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univac1219 · 21 days

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1962 Mainframe with Bluetooth

This old computer is comprised of four big boxes, three of which are ever actually used.

The UNIVAC 1219. This is the brains of the system. It controls the operations of every other device. This is what I'm referring to when I'm not gesturing to the UNIVAC 1219 as a whole.

The UNIVAC 1540. This is the DDR, or Digital Data Recorder. It holds, writes, and reads the magnetic tape operators load into the machine.

The Digital to Analog Converter. The UNIVAC 1219 was the first digital computer on most U.S. Navy ships, most of which had analog weapons systems. This hulking mass of steel translated the digital signals from the computer to the analog signals of the weapon systems and vice versa in regards to the radar.

The UNIVAC 1532. The I/O console managed the...you guessed it, input and output of the UNIVAC 1219. You can load and punch paper tape for programs more bite-sized than would be used for magnetic tape.

In addition, we have two teletype machines. You can think of them like typewriters that don't receive human input (except the one that can if we want), but instead output what the computer tells it to. We have a Teletype Corporation teletype that is optimized for character compatability and a Kleinschmidt teletype that is optimized for speed. Both rely on the I/O console to send and receive data.

The real ingenuity begins with the floppy drive. Duane, who's career revolved around this system, developed a way for a floppy drive to imitate the I/O console. The computer thinks it is reading and writing to a paper tape, when it is in fact reading and writing to a 5.25in floppy inside an ancient CNC machine floppy drive.

And this, dear reader, is where the magic happens. This framework was originally built for interfacing with the 1219 via BIN files over Serial port and was easily changed to support BIN files over floppy. Duane has been working on an off adapting our purple converter box with a raspi to let the 1219 read and write BIN files over Bluetooth.

Make no mistake, you cannot simply SSH into this machine as tons of setup and channel changes must be performed to ready it to receive and send data. That being said, I don't see any other UNIVAC mainframes with Bluetooth [or any other running UNIVAC 1219s at all :(], so I will take what I can get.

Can someone tell me how to Tumblr properly?

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blisscast · 8 months

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A Marvelous Footnote in Tech History – the Mindset Computer and the Vyper Game

Even if it’s not anywhere as famous as Silicon Graphics machines, this workstation from the 80s has something that others don’t have; a game exclusive to it, that fully takes advantage of the so impressive graphics that it could display! Check it out at the link below!

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craftontempel · 2 years

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Taking some #vintagehardware apart for use in various #lamp and #art projects. #diy #maker #partsisparts https://www.instagram.com/p/Ciqb8IqvkBp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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jacobdorpfeld · 2 years

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Looking back at large trim and restoration project the we finally finished up last week now the all the doors have been painted. The customer loves to preserve but also enjoys the natural wear on a house. All the hardware was covered with paint and corrosion so that you couldn’t even tell what metal they were made of let alone the details. They have all been restored to working order! Videos of operation to follow. #vintagehardware #greekrevival #medinany #trimrestoration #doorrestoration #hardwarerestoration https://www.instagram.com/p/CfG9VKYLyFX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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shellyisvintage · 5 years

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Good things happening at #ShellyisVintage. #italianearthenware #industrialstorage Vintagerescue #vintagehardware #midcentury #etsysellsvintage #gotvintage https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsv-GNfg45s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g4zppbyx956v

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univac1219 · 20 days

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Hello! Welcome to tumblr, I'm already a massive fan and I was wondering what exactly the UNIVAC was used for back in the day and what kind of functions you have it perform for demonstrations now? Thank you!

Oh my goodness, my first question! Well, in a sentence, the UNIVAC 1219 was used to point and fire missiles at enemy aircraft. Now, we can break this down:

The UNIVAC 1219 is a militarized version of the UNIVAC 418. This thing has better resistance to salty air and other things you’d want a seafaring computer going into battle to have, but at their hearts they’re the same. There were three different missile systems the UNIVAC was a part of: Talos, Terrier, and Tartar. These three systems were among the first sea-to-air missile systems fielded by the U.S. Navy.

The UNIVAC 1219 would receive data from the AN/SPG-55 radar and analyze the data it received. Running one of dozens of programs lost to time (or on a single last-of-its-kind magnetic tape we are worried about damaging), it will pass on the results of its calculations to the missile system itself. The missile will go where it is told, and hit an enemy plane.

But our UNIVAC 1219 is unique! The specific machines here are from the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. At John Hopkins, they developed the fire control programs ran on Navy ships! They had a radar and everything, and I only wish we had a radar and missile battery too ;D.

As for what we do for demonstrations, we have assortments of cool programs we run, and I encourage you to swing by and see for yourself. Our oldest party trick is printing ASCII art of Spock and George Washington, but maybe if this post performs well I will divulge some other cool things we do ;).

Thank you for the question! I am loving this blog rn and appreciate the great support you all have given me.

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chatterblossom · 6 years

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Oh my, was it a fabulous mail day! @livingthreads 💎⛏ #1950stailoring #powersuit #vintagehardware

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neatandswell · 4 years

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"5,000 Blue-Line Hansen Tack Points specifically designed for Hansen Tackers!" RARE! vintage Hansen Tack Points (or, as we call them now, staples!): Blue and White box, with all tacks included. These tacks were manufactured in the 1930s by the A.L. Hansen MFG, CO., in Chicago, Illinois. The company is still up and running today, though these tacks are no longer manufactured. The Hansen tacks are even featured in the Made in Chicago Museum, which offers a more in-depth history lesson on their background: These tacks were once used for the Hansen Tacker, a staple gun patented back in 1932, arguably one of the first of its kind in the world. The owner, Augie Hansen, made his first patent at the age of 11, and became a mechanic after starting a job at the Timekeeper's office of the Western Electric Company at age 15. v After applying for the patent for the Hansen staple gun - a huge innovation at the time - Augie spent the next 10 years improving on the design in a long, drawn out fight with his one of his greatest enemies: the staple jam. This is a great piece of memorabilia and/or home decor from the '30s. Use the box, even use the staples if you want to, or just enjoy this graphically eye-catching piece of history! 4.5" x 1.5" x 1" $30

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gypsyhomestore · 4 years

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Vintage Rose Draw Pulls | Draw Handles | Draw Knobs | Antique Draw Pulls | Cabinet Drawer Handles | Shabby Chic Cabinet | Floral Draw Pulls A pair of quaint Vintage Rose Flower Draw Pulls | Draw Handles | Draw Knobs | Antique Draw Pulls | Cabinet Drawer Handles | Shabby Chic Cabinet | Floral Draw Pulls | Made of composite bakelite plastic type material - heavy in weight Diameter: 2.8cm x Pull Height: 2.5cm - Length with Screw: 4.5cm - Screw Length: 2.5cm #vintagedrawpulls #antiquedrawpulls #drawhandles #vintagehardware #vintagehandles #vintageknobs #chestofdraws #drawknobs #vintagecabinetpull #shabbychicpulls https://www.instagram.com/p/CC0cbO3ADMu/?igshid=1gor1fa71hp34

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shellyisvintage · 6 years

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More to handle. 😋 Long Brass Drawer Pulls, Keeler Brass Co, Long Handles, Antiqued Brass, Classic Design, Vintage Hardware #vintagehardware #furniturehardware #classicdesign #antiquedbrass #keelerbrassco #longhandles #shellyisvintage #gotvintage https://etsy.me/2U4pfm3 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3YAzEABhV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=izdrp3kx69vi

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knottywoodcraftshop · 5 years

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Be thankful. If you're not thanking the universe for the air you breath and the ground beneath your feet every morning when your feet hit the floor; do it. If you're not telling your loved ones how much you love and cherish them; do it. If you're not genuinely thankful for every single sign of abundance that shows up in your life; do it. No matter where you are on the journey, there's so much to be thankful for. It can change everything. #knotty_woodcraft #woodworkingcommunity #keeponkeepinon #builders #doors #doormaker #customdoor #hardware #vintagehardware #knobs #classichardware #lockset #whatsbehinddoornumber1 #insta #instagood #photooftheday #me #instamood #motivation #love #makersgonnamake #maker #craftsman #woodworking #nooga #noogamade #gratitude #thankyou #life (at Knotty WoodCraft) https://www.instagram.com/p/B37dhZlJSVC/?igshid=1uk1q5t944wcc

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pearldavies · 5 years

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Jase of @vintage_revival_art_co has been busy cooking up some escutcheon plates for your knobbies, your front door knobs and in a variety of colours. Can also be supplied naked so that you can paint yourself (lol, I said ‘naked’). What can’t this guy do! He has both two tone and solid colours available, swipe across to see the variety. What do you guys think, do you like the solid color plate or the two tone plate better, and in what colour 🤔 it’s a hard choice. I’m thinking maybe the two tone. All the colours are fabulous too it’s too hard to choose. What’s your fave..? 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 #Repost @vintage_revival_art_co ・・・ Just finished up another batch of my custom door knob escutcheon plates. These measure 6 3/4” tall x 4” wide and fit all modern door offsets. Available in a variety of two tone or solid colors. Can also be ordered as bare aluminum for you to paint any color. check out more details on my website or Etsy shop. #midcenturymodern #midcentury #escutcheon #doorhardware #vintagehardware #atomichouse #atomicmidcentury #doorhardwaredesign #atomic #atomicage #vintagestyledecor #castaluminum #vintage #vintage50s #vintagehouse #retrohouse #retroliving #midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturymoderndesign #midcentury #door #frontdoor #retrodoor #vintagedoor #1950s #1960s #1950sstyle #1960sstyle #atomic #midcenturydesign #midcenturymod #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/B3nCkPCl3C8/?igshid=w3pvmshabydr

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linenandwildflowers · 3 years

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I love that our home still has some original hardware. This latch is on my daughter's bedroom closet on the third floor of our home. #oldhouse #oldworldcharm #vintagehardware #circa1885 #HistoricHouse #bedroomclosethardware https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgFYYfHic1/?igshid=1xjbc2e6qe1pp

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squarenailarchitecturalsalvage · 5 years

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#eastlake #castiron #stairs #stairrail #embossed #artforartssake #patterned #vintage #vintagehardware #hardware #staircase #architecturalsalvage #architectural #salvage #squarenailarchitecturalsalvage https://www.instagram.com/p/B2dAWwRAFSL/?igshid=6esd4q0w9gjb

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univac1219 · 19 days

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Development Scene of a 1962 Mainframe

With the UNIVAC 1219 being 62 years old now, you would be forgiven for thinking we spend our days figuring our how to get old programs to run and what they did.

Oh no. We make our own programs. We make A LOT of our own programs!

Duane, the person whose career revolved around the 1219 pumps out a new or updated program about every two months for us to try on the UNIVAC 1219.

See, while our tapes for diagnosing issues may date back to when the machine still served, we often find ourselves dissatisfied with them. We are realistically limited to about 100,000 addresses in the machine. The first 537 are reserved, then there are random gaps up to 70k where our utility programs end. Sometimes though, old programs don't play nice with OTHER old programs or programs that Duane has written in the past few years. Bill relays this to Duane and Duane gets to work rewriting these conflicting programs.

Duane has developed an entire 1219 EMULATOR to make sure that these things work properly. I can't give you the modern version, but a 2013 version can be found here under 1219files.zip. Duane also owns a tape punch and punches his own paper tape and mails it to Bill. Bill and I then set off to the museum and make sure it works as expected.

I still chuckle every single time I think about this UNIVAC 1219 having a more livley development scene than most other retro computers. Because not only do we do rewrites, but I can tell you that the Navy wasn't making programs that could spell out sentences with the paper tape punch from the IO console!

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prinsez05 · 5 years

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the tooth fairy never found them #thetoothfairy #teethinajar #hiddenfromview #housecleanout #vintagehardware #work #myjob #mywork #ilovemyjob #imasimplegirl #hardworkpays #estatework #estatecleanout #cleanout #estate #emptyme (at Delaware County, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zAmwUnABs/?igshid=q2bvw4nvjsto

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