Some guy contacted me wanting information about a series of equipment
that controlled a "huge circular saw used for cutting huge quantities of
wood".
I'm looking for any information on the following:
ASPS Process Controller
ASPS Executive Controller
ASPS Schedule Controller
ASPS Monitor Controller
The labels he found indicate it was made by Ectomic Group out of
Arlington, Texas.
Along with these large racks are two Teletype ASR-33's.
Apparently this is from the 1970s. My guess is that this is a process
controller that may well be based on some mini-computer like a DEC or
other mini-computer of the day.
The guy who relayed this information to me is basically computer
illiterate, so he probably can't be of any help to identify anything
beyond what he already gave me.
He's located near St. Louis in Pacific, Missouri. He is tasked by the
owner of the equipment with trying to sell it to get the highest amount
possible for it. I told him at best, if anything, to expect someone to
come and take it away at their cost.
He also has a Wang computer that is the "size of a dishwasher" that is
separate from the lot above. Merle? (Sorry, no model number.)
If someone thinks these things are worth saving, let me know and I'll put
you in touch. My guess is that the guy will try to extract some cash from
you for it, but that's up for any potential rescuer to deal with. An
offer of scrap value should do it.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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