MG10 parts

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

While moving some things around I found the following:

7  M8588
6  M8591
6  M8592
4  M8593
14 M8594

All appear to be NOS.

I also found :
G103
G222
G223
M911

Which I did not count, and they seem to be memory related, but I
haven't checked to see which memory they are from. If you have any interest
please contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul

rotron caravel fan used in DEC and other cabinets

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Does anyone have a video or printed procedure they can send me or point me
somewhere that could help?

Thanks, Paul

Re: rotron caravel fan used in DEC and other cabinets

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'm sorry, I meant info on rebuilding, bearing replacement and sources for
bearings.

That's what I get for sleep typing at 4:30.

Thanks, Paul

On Sun, Feb 20, 2022 at 4:33 AM Paul Anderson  wrote:

> Does anyone have a video or printed procedure they can send me or point me
> somewhere that could help?
>
> Thanks, Paul
>

Re: Did I send you an IBM typewriter?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Sorry, not me.







On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 6:18 PM Van Snyder via cctalk 
wrote:

> If you're the guy I sent an IBM typewriter to, contact me. I found a
> spring that was part of it. I thought I had lost it forever.
>
> Van Snyder
> van.sny...@sbcglobal.net
>
>

[cctalk] VCFMW DEC and other gear

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

If all goes well I will be driving up to WCFMW on Friday, Sep 9th, with a
van loaded with DEC and PC items.

If you are interested in any DEC gear, please contact me as early as
possible so I can get it loaded.

If you want to stop here on your way to or from VCFMW, please contact me
ASAP to set up a day and time. I am located about 12 miles west of
Champaign, IL ( I-57, I-74), which is about 2 1/2 or 3 hours south of WCFMW.

If anyone is interested in DEC chips, I will be taking offers on several
DEC boards (M7819, DZ11 and M8044, MSV11-DD come to mind- I have dozens of
each) with the gold fingers cut off. I hate to do this, and you might hate
it too, but I have a lot of stuff sitting here for years that need to go. I
also have an assortment of several thousand unused ECL chips.

Please contact me off list if you have any interest or questions. If you
wish to talk, I will gladly give you my phone # off list.

Thanks, Paul

Re: PDP-11/20 in Iowa (x3)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'm close and interested, but it won't let me reply

On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 1:05 AM, Paul Birkel via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?56897-Came-
> across-three-PDP-11-20-
> units-today
>
>
>
> Need some lovin'.  Not near enough to here .
>
>
>
> -
>
>

Re: PDP-11/20 in Iowa (x3)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

If you are concerned about hex height boards or mos, you can always use a
BA11-KE expansion box.

On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 6:04 PM, Ethan Dicks via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 12:20 PM, Al Kossow via cctalk
>  wrote:
> > On 3/27/17 7:37 AM, Systems Glitch via cctalk wrote:
> >>> I don't know of MOS memory appearing in 11/20s as built by DEC, but
> there's no reason against it.
> >
> > There were 3rd party cards, Monolithic Systems, for example.
> > The problem with the 11/20 is that hex wide cards don't fit, the fans
> overlap the unibus jumper area.
> > If you ever see hex-wide cards with a big notch in one end, they were
> designed to work in the 11/15 11/20
>
> Exactly.  There are plenty of hex-height cards with MOS memory for
> Unibus (I have several for the 11/04 and/or 11/34 of a suitable size)
> but they would fit in an external BA11-K or BA11-L w/DD11-DK, not the
> CPU's BA11 because of the fans.  That's why I was wondering if DEC
> ever made quad-height MOS modules for Unibus or if all DEC-supplied
> 11/20s and 11/15s had core and only core.
>
> -ethan
>

Re: SimH PDP-8 simulator plays music

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Very niceI'm getting ready to rack a 2 bay 11/34 system, then I
hopefully have time to finish off an 8E.
I can't wait to have fun with it. I hadn't thought about music, but it
sounds like fun.

On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 9:54 AM, SPC via cctalk 
wrote:

> Impressive. At least for me :-0
>
> Regards
> Sergio
>
> 2017-04-05 16:43 GMT+02:00 Kyle Owen via cctalk :
> > I suspected that I could somehow get some music out of the SimH PDP-8
> > simulator for a while now, if I could only make it run real time and
> toggle
> > a GPIO pin fast enough say, on a Raspberry Pi. That may still be doable
> in
> > the future, but I also had a suspicion that I could generate music not in
> > real time.
> >
> > I finally got around to trying out my idea last night. A few lines were
> > added to pdp8_cpu.c to spit out the elapsed instruction cycles every
> time a
> > CAF instruction is executed, the default "noise" instruction in the
> MUSIC.PA
> > program.
> >
> > That's all I did to the simulator. I then ran MUSIC with a given .MU file
> > and watched as many integers are spit out onto the screen. These were
> > copied and pasted into a new text file and saved.
> >
> > The rest of it is in a single C program that I cobbled together. It reads
> > in this new text file and generates a series of pulses as an array of
> > floats. Each interval is about 1.93 microseconds, which I calculated to
> be
> > the average number of pulses for the music program to be "in tune" with
> > A=440 Hz, plus or minus. This value is subject to change, particularly as
> > the notes get higher in frequency, but only by perhaps 6% or so from my
> > experiments. One detail to note is that per the recommendation of the
> > MUSIC.PA manual, these pulses are extended to roughly 6 microseconds, or
> > three time intervals in my program.
> >
> > This array of floats is then downsampled use libsamplerate to 44.1 kHz
> > (from 1/1.93 microseconds, or roughly 520 kHz) and output to a canonical
> > WAV file, 16-bit single channel.
> >
> > What do you know, it worked! Here's a sample:
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_urDcyluX9c
> >
> > My code can be found here, for those interested:
> > https://github.com/drovak/music
> >
> > Presumably, this technique could be used to generate music from any given
> > computer simulator.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Kyle
>

Re: DEC PDP-14 Programmable Controller simulator

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I don't know if I have a complete PDP14 left or not, but I have relay
racks, relays (some NIB), a VT14, tons of other parts, and a lot of
documentation. Would any of this help your project?

On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 3:05 AM, Christian Gauger-Cosgrove via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> On 4 April 2017 at 20:21, Charles Dickman via cctalk
>  wrote:
> > I have written a PDP-14 simulator using the simh framework. Paired
> > with a PDP-8 simulator as a front end it passes all the DEC
> > diagnostics. A pointless effort, perhaps, because there isn't much
> > that can be done with it without connecting it to something to
> > control.
> >
> Please release it! I/O access isn't too exceedingly complicated. I
> just finished up a university class on industrial controllers and
> networking, and we covered Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP. The latter
> protocol would prove to be pretty useful for this PDP-14 emulator. The
> emulator would act as one Modbus master and send out packets (in the
> Modbus TCP format) to a remote/distributed I/O unit of the user's own
> provision. Making it generic means it doesn't require specific
> hardware; making it Modbus protocol means it talks to a gigantic swath
> of hardware.
>
> So, please do submit it to be merged into the SIMH framework, it
> sounds like fun! (And sounds like practice for writing a Modbus TCP
> master… to me.)
>
> Cheers,
> Christian
> --
> Christian M. Gauger-Cosgrove
> STCKON08DS0
> Contact information available upon request.
>

DEC wall plates, cables

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Your chance to use real DEC wall plates!!!

While going through boxes of stuff in the basement, I found a few cases of
DEC wall plates and Adirondack Wire and Cable AWC8100-14-W cables, both
sealed in factory bags.

There is no H # on the wall plates,but I recall seeing them in DEC sales
catalog

The cables look like RJ11 and I'll try to open one and measure it tomorrow.

Contact me off list if you are interested in making an offer. Shipping from
61853, and as many as you want $10 S&H in US.

Re: DEC wall plates, cables

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Sorry for the confusion. The bracket can take up to 4 cables, and the part
# is H3111. It candles both MJ,  MJJ (offset), coax ,etc. Close to what you
can be at a store, but is says "DIGITAL" on it.

The cable is plain old MJ

I'm trying to post pictures, but need to dump them somewhere.


On Sun, Apr 9, 2017 at 8:56 AM, Systems Glitch via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> > Certainly looks like MMJ to me.  that was what I searched for as well.
>
> If they're MMJ, I'd be interested in wall plates. I've got a few systems
> that use it, plus I recently picked up a DECHub 90, including two terminal
> server modules, which of course use MMJ.
>
> Thanks,
> Jonathan
>

Extra copy of DOS Programmer's Handbook available

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Hi Noel,

I don't think I need it it but I know someone on the list for about a year
that probably does. Let me know the status.

Can you call sometime this week?

Thanks, Paul

Re: Reviving VT220?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have most VT100 family, some VT220 and VT330 parts, including all 3
colors of new VT330 CRTs.

Please contact me off list if interested.

On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 7:27 AM, Peter Coghlan via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> > Hi all,
> >
> > A colleague and I are trying to get a VT220 working again as it recently
> > died on us. We are hoping to set up a few items for the mid-80s
> > (including this terminal) to show the graduands what it would have been
> > like if they were doing their CompSci degree 30 years ago.
> >
> > It looks to me like the flyback is dead. There is a lot of soot and
> > there looks like there is some damage to the top of the transformer,
> > better seen in the second image.
> >
> > http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~psxasj/sparse/flyback1.jpg
> > http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~psxasj/sparse/flyback2.jpg
> >
>
> I think the soot is fairly typical of what accumulates on high voltage
> components in a city environment.  I'm not sure this indicates any damage
> to
> it but it may well be faulty without showing any signs of damage.
>
> >
> > The terminal powers on and does the usual beeping but nothing is
> > displayed on the screen. Does anyone have any advice about what to do
> > here? Are there any sources of compatible flyback transformers?
> >
>
> I have a VT220 which also appears to have a faulty flyback.  This results
> in
> it drawing too much current from the power supply.  I am not certain the
> flyback is faulty but I have eliminated most of the other components which
> are likely to be responsible.
>
> I have looked for replacement flybacks or equivelants but I have never
> found
> any.  Someone mentioned that they might have VT220 parts available on the
> list
> some time ago but I didn't get anywhere in following that up.
>
> >
> > We have a second VT220 which exhibits the same behaviour, hopefully for
> > a different reason so we can try and cobble two into one.
> >
>
> I have a second VT220 which works and I have used it to compare readings
> with my faulty one.  I also tried swapping some of the suspect components
> but this failed to take suspicion off the flyback.  I am reluctant to try
> swapping the flybacks over in case I cause damage to the working VT220.
>
> While the two flybacks appear likely to be electrically similar, I am not
> certain of this and they are physically different - one is PCB mounted
> and the other is chassis mounted with flying leads to the PCB as far as
> I recall.  They have different part numbers, 16-21181-01 and 16-26299-01.
>
> >
> > Any thoughts / advice would be greatly appreciated.
> >
>
> Sorry, I haven't been able to provide much help or hope.
>
> Regards,
> Peter Coghlan
>
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Aaron.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Aaron Jackson
> > PhD Student, Computer Vision Laboratory
> > http://cs.nott.ac.uk/~psxasj
>

Re: Oscilloscope Recommendation

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I've almost always used TEK scopes, and liked them. What ever you choose,
see if they will cut you a good deal for being a educational or non-profit.
A lot of companies will, especially on a discontinued model.

On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 6:15 PM, Michael Thompson via cctech <
cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Thanks for the recommendation
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Apr 29, 2017, at 4:30 PM, allison  wrote:
> >
> >> On 04/29/2017 01:28 PM, Michael Thompson via cctech wrote:
> >> The RICM just received $1,000 to buy a new oscilloscope. I would like a
> >> four channel. and color would also be nice. The bandwidth doesn't need
> to
> >> be high because we usually work on ancient equipment.
> >>
> >> What would you suggest?
> >>
> > I use a RIgol DSO at work to replace a 200mhz Tek with power issues.
> Far better scope.
> > For the money we paid, 4 channels and wide band its very decent.  Being
> able to get
> > screen grabs to a USB stick is a big plus.
> >
> > I personally have a Rigol DS815T spec analyser with tracking generator
> and its a good performer.
> > Not up to the standards of a R&S FSH6 but about 1/15th the price.
> >
> >
> > Allison
>

DEC Rainbow, Pro 380 parts available,

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have the following Rainbow/ PRO parts for sale. I would like to sell the
the mother board and everything on it. If I don't get offers for them, I
might split them up. I might have more loose parts as I continue digging.
No complete units with cases at this time. I'm waiting for some to arrive I
bought over a year ago.

Please contact me off list with any questions and offers. Shipping is from
61853, and will be $15 per PC100 mother board, overseas please ask me for
rate. I plan to ship everything sold next week.

UNIT 1:  PC100B motherboard
   RX50 controller 54-15482
   RD51 controller 54-16019
   54-15688
   8087 memory adapter 54-16535

UNIT 2Same as unit 1

UNIT 3 PC100B motherboard
RX50 controller
54-15688

UNIT 4  PC100A motherboard
 RX50 controller
  54-15490 memory expansion, no sockets

UNIT 5 and 6  PC100A motherboard
RX50 interface

Misc- 2  H7842 power supplies

PRO items  3 PRO 380 motherboards

I hope everything is correct and there are no typo.

Apollo 013034 mother board

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Please contact me off list with questions. Domestic shipping $15.

DEC compatables

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Please contact me off list with questions and offers. $10 S/H within
US. Ask about overseas


ABLE Quinverter

DILOG

DQ130

DQ686



Emulex



CS09



SC01

SC03

SC21

SC31/BX

TU11

TU121

TU131



UD33 hex



QD01

QD21

QD241

QT131

Thanks, Paul

HP 07970-60580 tape head assy

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

>From a 7970-E? please contact me off list with questions and offers.
Shipping $10 within US.

Thanks, Paul

rainbow parts

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Hi Steven,

Did you see my post on Rainbow parts?

Paul

DEC Unibus backplanes

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have the following backplanes for sale. Some have boards in them, some
don't, but I might have the boards.

Please call me with any questions or offers. Shipping from 61853.

DD11-DK
DDV11-DK
MF11-U/UP
RH11
RK611
11/44
11/84

Thanks, Paul

Re: DEC Unibus backplanes

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Sorry, forgot DR11-B.

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 4:33 AM, Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I have the following backplanes for sale. Some have boards in them, some
> don't, but I might have the boards.
>
> Please call me with any questions or offers. Shipping from 61853.
>
> DD11-DK
> DDV11-DK
> MF11-U/UP
> RH11
> RK611
> 11/44
> 11/84
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
>

Re: KDF 8189 processor board foobared (ebay warning)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Hi Jim,

I have the M8189 11/23+ boards here. call me tonight if you want.

Paul

On Sat, May 20, 2017 at 4:59 PM, jim stephens via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

>
>
> On 5/20/2017 6:12 AM, Noel Chiappa via cctalk wrote:
>
>>  > From: Jim Stephens
>>
>>  > I just ran across a sale on epay by a guy who thought you could
>> pull
>>  > the processor chip off the board and sell each in separate
>> auctions.
>>
>> There are a lot of idiotz out there.
>>
> Turned out he had never encountered this situation and was just doing as
> he has done breaking down other scrap.  Pull breakage one way, and keep
> motherboards and the like (per modern pc's) another. Hopefully he will
> share the other parts of the system and we can see what he got.  Not sure
> how far down it is all been taken though.
>
> When pulling apart old stuff 90's test equipment, advertising scrap, and
> the like they make more than trying to treat everything like a museum
> artifact.  The thing is do they keep doing it once you tell them.  I think
> this guy will listen.  we'll see.
> thanks
> Jim
>

Re: KDF 8189 processor board foobared (ebay warning)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I don't remember the board numbers that came with the memory. If you have
specific boards I'll try to check tonight.

I seem to remember some lose J-11 chips somewhere- I'll try to find them.

Thanks, Paul

On Sat, May 20, 2017 at 5:40 PM, jim stephens via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

>
>
> On 5/20/2017 3:20 PM, Paul Anderson wrote:
>
>> Hi Jim,
>>
>> I have the M8189 11/23+ boards here. call me tonight if you want.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> Are there any reasonably priced boards with the processor and memory of
> either the KDF or KDJ processors?
>
> The ones I've seen recently are astronomically priced.  Would be
> interesting to find one with memory, processor and console.
>
> Thanks
> jim
>
>
> Th
>

Re: RK11-D print set

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'M slowly going through my library and should be done in a few months. I
should have an extra copy somewhere, but it will probably be a while.

I've already decided to sell off all VAX, massbus, and most qbus.

Do you want a hard copy when I find it?

Paul

On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 7:56 PM, Marc Howard via cctech <
cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Although I can find the RK11D users manual on the web there doesn't appear
> to be print set (schematics) out there.  Does this exist somewhere under a
> non-obvious name?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marc Howard
>

Re: RX01 drive anyone?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'll take 3, maybe more.


On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 7:19 AM, william degnan via cctech <
cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> I still have an RX01 drive or two available.  Contact me privately if
> interested.
> Bill
>

PDP 11/60...... anyone interested in a floating point?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Please contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul

Re: VT100 keycaps? "Z" wanted

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Hi Eric,

I should be able to snag one off a spare LA120 kybd. I think they are the
same style.
If you still need it, send me your address off list and I'll try to ship
you one next week.

Paul



On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 2:00 AM, Eric Smith via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> My VT180 is missing the "Z" keycap. Does anyone happen to have VT100-series
> keycaps to spare? (Or an entire keyboard to sell?)
>
> Best regards,
> Eric
>

Re: DB11-A Bus Repeater Engineering Drawings

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Well, at least it was DEC who messed up and not me (this time).

 Noel, thanks for scanning.

Al, thanks for figuring it out.

Paul

On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:50 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> They screwed up when they made the maint prints, it's missing from ours as
> well
>
> I will see if it showed up in the individual module schematic collections,
> though
> that will be much more difficult to go through. I scanned binders full of
> them, but
> they aren't sorted.
>
>
> On 6/24/17 9:21 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote:
> >
> >
> > On 6/24/17 9:14 AM, Noel Chiappa via cctalk wrote:
> >
> >> Does anyone else have a set of these prints?
> >
> >
> > http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102753063
> >
> > i'll try to get to it today
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Line printer art: (was Re: tape baking)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Just passing it on. If anyone is interested, last I heard Devon has 2
nice printers for sale in Florida.

On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 5:48 PM, Rob Jarratt via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> > -Original Message-
> > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chuck
> Guzis
> > via cctalk
> > Sent: 06 July 2017 23:19
> > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org>
> > Subject: Re: Line printer art: (was Re: tape baking)
> >
> > You know, I do a fair amount of this stuff.  The confidential/secret
> stuff I keep
> > that way (e.g. 100 tapes that I'm doing for NASA this summer), but
> there's also
> > a fair amount of public stuff that I do have
> > permission to share.   I've done the hard work in translating the data
> > to something recognizable (e.g. CDC 6-bit display code) but don't have a
> clue as
> > to what to do with it, if anything.
> >
> > I'll occasionally post an offer over at VCFed, but have never gotten much
> > interest going there, so I don't bother nowadays.
> >
> > Much of the data is already known; for instance, yet another set of AT&T
> Unix
> > SysVR4 tapes.  (One wonders how many copies of this were made).
> >
> > But there are some tidbits that I haven't seen anywhere else.
> >
> > Any interest in this?
> >
>
>
> Perhaps it could be posted to a special area on BitSavers?
>
> Regards
>
> Rob
>
>
>

Re: Fwd: pdp11/70 front panel

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I just forwarded the message from another list. She will try to take pics,
has a few offers, and knows of LHM. I'm not even sure what color it is.

Sorry, I forgot contact info.  sandi.tif...@gmail.com

Just spreading the word. Thanks for the inputs.

Paul

On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 11:56 AM, william degnan via cctech <
cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> I am sure LHMuseum would pay a fair retail price for one, they're nearby so
> you would not have to ship it.   They have the full 11/70 and could use a
> spare I am sure.
>
> On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 11:14 AM, Rod Smallwood via cctech <
> cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:
>
> > Depends on condition.  A picture would be a good idea.
> >
> > Rod Smallwood
> >
> >
> >
> > On 08/07/2017 01:02, Paul via cctech wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 8:10:48 PM UTC-5, Sandra Tiffin wrote:
> >>
> >>> I have one of these for sale, my late fiancé had it displayed in his
> >>> studio.
> >>>
> >>> However, I have no idea of its value, so would appreciate input before
> I
> >>> list it on eBay (e.g. starting bid to list it at), or maybe someone
> here
> >>> would like to make an offer.
> >>>
> >>> thanks!
> >>> Sandra
> >>>
> >>> (It is located in Washington state, USA).
> >>>
> >>>
> > --
> > Wanted PDP-8/e CPU board set KK8E
> >
> >
>

Re: RK05 head alignment -- how difficult?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

We used to use the Tex pads. The closest thing that's easy to find are the
little pad nurses use before injection available at Sam's, ETC. Sometimes
used be diabetics also.

On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 10:57 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

>
>
> On 7/23/17 10:12 PM, Fritz Mueller via cctalk wrote:
>
> >   "Meh, RK05 alignment is not really that tough, and you would be better
> off making sure your heads are thoroughly clean and intact."
>
> This, but it really isn't that difficult to keep them clean with an
> inspection mirror and a good flat cleaning device.
> Sadly, Texsleeves are no longer made, they are the best.
>
>
>
>

Re: Importing a PDP-8 from Canada

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have a truckload coming in from Saskatchewan Canada within the next few
weeks.
Where is yours located?

Is it just the 8 box or cab? I can get it to VCFMW it that helps.

Paul

On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Michael Thompson via cctech <
cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> The RICM has an opportunity to get a PDP-8/M (built in Maynard, MA) that is
> in Canada. I remember that there was a discussion on the procedure here,
> but I can't find it with Google.
>
> Can you either point me to the discussion, or tell me what the procedure
> is?
>
> --
> Michael Thompson
>

Re: RL drive bulkhead connector

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have a few cables and terminators waiting to be installed. I should have
a few extras and will try to check on Tuesday or so.


Paul

On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 6:32 PM, Kirk Davis via cctalk  wrote:

> Yes they unique and I couldn’t find any when I looked a few years ago.
> They appear on eBay from time to time at ridiculous prices (~$100 range). I
> heard of people bypassing the connectors on the drives themselves and
> connecting to the edge connector inside but I haven’t done this myself.
>
> Kirk
>
> > On Aug 6, 2017, at 8:38 AM, Aaron Jackson via cctech <
> cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > Is the 2x20 pin bulkhead connector on the back of RL02 drives
> > proprietary? Is there a source of them? It seems impossible to find the
> > cables and terminators for these drives, so I was planning to make
> > them.
> >
> > I would rather not have a ribbon cable hanging out the back.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Aaron.
>
>

Re: VT50 print set

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

nice find...

On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 2:13 AM, Mattis Lind via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> I found a VT50 print set in the heaps and recognized there were no copy on
> bitsavers so I ran it through a scanner.
>
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/96935524/Datormusuem/
> VT50/VT50-print-set.pdf
>
> Compared to the VT52 print set that is online this one contain plenty of
> manufacturing information for the plastic shell of the terminal.
>

Re: DEC Unibus, Omnibus and TTL Flip-Chips sought for!

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

i have a few put aside for you and will have to look this weekend. Will
also look for the others.

Paul

On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 3:24 AM, Mattis Lind via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I am looking for the following boards if anyone have them available:
>
> M829 / M8290 / M8291
> M843
> M842
> M714
> M716
> A607
> M701
> M023
> M704
>
> /Mattis
>

Re: PDP 8e green / lab version rack Ebay

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'm going to be in Iowa in a few weeks...

On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM, Douglas Taylor via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> On 8/17/2017 4:43 PM, william degnan via cctalk wrote:
>
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Equipment-Corporation-DEC-
>> PDP-lab8-e-Vintage-1970s-computer/15297190
>>
>> I hope someone my most-often-traversed groups (CCTech or VCFed) gets this!
>>
>> Bill
>>
>
> You have to love the listing - it says it would "Makes an excellent movie
> prop!"
>
>

Re: eBay: Kickplate for H960

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Every H960 and H967  should have one. I think They came standard.

On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:48 PM, Noel Chiappa via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> I don't know how common these are, but here's one:
>
>   http://www.ebay.com/itm/192280586656
>
> Noel
>

Champaign, IL to Iowa City, Iowa and back trip

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'll be going to Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, 29 AUG and returning to
Champaign, IL on late Wednesday, 30 AUG.

If anyone needs anything moved feel free to contact me. If it is along the
interstate and not too big, there is no charge. I might have less space on
the return trip. I can possible store items for a while.

Paul

Re: DEC VT125 on Schpock in Birmingham, UK

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Easy to fix...

On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 2:42 PM, Pete Hollobon via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Just spotted this Digital VT125 if anyone's interested. Sounds like it
> isn't working and is collection only, but £20 and open to offers...
>
> https://en.shpock.com/i/WZVkFoclWkj6QObu/
>
> cheers,
> Pete.
>

way off topic- EXOGEN bone stimulator

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Does anyone here know how to reprogram an Exogen bone simulator?

Re: LA-180 ? On Craigslist near Duluth MI

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

The LA180 doesn't have a kybd, and it looks like this one doe. The LA36 has
buttons on the left of the kybd. I'm guessing a LA120.

Is that a TEK  555 dual beam scope in the window?

On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 4:44 PM, william degnan via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Looks like it, probably a II
>
> Bill Degnan
> twitter: billdeg
> vintagecomputer.net
> On Aug 26, 2017 5:16 PM, "Pete Lancashire via cctech" <
> cct...@classiccmp.org>
> wrote:
>
> > https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/atq/d/aa-occasional-sales/
> 6248628617.html
> >
> > Picture #8 in rear right corner
> >
> > No association with the seller just passing the info on
> >
>

CDC 9762 drives and packs

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have 2 CDC 9762 drives and about 10 packs  available for sale or trade.

They are leaving Canada, and going through Minneapolis and Madison on their
way to Champaign, IL area.

It may be possible to get them to VCFMV.

If you have any interest, please contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul

Available at VCFMW: Varity of Qbus boxes, anything else...

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have a variety of Q-bus boxes that I can configure to order and deliver
at VCFMW if anyone needs one.

Also a wide variety of DEC parts, boards, options, VTs and printers.  A lot
of 3100s, 3000 Alphas, and 5000s. Feel free to send me a wish list.  I'm
down to one VRC21 if anyone wants to ruin their back.

If you are going to be in the area before or after the show and want to
stop by, I'm 10 minutes from I -74 and I-57.

Please contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul

Re: packing and moving ...

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

U-line has great prices, and a wide variety of shipping products. They ship
overnight to most locations. 800-295-5510

I have used them for my shipping supplies for years, but I still like the
tape (get a real gun) from SAMS Club better.

Where in the Midwest are you?

Good luck with the move.

On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 2:33 PM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Hi all,
> I planing on moving from the Midwest to the the east coast.
> Any recommendations how to pack the stuff? I'll get a container
> for my stuff, 19" racks we don't have to talk about, but what about all
> the smaller stuff, like desktop workstations, hard drives, monitors,
> terminals etc?
> Cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, or what?
> I know, for a uhaul across the city, I stacked them, but on a longer
> distance, how to pack it right?
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: Available at VCFMW: Varity of Qbus boxes, anything else...

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I also trade for coins...

On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I have a variety of Q-bus boxes that I can configure to order and deliver
> at VCFMW if anyone needs one.
>
> Also a wide variety of DEC parts, boards, options, VTs and printers.  A
> lot of 3100s, 3000 Alphas, and 5000s. Feel free to send me a wish list.
> I'm down to one VRC21 if anyone wants to ruin their back.
>
> If you are going to be in the area before or after the show and want to
> stop by, I'm 10 minutes from I -74 and I-57.
>
> Please contact me off list.
>
> Thanks, Paul
>

Re: DEC ll/03 in 22 bit backplane

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have the DEC cards, but I think that box had a 4 x 4 backplane and came
with 16 bit addressing (M7264) and could be upgraded to 18.  I'm out of
town so I can't really check. You might need a BA11-N, S, or BA23 box to
support the Emulex controller.

The Q-bus backplanes can be confusing and I don't trust my memory on them.

Paul

On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 9:52 PM, Douglas Taylor via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> I have a BA11-M box with a backplane that I am sure has been upgraded to
> be 22 bit addressing.
>
> When I got this box it had an 11/23 Dual width Cpu, MXV11-AC with custom
> boot ROMs and a 256KB MSV11-P memory board.  The memory in the MXV11 had
> been disabled so I suspect the backplane was upgraded to 22 bit.
>
> What I want to do is put a LSI 11/2 (M7270) and/or LSI 11/03 (M7264) into
> this box and construct a minimal, basic PDP11.  This system would have 64kb
> of memory, some kind of serial interface and an Emulex UC07 running a SCSI
> disk or SCSI2SD adapter.  The OS would be RT11 V5.3.
>
> Can I operate these Cpu's in a 22 bit backplane?
>
> If so, does anyone have spare MSV11-DD 64kb memory and DLV11 type serial
> cards for sale/trade?
>
>
>

Re: DEC ll/03 in 22 bit backplane

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

If you want a different box or boards, feel free to contact me off list.

Where are you located?

On Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 11:02 AM, Douglas Taylor via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> On 8/30/2017 5:53 AM, Pete Turnbull via cctech wrote:
>
>> On 30/08/2017 05:29, Douglas Taylor via cctalk wrote:
>>
>>> I'll send along a picture of the rear of the back plane.  I'm getting
>>>  the impression I can't do what I want with the old cpu cards, M7270
>>> and M7264.
>>>
>>> I had really hoped to be able to put together a simple system to
>>> demonstrate the differences in processing power between the 11/2 cpu,
>>>  the 11/23 and the 11/73.
>>>
>>> They are all dual width cards and it would have been simple to swap
>>> them out.  I think to do it I would need 2 boxes, one with a 16 bit
>>> backplane and the other with a 22 bit backplane.
>>>
>>
>> I don't see why you couldn't do what you want with the BA11-M and a
>> little work, *providing* the Emulex UC07 controller works in an LSI-1103
>> system - and the manual (on Bitsavers) suggests it should.  Section 1.6.3
>> says "The UC07/08 is compatible with the Q-Bus used on all LSI-11 ...
>> series computers."
>>
>> First, you'd need to undo any backplane upgrade that made it 22-bit
>> instead of 18-bit.  BTW, there's no such thing as a 16-bit backplane, only
>> 18-bit and 22-bit.  BDAL17/18 are always bussed, to allow for the use of
>> parity, even in 16-bit-CPU systems such as an 11/03.
>>
>> The only reason you need to do this is that the KD11-H and KD11-F
>> processors put other signals on those lines, which the Emulex (and other
>> 22-bit devices) won't like and will interfere with.
>>
>> The soldering you mentioned is almost certainly the extra four bus lines
>> for the upgrade.  It will be on both the B and D fingers of the backplane,
>> because it's a serpentine backplane with Q-Bus on both sides.  Look for
>> wired connections between BC1, BD1, BE1, BF1 and between DC1, DD1, DE1,
>> DF1.  Check there no other extra connections; sometimes people added
>> connections for other signals - for example I have a backplane with the
>> SRUN signal on extra slots for diagnostics and faultfinding. Also check you
>> don't have an H9270-Q, which is inherently 22-bit, instead of an H9270.
>> I've never seen one, but presumably they exist.
>>
>> See http://www.dunnington.info/public/PDP-11/QBus_chassis for a little
>> more information.
>>
>> Next you'd need some sort of bootstrap.  What's in the custom EPROMs on
>> you MXV11-AC might do.  Or might not, depending on whether it uses any
>> 11/23 (KDF-11) specific instructions or diagnostics, and includes an MSCP
>> bootstrap.  The autoboot feature on the UC07 might do instead.  Or might
>> not.  You'd have to experiment.
>>
>> If you do keep the MXV11-AC, you've already got 32KB of memory that works
>> with any of your 11/03, 11/23, or 11/73 processors, and you have two
>> DLV11-compatible serial ports.  In fact the serial ports are virtually
>> identical to half of a DLV11-J.  Since RT11 rarely has any use for more
>> than two, you probably don't need any more.
>>
>> If you keep the MXV11-AC and re-enable the memory, you only want another
>> 32KB, and maybe not even that.  I can't remember if RT11 5.3 will run in
>> 32KB; it probably will, and I'm sure it would if suitably SYSGENned.  I do
>> remember RT11 5.6 either didn't or didn't unless it was seriously pared
>> down.  Don't use anything older than 5.3 because there are bugs in the MSCP
>> drivers that prevent it working with just about anything other than RQDX1/2
>> interfaces.
>>
>> Or you could probably use the MSV11-P.  It works in 18-bit systems, and
>> should still work in a 16-bit (CPU) system, but obviously you'd only be
>> using the bottom 64KB.  If you want "period" memory to match the 11/03, you
>> could find an MSV11-DC or -DD to use instead.  The -DC has 32KB to
>> supplement your MXV11-AC; the -DD has 64KB.  The -EC and ED versions are
>> the same boards but with parity circuitry added, which makes them less
>> common and more expensive, but they'd also do what you want.
>>
>> Hope this helps...
>>
>> Yes, it does help.  There are 3 issues that I am trying to resolve:
>
> 1. Running in 32kb of memory.   If I use the 32kb MXV11 can I run RT11
> V5.3?  I tried this in SIMH and set the Cpu to 11/03 and memory to 32kb and
> it did work.  The MXV11 has PROM and is set to boot  from it, but it is not
> a device boot.  This BA11-M was connected to a MicroVaxII and was set up to
> answer telephones for the Univ of Wisc.  I got this about 15 years ago and
> I think I looked what was coming across the console line and I remember DL
> showing up or something like that.  The MXV11-AC is devilishly tough to
> setup, all those wire wrap jumpers and I've misplaced my wire wrap tool.
>
> 2. Bootstrap. I transferred the RT11 V5.3 to a DEC 535MB SCSI disk and was
> able to boot it using an Alphatronix SCSI controller, it is a Viking QDO
> rebadged.  It only can see 2

Off Topic Any customs brokers on the list?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Are there any customs brokers out that could help me out with some
questions?

Thanks In Advance, Paul

Re: Available at VCFMW: Varity of Qbus boxes, anything else...

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'm packing today. Any last requests?

On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I have a variety of Q-bus boxes that I can configure to order and deliver
> at VCFMW if anyone needs one.
>
> Also a wide variety of DEC parts, boards, options, VTs and printers.  A
> lot of 3100s, 3000 Alphas, and 5000s. Feel free to send me a wish list.
> I'm down to one VRC21 if anyone wants to ruin their back.
>
> If you are going to be in the area before or after the show and want to
> stop by, I'm 10 minutes from I -74 and I-57.
>
> Please contact me off list.
>
> Thanks, Paul
>

Does anyone need any before I list them on eBay?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'm still trying to sell some extra Q-bus boards before I list them on
ebay, and I would rather they found a happy home here.

Shipping is a flat $10 within the US for as many as you want. Please ask
for overseas shipping. If you need any others, or have a "wishlist" please
contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul

M3106 DZQ11   $40
M3107 DHQ1140
M8043 DLV11-J   60
M8186 11/23 CPU   60
M8189 11/23+ CPU 60

Re: Does anyone need any before I list them on eBay?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Opps...

Boards were pulled from running systems, and have a 30 day exchange
warranty. You pay return shipping

Paul

On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 2:02 AM, Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I'm still trying to sell some extra Q-bus boards before I list them on
> ebay, and I would rather they found a happy home here.
>
> Shipping is a flat $10 within the US for as many as you want. Please ask
> for overseas shipping. If you need any others, or have a "wishlist" please
> contact me off list.
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
> M3106 DZQ11   $40
> M3107 DHQ1140
> M8043 DLV11-J   60
> M8186 11/23 CPU   60
> M8189 11/23+ CPU 60
>

Re: Does anyone need any before I list them on eBay?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Here are a few more to add to the list:



M7504  DEQNA $30



M7546  TK50   25



M7559  TQK7030



M7940   DLV1125



M7944   MSV11-B   20



M7946   RXV11



M7954   IBV11



M8021   MRV11



M8027   LPV1140



M8044  MSV11-DD  25

On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 2:02 AM, Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I'm still trying to sell some extra Q-bus boards before I list them on
> ebay, and I would rather they found a happy home here.
>
> Shipping is a flat $10 within the US for as many as you want. Please ask
> for overseas shipping. If you need any others, or have a "wishlist" please
> contact me off list.
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
> M3106 DZQ11   $40
> M3107 DHQ1140
> M8043 DLV11-J   60
> M8186 11/23 CPU   60
> M8189 11/23+ CPU 60
>

cctalk@classiccmp.org

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

The K & T boards I have are Kearney and Trecker, and I don't think DEC made
them.

Paul

On Mon, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:52 PM, jim stephens via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> I have a stack of boards I'm trying to figure out.  They may be a bunch of
> boards made for a user of DEC PDP 11s or 8s as addons to their own lines as
> embedded systems, or they may have had some other sales.
>
> KT in the etch, and in one case KT Memories with a stylized logo.
>
> I put the photos on this page if anyone can help.
>
> http://jimsoldtoys.blogspot.com/2017/09/dec-digital-equipmen
> t-corp-clone-vendor.html
>
> The fun ones will be the ones with 6800s on board.  If I get them, I'll be
> interested in the prom contents of course.
>
> Any info, guesses or other would be great. KT isn't something that allows
> for much dis-ambiguation on searchs.  Korean Telecom bombs out all KT
> references, as that was its SEC and trading symbol. (may still be).
>
> thanks
> Jim
>

cctalk@classiccmp.org

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'll look for mine when I can and send you numbers.


On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 12:36 AM, jim stephens via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Thanks, Paul
>
> Only thing DEC is the design, and the board stiffener and extractor bar.
> They bought the 6u product and it looks to be standard DEC.
>
> The only thing that is interesting and perhaps are the memory cards.  They
> have the appearance of not being as custom and oddball as the rest.  They
> clearly were some sort of custom set.
>
> I'd be interested in photos, or if you can look @ mine any that you see
> that are similar from yours.
> thanks
> Jim
>
>
> On 9/25/2017 9:09 PM, Paul Anderson via cctalk wrote:
>
>> The K & T boards I have are Kearney and Trecker, and I don't think DEC
>> made
>> them.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:52 PM, jim stephens via cctalk <
>> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
>>
>> I have a stack of boards I'm trying to figure out.  They may be a bunch of
>>> boards made for a user of DEC PDP 11s or 8s as addons to their own lines
>>> as
>>> embedded systems, or they may have had some other sales.
>>>
>>> KT in the etch, and in one case KT Memories with a stylized logo.
>>>
>>> I put the photos on this page if anyone can help.
>>>
>>> http://jimsoldtoys.blogspot.com/2017/09/dec-digital-equipmen
>>> t-corp-clone-vendor.html
>>>
>>> The fun ones will be the ones with 6800s on board.  If I get them, I'll
>>> be
>>> interested in the prom contents of course.
>>>
>>> Any info, guesses or other would be great. KT isn't something that allows
>>> for much dis-ambiguation on searchs.  Korean Telecom bombs out all KT
>>> references, as that was its SEC and trading symbol. (may still be).
>>>
>>> thanks
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>
>>
>

Re: PDP-Lifter

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Very nice!!!   Do you ship them?

On Sat, Oct 7, 2017 at 12:53 AM, Steve Malikoff via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> After the discussion last year about lifting and racking heavy gear, I
> bodged together some hardware and
> came up with the PDP-Lifter. It allows easy movement, lifting and lowering
> for racking and unracking equipment
> in 19" racks. Specifically for PDP-11's and the H960, but could be used
> for pretty much any other old stuff.
>
> I've written a blurb with construction details which you can find at
> http://web.aanet.com.au/~malikoff/pdp11/PDP-Lifter/
>
> (also posted to my blog on the VCF forum)
>
> Steve.
>
>

Re: Does anyone need any before I list them on eBay?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'm still trying to sell some extra Q-bus boards before I list them on
ebay, and I would rather they found a happy home here.

Shipping is a flat $10 within the US for as many as you want. Please ask
for overseas shipping. If you need any others, or have a "wishlist" please
contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul

M3106 DZQ11   $40
M3107 DHQ1140
M8043 DLV11-J   60
M8186 11/23 CPU   60
M8189 11/23+ CPU 60

M7504  DEQNA $30

 M7546  TK50   25

 M7559  TQK7030

 M7940   DLV1125

 M7944   MSV11-B   20

 M7946   RXV11

 M7954   IBV11

 M8021   MRV11

 M8027   LPV1140

 M8044  MSV11-DD  25


and S-box boards:


M3108-PA DSV11-SA100

M3118-YA CXA16-M  100

M3127-PA DESQA-SA 80

M3134-PA CXM0480

M5974-SA KZQSA  100

M7504-PA DEQNA-SA 80

M7516-PA DELQA-SA  80

M7554-PB KDJ11-SD  150

M7740-PA KLESI-SA   125

M8020-PA DPV11-SA   75

M8086-YA LPV11-SA85

M9504-PA expansion card50

M9505-PA expansion card50

On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 2:02 AM, Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I'm still trying to sell some extra Q-bus boards before I list them on
> ebay, and I would rather they found a happy home here.
>
> Shipping is a flat $10 within the US for as many as you want. Please ask
> for overseas shipping. If you need any others, or have a "wishlist" please
> contact me off list.
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
> M3106 DZQ11   $40
> M3107 DHQ1140
> M8043 DLV11-J   60
> M8186 11/23 CPU   60
> M8189 11/23+ CPU 60
>

Applicon boards for a VAX 11/780 or 11/785

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Does anyone need any? If so, Please contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul

PDP-11/15 available

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

As some of you know, I've been waiting for a truckload of DEC items to come
in from Canada for quite a while. It was turned back at the boarder because
they changed their mind on the paperwork last month.

Well, It should be here this week, and there is a PDP-11/15 I will be
selling. If you are interested, please contact me off list.

There will be a lot of items available, but it will take a while to go
through all of it.

Thanks, Paul

Re: DECmate disks

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have a few DECMATE I's here. Call me when you get a chance Bill,

On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 9:25 PM, Zane Healy via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> That’s pretty cool, I’ve never seen anything like that.  Is
> ftp.update.uu.se still online?  It at least used to have an archive of
> PDP-8 stuff, including the DECmate.  I’m not sure if it has what you need.
> I can’t help, my DECmate’s are III’s.
>
> Zane
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Oct 16, 2017, at 6:42 PM, william degnan via cctech <
> cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> >
> > Anyone have spare OS/8 for DECmate disks, RX02?   (copies originals does
> > not matter).
> >
> > I have a lot of RX01 disks, not sure if I have any RX02's, but I'd offer
> to
> > trade what I can or pay a fair price.  I may need a VT278 to the pedestal
> > drive cable.  I have a candidate cable that may work, but it's hacked up
> > (split) and may not from a DECmate, just found in in the DEC cable bin.
> > Not sure how rare the disks and/or cable are.  I also need a CPU card RAM
> > module if anyone has one.  The VT278 appears to work ok without the last
> > RAM pod/module in the back of the CPU card, but eventually I'll probably
> > want a full 32K.  It may be required for DECmate OS/8.
> >
> > I realize It may be possible to make disks, working on that.  I know that
> > RX02 is a format difficult to reproduce without effort, so I assume the
> > shortest path is to find someone with a working DECmate, RX02 disks, and
> > willingness to make a copy using the native system.  I would be happy to
> > pay a fair price or trade stuff.   I don't have a RX02 drive controller
> > card other than the DECmate CPU card, otherwise I'd make the disks
> myself.
> > I may be able to make a disk using imagedisk, looking into that, but I
> have
> > read that this is not easy.  I have more to research on the subject.
> >
> > Here are some photos of the DECmate I am working on.
> > http://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=699
> >
> > Bill
>
>

Re: VR150

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Can I pay for shipping?

On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 1:44 PM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Anybody looking for one?
> Free for pickup, 80433 colorado
>

Re: Does anyone need any before I list them on eBay?

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have several Q-bus boxes available:

BA11-M 4x4
MA11-N 4x9
BA11-S
BA23- no cases right now, a few have rack mount kits, some I'll hang on to
till I find the
   micro vax boards. Looking for offers.

MOST CAN BE SHIPPED! Probably under $100 in US.

All boxes can be configured within reason, but I am getting short of
memory, in more ways than o
one...

I might be leaving Illinois and going to Baltimore, maybe Virginia, then
north to the Boston area, back through NY, through Canada, Detroit, and
back to Illinois. I could be leaving as soon as next week.

There is another list member coming through here from the east coast and
going to Denver and back. Hopefully he'll junk in here...

Thanks, Paul

On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 2:02 AM, Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I'm still trying to sell some extra Q-bus boards before I list them on
> ebay, and I would rather they found a happy home here.
>
> Shipping is a flat $10 within the US for as many as you want. Please ask
> for overseas shipping. If you need any others, or have a "wishlist" please
> contact me off list.
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
> M3106 DZQ11   $40
> M3107 DHQ1140
> M8043 DLV11-J   60
> M8186 11/23 CPU   60
> M8189 11/23+ CPU 60
>

DEC BA350s, BA356s, drives, tapes, etc

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have numerous BA350 and BA356 enclosures available along with the power
supplies, etc.

I will sell separately, or try to configure to your request. Please contact
me off list.

Shipping from 61820, Champaign, IL area

Thanks, Paul

Re: RK06 dirve

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I might have a controller and some RK06 and or RK07 packs. Also a few drive
boards.

On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 11:03 PM, william degnan via cctech <
cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Does anyone out there have an DEC RK06 drive?
> Bill
>

WTB: DEC DE500-FA

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Please contact me off list if you have any you want to trade or sell.

Thanks, Paul

Re: LA30 restore complete

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Very nice!  The LA30 and ADVENT both bring back memories...

On Sat, Dec 9, 2017 at 8:58 PM, Fritz Mueller via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Got the last replacement components I needed for my LA30 restore today,
> and finished it up!  Here's a short video of the LA30 connected as console
> to my restored PDP-11/45:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMIL2bvUYIs
>
>
>

Re: RL02 hook up to 11/04

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

If the flat cable from the controller is plunged in backwards, you will
just get a "fault" indicator on the drive to light up.

On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 4:29 PM, John Welch via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Thanks!
>
> I have everything ready to go. Except is the flat Berg cable keyed?
> The connector for the terminal had "AB" and "UUVV" marked.  This cable has
> a black strip on one side and it has "0" on the flat face on one end.
>
>
> On 12/14/2017 1:20 PM, william degnan wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 2:18 PM, william degnan > > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 2:10 PM, william degnan
>> mailto:billdeg...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:59 AM, John Welch via cctalk
>> mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org>> wrote:
>>
>> Now that I have the 11/04 running the next step is to hook
>> up to the RL02.
>>
>> I need to run a cable from the M7762 to one of the
>> connectors on the back of the RL02.  I have cabling
>> stripped from a 11/04.
>> Is there a terminator that goes on the other connector on
>> the RL02? The machine that was stripped actually was a
>> RL01, I hope the cable is the same and if not someone will
>> be able to advise me on that.
>>
>> Do I need to set any jumpers on the M7762?
>>
>> Are there any other things I should do the the RL02 prior
>> to plugging it into the wall and powering it on?
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> John Welch
>>
>>
>> Assuming you have a bridge adapter that goes between the flat
>> cable and the drive cable.  The bottom drive port should be
>> terminated if you're not connecting to a 2nd drive.  Here is
>> how I learned what I needed:
>>
>> http://www.pdp-11.nl/peripherals/disk/rl-info.html
>> 
>>
>> Bill
>>
>>
>> The ROM part number should be 751A9, if you're using a 9312,
>> that's the ROM for the RL01/RL02. The command is DL0 or DL1.  If
>> you use "DL" it assumes drive 0.  You can boot off of any drive
>> however.  You can install the ROM in any slot.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>>
>> Sorry...any of the 4 bootstrap ROM sockets.  (not slot *banging head
>> against cabinet*)
>>
>> b
>>
>>
> --
> Sincerely,
> John Welch
> 281-353-4706 Home
> 713-725-7017 Cell
> :qw
>
>

DEC compatible Q_BUS boards

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

DEC q-bus compatibles:



ANDROMEDA ESDC  BROKEN HANDLE

Caminton  CM-MXV11-B

  CM-DRV11-WA

  DHV11/16D

2-   CMDHV11



3- CHRISLIN INDUSTRIES CI-1103



DATASYSTEMS DLP-1100



ESP AUGAT 001-2193



 3-  GTSC 303   (DLV11-J?)



MATROX MLSI 2480



MDB STSTEMS MLSI-DRV11C



2-   MTI MLV11M-3



NETCOM products NDLV-11E

 KPV-1180



PLESSEY 705020  DLV11-J?



SIGMA 400164

   SCD-DHV11



Please contact me OFF LIST!

No prices, make an offer.  Shipping within US- $10 for up to 4 boards.
Outside of US, please inquire.

Everything as is.

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] vcfmw

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

 If anyone wants any DEC gear brought up to wcfmw, please contact me off
list.

If anyone is driving out from the NJ area, I have a few pieces of audio
equipment I need to get transported to IL.

I also collect US and foreign coins and currency, and am interested in
buying or trading for DEC items.

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] VCFMW

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I've started pulling parts for people who have requested them and keep
finding things I had forgotten. A few things of possible interest include:
PDP-8A parts including backplanes, most CPU boards, 128K, MM board MM8-AA/AB
8-E boxes and boards
DECMATE Rainbow, and PRO systems and parts
A few 11/05, 11/10 boxes
a new 54-21149 KN15 cpu
VS40X 4 plane color options
SI-QS 1000 board labeled QED 993 CPU
Tape drive heads
LA36, LA120, and other printers and parts
various VTs and monitors and parts
MFM and floppy drives
Qbus boxes and hundreds of boards
1000s of DEC boards and parts
possible a few 3000 and 5000 boxes and parts

If anyone wants to stop by and look for things, please contact me off list
to set up a time. Most of the people who have stopped by would say I have
quite a lot of DEC items.

If you have any questions contact me off list.

[cctalk] Re: VCFMW

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I am located about 2 hours south of Chicago, by Champaign, where 1-72,
I-57, and I-74 meet.

I also forgot to mention I found a box of new punchcards and several
plotter pen holders.

On Sat, Sep 2, 2023 at 3:27 AM Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I've started pulling parts for people who have requested them and keep
> finding things I had forgotten. A few things of possible interest include:
> PDP-8A parts including backplanes, most CPU boards, 128K, MM board
> MM8-AA/AB
> 8-E boxes and boards
> DECMATE Rainbow, and PRO systems and parts
> A few 11/05, 11/10 boxes
> a new 54-21149 KN15 cpu
> VS40X 4 plane color options
> SI-QS 1000 board labeled QED 993 CPU
> Tape drive heads
> LA36, LA120, and other printers and parts
> various VTs and monitors and parts
> MFM and floppy drives
> Qbus boxes and hundreds of boards
> 1000s of DEC boards and parts
> possible a few 3000 and 5000 boxes and parts
>
> If anyone wants to stop by and look for things, please contact me off list
> to set up a time. Most of the people who have stopped by would say I have
> quite a lot of DEC items.
>
> If you have any questions contact me off list.
>

[cctalk] Re: VCFMW

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

The DECSTATIONS are:

5000/25
2) 5000/125
5000/133
2) 5000/200

Also a bunch of BA350, BA356, etc.storage works towers, with a selection of
power supplies, drives, etc.

On Sat, Sep 2, 2023 at 3:27 AM Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I've started pulling parts for people who have requested them and keep
> finding things I had forgotten. A few things of possible interest include:
> PDP-8A parts including backplanes, most CPU boards, 128K, MM board
> MM8-AA/AB
> 8-E boxes and boards
> DECMATE Rainbow, and PRO systems and parts
> A few 11/05, 11/10 boxes
> a new 54-21149 KN15 cpu
> VS40X 4 plane color options
> SI-QS 1000 board labeled QED 993 CPU
> Tape drive heads
> LA36, LA120, and other printers and parts
> various VTs and monitors and parts
> MFM and floppy drives
> Qbus boxes and hundreds of boards
> 1000s of DEC boards and parts
> possible a few 3000 and 5000 boxes and parts
>
> If anyone wants to stop by and look for things, please contact me off list
> to set up a time. Most of the people who have stopped by would say I have
> quite a lot of DEC items.
>
> If you have any questions contact me off list.
>

[cctalk] Re: VCFMW

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

What size/vintage are you looking for? I'll try to find a few bad ones that
can't be repaired.

Paul

On Sun, Sep 3, 2023 at 4:10 PM KenUnix via cctalk 
wrote:

> Paul,
>
> For history's sake and to show folks do you have a couple of DEC Flip-Chip
> cards you could part with?
>
> -Ken
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 2, 2023 at 9:52 PM Paul Anderson via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
>
> > I am located about 2 hours south of Chicago, by Champaign, where 1-72,
> > I-57, and I-74 meet.
> >
> > I also forgot to mention I found a box of new punchcards and several
> > plotter pen holders.
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 2, 2023 at 3:27 AM Paul Anderson  wrote:
> >
> > > I've started pulling parts for people who have requested them and keep
> > > finding things I had forgotten. A few things of possible interest
> > include:
> > > PDP-8A parts including backplanes, most CPU boards, 128K, MM board
> > > MM8-AA/AB
> > > 8-E boxes and boards
> > > DECMATE Rainbow, and PRO systems and parts
> > > A few 11/05, 11/10 boxes
> > > a new 54-21149 KN15 cpu
> > > VS40X 4 plane color options
> > > SI-QS 1000 board labeled QED 993 CPU
> > > Tape drive heads
> > > LA36, LA120, and other printers and parts
> > > various VTs and monitors and parts
> > > MFM and floppy drives
> > > Qbus boxes and hundreds of boards
> > > 1000s of DEC boards and parts
> > > possible a few 3000 and 5000 boxes and parts
> > >
> > > If anyone wants to stop by and look for things, please contact me off
> > list
> > > to set up a time. Most of the people who have stopped by would say I
> have
> > > quite a lot of DEC items.
> > >
> > > If you have any questions contact me off list.
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> End of line
> JOB TERMINATED
>

[cctalk] Re: VCFMW

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I just found a box of 11/150 and 11/780 prints including FP750, FP780 and
CI780.I have other prints and manuals of which some are available.

If you like compatible boards I have over 100 Dilog, Emulex, CMD, etc boards

I also have BA11-M, N, and S Qbus boxes and several hundred boards. I can
configure a system pretty much any way you want it.

Paul

On Sat, Sep 2, 2023 at 3:27 AM Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I've started pulling parts for people who have requested them and keep
> finding things I had forgotten. A few things of possible interest include:
> PDP-8A parts including backplanes, most CPU boards, 128K, MM board
> MM8-AA/AB
> 8-E boxes and boards
> DECMATE Rainbow, and PRO systems and parts
> A few 11/05, 11/10 boxes
> a new 54-21149 KN15 cpu
> VS40X 4 plane color options
> SI-QS 1000 board labeled QED 993 CPU
> Tape drive heads
> LA36, LA120, and other printers and parts
> various VTs and monitors and parts
> MFM and floppy drives
> Qbus boxes and hundreds of boards
> 1000s of DEC boards and parts
> possible a few 3000 and 5000 boxes and parts
>
> If anyone wants to stop by and look for things, please contact me off list
> to set up a time. Most of the people who have stopped by would say I have
> quite a lot of DEC items.
>
> If you have any questions contact me off list.
>

[cctalk] VCFMW

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I plan on arriving around noon, and leaving around 6ish.

I have most Q-bus and MicroVAX CPU and memory boards along with options and
non-DEC boards.

In UNI-BUS, I have MOS and core sets plus most options.

I can't take everything with me, and whatever doesn't sell at VCFMW can be
shipped (small items) after I return.

If you are looking for any DEC product, feel free to contact me.

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] Apollo motherboard 013034, 246402-01 available

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Dated 1988, refurb?

[cctalk] Re: VCFMW

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Hi Pierre,

Yes, I remember and I'm doing ok thanks. I hope all is well with you.

I just found a CI750 print set last week, But I won't have much time to
look at it for a week or so.

If you send me the board part number and the chip number I should be able
to find you the part number.

Thanks, Paul

On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 1:22 AM P Gebhardt via cctalk 
wrote:

> Hello Paul,
>
> how are you doing? Hope that healthwise, things are fine on your side
> since our last conversations a few years ago. I bought an RK611 controller
> back then from you.
> Just came accross your below post and was wondering if you have any
> CI750-related equipment around?
> I have the boards, but one has broken ICs. I am also missing the CI750
> backplane.
> Let me know if you happen to remember to have anything around related to
> that piece of equipment that allows to connect a 11/750 to a CI-network.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Pierre
>
>
> -
> http://www.digitalheritage.de
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Am Montag, 4. September 2023 um 06:58:47 MESZ hat Paul Anderson via cctalk
>  Folgendes geschrieben:
>
>
>
>
>
> I just found a box of 11/150 and 11/780 prints including FP750, FP780 and
> CI780.I have other prints and manuals of which some are available.
>
> If you like compatible boards I have over 100 Dilog, Emulex, CMD, etc
> boards
>
> I also have BA11-M, N, and S Qbus boxes and several hundred boards. I can
> configure a system pretty much any way you want it.
>
> Paul
>
> On Sat, Sep 2, 2023 at 3:27 AM Paul Anderson  wrote:
>
> > I've started pulling parts for people who have requested them and keep
> > finding things I had forgotten. A few things of possible interest
> include:
> > PDP-8A parts including backplanes, most CPU boards, 128K, MM board
> > MM8-AA/AB
> > 8-E boxes and boards
> > DECMATE Rainbow, and PRO systems and parts
> > A few 11/05, 11/10 boxes
> > a new 54-21149 KN15 cpu
> > VS40X 4 plane color options
> > SI-QS 1000 board labeled QED 993 CPU
> > Tape drive heads
> > LA36, LA120, and other printers and parts
> > various VTs and monitors and parts
> > MFM and floppy drives
> > Qbus boxes and hundreds of boards
> > 1000s of DEC boards and parts
> > possible a few 3000 and 5000 boxes and parts
> >
> > If anyone wants to stop by and look for things, please contact me off
> list
> > to set up a time. Most of the people who have stopped by would say I have
> > quite a lot of DEC items.
> >
> > If you have any questions contact me off list.
> >
>

[cctalk] 11/15, 11/20 systems and parts, more

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I am working on a deal which includes several PDP11/15 or 20s. I will be
looking at them next week and hope to get more details. I will look for
exact model numbers and configuration.At least 2 of them have non DEC
silkscreens on the front panel.

Also a selection of 11/05 and 11/10 including 5 1/4 box, BA11-D, and BA11-K
units.

If you are interested in a box or parts please email me off list.

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] Re: 11/15, 11/20 systems and parts, more

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Hi Devin,

I'm up for a few minutes now, or call me after 7 or so any night.

Paul

On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 1:35 AM devin davison via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> I have a few systems in rough shape, and need parts. Let me know what you
> find, i am interested. I mainly run my unibus 11/34 systems, but i have a
> few q bus syatems in need of parts and repair.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Devin D.
>
> On Thu, Oct 19, 2023, 8:02 PM Mark Linimon via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I sincerely doubt I could afford a PDP-11/20 but I still have nostalgia
> > for the first machine I used at university.  So I have to ask.
> >
> > mcl
> >
>

[cctalk] Re: 11/15, 11/20 systems and parts, more

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I might. Do you need the boards also?

I'm up now if you want to call.

Paul
217
766
7690

On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:58 AM Michael Thompson via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> The RICM has an empty 11/20 chassis and the power supply. All it needs is
> the processor backplanes. Is there any chance you have a set of backplanes
> available?
>
> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 2:35 AM devin davison via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
>
> > I have a few systems in rough shape, and need parts. Let me know what you
> > find, i am interested. I mainly run my unibus 11/34 systems, but i have a
> > few q bus syatems in need of parts and repair.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Devin D.
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 19, 2023, 8:02 PM Mark Linimon via cctalk <
> > cctalk@classiccmp.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I sincerely doubt I could afford a PDP-11/20 but I still have nostalgia
> > > for the first machine I used at university.  So I have to ask.
> > >
> > > mcl
> > >
> >
>

[cctalk] Re: 11/15, 11/20 systems and parts, more

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

The DD11-PK is used only on the 11/04 and 11/34.

The 11/05 had 4 dedicated backplanes to use. Pick the one you want to match
the configuration you need.

Paul


On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 11:42 AM Chris Zach via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Interesting. Would a DD11-PK be usable as a normal Unibus/SPC backplane
> for a 11/05? I do need one but I'm not sure if the PK has a true "Unibus
> in" on say slot 2 that I could put a jumper into from the 11/05's
> backplane.
>
> Anyone know?
> C
>
> On 10/21/2023 12:16 PM, Jon Elson via cctalk wrote:
> > On 10/20/23 11:46, Ethan Dicks via cctalk wrote:
> >> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 12:11 PM Jon Elson via cctalk
> >>  wrote:
> >>> On 10/20/23 03:59, Michael Thompson via cctalk wrote:
>  The RICM has an empty 11/20 chassis and the power supply. All it
>  needs is
>  the processor backplanes. Is there any chance you have a set of
>  backplanes
>  available?
> 
> >>> I have a DD11-PK backplane (Part No. 70-11523) with a few
> >>> bent pins.  None are bent so badly they can't be
> >>> straightened.  From 11/04 or 11/34.  Free if you pay shipping.
> >> DD11-PK is for 11/34 (top two slots for CPU).  PDP-11/04 uses standard
> >> DD11-DK (single-board CPU, doesn't need special slots).
> >>
> >> The 11/20 is entirely different.  It has three 4-slot backplanes for
> >> CPU boards with "random" wiring and Unibus out on AB of final slot.
> >>
> > Right.  I was just noting that I had this backplane available, if
> > anyone needed it.
> >
> > Jon
> >
>

[cctalk] Re: PDP 11/40 power supply question

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I haven't looked at this in a long time, but I believe the H742 "bulk power
supply" puts out a voltage to the regulators to convert to the required
voltages. I don't remember what the voltage is.

Paul

On Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at 3:27 AM Chris Zach via cctalk 
wrote:

>  >
> https://vintagecomputer.net/digital/PDP11-40/PDP11-40_DC-pwr-supplies.jpg
>
> That brings up a question that's rattled around my mind: On a 745 it's
> rated to supply -15 volts at 10a, but it has two of the lines designated
> as "+15 in". Where did the +15 come from, the other supplies put out
> +20, +5, and -5?
>
> Or does it put out +15 and -15 from the 20 volt AC input?
>
> C
>

[cctalk] Re: 11/15, 11/20 systems and parts, more

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Hi Michael,

I might be able to part out a system. Any idea what one is worth?

Paul

On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:58 AM Michael Thompson via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> The RICM has an empty 11/20 chassis and the power supply. All it needs is
> the processor backplanes. Is there any chance you have a set of backplanes
> available?
>
> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 2:35 AM devin davison via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
>
> > I have a few systems in rough shape, and need parts. Let me know what you
> > find, i am interested. I mainly run my unibus 11/34 systems, but i have a
> > few q bus syatems in need of parts and repair.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Devin D.
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 19, 2023, 8:02 PM Mark Linimon via cctalk <
> > cctalk@classiccmp.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I sincerely doubt I could afford a PDP-11/20 but I still have nostalgia
> > > for the first machine I used at university.  So I have to ask.
> > >
> > > mcl
> > >
> >
>

[cctalk] Re: WTB: PSU for DEC PDP8F

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Hi Ray,

Do you just need the regulator? I think the part # is 54-09728 or 54-
09827. I'll try to look it up this weekend.

Paul

On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 12:18 AM Raymond Robinson via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> I need a power supply for my PDP8F computer.
> It is missing.
>
> The PDP8F 19" chassis box came in 3 different depths,
> 600 mm (PSU front to back)
> 370 mm (PSU across the back)
> 300 mm (PSU front to back)
>
> I need the shallow one, the 300 mm PSU front to back.
> Do you have one available, or know where I can get one please.
> Even if it is dead!
>
> regards
> ray
>

[cctalk] Re: WTB: PSU for DEC PDP8F

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have a few left, but not sure where they are. I should have time to dig
later this week.

On Sat, Jan 13, 2024 at 9:27 AM Rick Murphy via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> 54-09728. That's burned into my brain.
> (Literally dozens of ECOs)
> -Rick
>
> On January 13, 2024 12:21:52 AM EST, Paul Anderson via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> >Hi Ray,
> >
> >Do you just need the regulator? I think the part # is 54-09728 or 54-
> >09827. I'll try to look it up this weekend.
> >
> >Paul
> >
> >On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 12:18 AM Raymond Robinson via cctalk <
> >cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi there,
> >>
> >> I need a power supply for my PDP8F computer.
> >> It is missing.
> >>
> >> The PDP8F 19" chassis box came in 3 different depths,
> >> 600 mm (PSU front to back)
> >> 370 mm (PSU across the back)
> >> 300 mm (PSU front to back)
> >>
> >> I need the shallow one, the 300 mm PSU front to back.
> >> Do you have one available, or know where I can get one please.
> >> Even if it is dead!
> >>
> >> regards
> >> ray
> >>
>

[cctalk] Re: 11/15, 11/20 systems and parts, more

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

A quick update: The seller and I have not been able to reach a deal on any
of this. He is looking for ebay or higher prices, and nothing is complete.
It appears it is bits and pieces leftover from scrapping years ago.

Thanks, Paul

On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 8:56 PM Paul Anderson  wrote:

> I am working on a deal which includes several PDP11/15 or 20s. I will be
> looking at them next week and hope to get more details. I will look for
> exact model numbers and configuration.At least 2 of them have non DEC
> silkscreens on the front panel.
>
> Also a selection of 11/05 and 11/10 including 5 1/4 box, BA11-D, and
> BA11-K units.
>
> If you are interested in a box or parts please email me off list.
>
> Thanks, Paul
>

[cctalk] Re: need a 5150 motherboard

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have about 10 either NOS or referbs in two different types. I'll try to
look for them this weekend.

Paul

On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 3:11 PM Bill Degnan via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> pick up only, sorry
> b
>
> On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM Just Kant via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org>
> wrote:
>
> > If you're willing to ship, I'll offer 30$ total. But it has to be IBM.
> >
> > Sent with Proton Mail secure email.
> >
> > On Friday, March 29th, 2024 at 3:03 PM, Bill Degnan via cctalk <
> > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> >
> > > I have one at Kennett Classic for sale, I think it's $20. I believe
> it's
> > > an original IBM, but it may be a close clone. Untested.
> > > b
> >
> >
>

[cctalk] Re: DEC VT340/330 ROM Cartridge

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I believe the VT340-A has the ROM card, but the VT340-G (or plus) does not.
The same goes for the VT330A, B, and C versus the D, E, and F.

Paul

On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 1:07 AM Glen Slick via cctalk 
wrote:

> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 8:26 AM Douglas Taylor via cctalk
>  wrote:
> >
> > On 4/6/2024 11:14 AM, Tony Duell via cctalk wrote:
> > > On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM Douglas Taylor via cctalk
> > >  wrote:
> > >> The DEC VT340 has a slot in the back of the terminal to insert a ROM
> > >> cartridge.  I can't find any description of what this DEC labeled ROM
> > >> cartridge would do for you.  I've seen them with V1.1 and V2.1
> markings,
> > >> does anyone remember what additional capabilities these ROM cartridge
> > >> provide?
> > > Will the terminal work at all without that cartridge fitted?. I've had
> > > a quick look at the VT330 and VT340 printsets and I can't obviously
> > > spot any firmware ROMs on the main board schematics. So my first guess
> > > is that said cartridge is the terminal firmware.
> > >
> > > -tony
> >
> > Hmm, I have a VT340 that seems to pass POST but no video.  It does have
> > a cartridge inserted into the slot, you may be exactly correct.
> >
> > Doug
>
> The VT340 I have does not have an opening on the back where the ROM
> slot would be. Maybe the ROM card is still there in that location, but
> the back cover molding was changed to remove the user accessible slot.
> I'd have to pull the cover off to see if the ROM board is still in
> that location.
>
> The VT330 I have does have a removable ROM card. That one might be a
> pre-production unit. Instead of mask ROMs it has EPROMs, and the
> manuals it came with are not production level manuals.
>

[cctalk] Re: Versatec Electrostatic Printers (was :Re: Re: Odd IBM mass storage systems)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I have a Versatec interface here somewhere, but I don't remember if it is
for an 8 or 11.

Paul

On Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 1:40 AM Tony Duell via cctalk 
wrote:

> On Sat, Apr 13, 2024 at 10:48 PM Jon Elson via cctalk
>  wrote:
>
> > Yes, there were a number of Versatec models for different
> > paper sizes and pixel density.
>
> Does anyone else have one in their collection?
>
> I have an ICL-badged V80 which has a GPIB interface to link it to a
> PERQ. I also have the schematics, etc for the plain V80 but nothing on
> the GPIB interface (ether user or service data). IIRC the V80 is based
> round a Texas 16-bit microprocessor with some AM2900-series sequencers
> and ROMs to control the electrode timing.
>
> As Jon said in the bit I deleted, there's a 'nib electrode' under the
> paper and a segmented backing electrode above it. The charge image is
> built up on the paper, then the toner is flowed over it and the carbon
> (I assume) particles adhere to the charged bits. No drying heater in
> mine.
>
> -tony
>

[cctalk] Re: Illiac II Library Routine

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'm about 10 minutes from the U of I if it is located near here and you
need local help.

On Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 10:57 PM Marvin Johnston via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> A friend of mine passed away about a year ago, and his wife is just
> getting around to sorting through his many books, papers, etc. The title
> of the heading title is what caught my attention. My current plan is to
> scan the 9 page paper and make it available to interested parties. Since
> me my plan is to bring many of his books/manuals to VCFMW in September.
>
> The identification is "A complete NICAP program which does matrix
> arithmetic." The heading is:
>
> University of Illinois
>
> Graduate College
>
> Department of Computer Science
>
> Illiac II Library Routine
>
> F1-UOI-MTRZAL-82-NI
>
> After I get it scanned, I will submit it Bitsavers and give the original
> to the Computer History Museum.
>
> There may end up being more such papers as his stuff continues to be
> sorted through.
>
> Marvin
>
>

[cctalk] QED 993

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I'm trying to do some organizing and came across a QED 993. Anyone have an
interest in it?

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] Re: DEC RM03 / CDC 9762

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Are you interested in a RH11 backplane? I might have an extra one or one
with boards. I believe I have the 3 flat cables that go to the transition
bracket but I'm not sure about the round massbus cable. Also maybe a few
packs.

Thanks, Paul

On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 4:59 AM Christian Corti via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> we now have a RM03 drive, but are missing all the cables and the RH11
> backplane, though I have the cards.
> Since the drive itself is a CDC 9762 I was wondering if I could ignore the
> Massbus adapter in the drive cabinet and use the CDC as a "normal" SMD
> drive (at least it uses the standard 60+26 pin cables).
> There are no service manuals/schematics of the drive itself, so I can't
> look there. And all I could find on the net were discussions of using the
> Massbus adapter for normal SMD drives but in my case, I don't want Massbus
> at all.
>
> Christian
>

[cctalk] Re: DEC RM03 / CDC 9762

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

The RM03 overran the RH11, that's why DEC had the RM02. Same basic drive,
just slower.

On Sat, Jul 27, 2024 at 3:32 AM Paul Anderson  wrote:

> Are you interested in a RH11 backplane? I might have an extra one or one
> with boards. I believe I have the 3 flat cables that go to the transition
> bracket but I'm not sure about the round massbus cable. Also maybe a few
> packs.
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
> On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 4:59 AM Christian Corti via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> we now have a RM03 drive, but are missing all the cables and the RH11
>> backplane, though I have the cards.
>> Since the drive itself is a CDC 9762 I was wondering if I could ignore
>> the
>> Massbus adapter in the drive cabinet and use the CDC as a "normal" SMD
>> drive (at least it uses the standard 60+26 pin cables).
>> There are no service manuals/schematics of the drive itself, so I can't
>> look there. And all I could find on the net were discussions of using the
>> Massbus adapter for normal SMD drives but in my case, I don't want
>> Massbus
>> at all.
>>
>> Christian
>>
>

[cctalk] Need audio gear moved from NJ to Chicago area (VCFMW)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

If you have room, I'll be glad to pay you for the help.

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] DEC parts at WCFMW

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

If you want any DEC parts, boards, options, etc brought up to VCFMW please
contact me off list. I will probably be there Saturday only and leave by 7.

If you would like to stop by on the way to or from WCFMW, I should be
available by appointment except Saturday. I am located about 10 miles west
of Champaign, IL close to I-57, I-72, and I-74. I have PDP 8 and 11 (Qbus
and Unibus) boxes, systems and parts, as well as printers and a few
terminals. I have several vaxes for parts, and some 3100, 3000, and 5000-
including -25, 125, 133, and 200.  Please email me off list with
questions,and I'll give you my # to call. I have dozens of backplanes and
front panels ( including  2 11/70) and probably over 1000 boards.

I also collect US and foreign coins and currency, and will take them in
trade for computer gear.

If anyone is driving in from the NYC/New Jersey area I need a few small
things picked up there.

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] M920 (unibus backplane jumper) to M935 (omnibus)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Does anyone remember how this is done? Or the BC11- to the one used in 8s?

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] Re: M920 (unibus backplane jumper) to M935 (omnibus)

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Yes, that is the M9202.

I remember there being a hack to convert M920 from an 11 to a M935 for an 8.

On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 10:28 AM Paul Koning via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

>
>
> > On Aug 19, 2024, at 10:34 AM, Jon Elson via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> >
> > On 8/18/24 21:51, Paul Anderson via cctalk wrote:
> >> Does anyone remember how this is done? Or the BC11- to the one used in
> 8s?
> >>
> >> Thanks, Paul
> >
> > I seem to recall that the M920 has two boards with the double-wide DEC
> connectors, that had a plastic spacer riveted between them, and about 6" of
> the special DEC ribbon cable soldered to each board.
> >
> > Jon
>
> Yes, and there is a variation on that (M9201???) that has taller boards
> and 6 feet or so of that cable zigzag-folded in between.  That is used
> every so many boxes to keep the reflections under control.  See the Unibus
> handbook.
>
> paul

[cctalk] PC04/05 punches, card reader, 11/40, 45, 70 front panels

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Found while cleaning and getting ready for VCFMW:

2 either NOS or refurbished paper tape punches for PC04/05. I would say
these are rather uncommon, if not rare.

Documation M200 card reader and a few boxes of cards. Also PDP-8 and 11
interfaces.

Various front panels before they go on ebay.

I will trade for coins at VCF

Please contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul

[cctalk] VCFMW items available upon request

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

Here is a list of some items I can bring to VCFMW if requested. I am not
going to bring them unless there is interest in them.

Celebris 560  830WW   (I think that is this one)
Venturis 466  d54 WW
Venturis 575   921WW
DECpc 433dxLPPC473
2) PCWXE-A2  DECpc
DECpc 433 workstationPCW10-A2
DEC 3000 400 PE40A-CC  missing cover, parts machine?
VS43A-CZ  VAXstation 4000 60
 few 3100 parts units
storage expansion box

VAX CPU, memory, option boards
Q-bus CPU, memory, option boards, most boxes
UNIBUS 100's of boards
LA36 Printers
LA120 printers

[cctalk] Re: VCFMW items available upon request

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

I think most people here would disagree with you. How many people would
scrap a KI10, 11/20, PDP8 or any piece of classic computer equipment if it
was not "working in proper order"?

I usually discuss this with the potential buyer.

I have never heard a technically skilled person say that.

Paul

On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 3:43 PM Richard via cctalk 
wrote:

> In article <
> cacwhfup8lk19ipgahab-hp-m0fkptmqg7hh07hg8rz7uyyn...@mail.gmail.com> you
> write:
> >Here is a list of some items I can bring to VCFMW if requested. [...]
>
> Unless they are qualified as working in proper order, they are just
> scrap and should be priced accordingly.
> --
> "The Direct3D Graphics Pipeline" free book <
> http://tinyurl.com/d3d-pipeline>
> The Terminals Wiki 
>  The Computer Graphics Museum 
>   Legalize Adulthood! (my blog) 
>

[cctalk] More for VCFMW: DECmates, Pros, rainbows, PDP8, 861-C pwr controllers

[Paul Anderson via cctalk]

More for VCFMW: DECmates, Pro350/380s, rainbows, PDP8, 861-C pwr
controllers as is without power cords.

Boards, boxes, CPUs, systems, etc

I trade for coins!

Please contact me off list.

Thanks, Paul