Dayum. I used paper tapes to load programs into a PCB CNC drill machine back in 1997. It was a nightmare to say the least but it was also really awesome to be able to get hands on experience with tech like this.
Hi David, I was randomly recommended this video and realized if you planned on taking this project further, I had just finished doing some reverse engineering on spool motors from DLT8000 DLT drives. They'd be ideal for your purpose; readily available, 12v, variable speed 0-1800RPM, variable direction. The main input is a 0-1v torque signal, so I presume they run the two motors at slightly different torques to maintain tape tension. Let me know if you want me to send more of my findings :)
I was recommended this. Im happy that the "All Knowing Algo" pointed me to this video. Ive been directed to a lot of other "Modern" computer stuff because thats what im into, but seeing this definitely concreted a lot of appreciation of how far the electronics industry has come in the last 50+ years. :D
A can't believe that there are no comments on this video. This is a fantastic build. It's reminds me of something Nintendo would come up with. Kind of like the GameBoy card reader that had programs printed out on paper cards.
Loads like a shot, super fast !!!!. You can use a CAPSTAN drive from a VCR and couple it direclty to the spool, no reduction. They got nice torque and pretty stable. The gave ou tacho out and FG out so you can lock the speed by SW. It is controlled by a 0-5V signal.
Using a device to read ticker tape with more computing power then the computer it is being loaded onto. Just epic man.
Ticker tape??? You know what ticker tape is?
Dayum.
I used paper tapes to load programs into a PCB CNC drill machine back in 1997. It was a nightmare to say the least but it was also really awesome to be able to get hands on experience with tech like this.
Hi David,
I was randomly recommended this video and realized if you planned on taking this project further, I had just finished doing some reverse engineering on spool motors from DLT8000 DLT drives. They'd be ideal for your purpose; readily available, 12v, variable speed 0-1800RPM, variable direction. The main input is a 0-1v torque signal, so I presume they run the two motors at slightly different torques to maintain tape tension. Let me know if you want me to send more of my findings :)
Nice video and device, you could make the title "Lego Wheel Tape Reader" for a nice surge in views with the UA-cam algorithm
Very very neat! Glad to see someone reviving paperpunch tape!
I was recommended this. Im happy that the "All Knowing Algo" pointed me to this video. Ive been directed to a lot of other "Modern" computer stuff because thats what im into, but seeing this definitely concreted a lot of appreciation of how far the electronics industry has come in the last 50+ years. :D
That thing flies!! I love watching how quick the data comes up! I wonder how much data per second you could transmit if you really pushed it
A can't believe that there are no comments on this video. This is a fantastic build. It's reminds me of something Nintendo would come up with. Kind of like the GameBoy card reader that had programs printed out on paper cards.
I never had the chance to use computers this old, but the reader in the video was interesting to see. Thanks for sharing this!
I love the project. Did you make the tapes as well, or are they vintage?
Very cool. I like the clean and functional design.
Loads like a shot, super fast !!!!. You can use a CAPSTAN drive from a VCR and couple it direclty to the spool, no reduction. They got nice torque and pretty stable. The gave ou tacho out and FG out so you can lock the speed by SW. It is controlled by a 0-5V signal.
You should send a demo setup to look "mom no computer"
Cool stuff, really impressive. How did you made the Papertape?
Very interesting, been meaning to get into old bare bones computing.
Time to make your own Colossus! Great job... much more reliable than my TRS80 Model 1 with cassette Edtasm!
Wow
Thats one of the fastest reading of basic I have ever seen
BTW: what clone are u using, I thought that only blue clones exist?
Wow that thing reads much faster than my Digital PC04 reader :-)
Very nice work!
That is freaking awesome !!!
That's wonderful!
Very interesting. Has me wondering if it could be interfaced with a UYK-20 and replace the RD-397 for read functions.
where did you get the tape? that looks a lot like the original tape I've seen from 30 years ago on a tape reader
You should get a roll of mylar tape for important stuff
Please make the entire DOOM load from it. :D
That is amazing!
Amaizing stuff ;)
Beautiful
I've been looking all over for some actual paper tapes.. Can't figure out where to buy them.
That’s so stupid. I love it.
Very cool !
Fantastic!!!
0:50 I forgot why card readers and such were a rime/effort saver.
Awesome!
I suppose you need to rewind the tape if you want to reuse.
What's the maximum size program you can load using this method?
"how long is a paper tape? - From one end to the other"
what was the program that was loaded?
Dat wus kewl
.....holy shit
omg
Use mylar tape. Will not rip.
No comments?
Don't you have anything better to do with your time? People with skills should not squander them on pointless projects.
Why the negative comment? He is just playing with older tech. No harm in that
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