Wang Model 370

[Jason T]

On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Earl Baugh <earl at baugh.org> wrote:
> A Wang Model 370 Calculating System with a Model 372 Data Storage System.
>
> Gotta say this is the oldest thing I've picked up (1967 it came out).   No
> idea if it powers up or not...
> Definitely needs a cleaning (basement, fairly dusty unit) but before I did
> anything, was wondering if there are any experts out there that have
> worked on one of these before who'd be willing to share any helpful hints
> on verifying this is working...

I can't offer any authoritative advice but I'll be listening for
inspirational tales.  I've got two Model 360 base units and a few
terminals in various states of not working.  I did once manage to get
two of the terminals to do some addition when attached to the base
unit.  Division was too much for it :)   I have one of the
punched-card readers but the 372 unit I have never seen.

These have to be among the oldest things in my collection also.  And
quite cool, too: core memory, microswitches and Nixies!

-j