There was a Basic four system I had which was a small amount taller but
you get into having to have a really big counterweight. I could imagine
a smaller amount and the rear placement of the 11/44 Power supply weight
would allow RL02s and such pulled, but leave the system where it is and
raise the lid.
All w/o having gone to look it up, so I'm guessing. Also the H960 has
small feet that support the weight as well when you pull things for service.
thanks
Jim
On 12/24/2021 12:16 PM, Zane Healy wrote:
Out of curiosity, is there a manual for this style PDP-11/44 online? This is
the style I have, but I’m pretty sure my manual is for the pull-out enclosure.
A manual on this enclosure might give some idea on the gas struts.
Zane
On Dec 24, 2021, at 11:58 AM, jim stephens via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org>
wrote:
I have the same system cabinet, but have not looked at it in detail. I think
from some of the replies, they are thinking about the H960 tall cabinets and
systems that are pulled out, then rotate on the slides.
This I think is like the hood of a car, then the system tilts up, as the
cabinet isn't that tall that you can't work on it on top.
As to sources, either automotive sources and match the fit, or a supplier like
McMaster Carr. I don't think any NOS on these would be any better than the
ones you have that rotted out.
I only just got the 11/44 and didn't poke at it yet, just moved it from the
original owner's storage to mine.
I hope it to be one of my first 'big' projects after some PDP8s are tackled.
thanks
JIm
On 12/23/2021 8:43 PM, Alan Frisbie via cctalk wrote:
I have a PDP-11/44 system in the DEC 41" high cabinet.
It is designed to be tilted up for service, aided and
supported by two gas struts, one on each side.
Unfortunately, after all these years, the struts have
failed and do not provide any assistance. That box is
heavy!
Does anyone know where I can get replacement gas struts?
Thanks,
Alan Frisbie
