Re: Short test programs for pdp 11/34

2016-09-23 Thread Glen Slick
On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 3:32 PM, Noel Chiappa wrote: > > Looking through that /34 ucode flow diagram, I discovered that the /34 > supported the M[FT]PS instuctions - I thought that was only the QBUS CPU's, > etc. http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp11/1173/EK-DCJ11-UG-PRE_J11ug_Oct83.pdf DCJ11 Mi

Re: Short test programs for pdp 11/34

2016-09-23 Thread Noel Chiappa
> From: Jörg Hoppe > I'm talking of that data path check up after power-on. Huh, I never knew about that. (The manuals don't mention it.) I was just last night looking at the microccode for the 11/04 (a very similar machine - they share the front consoles, etc), and it doesn't have anyth

Re: Short test programs for pdp 11/34

2016-09-23 Thread devin davison
Quite detailed information on the logic analyzer trace. I picked up a hp logic analyzer, never used it yet. Hopefully i do not have to get that in depth just yet. On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 4:47 PM, Jörg Hoppe wrote: > Noel, > > >> >> If the machine HALTs on power-up, some micro coded diagnosti

Re: Short test programs for pdp 11/34

2016-09-23 Thread Jörg Hoppe
Noel, >> If the machine HALTs on power-up, some micro coded diagnostic failed There are no microcoded diagnostics in the 11/34. I'm talking of that data path check up after power-on. See http://bitsavers.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de/pdf/dec/pdp11/1134/MP00082_1134_Vol2_Sep76.pdf PDF page 4

Re: Short test programs for pdp 11/34

2016-09-23 Thread devin davison
Thanks for the helpful quick start information. Plenty of info for me to get started with, thanks. I will post back with the current configuration of the machine. I do have a M9312 card installed, I just need to get the vt100 connected and see if I can get to the console emulator prompt. --Devin

Re: Seeking docs and schematic for Novation CAT modem

2016-09-23 Thread Ethan Dicks
On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 6:31 PM, Joe Piche wrote: > On 9/13/2016 1:58 PM, Ethan Dicks wrote: >> ... One of my scores was an Atari-badged Novation CAT modem. > > I have the manual for a 103/212 smart cat modem. PN 490418-1/490521-1. Circa > 1982 > > Is that what you need? Hi, Joe, No. The origin

WTD: Sun Voyager bag, BeBox front plastics + IO Card

2016-09-23 Thread ethan
Just two random pieces that I've been after for my collection: #1. Sun Voyager tote bag. The bag the computer goes into. #2. BeBox front plastic part, and the IO board for a BeBox. Have a dual 66Mhz that is case, PSU and mobo only. Would like to complete it. Thanks. -- Ethan O'Toole

Re: Seeking docs and schematic for Novation CAT modem

2016-09-23 Thread COURYHOUSE
Joe - is that the direct connect one of the acoustic coupler? I any event SMECC would love a copy to for our files at the museum here. A side issue there was a Novation coupler - modem... a white one that the phone would sit on. with coupler cups to the side. Does any

Re: Short test programs for pdp 11/34

2016-09-23 Thread Noel Chiappa
> From: Devin Davison >> If the machine HALTs on power-up, some micro coded diagnostic failed There are no microcoded diagnostics in the 11/34. The boot ROMs do contain minimal CPU and memory diagnostics. > using pdp11gui to load the dec diagnostics sounds like the way to go. The CP

Re: Short test programs for pdp 11/34

2016-09-23 Thread Devin
Thanks, I look forward to trying that out tonight. Thanks for the quick info on how to operate the front panel. As far as the boot card goes, I do have one, but I do not have the vt100 connected at the moment. I. Will get it all set up and post back tonight, using pdp11gui to load the dec diagno

Decoding kryoflux stream for HP9895A

2016-09-23 Thread Denise de Vries
Based on the decoding suggested by Christian, I am plodding on but no success so far. I am not 100% sure that this is M2FM. >I'd still like to get a 9885/9895/7902 M2FM flux-transition disk >image, if anyone has one handy that they'd be willing to share. I will send the image stream to Eric

Re: Short test programs for pdp 11/34

2016-09-23 Thread Jörg Hoppe
Hi Devin, if you have the M9312 boot strap card: do you see the console emulator prompt? If the machine HALTs on power-up, some micro coded diagnostic failed => bad! If you see the M9312 prompt, you can use PDP11GUI for further testing Then you can write own assembler programs and download pape

Re: HP 7970B/E Tape Unit manual available

2016-09-23 Thread Al Kossow
On 9/23/16 1:54 AM, couryho...@aol.com wrote: > Al - I have had them with 7 and with 9 but never lucky enough to get the > dual headed one... yea... well worth putting online. do you have a link > to any sales info on this? It's in the configuration matrix in the service manual. The 7/9

Re: HP 7970B/E Tape Unit manual available

2016-09-23 Thread COURYHOUSE
Al - I have had them with 7 and with 9 but never lucky enough to get the dual headed one... yea... well worth putting online. do you have a link to any sales info on this? I used to hear of these but never laid eyes on one. Ed# In a message dated 9/22/2016 10:32:09 A.M. US Mountai

Re: StorageTek 2920 9-track manual or instructions wanted

2016-09-23 Thread Tor Arntsen
On 30 June 2016 at 14:33, Al Kossow wrote: > On 6/30/16 12:23 AM, Tor Arntsen wrote: >> >> On 29 June 2016 at 22:11, Al Kossow wrote: >> >>> there is one version of the maint manual up under stc on bitsavers now. >>> it turns >>> out I have several other versions, and the manual for the formatter