22 Dec
2014
22 Dec
'14
2:44 p.m.
For any of you who are on more than one of these lists, I apologize
in advance for your getting multiple copies of this.
Now that I'm moved into the new place and the man cave (my basement)
is converging on a usable state and in recognition of the upcoming 50th
anniversary of the introduction of the PDP-8, I'm about to embark on a
project to restore a PDP-8/M I got a while back. Unfortunately, this one
is somewhat incomplete.. So I'm looking to start collecting some of the
bits I'll need before it's all said and done. The items I need are in descending
order of priority:
KK8E M8320 Bus load module
KL8E M8650 Async module
H851 Inter-module jumper blocks for the CPU boards
Memory
Storage device and controller
Power switch key
One front panel switch paddle
If you have any of those that you're looking to unload (especially
the M8320 or the M8650), let me know.
Obviously, I can live without the switch paddle and I should be able to
get a new key cut, but if anyone has extras lying around, I promise to
give them a good home. The truth is I don't expect to come up with
memory or storage devices for what I can justify spending. However,
it turns out I do have an Omnibus prototype board. So I'm planning
to use that to build a device to emulate a set of RK05s using an SD
card for storage, and if need be, I can put memory on there too.
Thanks in advance,
BLS
23 Dec
23 Dec
12:16 a.m.
Hi Brian,
I have everything on your list, but need to keep the keys and switches till
i get all mine put together.
Thanks, Paul
On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Brian L. Stuart <blstuart at bellsouth.net>
wrote:
For any of you who are on more than one of these
lists, I apologize
in advance for your getting multiple copies of this.
Now that I'm moved into the new place and the man cave (my basement)
is converging on a usable state and in recognition of the upcoming 50th
anniversary of the introduction of the PDP-8, I'm about to embark on a
project to restore a PDP-8/M I got a while back. Unfortunately, this one
is somewhat incomplete.. So I'm looking to start collecting some of the
bits I'll need before it's all said and done. The items I need are in
descending
order of priority:
KK8E M8320 Bus load module
KL8E M8650 Async module
H851 Inter-module jumper blocks for the CPU boards
Memory
Storage device and controller
Power switch key
One front panel switch paddle
If you have any of those that you're looking to unload (especially
the M8320 or the M8650), let me know.
Obviously, I can live without the switch paddle and I should be able to
get a new key cut, but if anyone has extras lying around, I promise to
give them a good home. The truth is I don't expect to come up with
memory or storage devices for what I can justify spending. However,
it turns out I do have an Omnibus prototype board. So I'm planning
to use that to build a device to emulate a set of RK05s using an SD
card for storage, and if need be, I can put memory on there too.
Thanks in advance,
BLS
28 Dec
28 Dec
10:10 p.m.
Hi Brian,
How many of the H851s do you need? Where are you located?
Can you call me some afternoon or night this week? till 11PM Chicago time
is fine.
Thanks, Paul
217-586-5331
On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Brian L. Stuart <blstuart at bellsouth.net>
wrote:
For any of you who are on more than one of these
lists, I apologize
in advance for your getting multiple copies of this.
Now that I'm moved into the new place and the man cave (my basement)
is converging on a usable state and in recognition of the upcoming 50th
anniversary of the introduction of the PDP-8, I'm about to embark on a
project to restore a PDP-8/M I got a while back. Unfortunately, this one
is somewhat incomplete.. So I'm looking to start collecting some of the
bits I'll need before it's all said and done. The items I need are in
descending
order of priority:
KK8E M8320 Bus load module
KL8E M8650 Async module
H851 Inter-module jumper blocks for the CPU boards
Memory
Storage device and controller
Power switch key
One front panel switch paddle
If you have any of those that you're looking to unload (especially
the M8320 or the M8650), let me know.
Obviously, I can live without the switch paddle and I should be able to
get a new key cut, but if anyone has extras lying around, I promise to
give them a good home. The truth is I don't expect to come up with
memory or storage devices for what I can justify spending. However,
it turns out I do have an Omnibus prototype board. So I'm planning
to use that to build a device to emulate a set of RK05s using an SD
card for storage, and if need be, I can put memory on there too.
Thanks in advance,
BLS
21 Feb
21 Feb
7:33 p.m.
Paul,
I can't believe it's been so long since you wrote to me. I
apologize for not getting back with you sooner. It looks
like I'll just need 2 of the H851s for the M8300 and M8310
cards. The other thing I especially need is an M8320
Bus Load Card.
Beyond those, I've got a line on an M8650 async card,
but I'm thinking I may want two before it's over with. So
if you've got one for a good price I might be interested
in it too. At the moment at least, I'm planning to either
get one of Vince's memory cards or to build something
similar.
Thanks
BLS
--------------------------------------------
On Mon, 12/29/14, Paul Anderson <useddec at gmail.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: PDP-8/M restoration project
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at
classiccmp.org>
Date: Monday, December 29, 2014, 1:10 AM
Hi Brian,
How many of the H851s do you need? Where are you located?
Can you call me some afternoon or night this week??
till 11PM Chicago time
is fine.
Thanks, Paul
217-586-5331
On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Brian L. Stuart <blstuart at bellsouth.net>
wrote:
For any of you who are on more than one of these
lists,
I apologize
in advance for your getting multiple copies of this.
Now that I'm moved into the new place and the man cave
(my basement)
is converging on a usable state and in recognition of
the upcoming 50th
anniversary of the introduction of the PDP-8, I'm
about
to embark on a
project to restore a PDP-8/M I got a while back.?
Unfortunately, this one
is somewhat incomplete..? So I'm looking to start
collecting some of the
bits I'll need before it's all said and done.?
The
items I need are in
descending
order of priority:
KK8E M8320 Bus load module
KL8E M8650 Async module
H851 Inter-module jumper blocks for the CPU boards
Memory
Storage device and controller
Power switch key
One front panel switch paddle
If you have any of those that you're looking to unload
(especially
the M8320 or the M8650), let me know.
Obviously, I can live without the switch paddle and I
should be able to
get a new key cut, but if anyone has extras lying
around, I promise to
give them a good home.? The truth is I don't
expect to come up with
memory or storage devices for what I can justify
spending.? However,
it turns out I do have an Omnibus prototype
board.? So I'm planning
to use that to build a device to emulate a set of
RK05s
using an SD
card for storage, and if need be, I can put memory on
there too.
Thanks in advance,
BLS
8:46 p.m.
Hi Brian,
I've been very busy the last few weeks too.
I have the M8650s and the M8320s. I'll have to check on the M851s- I might
be getting low on them.
If you want to call me in the next hour of so, go for it. I,m booked most
of tomorrow and Monday.
Thanks, Paul
217 586 5361
On Sat, Feb 21, 2015 at 9:33 PM, Brian L. Stuart <blstuart at bellsouth.net>
wrote:
Paul,
I can't believe it's been so long since you wrote to me. I
apologize for not getting back with you sooner. It looks
like I'll just need 2 of the H851s for the M8300 and M8310
cards. The other thing I especially need is an M8320
Bus Load Card.
Beyond those, I've got a line on an M8650 async card,
but I'm thinking I may want two before it's over with. So
if you've got one for a good price I might be interested
in it too. At the moment at least, I'm planning to either
get one of Vince's memory cards or to build something
similar.
Thanks
BLS
--------------------------------------------
On Mon, 12/29/14, Paul Anderson <useddec at gmail.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: PDP-8/M restoration project
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <
cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Date: Monday, December 29, 2014, 1:10 AM
Hi Brian,
How many of the H851s do you need? Where are you located?
Can you call me some afternoon or night this week?
till 11PM Chicago time
is fine.
Thanks, Paul
217-586-5331
On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Brian L. Stuart <blstuart at bellsouth.net>
wrote:
For any of you who are on more than one of these
lists,
I apologize
in advance for your getting multiple copies of
this.
Now that I'm moved into the new place and the man cave
(my basement)
is converging on a usable state and in
recognition of
the upcoming 50th
anniversary of the introduction of the PDP-8,
I'm about
to embark on a
project to restore a PDP-8/M I got a while back.
Unfortunately, this one
is somewhat incomplete.. So I'm looking to
start
collecting some of the
bits I'll need before it's all said and
done. The
items I need are in
descending
order of priority:
KK8E M8320 Bus load module
KL8E M8650 Async module
H851 Inter-module jumper blocks for the CPU boards
Memory
Storage device and controller
Power switch key
One front panel switch paddle
If you have any of those that you're looking to unload
(especially
the M8320 or the M8650), let me know.
Obviously, I can live without the switch paddle and I
should be able to
get a new key cut, but if anyone has extras lying
around, I promise to
give them a good home. The truth is I don't
expect to come up with
memory or storage devices for what I can justify
spending. However,
it turns out I do have an Omnibus prototype
board. So I'm planning
to use that to build a device to emulate a set of
RK05s
using an SD
card for storage, and if need be, I can put
memory on
there too.
Thanks in advance,
BLS
22 Feb
22 Feb
5:29 a.m.
For memory you couldn't do much better than this, unless you're hung
up on original DEC components:
http://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/32KOmnibus/32KOmnibus.php
I believe Vince still has a few sets available.
Mike
On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 11:44 AM, Brian L. Stuart
<blstuart at bellsouth.net> wrote:
For any of you who are on more than one of these
lists, I apologize
in advance for your getting multiple copies of this.
Now that I'm moved into the new place and the man cave (my basement)
is converging on a usable state and in recognition of the upcoming 50th
anniversary of the introduction of the PDP-8, I'm about to embark on a
project to restore a PDP-8/M I got a while back. Unfortunately, this one
is somewhat incomplete.. So I'm looking to start collecting some of the
bits I'll need before it's all said and done. The items I need are in
descending
order of priority:
KK8E M8320 Bus load module
KL8E M8650 Async module
H851 Inter-module jumper blocks for the CPU boards
Memory
Storage device and controller
Power switch key
One front panel switch paddle
If you have any of those that you're looking to unload (especially
the M8320 or the M8650), let me know.
Obviously, I can live without the switch paddle and I should be able to
get a new key cut, but if anyone has extras lying around, I promise to
give them a good home. The truth is I don't expect to come up with
memory or storage devices for what I can justify spending. However,
it turns out I do have an Omnibus prototype board. So I'm planning
to use that to build a device to emulate a set of RK05s using an SD
card for storage, and if need be, I can put memory on there too.
Thanks in advance,
BLS
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1:26 p.m.
From: Mike Ross: Sunday, February 22, 2015 5:29 AM
For memory you couldn't do much better than this,
unless you're hung
up on original DEC components:
http://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/32KOmnibus/32KOmnibus.php
I believe Vince still has a few sets available.
I don't, actually, which means it's probably time to explore what to
do about a follow-on. I've got a couple of folks who've expressed
interest so far, and I'd need at least a dozen to warrant another
board order.
On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 11:44 AM, Brian L. Stuart
wrote:
> One front panel switch paddle
I've had excellent results with the sintered nylon ("plastic,
strong and flexible") printed by Shapeways. I can provide
design files that should more closely match originals than
the ones currently on my web site. (Tose work fine, but
hang a little differently than originals.)
Vince
1:53 p.m.
* Vincent Slyngstad <vrs at msn.com> [150222 16:26]:
From: Mike Ross: Sunday, February 22, 2015 5:29 AM
I'd pick up at least a couple
For memory you couldn't do much better than
this, unless you're hung
up on original DEC components:
http://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/32KOmnibus/32KOmnibus.php
I believe Vince still has a few sets available.
I don't, actually, which means it's probably time to explore what to
do about a follow-on. I've got a couple of folks who've expressed
interest so far, and I'd need at least a dozen to warrant another
board order.
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