Recently I have acquired many very beautiful old machines with lots of switches and lights These include such wonderful things as PDP's, VAX's, Nova's, etc. Big heavy machines that take many people to move. This page is the entry point to my big iron restoration projects...

System Status Updated
PDP 8/e Purchased from a Portland CollectorUnknown05/05/2010
PDP 8/a-500 Purchased from a Local CollectorUnknown05/05/2010
PDP 11/23 Obtained from a Handford SurplusUnknown05/05/2010
PDP 11/45 Purchased from a Local CollectorUnknown05/05/2010
PDP 11/70 Purchased from a Local CollectorUnknown05/05/2010
VAX 11/750 Obtained from a Canadian CollectorUnknown05/05/2010
4 x VAX 11/750's (in pieces) Obtained from Boeing SurplusUnknown05/05/2010
Nova 2 Obtained from a Local CollectorUnknown05/05/2010

I'm not a trained electronics repair professional. Please don't attempt to restore these devices unless you know the risks involved in what you are attempting. You can injure yourself or damage your equipment if you aren't careful. This material is not advice or instructionary, it is only my restoration journal. Remember, that it may not apply at all to your specific projects.