Artifact Details

Title

PDP-10 control panel

Catalog Number

102649036

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a PDP-10 control panel comprising many rocker switches for data entry and spaces for many pilot lamps for readout. There is a wooden board with holes drilled to receive the lamps, but the lamps and any circuit wires or boards to power them are absent. The control panel is covered by a fitted plastic protective cover, possibly an original or aftermarket accessory to keep fingers off the switches during operation. The images show the control panel as it was used on the PDP-10 and the control panel in its protective cover.

Manufacturer

Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

Dimensions

10 x 33 x 7 1/2 in.

Category

I/O/console / panel