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  • Members: 811
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  • Founded: Feb 10, 1999
  • Language: English
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The Digi-Comp series mechanical toy computers of the 1960s became the introduction to computing for many a future geek. Here's the premier site on the Web to discuss these and similar fondly-remembered early "personal computers."



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Re: Wire source for missing / damaged parts
I remember getting an assortment of spring wire (from brookstone?) 30(?!) years ago advertised to last a lifetime. Perfect For smaller springs but running low
Posted - Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:27 pm
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Wire source for missing / damaged parts
I found some 'music' wire at a local hobby shop which looks like it will be good for replacements. Three meters of the heavy gauge and 6 of the lighter one
Posted - Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:28 am
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Re: Springs
Thank you! Neil On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 4:10 PM, pmwestenkirchner
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Re: Springs
... my micrometer says .014" (so a bit less than 1/64")
Posted - Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:11 pm
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Re: Springs
Thanks! Neil
Posted - Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:23 pm
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