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From: samc@hpccc.HP.COM (Samuel Chau)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: Re: HP-71B Accessories, info. wanted.
Message-ID: <5950005@hpccc.HP.COM>
Date: 25 Apr 88 05:12:28 GMT
References: <307@usl.usl.edu>
Organization: HP Corporate Computing Center
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>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.
>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Except for the HP3421 Data Acquisition Control Unit, I have the other
accessories for the HP-71B.

>Has anyone of you done some interesting "things", projects etc. with it?
>If so, I greatly appreciate if you share the ideas with me. 
How about using the HP-71B as a terminal, using the HP 80-column video
interface to drive a monochrome monitor, and a full-sized keyboard to
replace the virtually "un-typable" keyboard of the '71?

>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 have access to another article on this subject.  It was published in an issue
of the journal done by a HP handheld users group called HPX (Handheld
Programming Exchange).

>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.).
A good source for HP handheld equipment and peripherals is:
EduCALC Mail Store
27953 Cabot Rd.
Laguna Niguel,  CA 92677
(800) 633-2252, ext 342

EduCALC carries all HP handhelds (HP-71B, HP-41C/V/X, HP-11/12/15/16C as
well as the newer HP-28S and HP-19B) along with all their peripherals and
HP-IL equipment.  I have never been one of their customers, but I happen to
know a guy working there who used to run an HP handheld users group much
like HPX.  He is as knowledgeable about the HP-71B as Big Blue is about
PCs.  Absolutely no kidding.  His name is Richard Nelson.  If you call
EduCALC, ask for him and direct all your questions to him.

Since I am rapidly moving away from HP handheld machines, I might be willing
to sell some of my HP-71B equipment.  Contact me directly and I can help you
get in touch with HPX also.

Happy programming!

Sam Chau
1200 Murchison Drive
Millbrae   CA 94030
Day:     (408) 447-0238
Evening: (415) 692-8710
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