TU56 restoration

Ashley Carder wacarder at usit.net
Wed Mar 16 11:02:25 CST 2005


> > Can I easily test the mechanics, on/off switches, lamps, motors,
> > etc, without hooking up the TC11?  I think there is a local
> > mode switch and wondered what all could be tested easily
> > without hooking up the TC11.  I will be studying the documentation
> > to get a better idea about things.  I have a TC11 that also needs
> > to be cleaned up.  It has a layer of dust on it and needs a couple
> > boards, which should be here soon.
> >
>
> I am also hoping to start firing up my PDP-8 and TU56 in the next few weeks
[the lab is
> almost re-built!!!!!] so perhaps Ashley and I could coordinate our (limited)
knowledge
> and run various tests in parallel....

Yes, it is more fun (and educational!) if more than one person is working
on the same project.  Sharing knowledge, successes, and failures is a
good thing.  Keep me informed on your progress and I'll do likewise.

Ashley





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