PDP-11/23 To-Do List
In order to keep track of all those odd jobs that need doing, I'm trying
to keep a to-do list. Emergencies aside, the tasks will be executed in
order of coolness.
Fix RL02 drive |
The problem has
been diagnosed:
I need a new sector transducer to get the second drive
running. Just need to source one and swap it out.
[Update: found another drive to use for parts, swapped over the
transducer and all's working fine.]
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01/08/2008
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XXDP boot disk |
Running XXDP from a TU58 emulator (usually) works but is far from ideal.
An XXDP boot disk on RL02 would be much better...
[The first incarnation was a cut-down version
installed from the
emulated TU58. The latest (and complete) installation was copied
using VTServer, in a
somewhat non-standard way.]
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23/04/2008
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Get VTServer and RL02 working together |
Not sure why this
doesn't work.
VTServer is working OK, but selecting the RL02 as output device in the
copy program causes the system to hang.
[This problem isn't solved for version 2.x yet, but 1.1 works fine.]
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28/04/2008
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Replace foam parts |
The disintegrated old bits of foam in the chassis need to be replaced.
Will need to source some bits of self-adhesive foam in correct thickness(es).
Sound-proofing should be removed as it's crumbling and making a mess
of the cabinet. If big enough bits of foam can be found, it can be
replaced.
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RL02 air filters |
The coarse filters in the front of the RL02 drives have fallen apart and
have been removed for now. They should be replaced.
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Boot code for DEQNA Ethernet card |
I think I've got the code,
but I need to make an ODT-able version to be able to boot the card without
ROM assistance.
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02/05/2008
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Hook up MFM disk(s) |
The RQDX3 and its RD32 disk need to be united, but I don't have the
cables. I also don't have anything to hang them in the 19" cabinet...
If I can't find a proper enclosure for the disk (such as a BA23) I'll
probably set up a simple shelf with a PC power supply and fashion my
own ribbon cable.
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09/04/2008 |
Mount MFM disks in cabinet |
The disks and their power supply are currently just loose in the
cabinet. I'm planning to mount them on a 19" shelf, maybe with a
couple of cooling fans.
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