The multiprocessor project encompasses my growing desire to have a truly integrated 3-D graphics system.  My desire here is not create a new benchmark, a new radical system, or even to explore hither-to new virgin territory.  Much of what I want to do has already been done , instead my endeavor is to create a multiprocessor system capable of supporting 3-D graphics with new levels of performance with readily available components.
     Shown below is a brief synopsis of my present goals and the progress thus far.

     Back in June of this year I added a personal page that indicated the desire to build a multiprocessor computer.  Initially the design was prompted because of my interest in 3-D games.  At the time of the that the page was created I included an AutoCad drawing of the design.  I though it was appropriate to follow this with a more recent view on my progress.  Shown on below is a picture of the base.  The base is composed of five separate sections joined at a central hub.  Whenever possible I tried to use readily available PVC components.  The main hub connector is a 4" end plate.  The center of the plate has been removed to allow for the routing the power cord and the network cable.  Two large 13" circular PVC sheets plates provide the upper leg interface and two 8" sections are attached at the bottom.  Although easy to work with, the PVC sheets tends to sag under stress.  I found after assembly that the base section tended to sag after loading the top section.  The attachment of a lower disk assembly (not visible) provide the added stability to prevent further sagging.  Overall the project went together well and more than met my expectations.  On the right you can see the approximate scale for the project. Approximately 5' tall, nearly 4' wide the completed assembly has drawn more than a passing glance from family and friends.

   During the initial engineering stages I wanted to keep maximum access to each processor board.  As you can see this has been achieved.  I ran across some inexpensive 80W PC power supplies from Marlin P. Jones that worked extremely well into the design.  Each power supply fit neatly into the space between each processor mounting panel with room to spare.  At a latter date I hope to add eight individual local hard drives.  These can be easily mounted in the remaining space above the power supply mounts.

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