OT Troubleshooting: Old computers with modern parts

[woodelf]

Eric Smith wrote:

>I like things reliable.  Soldered is more reliable than socketed.
>If you *must* use sockets, use high quality machined-pin sockets.
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I got them ... well on order. With sockets if I  zap a chip I can 
replace it.

>Why do you need your RAM to drive LEDs?  Anyhow, 74LVC should drive
>LEDs just fine.
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I never thought of that ... I plan to have the tradional front panel on 
all my computers
I build.

>>Straight 8's look better and better all the time. :)
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So would we all. :)

>I'd love to get one.  Closest I have is an 8/I.
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Well anyhow I do plan to use a lot CMOS but not for I/O that is 
connected to
people.  I just don't want to solder in chips. But then a PDP 8/ non 
volitile memory
is my next project in a few years.

Ben.