[sdiy] Cool Patch Matrix

[clark at andrews.edu]

> Since the US Navy is deep sixing it's F14s I have been having fun
> tinkering
> with the old test benches for their avionics. One bench in particular
> really
> got my interest. It has a removable patch panel which accepts these small
> plugable jumpers. When you have completed using your patch you simply swap
> the patch panel for another, thus allowing you to "store" your patches. Of
> course the implications were obvious and I had to find out just who
> manufactured the patch panel. After some digging in pubs and a few minutes
> on the military parts locator website I found the company.
> Prepare to drool...
>
> http://www.macpanel.com/Images/Gallery%201/pages/140%20series.htm
>
> Now I must find out how to obtain them!

   The EAI analog computers also have removable patch panels for storing
"programs" with.  I had two of the small EAI-20 machines once.  SUPER
heavy.  I think on of those small units weighs as much as a CS-80!
   I just saw this on Ebay, which is why it reminded me of this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5232370552

   Huge!!

   Cheers,

   Tony

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