Alphatronic P2 Manuals

2016-01-14 Thread Piero Andreini
Hello, I scanned several manuals belong the Alphatronic P2 300dpi pdf no compression. How can I upload them for Bitsavers? Thanks, Piero

DATAIO 201 prom programmer

2016-01-14 Thread Charles Dickman
I have a DATAIO 201 prom programmer that fails the self test with an error 75. The error translates to a pin fault. Any help with schematics or suggested debugging experience appreciated. -chuck

RE: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread Dave Wade
> -Original Message- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Fred Cisin > Sent: 14 January 2016 19:55 > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > > Subject: Re: Building a PC - then & now > > Howzbout an updated version similar to Cardiac? > > >

Re: For you SGI fans...

2016-01-14 Thread Jerry Kemp
Hello Jay, Regarding the simulated SCSI disk, hoping you can explain further. The last time I had an IRIX based workstation on my desk was in 2007, and all this SGI discussion has me wanting to go and hunt down a Fuel. Curious how the simulated disk thing works. Thank you, Jerry On 01/13/

RE: Character ROMs for HP 2631G printer / 264x terminals

2016-01-14 Thread Mike Loewen
The 2608 uses a linear "voice coil" motor to move the corebar, and is actually pretty quiet with the lid closed. The motor "hums" more than anything else, and the hammers aren't that loud, either. Mike Loewen mloe...@cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology

RE: Character ROMs for HP 2631G printer / 264x terminals

2016-01-14 Thread Curious Marc
Ah yes, you are right, 400 LPM. Our IBM 1403 at the CHM is 600 LPM and is a pretty impressive (and VERY loud) beast when it prints at full tilt, so I'd think the smaller 2608 should give a nice visual and sound performance when it starts cooking... Cleaning your garage you must. Marc -Origi

RE: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread Paul Birkel
The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is our friend! https://web.archive.org/web/20100220165315/http://static.cray-cyber.org/Hardware/MUNIAC.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20100220165315/http://static.cray-cyber.org/Hardware/PaperMUNIAC.pdf -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk

Re: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread Jerry Kemp
Sure you can build a car. Assuming I have the spare $, I could build a brand new 1969 Camaro. With out ever going to GM. Assuming you have the know how and skills, your biggest problem might be deciding which vendor your money will go to for various parts. Plenty of other US cars could

Re: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread ben
On 1/14/2016 12:24 PM, Jochen Kunz wrote: There is the MUNIAC: http://www.cray-cyber.org/hardware/Hardware.php Though, uncompleted. (IIRC they have the ALU mostly finished.) But still a "modern" design valve computer build by hobbyists. Some Geek-Porn: Arg! The PDF links are dead. How about p

Re: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread Fred Cisin
Howzbout an updated version similar to Cardiac? Or, a DIY kit for an Antikythera?

Re: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread Jochen Kunz
Am 14.01.16 um 11:09 schrieb Dave Wade: > I would say we have more freedom now than ever before. Perhaps Ghz > mother boards are beyond most people, but other than that there are > folks building every sort of computer, other than perhaps valve > machines. There is the MUNIAC: http://www.cray-cyber

Re: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread William Donzelli
> The radio kit they're selling is an embarassment. So was the O-1. -- Will

Re: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread geneb
On Wed, 13 Jan 2016, Paul Koning wrote: On Jan 13, 2016, at 6:01 PM, William Donzelli wrote: Er...Heathkit is long gone. It was for a while. But it's back. Check out heathkit.com. The radio kit they're selling is an embarassment. g. -- Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007 http://www.f15s

Re: Character ROMs for HP 2631G printer / 264x terminals

2016-01-14 Thread Glen Slick
On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 11:41 PM, CuriousMarc wrote: > And I was already salivating for the 600 lines/minute HP2608 that was part of > the HP 3000 system since I have the interface card for it. Looks like it went > to a lucky someone else... > Marc I have a 2608A that I still haven't gotten aro

Front Panels - Scan of finished item available

2016-01-14 Thread Rod Smallwood
Hi Guys PDP-8/e types A + B complete. Scan of finished item available. See what you are getting. Packaging due in next day or so. Rod

RE: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread Dave Wade
> -Original Message- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Raymond > Wiker > Sent: 14 January 2016 06:52 > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > > Subject: Re: Building a PC - then & now > > On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 11:29 PM, Murray McCulloug

RE: Building a PC - then & now

2016-01-14 Thread Dave Wade
> -Original Message- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Paul > Koning > Sent: 14 January 2016 00:58 > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > > Subject: Re: Building a PC - then & now > > > > On Jan 13, 2016, at 6:01 PM, William Donzelli