Van: Anders Nelson via cctalk<mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org> Verzonden: vrijdag 29 september 2017 05:57 Aan: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts<mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org> Onderwerp: Re: HP 7970E - interest to split?
Update: I bought the Kennedy 9800 as it pushed all my buttons at once. Now I'm looking for 8" mag tapes/reels that will fit! Anyone know where I can find these, maybe 3pcs? I could laser-cut some frosted acrylic or machine some frosted polycarbonate I suppose but I'd rather just buy it, plus that would include a dust cover. On a related note my plan is to make a USB-based, Pertec-compatible controller for it. Not sure how SimH connects with peripherals so I'm /very/ eager to talk with someone familiar with its workings. I'll also release all the board files and firmware as open-source. Timeline as always is completely unknown, though I do have a now-vested interest in making it work. Be well! Looking forward to see that controller “materialize”. I could -give- you 3 8” mag tapes with (manual) sealing ring, but the catch is, I am in the Netherlands. Don’t know what shipping cost would be, but my guess is between $25 - $35. If you cannot get the 8” tapes over there, this might be an option. I saw the 9800 auction briefly. Nice looking unit! From memory, the tape reel has the same size as fitting on the TS03? I will measure the reel dimensions tomorrow to make sure that they are 8”. I have open reel tapes in 2 sizes, so probably it is 10.5” and 8”, although ISTR that the size was 7”. Henk
