17 Aug
2016
17 Aug
'16
1:56 p.m.
So, I've been working for a while on a page about DEC indicator panels (the
standardized 36x4 light arrays which go into a 19" rack, with an inlay to
customize it to a particular device). It's online now, here:
http://ana-3.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/tech/DECIndicatorPanels.html
Does anyone happen to have a good image of an RK08 panel, or an RF11, which I
can use here?
Even better, does anyone know of, or have images of, panels which are not
listed here? (I am not including the unknown 'RK' panel in the RSTS document,
which will be the subject of a separate message.)
Thanks!
Noel
17 Aug
17 Aug
2:45 p.m.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 8:56 AM, Noel Chiappa <jnc at mercury.lcs.mit.edu> wrote:
So, I've been working for a while on a page about
DEC indicator panels (the
standardized 36x4 light arrays which go into a 19" rack, with an inlay to
customize it to a particular device). It's online now, here:
http://ana-3.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/tech/DECIndicatorPanels.html
Does anyone happen to have a good image of an RK08 panel, or an RF11, which I
can use here?
Even better, does anyone know of, or have images of, panels which are not
listed here? (I am not including the unknown 'RK' panel in the RSTS document,
which will be the subject of a separate message.)
Have a look at http://www.corestore.org/pdp.htm
It's very badly in need of a refresh and update but you might find
some stuff there... especially the unique style of panel applied to
the later (XVM) pdp-15s.
I also have an odd box... it's pdp-8/L in style but housed several
sets of boards for controlling multiple paper tape readers/punches
IIRC... can't recall the DEC designator. It has an indicator panel
built in to the front of the box rather than mounted at the top of the
rack.
I know someone who can probably help with images of TC15 and RF15/RS09
Mike
http://www.corestore.org
'No greater love hath a man than he lay down his life for his brother.
Not for millions, not for glory, not for fame.
For one person, in the dark, where no one will ever know or see.'
3:43 p.m.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 10:09 AM, Al Kossow <aek at bitsavers.org> wrote:
On 8/17/16 2:45 PM, Mike Ross wrote:
Negative - I think. The PR68 was a small orange paper tape reader
AFAIK; Robert Krten has one:
http://krten.com/~rk/projects/pr68.html
I have one of those too!
The thing of which I speak is a 19" rack mount box of logic. I'll head
out to the garage and look at the blooming label! And take a pic for
Noel.
Mike
http://www.corestore.org
'No greater love hath a man than he lay down his life for his brother.
Not for millions, not for glory, not for fame.
For one person, in the dark, where no one will ever know or see.'
I also have an odd box... it's pdp-8/L in
style but housed several
sets of boards for controlling multiple paper tape readers/punches
IIRC... can't recall the DEC designator.
PR68, used in typesetting.
19 Aug
19 Aug
1:42 a.m.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 10:09 AM, Al Kossow <aek at bitsavers.org> wrote:
On 8/17/16 2:45 PM, Mike Ross wrote:
OK I still can't get at the box; it's apparently buried deep. So can't
confirm what the label calls it. But here it is and the panel on the
front:
http://corestore.org/Decbox.jpg
Mike
http://www.corestore.org
'No greater love hath a man than he lay down his life for his brother.
Not for millions, not for glory, not for fame.
For one person, in the dark, where no one will ever know or see.'
I also have an odd box... it's pdp-8/L in
style but housed several
sets of boards for controlling multiple paper tape readers/punches
IIRC... can't recall the DEC designator.
PR68, used in typesetting. 
6:05 a.m.
From: Mike Ross: Friday, August 19, 2016 1:42 AM
OK I still can't get at the box; it's
apparently buried deep. So can't
confirm what the label calls it. But here it is and the panel on the
front:
http://corestore.org/Decbox.jpg
I have one of those:
http://www.so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/typeset/typeset.php
My notes say it's a PA36. It's not buried too deeply; I could try to find
the nameplate if need be.
Vince
8:53 p.m.
On Sat, Aug 20, 2016 at 1:05 AM, Vincent Slyngstad
<v.slyngstad at frontier.com> wrote:
From: Mike Ross: Friday, August 19, 2016 1:42 AM
Almost right. It's a PA63. Official description "6-Channel
Reader/Punch Multiplexer"
Indicator panel:
http://www.corestore.org/PA63-1.jpg
ID:
http://www.corestore.org/PA63-2.jpg
Noel feel free to snag that for the pdp-8 section!
Mike
http://www.corestore.org
'No greater love hath a man than he lay down his life for his brother.
Not for millions, not for glory, not for fame.
For one person, in the dark, where no one will ever know or see.'
OK I still can't get at the box; it's apparently buried deep. So can't
confirm what the label calls it. But here it is and the panel on the
front:
http://corestore.org/Decbox.jpg
I have one of those:
http://www.so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/typeset/typeset.php
My notes say it's a PA36. It's not buried too deeply; I could try to find
the nameplate if need be. 
10:50 p.m.
From: Mike Ross: Friday, August 19, 2016 8:53 PM
On Sat, Aug 20, 2016 at 1:05 AM, Vincent Slyngstad
wrote:
You are correct, of course.
Mine seems to have a slightly different metal plate, with "0205240" where
the SN should be:
http://www.so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/typeset/PA63.jpg
Vince
I have one of those:
http://www.so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/typeset/typeset.php
My notes say it's a PA36. It's not buried too deeply; I could try to find
the nameplate if need be.
Almost right. It's a PA63. 
17 Aug
17 Aug
2:48 p.m.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 8:56 AM, Noel Chiappa <jnc at mercury.lcs.mit.edu> wrote:
So, I've been working for a while on a page about
DEC indicator panels (the
standardized 36x4 light arrays which go into a 19" rack, with an inlay to
customize it to a particular device). It's online now, here:
http://ana-3.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/tech/DECIndicatorPanels.html
Does anyone happen to have a good image of an RK08 panel, or an RF11, which I
can use here?
Even better, does anyone know of, or have images of, panels which are not
listed here? (I am not including the unknown 'RK' panel in the RSTS document,
which will be the subject of a separate message.)
Here's the FP15 you were looking for... ancient and small image; I'll
get a better shot in my copious free time.
http://www.corestore.org/15b-7.jpg
Mike
http://www.corestore.org
'No greater love hath a man than he lay down his life for his brother.
Not for millions, not for glory, not for fame.
For one person, in the dark, where no one will ever know or see.'
8:03 p.m.
On 17/08/2016 21:56, Noel Chiappa wrote:
So, I've been working for a while on a page about
DEC indicator panels (the
standardized 36x4 light arrays which go into a 19" rack, with an inlay to
customize it to a particular device). It's online now, here:
http://ana-3.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/tech/DECIndicatorPanels.html
Does anyone happen to have a good image of an RK08 panel, or an RF11, which I
can use here?
Even better, does anyone know of, or have images of, panels which are not
listed here? (I am not including the unknown 'RK' panel in the RSTS document,
which will be the subject of a separate message.)
Thanks!
Noel
I can make any of these -
Rod(Panelman) Smallwood
3 Sep
3 Sep
2:25 a.m.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 8:56 AM, Noel Chiappa <jnc at mercury.lcs.mit.edu> wrote:
So, I've been working for a while on a page about
DEC indicator panels (the
standardized 36x4 light arrays which go into a 19" rack, with an inlay to
customize it to a particular device). It's online now, here:
http://ana-3.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/tech/DECIndicatorPanels.html
Does anyone happen to have a good image of an RK08 panel, or an RF11, which I
can use here?
Even better, does anyone know of, or have images of, panels which are not
listed here? (I am not including the unknown 'RK' panel in the RSTS document,
which will be the subject of a separate message.)
Thanks!
Noel
Noel
I have taken better pics of the pdp-15 panels.
FP15: http://www.corestore.org/FP15ind.jpg
RP15: http://www.corestore.org/RP15ind.jpg
TC59: http://www.corestore.org/TC59ind.jpg
I'll take some more when I'm at the point where I can light them up :-)
http://www.corestore.org
'No greater love hath a man than he lay down his life for his brother.
Not for millions, not for glory, not for fame.
For one person, in the dark, where no one will ever know or see.'
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