Origin of image - google images.
This is my log of the construction of an early 8 bit computer - as built by John Calande
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Completed Backplane Card
704 solder points and a few hours later. I took a 15 minute break to sit with my x GF, other than that it was some seriously dizzy soldering, for a few hours. I will give the backplane the red-pencil check tomorrow under a magnifying glass to make sure I didn't miss any points.
BTW, I am using 63/37 Rosin Core solder - .020 This is the same that I used on all 3 Apple-1 clones.
This stuff is poisonous, (lead) so make sure you have a window open or a fan or something for adequate ventilation. I prefer it because it's easier to work with than the "safe" stuff.... but that's up to you.
As you can see below, I've inserted the Front Card into the BackPlane Card. Nice fit, but as Mike Willegal mentioned, there is some play, so you will probably need PCB Guides (I am shopping for mine now, or may make my own).
BTW, I am using 63/37 Rosin Core solder - .020 This is the same that I used on all 3 Apple-1 clones.
This stuff is poisonous, (lead) so make sure you have a window open or a fan or something for adequate ventilation. I prefer it because it's easier to work with than the "safe" stuff.... but that's up to you.
As you can see below, I've inserted the Front Card into the BackPlane Card. Nice fit, but as Mike Willegal mentioned, there is some play, so you will probably need PCB Guides (I am shopping for mine now, or may make my own).
Front Panel
Because I haven't soldered in about 2 years, I decided the backplane might need to be the second component to work on. So I went with the Front Panel sockets. I tinned the tip of my iron for the first time in ages, cleaned the PCB with rubbing alcohol, and went to work.
I was out in the Bay Area back in mid Feb 2013 ... here are a few pics of the SCELBI 8B (Business) on display at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.
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