PDP-8/E Small Computer System Options

This manual, organized into four parts, covers the technical details for four specific peripheral control options for the PDP-8/E small computer system. Each section includes an introduction, installation procedures, detailed logic descriptions with block diagrams, timing diagrams, maintenance guidelines, and recommended spare parts lists. The peripherals covered are:

• Part 1: LC8-E DECwriter Control - Interfacing for the LA30P DECwriter.
• Part 2: PC8-E High-Speed Paper-Tape Reader/Punch - Control logic for the PC04 series reader/punch.
• Part 3: XY8-E Plotter Control - Interfacing for various digital incremental plotters (CalComp and Houston Instruments).
• Part 4: LE8-E Line Printer - Control interface for 80- or 132-column line printers.