Sir; I working on a project to build a PDP-8i for a combined Compute Science/Electronic Engineering course on design. The purpose of this course is to teach the basic of computer design, build and Programing a computer they must build. This course is still a year down the road.
I volunteer to accomplish the building of the prototype system using only the parts available at the time the orginal computer were built. The point of the build is, if a 70+ can sit down with the course material, and design and build a working model of the PDP-8i, the there is no excuse that each student attending the course, should not be able to accomplish the same task. 1. I would like to know if you still have your PDP-8i Front Panel still available? 2. What is the cost for the panel plus shipping to Tucson, Arizona? 3. I understands that you are attempting to re-manufacture the Switch Rocker Assembly? And possibly the PCB board for mounting the switches? a. If so, I would like to know status, and an estimated cost for a complete set? B. Would these items be compatible to with c&k 7000 u-frame series switches assembly? One other question I have is do you have any drawings that give both the dimensions and profile of the mounting frame? If so are they available? I want to Thank You for taking the time ahead of time in answering this E-mail. Respectfully; Ray Neal
