Maybe you mean the switch stabilizer bar(s)?
Or are you thinking of metal instead of plastic for the artwork?
Vince
2:04 a.m.
New subject: "that vincent guy" (was Re: PDP-8/I replica kit)
by fortis i mean this
http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/production-series/fortus-360-400mc
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 8:02 PM, Adrian Stoness <tdk.knight at gmail.com>
wrote:
the part the switch rocks on
the other bits i can prolly print if i learn how to use the fortis down
the st
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 7:59 PM, Vincent Slyngstad <
v.slyngstad at frontier.com> wrote:
From: Adrian Stoness: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:45
PM
along those lines yes
but least for now have something to mount them to thats not smashed got
23
of the switches / holders still more to dig up i think.plus those 8m
ones i
found in the mix.
I think the switch footprints are somewhat compatible between the models,
though I'm not sure the rocker mounts are.
if u got advice on the back half of the switches and safe ways to get
those
off /restor that be awsome as well
I don't know about "safe ways", but I did once open the tabs on the back
of one and replace the metal part of the slider with one from another
switch that lacked the rocker mounts. It was a little fussy bending
everything back "just so".
im guna take the metal part to a friend see what cost to get a bunch of
peaces lazer cut
Which metal part is that? The bezel is cast, and the light guides are
drilled fiberboard. Maybe you mean the switch stabilizer bar(s)?
Or are you thinking of metal instead of plastic for the artwork?
Vince
2:01 p.m.
New subject: "that vincent guy" (was Re: PDP-8/I replica kit)
But yea if ur interested in selling me the light panel and te switch panel
that would be amazing then i can slowly work on making something that can
be put into an original if i need to in a heart beat plus it does not
belong hiden away in a box like this stuf is right now
On Monday, April 27, 2015, Adrian Stoness <tdk.knight at gmail.com> wrote:
by fortis i mean this
http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/production-series/fortus-360-400mc
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 8:02 PM, Adrian Stoness <tdk.knight at gmail.com
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tdk.knight at gmail.com');>>
wrote:
the part the switch rocks on
the other bits i can prolly print if i learn how to use the fortis down
the st
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 7:59 PM, Vincent Slyngstad <
v.slyngstad at frontier.com
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','v.slyngstad at frontier.com');>>
wrote:
From: Adrian Stoness: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:45
PM
along those lines yes
but least for now have something to mount them to thats not smashed got
23
of the switches / holders still more to dig up i think.plus those 8m
ones i
found in the mix.
I think the switch footprints are somewhat compatible between the
models, though I'm not sure the rocker mounts are.
if u got advice on the back half of the switches and safe ways to get
those
off /restor that be awsome as well
I don't know about "safe ways", but I did once open the tabs on the back
of one and replace the metal part of the slider with one from another
switch that lacked the rocker mounts. It was a little fussy bending
everything back "just so".
im guna take the metal part to a friend see what cost to get a bunch of
peaces lazer cut
Which metal part is that? The bezel is cast, and the light guides are
drilled fiberboard. Maybe you mean the switch stabilizer bar(s)?
Or are you thinking of metal instead of plastic for the artwork?
Vince 
1:21 a.m.
On 4/27/2015 5:23 PM, Kurt K wrote:
I'd be interested. Are you starting a list?
Sent from my iPhone
Why could it not be a PDP 11 or so?
Ben.
On Apr 27, 2015, at 3:01 PM, Oscar Vermeulen
<oscar.vermeulen at hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I just completed the design of my PiDP-8, a kit replica of the venerable PDP-8/I, after
exhibiting the prototypes at the VCFeX.
Now, I'm gearing up to produce a batch of kits, and I'd like to collect
expressions of interest in the coming two weeks.In other words, see how much interest
there is, so I can determine parts volume and exact cost.
-> Kit will cost no more than $135, hopefully a bit less (depends on volume!)->
Shipping will be $30 worldwide, as registered parcel with tracking
-> Expected shipping date is mid-July, payment required only when kits are done->
Expression of interest means you're not committing to buy now, just indicate
you're very likely to buy in early July.
For details, here is a short Youtube
demonstration:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hyUActgT2E
If you are (seriously) planning to buy the kit, please add your name to the mailing list
via the box on this page and I'll update you on
progress:http://obsolescence.wix.com/obsolescence#!pidp-8-get-one/ctny
If you already got an email from me today (or you registered your interest just today),
then you're already on the list - in which case please ignore this message.
Regards,
Oscar.
30 Apr
30 Apr
5:53 p.m.
I would definitely be interested. looks great. I subscribed to the mailing
list, thanks.
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