[GreenKeys] BRPE11

[Eric Moore]

This may be perfect for the MIT whirlwind if it is really 7 level. I hope
the seller posts better pics.

As one of the like 3 BRPE owners, I publicly state I will not be bidding 😂



On Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 10:26 AM <pbirkel at gmail.com> wrote:

> Of possible interest is a poorly identified (and a bit rough) BRPE11 on
> eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/296166916217
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> I suspect from other sources (
> https://museum.wales/collections/online/object/a7dea37f-0f0a-3cfc-833e-f22b59972974/Paper-tape-puncher/)
> that’s a BRPE6 base -- hence the electrical support for an 8-level punch.
> However the CDC 160 used the BRPE11 and that was a 7-level paper I/O
> system.  So apparently this may be a 7-level unit.  The vendor confirmed
> that there are only 4 relays/solenoids on the right.  I think that the
> mechanics and tape feed ought to work fine as a 6-level unit given the
> design of my BRPE21 tape feed mechanism.
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> I’ve suggested that the seller remove the punch cover and post suitable
> pictures.  And relabel the listing appropriately!
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> Unfortunately this unit falls in the valley between supporting the much
> more common 5-level and 8-level tapes.
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> Interestingly
> https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co62588/westrex-8-hole-paper-tape-punch-punch
> claims that a “Westrex” unit used a BRPE11, yet was “8 hole”.  I suspect
> that they included the feed hole in the count.
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> The "laid back" reel support is interesting (ignoring the fact that the
> reel isn't properly engaged in the photo).  That design is confirmed by:
> https://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102696402
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> paul
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