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Revision as of 11:49, 8 September 2023
This is a loose classification of the visual design languages of various DEC console panels.
Contents
PDP-1 style
Characteristics: angled sides, a horizontal bend in the lower part.
PDP-5 style
Characteristics: flat metal panel, toggle switches, some conical.
PDP-8 style
Characteristics: flat dark panel, paddle switches.
PDP-8/I style
Characteristics: flat panel, "washing machine" switches.
PDP-10 style
Characteristics: angled case, "washing machine" switches.
KI10 style
Characteristics: push buttons, the epitome of DEC blinkenlights.
PDP-11/45 style
Characteristics: flat dark panel, not sure what to call these switches.
ODT style
Characteristics: an affront to real computers.
Replaced by a mini
Characteristics: the console is a minicomputer.
- DECsystem-1080, -109x
Dishonourable mentions
Characteristics: there is no console, just very few indicator lights.
