10 Nov
2005
10 Nov
'05
8:35 p.m.
Does anyone have any idea what this is?
<http://www.classiccmp.org/hp/laser/computer%20link.jpg>. The "sticks"
sticking out to the left are long skinny mirrors. Each one can rotate +/-
45 degrees by means of the knobs on the right side. One side of the
rotating mirror shows a number such as "1", when you rotate it it shows
"2", etc etc. This is the second one of these that I've found but the first
was all busted up.
Joe
11 Nov
11 Nov
1:40 a.m.
I think it's for inspecting disk packs for blemishes. The device mounts on
a table-like thingy, and you spin the disks and turn the knobs so you can
inspect the disk surface.
At least that's how I THINK it works. I've never actually used one myself.
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org]
On Behalf Of Joe R.
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 8:36 PM
To: cctalk at classiccmp.org
Subject: Computer Link Corporation gizmo?
Does anyone have any idea what this is?
<http://www.classiccmp.org/hp/laser/computer%20link.jpg>. The "sticks"
sticking out to the left are long skinny mirrors. Each one can rotate +/-
45 degrees by means of the knobs on the right side. One side of the
rotating mirror shows a number such as "1", when you rotate it it shows
"2", etc etc. This is the second one of these that I've found but the first
was all busted up.
Joe
7:39 a.m.
At 07:40 PM 11/10/05 -0600, Julian wrote:
I think it's for inspecting disk packs for
blemishes. The device mounts on
a table-like thingy, and you spin the disks and turn the knobs so you can
inspect the disk surface.
Aw, that makes sense. Thanks.
Joe
At least that's how I THINK it works. I've never actually used one myself.
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org]
On Behalf Of Joe R.
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 8:36 PM
To: cctalk at classiccmp.org
Subject: Computer Link Corporation gizmo?
Does anyone have any idea what this is?
<http://www.classiccmp.org/hp/laser/computer%20link.jpg>. The "sticks"
sticking out to the left are long skinny mirrors. Each one can rotate +/-
45 degrees by means of the knobs on the right side. One side of the
rotating mirror shows a number such as "1", when you rotate it it shows
"2", etc etc. This is the second one of these that I've found but the first
was all busted up.
Joe
1:56 a.m.
Joe R. wrote:
Does anyone have any idea what this is?
what julian says is correct. However there is a unit for allowing
you to mount a pack and remove it's cover and spin it that is missing.
since this is for 14" platters, the unit should be about 16 to 20 " on
two sides, and about 12" high. The one I saw looked like a large
typewriter case with a carrying handle, and had a lot of material
for cleaning and probing in various compartments as well. There
was also a lighting source, that would allow you to light up the
surface for viewing. Also a viewing microscope was available to
do close up inspections.
Jim
2:26 a.m.
Wasn't one of these either listed here on classiccmp or on ebay quite
recently? Like, the whole kit?
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org]
On Behalf Of jim stephens
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 7:57 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Re: Computer Link Corporation gizmo?
Joe R. wrote:
Does anyone have any idea what this is?
what julian says is correct. However there is a unit for allowing
you to mount a pack and remove it's cover and spin it that is missing.
since this is for 14" platters, the unit should be about 16 to 20 " on
two sides, and about 12" high. The one I saw looked like a large
typewriter case with a carrying handle, and had a lot of material
for cleaning and probing in various compartments as well. There
was also a lighting source, that would allow you to light up the
surface for viewing. Also a viewing microscope was available to
do close up inspections.
Jim
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