On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 1:55 PM Mattis Lind <mattisl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Den sön 25 apr. 2021 kl 22:43 skrev Josh Dersch via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org>: > >> Hi all -- >> >> In addition to the 11/45 project I'm also working on restoring an >> RF08/RS08 >> fixed head disk/controller (in the vain hopes of one day running TSS/8 on >> my PDP-8/I). I have the power supply repaired and running and I'm getting >> ready to power the logic up (the disc itself will be a project all its >> own, >> once it arrives). >> >> I'd like to double-check that all the flip chips are in their right >> places; >> I have no cause to think they've been shuffled around but I want to be >> sure. The engineering docs have detailed schematics but no placement >> chart >> for the modules themselves. Given enough time with the schematics I could >> derive this chart but I'm saving that as a last resort. So, two >> possibilities here: >> >> 1) Does anyone know of a document I've overlooked that includes module >> placement? >> 2) Can someone with an RF08 and/or RS08 take a few detailed pictures of >> the >> logic (from the handle side, of course) so I can compare? (Note: the >> available RF08/RS08 pictures on the 'net are of the unit currently in my >> possession, so are not useful in this regard!) >> >> > I have a RF08 / RS08 combo. It was connected to a PDP-8/L, but the cabinet > with the DW08 was missing. > I can take a bunch of pictures next weekend. > > I have a vague idea that I have a bunch of docs with the unit. Double > ledger size or around A2. I will have a look. > Thanks! That will be very helpful! > Would be very interesting to read your story when repairing it! > I'm going to try to write about it, we'll see how good I am about keeping up. Still slowly writing things up about the 11/70 from earlier this year and I'm behind on just about everything. I imagine getting an actual physical disk working is going to be an unlikely prospect, my plan is to develop some hardware to emulate one or more RS08 drives, eventually. But I want to try the real thing first :). - Josh > > /Mattis > > > >> Thanks! >> - Josh >> >
