smp
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This IMSAI system is a good, working IMSAI with Front Panel, original IMSAI 8080 CPU board, and a clear plexiglass cover. I think it's pretty unique. And, it keeps the dust off of everything inside while still allowing one to see what's in there. Quite an advantage over never putting the cover on because you must be able to see the insides (like me), and also allows you to see whatever indicator LEDs your boards may have. I've never seen another like this. Somewhere, long ago, I heard that one of the west coast Computer Stores had these covers made for their display systems. I don't know if that's true or not.
I acquired this system more than 15 years ago. It needed a bit of work to get it running. As you can see in the photos, back then the only replacement switch handles I could find matched pretty well in red, but unfortunately not at all in blue. However, the Front Panel is completely working with the few switch handles I purchased. I cannot remember which two the replacement red ones are. I've used this system with many S-100 boards, as I put together various bits to get a system running. Over the years, it has been my main test bed. Now that I recently completed my Altair 8800c, and since I also have a Northstar Horizon, I find that I am not using this system. Rather than continue to have it doing nothing, I would like it to go to someone who really wants an IMSAI, and will enjoy using it and showing it off to others, as I have in the past.
The photos also try to show the mod made by the previous owner to be able to detach the AC power connection to the Front Panel. This is lamp cord with a plug and a socket. The only time I disturbed this is when I worked on the Front Panel in the beginning.
I'm looking for at least $1500 (US) for the working chassis with Front Panel, original IMSAI 8080 CPU board, and plexiglass cover. If I am lucky enough to get more than one interested party, I will inform all parties of this, and I will consider the highest offer.
I do not have the proper boxes or packing material to properly pack this system for shipment. I will be bringing it to a local FedEx to get it packed well. I will post back here about what the packing cost turns out to be. Then, of course, there will be the actual shipping cost on top of that.
I do have some family commitments going on, so things might not move as quickly as you (or I) would like, but I will be as communicative as I can, and I will get things done as quickly as I can.
Please ask whatever questions you have, and I'll do my best to answer them. If you have questions, perhaps they'd be best here in the thread, so others can benefit from the answers.
I hope this is interesting to someone! If you've been looking to acquire a good working IMSAI (with the risk that things could change during shipping) this could be your chance. And I think it's a pretty unique one, too. :lol: Thanks for looking!
smp
I acquired this system more than 15 years ago. It needed a bit of work to get it running. As you can see in the photos, back then the only replacement switch handles I could find matched pretty well in red, but unfortunately not at all in blue. However, the Front Panel is completely working with the few switch handles I purchased. I cannot remember which two the replacement red ones are. I've used this system with many S-100 boards, as I put together various bits to get a system running. Over the years, it has been my main test bed. Now that I recently completed my Altair 8800c, and since I also have a Northstar Horizon, I find that I am not using this system. Rather than continue to have it doing nothing, I would like it to go to someone who really wants an IMSAI, and will enjoy using it and showing it off to others, as I have in the past.
The photos also try to show the mod made by the previous owner to be able to detach the AC power connection to the Front Panel. This is lamp cord with a plug and a socket. The only time I disturbed this is when I worked on the Front Panel in the beginning.
I'm looking for at least $1500 (US) for the working chassis with Front Panel, original IMSAI 8080 CPU board, and plexiglass cover. If I am lucky enough to get more than one interested party, I will inform all parties of this, and I will consider the highest offer.
I do not have the proper boxes or packing material to properly pack this system for shipment. I will be bringing it to a local FedEx to get it packed well. I will post back here about what the packing cost turns out to be. Then, of course, there will be the actual shipping cost on top of that.
I do have some family commitments going on, so things might not move as quickly as you (or I) would like, but I will be as communicative as I can, and I will get things done as quickly as I can.
Please ask whatever questions you have, and I'll do my best to answer them. If you have questions, perhaps they'd be best here in the thread, so others can benefit from the answers.
I hope this is interesting to someone! If you've been looking to acquire a good working IMSAI (with the risk that things could change during shipping) this could be your chance. And I think it's a pretty unique one, too. :lol: Thanks for looking!
smp
