After seeing SimonT's thread about getting hold of a second hand Grid laptop it occured to me that I might be able to scratch build a static replica from plasticard.
First though I've made a prototype out of cardboard before I move onto spending any money.
I plan on buying two PC keyboards to use for the parts for the keyboard and assorted connectors for the rear. I would like to confirm two things, firstly should the computer have a diskette drive on the side? Also I want to check the connectors I need on the back. From what I have found so far I need the following: 1 rocker switch, 1 IEC C14 power socket, 1 fuse holder (scratch build), 1 voltage selector switch (scratch build), 1 15 pin (3x5) D-type, 2 4-pin modular sockets, 1 24 pin GPIB. Is this the correct set of connectors?

I have to say I like your cardboard prototype! Reminds me of the stuff I built from ALIENS out of cardboard as a kid.

Sorry I have no help to provide.

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Could yo provide dimensions?

I could have some fun with this idea.

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This page might be of some help...

http://oldcomputers.net/grid1101.html

The computer is 38x29x5cm in size. My plan is to create a set of instructions and templates if successful so that anyone can reproduce what I may.

Thanks. That happens to be a page I studied while doing my initial research.

that cardboard grid makes me wanna run around the house with nerf pulse rifles and play aliens.

check out these folks for a display: buydisplay.com.

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