Project Dandelion

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

Project Status

A detailed Work Log is being kept as I work on this project.
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.

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.