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PCB - first prototype

A project log for THE PERTEC WHISPERER-MAINFRAME TAPE DRIVE EMULATOR

A.K.A. THE 9 TRACK TAPE DRIVE COMMUNICATOR Talking to Mainframes Era Reel to Reel 9 track tape drives

skaarj[skaarj] 04/15/2018 at 11:580 Comments

Work is done

Awaiting reply from some manufacturers. OSHPark has no plans yet to multiply 10x their profits by coming to Europe. I went on their web site -three of these PCBs cost me around 200$ per total which is cool - but I have no wish to pay to fullfill some Ministery of Coruption and Stealing abusive fees on work&research in customs.  

Eurocircuits is the second choice. A little more expensive and PCB is coming in two weeks. I want this done fast so I can start with the software as soon as possible. 

I am considering two options:  some local PCB manufacturer which will make one of these in 5 days for around 100US$, or I will do it myself using my old CNC and tons of patience.

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