First Countdown Demonstration Test
I started with a simple panel which consisted only of lighted indicators. I connected four of the lights to a PLC trainer, programmed in the correct timing for a Saturn IB ignition and lift-off, and let it run.
Collecting and restoring equipment
This section will provide tips for collecting historical equipment. It will also provide detailed information on how to restore, preserve, and power-up Firing Room panels for display purposes.
Collector Rich White temporarily lit up these beautiful EDS PREPARATION and EDS/CONTROL RATE GYRO panels using a 28V power supply and alligator clips.
A section of Jonathan Ward’s S-IB NETWORKS panel in a test lighting, showing the Switch Selector indicators lit up.
