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Title: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: spikedsynapse on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:14:45
(https://imgur.com/NkSJ3FR.png)

The first computers were designed to be stylish and attractive.
They also changed the world. With my retro-computing deskmat
series, I will create artwork that celebrates both the beauty and
the importance of many old computing systems.

(https://i.imgur.com/XbI81o4.jpg)
Rama M60a with GMK Art on a Big Blue Deskmat

INTEREST CHECK FORM (https://forms.gle/zZFjw7DJZHJLeXya8)

The PDP-1 computer is the first in this series. 
One of the first video games, Spacewar, was programmed for
this system at MIT in 1962.  Spacewar was shared throughout
the computer programming community and ultimately inspired
the game Asteroids.

The PDP-1 is a beautiful machine. The control panel,
switches, & monitors all work together with a repurposed
IBM Model-B typewriter to create an object worth admiring.

(https://i.imgur.com/g9ODmOq.jpg)
Big Blue

(https://i.imgur.com/iMWA5Tx.jpg)
Groovy Orange

(https://i.imgur.com/bNq1s3T.jpg)
Retro Beige

INTEREST CHECK FORM (https://forms.gle/zZFjw7DJZHJLeXya8)

Thanks to MarkTheWeeb, ImperfectLink, Afresh, Ducks, ThickJimmy, & LP for all the
help & encouragement! Special thanks to Cthulhupa for helping me sort
out the technical manuals to get the lights & labels right on the panels.
All the artwork was created by me in Adobe Illustrator.
The render is also by me.
As such I retain artist's copyright of all my work.



Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: spikedsynapse on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:15:24
reserved
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: cthalupa on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:28:30
In for a Groovy Orange for sure!
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: Neely_12 on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:30:34
Pretty cool idea GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: Alejo1707 on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:33:56
Oh shoot, neat idea mate! Will be on board with you, and GLWIC!

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Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: TyPo.mk on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:34:47
Dang that retro beige would look great with a ton of sets coming out this year
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: Alejo1707 on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:56:08
The blue one was meant to go with Space Cadet.

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Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: Mark The Weeb on Sun, 13 June 2021, 11:15:59
Copping one the second they drop !!!
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: atl22033 on Sun, 13 June 2021, 15:17:48
will get as soon as it drops GLWIC dude this looks amazing
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: ThickJimmy on Sun, 13 June 2021, 20:31:53
Love the way these look! Good job Spikey!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: LittleAad on Tue, 15 June 2021, 15:16:50
Radiates that vintage vibe. Super nice. Any info on thickness of the mats yet?
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: hottrout on Wed, 16 June 2021, 11:17:22
Cool concept, what other retro machines have you planned?
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: spikedsynapse on Thu, 17 June 2021, 09:33:10
AAD:  yes these will be 4mm thickness. A very good manu will be making these

Hottrout: Definitely the Altair 8800, one of the Cray's and an IBM 7094. I am also thinking seriously about a Honeywell System & a Symbolics System
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: hzsh on Thu, 17 June 2021, 09:38:29
Damn! I really like the Retro Beige colorway, would look phenomenal with beige keycaps or a beige board, just a really nice one that would be easy to match. I also really like the table design, a simple addition to the piece.
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: hottrout on Fri, 18 June 2021, 11:40:51
Quote from: spikedsynapse on Thu, 17 June 2021, 09:33:10
AAD:  yes these will be 4mm thickness. A very good manu will be making these

Hottrout: Definitely the Altair 8800, one of the Cray's and an IBM 7094. I am also thinking seriously about a Honeywell System & a Symbolics System

Love it, if you need any images of old systems or suggestions, I am happy to help.  It might be an excuse to dig them out of the collection. (The Dictaphone Keyboard in my Avatar is not from the web, it is a photo from my collection)
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: Sturmtiger on Tue, 22 June 2021, 21:54:02
The thing looks absolutely amazing, hope it gets a Canadian vendor as it would look great with a number of boards I have! (A man can dream)
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: Zakar1ya on Wed, 23 June 2021, 13:35:32
Absolutely love them, very excited for the GB!
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: spikedsynapse on Wed, 30 June 2021, 08:49:15
Quote from: Sturmtiger on Tue, 22 June 2021, 21:54:02
The thing looks absolutely amazing, hope it gets a Canadian vendor as it would look great with a number of boards I have! (A man can dream)
I am going to be reaching out to vendors soon. I will be sure to reach my to the north. ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: MrBingo on Wed, 30 June 2021, 11:26:26
reminds me of portal 2 game, nice work  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: spikedsynapse on Fri, 02 July 2021, 14:52:12
Quote from: MrBingo on Wed, 30 June 2021, 11:26:26
reminds me of portal 2 game, nice work  :thumb:
Portal 2 is quite a fun game. Glad you like the deskmat
Title: Re: [IC] Retro-Computing Deskmats: PDP-1
Post by: spikedsynapse on Mon, 05 July 2021, 14:57:02
Unfortunately this isnt going to make it to group buy. Thanks for the interest :)