26 Dec
2014
26 Dec
'14
2:38 p.m.
Hello all,
as I am in the process of restoring a Olivetti Programma 101, Jim
pointed me to a bunch of documents on the logic in this machine, all in
italian. The Programma 101 is build using Resistor-Transistor-Logic, and
the schematic representation is not one i've seen before. So I've
decided to translate the docs to english and google translate can be of
some help here, but a lot of the technical meaning is lost.
By looking at the schematics and the boards themselves I could solve
some mysteries, but I could use some help in translating.
Our machine seems to have intermitted problems and I think they are
caused by bad contacts in the backplane, but to be shure, a good
schematic and explanation of the workings is a tremendous help.
Is there someone able to take a look at the originals and my rudimentary
translation and suggest improvements?
--
Met vriendelijke Groet,
Simon Claessen
drukknop.nl
26 Dec
26 Dec
6:30 p.m.
New subject: R: Italians around?
I guess I can help :)
-----Messaggio originale-----
Da: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] Per conto di Simon Claessen
Inviato: venerd? 26 dicembre 2014 23:39
A: General at classiccmp.org; Discussion at classiccmp.org:On-Topic Posts Only
Oggetto: Italians around?
Hello all,
as I am in the process of restoring a Olivetti Programma 101, Jim pointed me to a bunch of
documents on the logic in this machine, all in italian. The Programma 101 is build using
Resistor-Transistor-Logic, and the schematic representation is not one i've seen
before. So I've decided to translate the docs to english and google translate can be
of some help here, but a lot of the technical meaning is lost.
By looking at the schematics and the boards themselves I could solve some mysteries, but I
could use some help in translating.
Our machine seems to have intermitted problems and I think they are caused by bad contacts
in the backplane, but to be shure, a good schematic and explanation of the workings is a
tremendous help.
Is there someone able to take a look at the originals and my rudimentary translation and
suggest improvements?
--
Met vriendelijke Groet,
Simon Claessen
drukknop.nl
27 Dec
27 Dec
9:58 a.m.
Hi!
On 12/26/2014 11:38 PM, Simon Claessen wrote:
Our machine seems to have intermitted problems and I
think they are
caused by bad contacts in the backplane, but to be shure, a good
schematic and explanation of the workings is a tremendous help.
Is there someone able to take a look at the originals and my
rudimentary translation and suggest improvements?
My knowledge of electronics is
quite basic, but I can surely take a look
at your translation - I'd be glad to help restoring that lovely piece of
gear :)
Kind regards,
Gabriele
11:12 a.m.
I can help too, perhaps if there is a lot of material you could spread it
across a few people. Is there a lot of material?
Regards
Rob
On 27 December 2014 at 17:58, Gabriele Banorri <gabriele.banorri at gmail.com>
wrote:
Hi!
On 12/26/2014 11:38 PM, Simon Claessen wrote:
Our machine seems to have intermitted problems
and I think they are
caused by bad contacts in the backplane, but to be shure, a good schematic
and explanation of the workings is a tremendous help.
Is there someone able to take a look at the originals and my rudimentary
translation and suggest improvements?
My knowledge of electronics is quite basic, but I can surely take a look
at your translation - I'd be glad to help restoring that lovely piece of
gear :)
Kind regards,
Gabriele
28 Dec
28 Dec
2:29 a.m.
well, about 8 documents. the first one, " is nearly finished but there
remains a rather big one: "P101 Descrizione Tecnico Funzionale
r.1.0.pdf" with explenations about the workings of the electronical
calculator. unfortunately, i've locked myself out of the hack42 wiki at
the moment, so that has to wait until i'm home again from my little trip
later today.
simon
On 27-12-14 20:12, Jarratt RMA wrote:
I can help too, perhaps if there is a lot of material
you could spread it
across a few people. Is there a lot of material?
Regards
Rob
On 27 December 2014 at 17:58, Gabriele Banorri <gabriele.banorri at gmail.com>
wrote:
--
Met vriendelijke Groet,
Simon Claessen
drukknop.nl
Hi!
On 12/26/2014 11:38 PM, Simon Claessen wrote:
Our machine seems to have intermitted problems
and I think they are
caused by bad contacts in the backplane, but to be shure, a good schematic
and explanation of the workings is a tremendous help.
Is there someone able to take a look at the originals and my rudimentary
translation and suggest improvements?
My knowledge of electronics is quite basic, but I can surely take a look
at your translation - I'd be glad to help restoring that lovely piece of
gear :)
Kind regards,
Gabriele
27 Dec
27 Dec
1:06 p.m.
Hi Gabriele,
Alessandro has already taken up a part in the translation, but of course
you could take a look:
https://hack42.nl/wiki/Olivetti_Programma_101_Introduction_to_logic
It turns out it's not only the translation from italian to english, but
also the translation from 1965 logic to contemporary logic...
simon
On 27-12-14 18:58, Gabriele Banorri wrote:
Hi!
On 12/26/2014 11:38 PM, Simon Claessen wrote:
--
Met vriendelijke Groet,
Simon Claessen
drukknop.nl
Our machine seems to have intermitted problems
and I think they are
caused by bad contacts in the backplane, but to be shure, a good
schematic and explanation of the workings is a tremendous help.
Is there someone able to take a look at the originals and my
rudimentary translation and suggest improvements?
My knowledge of electronics is
quite basic, but I can surely take a look
at your translation - I'd be glad to help restoring that lovely piece of
gear :)
Kind regards,
Gabriele
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