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From: rsk@usl.usl.edu (Reddy S. Kosireddy)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: HP-71B Accessories, info. wanted.
Message-ID: <307@usl.usl.edu>
Date: 18 Apr 88 18:31:01 GMT
Reply-To: rsk@usl.usl.edu.UUCP (Reddy S. Kosireddy)
Organization: CACS, Univ of SW La, Lafayette, LA
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Keywords: HP IL, HPIL peripherals, etc.

I just bought a HP-71B, and I want to get in touch with any of you
who are familiar with it , OR own it. I want to know more about the
HP-71B's HP IL accessories, the HP IL/RS232c, HP IL/GPIB interfaces,
the data acquisition control unit, etc., and especially about the
Forth/Assembler/Debugger.
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Has anyone of you done some interesting "things", projects etc. with it?
If so, I greatly appreciate if you share the ideas with me. 

I read an article in "Machine Design" which talks about a "three-legged robot"
called "skitter", developed at  Georgia Tech. It can be made to "walk",
etc. under the control of a HP-71B. The thing has a small nuematic/hydraulic
cylinder and six actuators. VERY interesting.

I would like to buy any of the above accessories if any of you are willing
to sell. I would also like know a good source for these and other
HP accessories, and also for their literature (HP-71B hardware specifications,
Internal design specifications, etc.).

Thankyou in advance

Reddy