karttuPiDP-8 assembly progressing nicely
[object Object]@zzt @mos_8502
I mean it's literally less than an hour old (as a finished build), but I went through some of the "howtos" and it was sweet.
Kit quality is super, and the final build quality is up to one's skills. I'm happy with with my result though (I'm a seasoned tinkerer and I've recently acquired the TS100 solder iron, which I love to use).
Of course, the PiDPs are just vintage computing version of adult LEGO building¹⁾. There's little practical use for this thing, but it looks beautiful and every second spent with it are enjoyable! I'm not old enough to ever used front panels so in that way this is also "educational". I'm also planning to pester my kids during their roblox sessions to check out their father toggling code in, _word at a time_...
¹⁾ Yes, I'm an AFoL too.
@zzt @mos_8502
PiDP-8 cost me 240€ plus 56€ VAT and for me that is over an impulse buy limit. Then I saw the PiDP-10 price and gasped. Granted, it has an injection molded case and it looks stunning, but with shipping, VAT, and at least RPi4, it's going to be an expensive build. Not in the LEGO UCS range yet, but close
PiDP-8 cost me 240€ plus 56€ VAT and for me that is over an impulse buy limit. Then I saw the PiDP-10 price and gasped. Granted, it has an injection molded case and it looks stunning, but with shipping, VAT, and at least RPi4, it's going to be an expensive build. Not in the LEGO UCS range yet, but close
@zzt @mos_8502
Both are great reasons to buy! :D
There is value in impractical things if they bring joy.
Like, I'm not an IMSAI person, but will you look at this: (https://www.gijyutu-shounen.co.jp/h-001.html)
