One more off my bucket list of Apollo Era displays - the cool Roto-Tellite! Enjoy!
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14 thoughts on “More apollo launch control displays! the roto-tellite”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars rwhite502 says:

    I have several panels from the Apollo firing rooms full of these – when they are all lit they heat up the room quickly. I can share photos (somehow) if you'd like to see them lit up.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Kincaid says:

    Love the videos and the guitar.. f 1 rocket is my favorite

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Flying Fat Cats says:

    I have several of those indicators. Also have some of the lighted panel rectangular push button switches that were common on those control panels. Like you, I love that old era stuff! Thanks for sharing.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Patterson says:

    I was an aircraft mechanic back in the seventies and the birds we worked on had a lot of Roto-Tellites in the cockpit.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Peter Carlsson says:

    Just saw a really good lecture about the Apollo guidance computer that i recommend. Search for: Light years ahead | The apollo guidance computer.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jsl151850b says:

    Would it be possible to make retro looking 7 segment displays using the COB 'filaments' of modern LED light-bulbs?
    A simulated Nixie tube that uses LEDs?

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 750 kV says:

    Most of the Apollo-era tech seemed to come out of California.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars formerx says:

    Very retro. Love it!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MedusalObligation says:

    Ecom Go, flight.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars no1toolmkr says:

    8/6/52

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Peter Davidowicz says:

    Houston, the Christmas tree is green.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Echo the Husky says:

    Should have run it at the full 12Volts!

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Thimakis says:

    Thanks for sharing. 😉👌🏼

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sir Uncle Ned says:

    They would use those to indicate go/no-go status, the colours for each being fairly obvious. The assorted flight controllers would get their indications from telemetry, then, when asked by the mission director, they would toggle a go/no-go indication for their system on the mission director console. This way everyone could tell at a glance how their assorted systems are performing.

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