1966 Mag: Build NE-2 Neon Bulb Computer - scan available

[Gordon JC Pearce]

On Thu, 2007-07-19 at 11:20 -0400, Allison wrote:
> >
> >Subject: Re: 1966 Mag: Build NE-2 Neon Bulb Computer - scan available
> >   From: ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk (Tony Duell)
> >   Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:54:18 +0100 (BST)
> >     To: cctalk at classiccmp.org
> >
> >> <rant>
> >> I'll make this vintage computer-oriented.  How many people still own 
> >> a working dishwasher/clothes washer with an integral computer that 
> >> was manufactured over 10 years ago?  When I first saw a dishwasher 
> 
> Maytag washer dryer pair, still in use and working fine.
> 
> >> with computerized control, my reaction was "What a damned fool thing 
> >> to do--put a computer in the absolutely worst (hot water, caustics, 
> >> steam) environment possible.  Now you can't buy them any other way.

Also, have you ever tried to buy a replacement cam switch controller,
never mind replace one?

I did get good at repairing Bendix motor controller PCBs though.  If it
wasn't the triac (50p) it was the phase controller chip (two quid).  Far
better than £150 for a new board...

Gordon