The Huntrods' Zone - PiDP-1 2025 & 2026

I recently purchased a kit to create a replica of the DEC PiDP-1 microcomputer.

This is my journey building that kit.

These are the key items in my process of building the PiDP-1 kit in chronological order:

• Unboxing and Parts Confirmation


• Building the Operator's Panel


• Assembling the frame and installing a few panels


• Building the I/O Panel


• Building the Paper Tape Panel


• Building the Speaker Panel


• Operator circuit board & Spacewar controllers


• Operator circuit board switches


• Console case


• Wrapup - operator panel and rack


• Testing


• Tools

• Addendum (2026)