March 2016 - vcf-midatlantic

May 14 -- New museum open house
by Evan Koblentz 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

InfoAge is hosting an open house / grand opening event on Saturday, May 14 from 1pm-5pm. This is for building 9010-A which houses our museum, the model trains group, an event room, the surfer group, some radio club stuff, and possibly a wireless operators' group of some kind. From what I hear there's going to be a party atmosphere -- food, drink, etc. Depending on other stuff in the InfoAge calendar, I propose that we have our next repair workshop coinciding with this event. It would be very good of us InfoAge-citizen-wise if lots of us show up that Saturday, so let's stay that night and Sunday to work on stuff.

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train service to VCF-East
by Herb Johnson 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

A European colleague of mine, wants to attend VCF-East from New York City. Their obvious question is, "what trains do I catch?" as trains are normal means for European travel. Also, frankly, the cost of car rental and tolls makes train travel a better deal for travelers. I'm aware the nearest train station is several miles from InfoAge. I don't expect VCF to provide pickup/dropoff. But this is an old question and should have a stock answer now. Please describe the nearest train station to the event, and what likely trains from NYC (optional Phila) would be reasonable to take, and a Web link to schedules. Again, I assume this is old information and not that hard to verify; and would be useful to other VCF-East attendees. I don't use the trains, so I don't know. Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] train service to VCF-East
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic writes: >> In theory, one could take one's bicycle on the train, and bicycle the >3 or 4 > miles from the station to VCF. > >I walked it once, seriously take a cab.. That'll save us all from having to smell them after that bike trek. ;)

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Which terminal for DG Eclipse?
by Evan Koblentz 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

Looking to put a terminal next to our DG Eclipse. Which one?

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Wanted: TRS-80 Model 4P Lid/Cover
by Todd George 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

So I found a 4P. It met almost all of my criteria. Sadly it is missing the cover/lid. There are two styles of lid, I need the plastic latch version, not the metal Frankenstein's neck bolt style. I know it's a long shot, but if anyone has one in any condition (yellowed, broken, cracked would be OK!) please contact me off-list. I would also consider purchasing a "for parts" machine. I don't think the lids are marked as to what they belong to. If they are, it's not overly apparent. So if you have one kicking around I would think it's possible to not even know what it goes with. Thanks! -Todd

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Project: Core Memory for S-100 -- Ferroelectric RAM
by Systems Glitch 29 Mar '16

29 Mar '16

VC Forums thread: http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?51961-Project-Core-Memory-for-S-1… Full writeup: http://www.glitchwrks.com/2016/03/29/ferroelectric-ram-part-1 Finally finished my prototype, and it works! Basically it's core on silicon, for S-100. Load BASIC from paper tape, power cycle, and jump right back into BASIC. I'm probably going to do some more testing on it (I still have to implement PROT/UNPROT functionality) and then I'll probably lay out a production PC board. Thanks, Jonathan

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tomorrow afternoon @ museum
by Evan Koblentz 29 Mar '16

29 Mar '16

Is anyone available to help me at the museum tomorrow afternoon from about 1pm-early evening?

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Tech art show during VCF East
by Evan Koblentz 29 Mar '16

29 Mar '16

There is an art group based at InfoAge. They often put on exhibits and help during IA events and other group's events. They're having a digital art show in the room next to the hackerspace (same room aka "Telecom Building" where we'll have some Friday classes). Details are on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1734354370185145/

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VCF Southeast
by Evan Koblentz 29 Mar '16

29 Mar '16

I know Brian Stuart is going to VCF Southeast this weekend. Anyone else?

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VCF East flyer
by Evan Koblentz 29 Mar '16

29 Mar '16

A few people asked for a traditional flyer for VCF East. 'Tis here: http://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/eastxiflyer.pdf

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