For those interested in a PDP-8 system but don't want the large size/weight and maintenance issues, I built the full set of Spare Time Gizmos SBC6120 (integrated PDP-8), FP6120 (front panel for SBC6120) and IOB6120 (Jim Kearney's multi-function companion board) a number of years ago and would be willing to part with them for a reasonable offer. Here are related links:
http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/Hardware/SBC6120_Builders.htm https://www.grc.com/pdp-8/yourown-sbc.htm https://www.jkearney.com/sbc6120/iob6120.htm --tom On 11/20/20 10:55 AM, ED SHARPE via cctalk wrote: > Go for a 8m or f same omnibus and easer to lift as only onevnibuss panel! - > On Friday, November 20, 2020 John H. Reinhardt via cctalk > <johnhreinha...@thereinhardts.org; cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 11/20/2020 8:01 AM, Tom Hunter via cctalk wrote: >> I know it is the year 2020 but nevertheless what are my chances of finding >> a complete and repairable DEC PDP-8/E or as a second choice a PDP-8/I ? >> >> Is there any hope or should I be just content with my SIMH based PiDP-8/I? >> >> Thanks >> Tom Hunter > Funny you should mention... > > There is a guy in Endicott, NY with a PDP-8/E possibly looking for a new > home. Posted a couple days ago on the VCF DEC Forum > <http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?77602-DEC-de-accession-value-estimates-sought&p=643984#post643984> > >> Circumstances require selling off some or all the DECs [ will still have >> some DGs to play with ]. >> One can often get a general idea of value based on prior open market (like >> eBay) sales but not >> enough comparables out there, so would like to get a ball-park idea. >> >> Prefer to see them stay within VCF but because of the amount previously >> invested I'm not able to "give it away" >> at hobby prices as I would like in an ideal world. Everything is good shape >> and complete, but not booted up since dry long term storage. May sell some >> or all of it but will try here before eBay. Here's a quick overview, >> informed and straightforward feedback much appreciated. >> >>> Complete PDP-8/E, 8k core, full flip chip/board set (have list), good >>> condition, long dry storage. >>> Complete PDP-11/05, 8k core, full flip chip/board set (have list) good >>> condition, long dry storage. >>> DECScope VT-52, good condition nothing missing or damaged from long term >>> storage. >>> RX-01 dual floppy drive, good condition nothing missing or damaged, from >>> long storage. >> thanks for your help. >> Roger in NY > Be aware people are telling him his system is probably worth about $1000. I > have seen other 8's go for more on Ebay but I don't recall which model. >
