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== Documentation ==
 
== Documentation ==
 
* Will be started once basic cosmetic cleaning is done of the chassis itself.
 
* Will be started once basic cosmetic cleaning is done of the chassis itself.
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== Resources ==
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* Internal documentation on the Dandelion: [http://bitsavers.org/pdf/xerox/dandelion/ BitSavers Xerox Dandelion Archive]
  
 
[[Category:Current Projects]]
 
[[Category:Current Projects]]

Revision as of 18:16, 28 March 2010

Project Dandelion is the restoration of a Xerox Star 8010 (Dandelion) machine I have into working condition.

Project Status

  • Cosmetic: Basic cleanup work done, loose foam vacuumed out. Much work still to be done.
  • Documentation: Not started.
  • Power Supply: Not started.
  • Fans: Not started.
  • Backplane/Cabling: Not started.
  • Maintenance Panel/RTC/etc.: Not started.
  • Central Processor Board: Not started.
  • Memory Control Board: Not started.
  • Storage Board: Not started.
  • Display Board: Not started.
  • Low Speed I/O Board: Not started.
  • Raven/Ethernet Board: 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.
  • Next step is to clean out loose bits of paper and cobwebs that can be accessed without removing any wires/boards.

Documentation

  • Will be started once basic cosmetic cleaning is done of the chassis itself.

Resources