Classic PDP8 Replica

A project in San Jose, CA by Spare Time Gizmos
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Build your own replica of a classic PDP8 minicomputer!
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Backers: 30
Average Pledge Per Backer: $647

Funded: $19,412 of $17,970
Dates: Feb 10th -> Feb 24th (14 days)
Project By: Spare Time Gizmos
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Latest News

Time to start packing....

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A couple of days after my last update, Phillip the machinist called to tell me that the LED bars were done. He even chamfered all the rough edges AND cleaned all the cutting oil off of them!   The box of LED bars looks really nice.. Also the... (Read More)

Parts are starting to roll in

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The front panel PC boards are here, and the SBC6120 PC boards are supposed to ship today (the latter are 4 layers and take longer to fab).  The connectors are here already; the faceplates are supposed to be done next week as should the switches. ... (Read More)

Parts Ordering, Part 1

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I've placed the orders for the PC boards and the faceplates, and I've delivered the raw plastic for the LED bars to the machinist.  These are the longest lead time items - most of 'em will take three to four weeks. There are several of you who still... (Read More)

We made it!

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
By this time I'm sure everyone knows that we've reached our goal and all 30 kits are sold.  Kickstarter doesn't actually fund the project until the closing date is reached, so at this point we're all stuck with waiting another week before anything... (Read More)

Halfway there!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We're halfway to our goal - thanks for the support!  If you know anyone who is interested in old computers, please feel free to pass along a pointer. Bob ArmstrongSpare Time Gizmos  (Read More)

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