Computer speedometers

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Chuck Guzis wrote:
> I was reminiscing to someone about an old GE mainframe with an analog meter
> that registered Kops/sec.  I'm sure it was little more than an RC
> integrator hooked to the RNI signal reading out on a voltmeter, but it
> seemed pretty spiffy at the time.
> 
> Has anyone done a similar thing with their vintage systems?  On the 8080,
> the M1 signal could be used; I'm not sure offhand about other processors.
> 
> I know--it's more simple amusement for a simple mind...but then, blinking
> lights always fascinated me.

The idea that Dave McG mentioned to me was embedding an LED array in 
your roof, and encode a bandwidth utilization meter into the LED's.

Peace...  Sridhar