RE: 8-Update

2018-12-18 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
s://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2454690 PDP Stand - Mount > > HTH > On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 10:35 PM Al Kossow via cctalk > wrote: >> >> >> >> On 12/15/18 11:36 PM, Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote: >> >>> However I began to think would it be

RE: Core memory emulator using non volatile ram.

2018-12-16 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: ben via cctech Sent: 17 December 2018 03:08 To: cct...@classiccmp.org Subject: Re: Core memory emulator using non volatile ram. On 12/16/2018 8:00 PM, allison via cctech wrote: > In the end, current generation CMOS ram is the easy out, battery is > small,

RE: Core memory emulator using non volatile ram.

2018-12-16 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
cts. > > Everspin has a few (all SMT and 3.3v). As I recall they run ~$20/ea for 4Mb > (512K x 8 or 256K x 16). > > TTFN - Guy > >> On Dec 15, 2018, at 1:22 AM, Rod G8DGR via cctalk >> wrote: >> >> I have an idea to produce an MM-8 clone using RAM that acts

8-Update

2018-12-15 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Sheesh!! Well what a response. This stems from my (so far) successful major over haul of my PDP-8/e. I found one failed 7474 and one failed 8881 – replaced and now working. I think I have the rim loader toggled in and will attempt to send a paper tape image from Hyperterm Strangely I do have at

RE: Core memory emulator using non volatile ram.

2018-12-15 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
1201.. 1201 .. Processing large amount of data... Rod Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Bob Rosenbloom via cctalk Sent: 15 December 2018 16:45 To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Re: Core memory emulator using non volatile ram. On 12/15/2018 1:22 AM, Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote: > I h

RE: Core memory emulator using non volatile ram.

2018-12-15 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
All very interesting.. 1201 alarm while I deal will all of the information Rod Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: systems_glitch via cctalk Sent: 15 December 2018 16:40 To: Anders Nelson; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Re: Core memory emulator using non volatile ram.

Core memory emulator using non volatile ram.

2018-12-15 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
I have an idea to produce an MM-8 clone using RAM that acts like core when turned off. Can anybody suggest a chip that will do this? Rod Smallwood Sent from Mail for Windows 10

PDP-8/e rebuild - update.

2018-12-09 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Went to toggle in the RIM loader – huh ! Memory address 04 stuck low. So either try another 4k core (after changing the jumpers) or... Trace the signal path. What do we think? Rod Sent from Mail for Windows 10

PDP-8/ update

2018-12-08 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Well I got there in the end. HyperTerm on an old DEC Celebris running W95 Thanks for all the input Now to move some diags. over and see if we can load them Rod Sent from Mail for Windows 10

RE: PDP-8/e

2018-12-08 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
: Re: PDP-8/e On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 10:29 PM Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote: > It can only do 110 baud !! > Unless you have an oddball SLU, this is not true -- what do you have installed? The earlier M8650 and the later M8655 can both be jumpered for higher baud rates. - Josh > > Se

RE: PDP-8/e

2018-12-07 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
I’m sure that would work but I only have an 8650 110 baud only card Rod Sent from Mail for Windows 110 baud From: Bob Rosenbloom via cctalk Sent: 08 December 2018 03:41 To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Re: PDP-8/e On 12/7/2018 7:01 PM, Pete Turnbull via cctalk wrote: > On 07/12/2018

RE: PDP-8/e

2018-12-07 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
It can only do 110 baud !! Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Pete Turnbull via cctalk Sent: 08 December 2018 03:15 To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Re: PDP-8/e On 07/12/2018 17:46, Jon Elson via cctalk wrote: > On 12/07/2018 11:38 AM, Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote: >> Oh good how d

RE: PDP-8/e

2018-12-07 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
FN - Guy > > > > > On Dec 7, 2018, at 4:57 AM, Pete Turnbull via cctalk < > > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > > > > On 07/12/2018 09:59, Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote: > > > > > >> OK now I need a little help. > > >> D

RE: PDP-8/e

2018-12-07 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Elson via cctalk wrote: > On 12/07/2018 03:59 AM, Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote: > > > > Does anybody know of a terminal emulation program that will simulate the > reader on an ASR33? > > I know about RIM and BIN loaders but how and what to feed them I have > long fo

PDP-8/e

2018-12-07 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Hi All Seasons Greetings.. My PDP-8/e was long due for a major overhaul. 1. So everything out 2. Big Hoover job on the Omnibus 3. Bring up on Variac – No smoke 4. Check PSU volts. – All OK 5. Power off 6. Install minimal System – Front Panel, Three CPU cards, RFI shield, 4k Core and Bus

RE: Font for DEC indicator panels

2018-11-12 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
I have a large library of inlay panel pictures. I’m sure I did some drawings with text when I did the blank panels. (Just the holes for the lamps) I’ll have a look. If not I’ll match a font to a picture. Rod Smallwood Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Guy Dunphy via cctalk Sent: 13

RE: Digico computer

2018-10-11 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
p...@vintage-icl-computers.com But Pete who? Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave Wade via cctalk Sent: 11 October 2018 09:23 To: 'Christian Corti'; 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts' Subject: RE: Digico computer WHOIS shows domain was renewed June time... Dave >

RE: Digico computer

2018-10-10 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
The core memory could still have data in it Rod Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Rod G8DGR via cctalk Sent: 10 October 2018 09:28 To: Christian Corti; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: RE: Digico computer That looks similar to the Logo of the company I worked

RE: Digico computer

2018-10-10 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
That looks similar to the Logo of the company I worked for ICS (Instrumental Colour Systems) The machine is identical down to the colour and the tape reader. Did you contact the guy with the drawings? Rod Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Christian Corti via cctalk Sent: 08 October 2018

RE: Digico computer

2018-10-06 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Hallo Christian Wie gesagt, ich habe 1974 mit diesen Systemen gearbeitet. Ich würde gerne wieder einen Lauf sehen. Ich glaube, du bist in der Nähe von Stuttgart. Ich lebte 1969/70 in Maichingen. Ich komme zwar mehrmals im Jahr nach Deutschland, aber nach Friedricshafen für einen Urlaub. Was

RE: Does anyone recognise these boards please

2018-10-05 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Sorry old chap – link to boards comes up as forbidden R Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Kevin Parker via cctalk Sent: 06 October 2018 01:42 To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Does anyone recognise these boards please Be most grateful if anyone can advise here please. Rescued a TRS-80 MC10

RE: Digico computer

2018-10-05 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
http://www.vintage-icl-computers.com/icl49c Drawings for 16V here Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Christian Corti via cctalk Sent: 05 October 2018 12:42 To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Digico computer We recently got a Digico Micro 16V computer including a Pertec 3342 disk drive. It

RE: Digico computer

2018-10-05 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
Hi I worked with DIGICO’s in 1974. Is it red? Does it have a manual pull through paper tape reader? Was it made in the UK? I am most interested Rod Smallwood Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Christian Corti via cctalk Sent: 05 October 2018 12:42 To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Digico

RE: PDP-11 in russia?

2018-10-02 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
There were plenty of real PDP-11’s that found their way to Russia. Often through front companies in say Vienna. Rod Smallwood Digital Equipment Corporation 1975 – 1985 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Holm Tiffe via cctalk Sent: 02 October 2018 18:01 To: Jay West; General Discussion:

RE: CESI VM8128 PDP8-A 128 K MOS?

2018-08-24 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
M8417 MSC8DJ PDP8A 128K MOS  Clone of this Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Paul Anderson via cctalk Sent: 24 August 2018 10:12 To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts; cct...@vax-11.org Subject: CESI VM8128 PDP8-A 128 K MOS? I have an idea what this might be, but I can't

RE: QED 933 (11/93 clone) and mystery SCSI board

2018-08-18 Thread Rod G8DGR via cctalk
They re not quite the same as the DEC one. If you get into the on board firmware you will see Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Paul Anderson via cctalk Sent: 18 August 2018 06:14 To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts; cct...@vax-11.org Subject: QED 933 (11/93 clone) and