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Another blast from the past, this time it's a uKenbak-1
Posted: 16 Mar 2024 15:08
by rubber_jonnie
If you've never heard of the Kenbak-1, I'd suggest a trip here to read all about what is considered to be the worlds first 'personal' computer.
Kenbak-1 in detail
What I have is a 1/2 scale replica using modern components, but functioning just as the Kenbak did back in the day.
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This kit is from the same place as my Altairduino, adwaterandstir, and is once again a very high quality kit with everything you need to get built and running.
More detail as I build it.
Re: Another blast from the past, this time it's a uKenbak-1
Posted: 16 Mar 2024 21:03
by HigashiJun
A new challenger has entered the @rubber_jonnie's arena.
8-)
Re: Another blast from the past, this time it's a uKenbak-1
Posted: 16 Mar 2024 23:57
by rubber_jonnie
HigashiJun wrote: 16 Mar 2024 21:03
A new challenger has entered the @rubber_jonnie's arena.
8-)
Oh yeah 😁
Re: Another blast from the past, this time it's a uKenbak-1
Posted: 17 Mar 2024 09:50
by JezC
Just hearing the Bomb the Bass soundtrack to Xenon 2 in my head after reading that quote! ;)
Re: Another blast from the past, this time it's a uKenbak-1
Posted: 17 Mar 2024 10:11
by HigashiJun
JezC wrote: 17 Mar 2024 09:50
Just hearing the Bomb the Bass soundtrack to Xenon 2 in my head after reading that quote! ;)
:lol:
Re: Another blast from the past, this time it's a uKenbak-1
Posted: 17 Mar 2024 10:35
by rubber_jonnie
JezC wrote: 17 Mar 2024 09:50
Just hearing the Bomb the Bass soundtrack to Xenon 2 in my head after reading that quote! ;)
:lol:
Re: Another blast from the past, this time it's a uKenbak-1
Posted: 17 Mar 2024 13:21
by rubber_jonnie
Well, today was build day. First off was the temporary assembly of the front panel:
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The LEDs and switches are installed, but not soldered at this point. You then flip it on it's front and the LEDs drop into position, and then you solder as this drops the LEDs into the correct position in the front panel:
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This is post soldering prior to front panel removal and LED leg trimming.
The next few pics are various points during assembly, culminating in a test prior to fitting in the case:
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And then running the same test once the final assembly is done:
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I have to say both the Altairduino and uKenbak-1 are really well presented and easy to build kits. This build took me maybe 1.5 hours, the Altairduino rather more as it's a much more complex kit. If it wasn't for the price, I'd say that they could be built by relative beginners to kit building. The instructions are extremely good, and there are forums for them too.
Lastly here's the two buddies together :)
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