SuperBoard II to build or not to build?

[Klyball]

I have a superboard II complete kit , Should I keep it this way or build it, What would you do...

 

[billdeg]

build it. If you want an OSI to use that is.

 

[smp]

If you are interested in actually using vintage a computer, then build it.

If you are interested in displaying a "collector's item," then just display it.

Just my thought...

smp

 

[KC9UDX]

C) sell it and buy two assembled ones

 

[Rick Ethridge]

It is of no earthly good in kit form. I'd build it the best way I could and use it.

 

[jltursan]

Photograph the boards carefully, top and bottom, so that the printed circuit boards can be re-fabricated. Its easier if you do that before components are added as their addition hides some traces.

:lightbulb: I second that!

 

[xprt]

I had one as a kid. Eventually I got the expansion board and the disk drive as you have there. But mine was assembled. I don't recall that they were ever offered in kit form. It may be a real rarity as an unassembled kit. Where did you get it?

 

[glitch]

Make a high-res scan of the boards, then assemble it!

 

[Klyball]

Make a high-res scan of the boards, then assemble it!

Thanks for the input, the first thing i will do is get some hi res scans done.

Grant

 

[1944GPW]

Nice kit! I definately agree on the highres scans, plus good planform photos with a ruler in the photo along one edge of the board. Apart from the boards, lay the components per-bag out on a high-contrast surface and photograph. I haven't checked bitsavers but scans of the assembly instructions with manifest list helps, and if there are part numbers underneath the keyboard key assemblies make a note of that too. In short, document the lot

Steve.

 

[Klyball]

Thanks to the ideas and advice here and osi web i decided to recreate the boards and keep the original kit untouched.
the only real change made was to make the 600 board use modern key switches

original 600 board

Replica board

original 610

replica 610

 

[Corey986]

Did you order more than a single set of replica boards??? I'd love to buy a set off of you.
Cheers,
Corey

 

[Moonferret]

Great work, that looks awesome!! Like Corey, I'd also be interested in a set of boards

Dave

 

[Klyball]

i do have a few extra boards and key caps if interested

Thanks
Grant