PDP8/e programmers consoles

[Charles Dickman]

On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 10:31 PM, Kyle Owen via cctalk
<cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:

> The bulbs are still available on Mouser. I've ordered a bunch for my 8/e
> and have been very happy with them.
>
> http://so-much-stuff.com/pdp8/repair/bulbs.php
>

I assume you mean the CM7371 not quite but almost the same bulb? That
is what I have used as replacement also.

>> > Another console question...
>> >
>> > Has anyone ever seen a PDP8/i style console for the PDP8/e? Looking at
>> > the way the PDP8/e console functions, it should be possible to time
>> > multiplex all the register to the data bus so they are all visible at
>> > once when the machine is halted.
>> No and can't!   The 8i (nor the 8L) was not omnibus.
>>
>
> I think he's aware (hence "style").

Yep.

> Kyle
>
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