# Chernobyl ES-4001 Mainframe Control Panel Restoration

https://hackaday.com/2026/10/22/restoring-a-soviet-es-4001-mainframe-control-panel/

The Chornobyl Family restored a Soviet ES-4001 mainframe control panel. It was originally part of the Duga-1 radar system near Chernobyl. The panel, from the 1980s, is now functional after repair work.

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Created: 2026-10-23T05:36:09.891809+00:00

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