January 2016 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Class ideas for East XI/11
by Mike Willegal 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

I don’t know if it has been done, but I was thinking that cassette tape digital recording technology for personal computers would make a nice session and would be willing to do it. Another option would be PCB board design for the vintage computer enthusiast. regards, Mike Willegal

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Fundraiser update
by Evan Koblentz 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Everyone, In addition to the $1,000 already budgeted, we raised $1,730 from club members. We're still hoping to see the remaining $270 soon. :) Donations can go to newmuseum(a)vintagecomputerfederation.org or checks can be sent to us at PO Box 417, Eatontown, NJ, 07724. Please let me, Corey, and/or Jeff Brace know if you're sending a check, because we don't visit the post office very often. If anyone has friends, family, or coworkers who are interesting in helping, then please remind them we're a non-profit and gifts are tax-deductible. I find that the best way to get people interested is to bring them for a visit!

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WTB: Altair 8800B flat bat toggle switches
by Systems Glitch 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

All, I've got several broken flat bat switches on my 8800B and a new system I got in this week. Does anyone have spares they would like to sell? I need several each of both the toggle and momentary variety. Thanks, Jonathan

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FS: Vector S100 Extender New in Bag
by Systems Glitch 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272104992436 "Full height" card extender, so you can't put the cover on with it installed unless your S100 box has a really deep card cage. This one will get Alpha Micro cards up to a workable height. Brand new in the bag, gold plated edge connector and socket, high quality Vector product. Thanks, Jonathan

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Class ideas for East XI/11
by Evan Koblentz 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Haven't decided yet whether to call our next show XI or 11.0. Leaning toward the first one. :) Anyway, we need some ** new ** class ideas AND PEOPLE TO TEACH THEM for the Friday sessions. (We're not using vintage.org anymore, but you can see the last two years' classes at http://www.vintage.org/2015/east/session.php and http://www.vintage.org/2014/east/session.php -- focus only on the Friday parts.) Fire away.

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Updated January Workshop who's coming?
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

This is what I have so far. Anyone I missed? Ian? Mouse? 1) Jeff Brace 2) Evan Koblentz 3) Dean 4) Drew 5) Steven Toth 6) Joseph Oprysko 7) Jeff Galinat 8) David Gesswein 9) Todd G. 10) Doug Crawford 11) Chris Fala 12) Herb Johnson 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18)

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OT: Virtualbox problems
by Evan Koblentz 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Certainly not vintage, asking here because you guys are smart! I had Windows 7 Pro 32-bit installed on VirtualBox under Ubuntu. It worked fine, albeit very slow. Last week I bought a new motherboard, processor, and RAM. What I had was about 8 years old and only 2GB RAM. The new specs include a 64-bit processor and 16GB RAM (expandable to 64). I didn't have to reinstall anything -- plugged in my SSD and the OS and all programs worked fine, just a whole lot faster! The only thing that broke is Windows under Virtualbox. It kept saying "aborted" upon booting. I uninstalled it and replaced it with the 64-bit version. Same problem -- it aborts during boot, can't even install it. Googling wasn't particularly helpful. Any ideas?

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March Workshop
by Jeffrey Brace 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

How is March 12 & 13 for everyone?

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February Workshop
by Jeffrey Brace 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Hey all! I know the January workshop hasn't happened yet, but I wanted to schedule the February one so that I'm guaranteed the room. Any problem with February 20&21 for a workshop? Jeff Brace

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TTL components in Philly?
by eric F 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

> > Any chance someone knows of a businesses that I’m not aware of in Philly that would stock TTL components like the 7430 8-input NAND? I have a SLOW order coming with one, but feel impatient, especially with time to burn and projects lined up in the retro pipeline. > > > Try Selectronics > http://selectro.com <http://selectro.com/> > > Just please don't buy out all their stock :) > > David I stopped by Selectronics today, but the nice gentleman at the counter said they really weren’t interested in selling small numbers of parts to individuals. From what I could gather, it looks like they recover ICs through e-waste processing, then sell them on the wholesale market. The guy was polite (and checked availability of the parts I was looking for), but clearly wanted me moving along. I guess it’s Jameco / Digikey / Unicorn and PATIENCE for now! But thanks to Bill W for sending me the 7430. Eric

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