{"id":446,"date":"2026-02-11T21:27:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/?p=446"},"modified":"2026-04-01T20:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:16:21","slug":"pidp-11-70-build-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/?p=446","title":{"rendered":"PiDP-11\/70 Build Workshop [SOLD OUT]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pidp11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pidp11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pidp11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pidp11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pidp11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pidp11-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pidp11-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(An assembled PiDP-11\/70 courtesy of Obsolescence Guaranteed)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re hosting our first PiDP-11 Build Workshop for a limited number of people. The workshop is geared for beginners with some experience and intermediate kit builders who would like to participate in a guided and explained assembly process. You&#8217;ll get guidance on soldering practices, assembly techniques, troubleshooting and what you&#8217;ll be able to do with your completed kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When and Where<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>April 18th and 19th from 10am to 4pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interim Computer Museum (Large Systems Gallery)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What the Workshop Provides<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new Obsolescence Guaranteed PiDP-11\/70 kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Raspberry Pi 3B+ w\/ 32GB flash card (pre-imaged)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A soldering station, assembly mat and all necessary tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expert guidance by museum staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You are welcome to work on your kit with a friend or family member!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_4538-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_4538-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_4538-Large-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_4538-Large-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_4538-Large-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/icm.museum\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_4538-Large-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While the estimate to complete the kit is roughly 6 hours, the workshop will be paced over the course of two days with the first day focusing on soldering technique and assembling of the kit. The second day is <em>optional<\/em>, and handles any incomplete builds or troubleshooting but also covers demonstrations and how to use your PiDP-11\/70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimum Donation<\/strong>: $325 ($295 if you provide your own rPi 3B+ and flash card)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<strike><p><strong><em>To register for the workshop<\/em><\/strong>, please book 10am on April 18th and 19th on <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sdf.org \">https:\/\/booking.sdf.org<\/a> and add &#8220;<strong>workshop<\/strong>&#8221; along with your membership number &#8211; Bookings for the workshop will be confirmed via e-mail and your donation can be made in person on April 18th.<\/strike><p>\nIf we run out of space, don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ll be doing another Build Workshop in July!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t make the workshop? You can build one at home for $315 or $440 assembled. (rPi 3B+ <strong>not<\/strong> included):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/obsolescence.dev\/pdp11.html\">https:\/\/obsolescence.dev\/pdp11.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re hosting our first PiDP-11 Build Workshop for a limited number of people. The workshop is geared for beginners with some experience and intermediate kit builders who would like to participate in a guided and explained assembly process. 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