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A project log for ED-64: A discrete 8-bit computer

ED-64 will be an 8-bit computer built with discrete components, and will feature a ferrite core memory (documented as a separate project).

andrew-starrAndrew Starr 10/11/2015 at 04:230 Comments

I have opted to mount the electronics in a frame constructed from Openbeam extrusions. The extrusions themselves are from Makershop here in NZ. The frame will consist of 7 facets fixed in a semicircular arrangement. Each facet will hold vertically 3 backpanels. This will provide a good view of everything and allow easy access to wiring.

TTN has printed that last of the brackets I need to put the frame together (thanks Jotham!). I designed the brackets with LibreCAD and OpenSCAD.

Shown in the photo are brackets for mounting 2 horizontal extrusions to a vertical one at 30 degrees, a 90 degree corner bracket and a bracket for butting a horizontal extrusion against a vertical one.


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