[GreenKeys] Model 33ASR and PDP-8 for sale in St. Louis

Sat Aug 20 00:04:34 EDT 2011

I've always wanted a PDP-8... though I'd have preferred an 8/E (or
8/F, or 8/M with real panel) to an 8/L.

Only problem is -- I really want it, but I can't. No way to move it
(from St. Louis to Hamilton (Ontario, Canada)).

If no Greenkeyer wants it, may I forward to the ClassicCmp mailing
list? (For $100.00 you'll probably see people having a fist fight - or
twenty - over the system.)

Cheers,
Christian

On 19 August 2011 23:06, Derek Cohn/WB0TUA <vibroplex at mindspring.com> wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> I went to a sale today and, to get the thing I wanted, I had to buy the entire lot which included a Model 33ASR and a PDP-8.  I would like to sell both of these.  Both are pretty dusty and I have no clue if they work.
>
> I am not knowledgeable about the Model 33ASR (or much else for that matter).  This one has the copy stand *and* the chad bucket.  I know everyone needs a chad bucket but I will *not* sell the chad bucket separately unless no one wants the 33ASR.
>
> There are also 3 manuals (310B volume 1, 310B volume 2, and a book of schematics).  There are three rolls off tty paper and 5 rolls of punch tape included.  $100.00 takes it all.
>
> I did a cursory inspection of the 33ASR and a few things I noticed.  The hinge on the lid that flips up and down is not in great shape. It does work but I think the plastic hinge is damaged on one side (other side seems fine).  The clear plexiglas viewing window is also coming loose from the lid but may just need regluing.  Also, one of the "feet" is not straight.  If you want me to take more photos of something so you can better evaluate the machine, please let me know and give me specific directions.
>
> Here are some photos:
>
> The Model 33ASR:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2766.JPG
>
> The typing unit:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2767.JPG
>
> The three books and chad bucket:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2768.JPG
>
> Three rolls of paper and 5 rolls of tape:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2769.JPG
>
> Tape unit:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2770.JPG
>
> The back:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2771.JPG
>
> The PDP-8 has a bunch of pieces....I think we had one of these in my high school back in 1974.....
>
> 1) PDP-8/L unit
> 2) Core Memory
> 3) Some sort of tape storage unit (that includes a tape)
> 4) Bundle of interface cables.  There are also several power cords.
>
> $100.00 for everything.
>
> Here is all the stuff:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2760.JPG
>
> Here is a shot of the back:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2772.JPG
>
> I think this is the core memory thingy:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2761.JPG
>
> I think this thing goes with the tape storage unit:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2762.JPG
>
> This is the tape storage unit with a pile of power cords on top:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2763.JPG
>
> This is the PDP-8:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2764.JPG
>
> These are a bunch of interface cables:
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/tty/IMG_2765.JPG
>
> Hope someone can use this stuff!
>
> 73,
>
> Derek Cohn
> Amateur Radio Station - WBØTUA
> Morse Telegraph Club - Office UD, Sine DJ
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