PiDP - PDP-8/I replica kit

[Oscar]

Hi,

I just completed the design of my PiDP-8, a kit replica of the venerable PDP-8/I, after exhibiting the prototypes at the VCFeX:

Now, I'm gearing up to produce a batch of kits, and I'd like to collect expressions of interest in the coming two weeks.
In other words, see how much interest there is, so I can determine parts volume and exact cost.

• Kit will cost no more than $135, hopefully a bit less (depends on volume!)
• Shipping will be $30 worldwide, as registered parcel with tracking
• Expected shipping date is mid-July, payment required only when kits are done - say one week before shipping
• Expression of interest means you're not committing to buy now, just indicate you're very likely to buy in early July.
• For details see my web site, hackaday page, and blog. If that's overload (well, it is): here is a short Youtube demonstration.

If you are (seriously) planning to buy the kit, please add your name to the mailing list via the box on this page and I'll update you on progress:
http://obsolescence.wix.com/obsolescence#!pidp-8-get-one/ctny


If you already got an email from me today (or you registered your interest just today), then you're already on the list - in which case please ignore this message.

Regards,

Oscar.

 

[kb2syd]

I met Oscar at VCF East. This was a wonderful display. I'm putting my name on the list.

Oscar: The site isn't working right now for me.

Edit: My error. Site is blocked by corporate firewall. All signed up.
Kelly

 

[tingo]

Very nice!

 

[tradde]

I just signed up too. I can't to see this kit.

 

[bobba84]

Me too! Never used a PDP-8, now I'll have a chance to!

 

[NeXT]

At that price I can't say no.

 

[glitch]

Saw this at VCF East as well (we were the guys with the PDP-11/73 and the pile of terminals) -- awesome project, definitely a nice/realistic way to interact with a PDP-8, if you're wanting the front panel experience without the expense/debugging.

 

[pontus]

Would the wooden frame be included in the kit?

 

[Oscar]

Would the wooden frame be included in the kit?

Yes, it's included. That is one part of the reason why I missed my original $99 price target, but it fits so nicely it's a shame to leave it out.

 

[pontus]

In your blog you mention the box would be an option. Not to complicate things, but would that bring the price down to 99? and perhaps make shipping a bit lower?