I would be interested too. "Lamp.zip"
is no longer on the original website so if
any body could mail it to me
I'll make it aviable on my website for all
Sipke de Wal
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Nansel" <bnansel_at_mail.nauticom.net>
To: "Doug Coward" <cctech_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:43 PM
Subject: Neon logic
> I came across reference to a file, LAMP.ZIP, you posted briefly for the
> Classic Computer list back in '99. Would it be possible for me to get this
> file? I'm fascinated by the idea of making counters, logic gates, and
> memory elements using neon lamps, but repeated google searches reveal very,
> very little hard information (other than there were such circuits).
>
> Also, I've read a few pages on early calculators (such as the Anita) using
> something similar to neon lamps for logic gates and ring counters, though
> the pictures lead me to believe they are actually 4-lead gas triodes or
> thyratrons of some kind. Do you know what these beaties actually were?
>
> Finally, I've repeatedly run across mention that neon device switching is
> slow, but how slow are they?
>
> You assistance is appreciated!
>
> -RLN
Received on Fri Feb 28 2003 - 14:09:01 GMT