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Project Dandelion is the restoration of a Xerox Star 8010 (Dandelion) machine I have into working condition. | Project Dandelion is the restoration of a Xerox Star 8010 (Dandelion) machine I have into working condition. | ||
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| + | '''Main work log and documentation are on my [http://dandelion.sen.cx Dandelion restoration page]''' | ||
| + | '''This page is mostly out of date and not maintained as I figure out what to keep here.''' | ||
== Project Status == | == Project Status == | ||
* A detailed [[Project Dandelion/Work Log|Work Log]] is being kept as I work on this project. | * A detailed [[Project Dandelion/Work Log|Work Log]] is being kept as I work on this project. | ||
| − | * Next steps: | + | * Next steps: Pull out the PSU and start inspecting it. |
| − | * <b>Cosmetic:</b> Basic cleanup work done, loose foam vacuumed out. | + | * <b>Cosmetic:</b> Basic cleanup work done, loose foam vacuumed out, bottom cover wirebrushed and repainted. Much work still to be done. |
* <b>Documentation:</b> Initial internal photos of chassis taken, cable routing photos taken. Wiring harness schematic is being put together as cables are being disconnected. | * <b>Documentation:</b> Initial internal photos of chassis taken, cable routing photos taken. Wiring harness schematic is being put together as cables are being disconnected. | ||
* <b>Power Supply/Distribution:</b> Power distribution board reversed into a schematic. Lots more wire tracing needs to be done. | * <b>Power Supply/Distribution:</b> Power distribution board reversed into a schematic. Lots more wire tracing needs to be done. | ||
* <b>Fans:</b> Not started. | * <b>Fans:</b> Not started. | ||
* <b>Backplane/Cabling:</b> Not started. | * <b>Backplane/Cabling:</b> Not started. | ||
| − | * <b>Maintenance Panel/RTC/etc.:</b> | + | * ✓ <b>Maintenance Panel/RTC/etc.:</b> Checks out, all functions work as documented. |
* <b>Central Processor Card (CP):</b> Not started. | * <b>Central Processor Card (CP):</b> Not started. | ||
* <b>Memory Storage Card (MSC):</b> Not started. | * <b>Memory Storage Card (MSC):</b> Not started. | ||
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* All loose paper/foam/etc. that could be removed without removing any parts has been removed. | * All loose paper/foam/etc. that could be removed without removing any parts has been removed. | ||
* Fan retention bracket has been removed and wire brushed to remove all rust. | * Fan retention bracket has been removed and wire brushed to remove all rust. | ||
| + | * Bottom cover has been removed, wirebrushed to remove all old paint and rust, painted, and reinstalled. | ||
== Documentation == | == Documentation == | ||
* [http://sarahemm.net/gallery/v/projects/dandelion/initial_internal/ Initial photos of chassis] taken with panels taken off, no parts removed/disconnected yet. | * [http://sarahemm.net/gallery/v/projects/dandelion/initial_internal/ Initial photos of chassis] taken with panels taken off, no parts removed/disconnected yet. | ||
* [[Project Dandelion/Power System|Power System]] documentation | * [[Project Dandelion/Power System|Power System]] documentation | ||
| + | * [[Project Dandelion/Maintenance Panel|Maintenance Panel]] documentation | ||
== Power Supply/Distribution == | == Power Supply/Distribution == | ||
* Schematic created of power distribution board, will be put into Hackstrich SVN shortly. | * Schematic created of power distribution board, will be put into Hackstrich SVN shortly. | ||
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| + | == Maintenance Panel == | ||
| + | * Complete functionality tested, all working OK. | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
* Internal documentation on the Dandelion: [http://bitsavers.org/pdf/xerox/dandelion/ BitSavers Xerox Dandelion Archive] | * Internal documentation on the Dandelion: [http://bitsavers.org/pdf/xerox/dandelion/ BitSavers Xerox Dandelion Archive] | ||
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[[Category:Retrocomputing]] | [[Category:Retrocomputing]] | ||
[[Category:Project Dandelion]] | [[Category:Project Dandelion]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:44, 14 June 2015
Project Dandelion is the restoration of a Xerox Star 8010 (Dandelion) machine I have into working condition.
Main work log and documentation are on my Dandelion restoration page This page is mostly out of date and not maintained as I figure out what to keep here.
Contents
Project Status
- A detailed Work Log is being kept as I work on this project.
- Next steps: Pull out the PSU and start inspecting it.
- Cosmetic: Basic cleanup work done, loose foam vacuumed out, bottom cover wirebrushed and repainted. Much work still to be done.
- Documentation: Initial internal photos of chassis taken, cable routing photos taken. Wiring harness schematic is being put together as cables are being disconnected.
- Power Supply/Distribution: Power distribution board reversed into a schematic. Lots more wire tracing needs to be done.
- Fans: Not started.
- Backplane/Cabling: Not started.
- ✓ Maintenance Panel/RTC/etc.: Checks out, all functions work as documented.
- Central Processor Card (CP): Not started.
- Memory Storage Card (MSC): Not started.
- Memory Control Card (MCC): Not started.
- High Speed I/O Card (HSIO): Not started.
- Low Speed I/O Processor Card (IOP): Not started.
- Raven/Ethernet Option Card (OPT): Not started.
- Monitor: Not started.
- Keyboard: Not started.
- Flexible Disk: Not started.
- Rigid Disk: Not started.
- Full bootup: Not started.
Cosmetic
- Exterior case in good condition, interior has some rust damage and mice have stolen bits of foam/paper to make a nest elsewhere.
- Loose/crumbling foam vacuumed out.
- All loose paper/foam/etc. that could be removed without removing any parts has been removed.
- Fan retention bracket has been removed and wire brushed to remove all rust.
- Bottom cover has been removed, wirebrushed to remove all old paint and rust, painted, and reinstalled.
Documentation
- Initial photos of chassis taken with panels taken off, no parts removed/disconnected yet.
- Power System documentation
- Maintenance Panel documentation
Power Supply/Distribution
- Schematic created of power distribution board, will be put into Hackstrich SVN shortly.
Maintenance Panel
- Complete functionality tested, all working OK.
Resources
- Internal documentation on the Dandelion: BitSavers Xerox Dandelion Archive
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