March 2017 - vcf-midatlantic

Museum report
by Evan Koblentz 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Got to the museum around 4pm today. Tony was there doing more work on the center door (he and his employees removed it and put a wall there per our request; now you can't tell it was ever a door). They're going to finish tomorrow. Bill Dudley came over to help me with the tablet project and also to help with show signs. Around 7ish I went to Jeff B.'s house to pick up some things we had shipped there. Then I worked in the museum until 3am. Train guys helped me with a few minor glitches. Tomorrow the tables are being delivered between 8-9am. Me, Jeff B., Bill I., and Tony's son + friend are going to set them up. Also setting up the chairs. A few tables/chairs need to be done Thursday so they don't interfere with IA being open tomorrow. Also tomorrow: we'll finish setting up the * last * tablet, clean the museum, make some internal signs for the exhibit halls, do some odds/ends needed for the show, make an appearance at the IA weekly staff meeting, and -- if we work hard and things go to plan -- then we may actually get to relax some on Thursday before a few early-birds start showing up. Yesterday I went to sleep at 5am and woke up at 12pm. Going to sleep now (3:30am) and waking up at 7am. If any of you ever hear outsiders comment that producing a show is no big deal... smack them for me. :) ------------------------- Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation A 501(c)3 educational non-profit Evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation

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Hotel room sharing
by Alex Duboski 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Hello all! I know it's last minute, but is there anyone who still wants to split the cost of a hotel room? Thanks, Alex "South Jersey" Duboski

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Volunteers tomorrow
by Evan Koblentz 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

I'm expecting Stephen and Tony tomorrow. Who else will definitely be around (and when?) ... knowing this info will help Jeff and I plan the day.

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Anyone arriving tonight?
by Evan Koblentz 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

If so, then let's get a beer.

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WTB/WTT: Anyone Have a Green DEC Card Handle?
by Systems Glitch 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

I'm looking for a green DEC card handle, one of the plastic riveted-on type. I've got a grant continuity card that has no handle. It's an XYLogics, not a DEC, so it doesn't need to have a number on it. I will of course take an entire scrap card if you have no means of removing the handle. Bonus points if there's actually a green handle that says G727 on it :) Prefer to pick up at VCF East, of course. Thanks, Jonathan

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Tandy 2000 hard disk controller
by Mike Loewen 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

I have a Tandy 2000 hard disk controller in unknown working condition. If someone attending VCF East is interested in it, feel free to make an offer (off-list). Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Museum report
by Evan Koblentz 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

Tables were delivered at 8:30 this morning. Jeff B., Bill I., Tony's son Mike, and Mike's friend Vince all showed up to assist with schlepping. We cleared the bunk beds from one barracks room for the keynotes, moved 100 chairs to that room, set up those chairs, set up tables in the consignment room, and set up tables in one exhibit hall. Everyone had to leave by 4-ish, but then Tony came over. We set up the tables in the other exhibit hall. Tonight I have the IA weekly staff meeting at 6:30 and the Off the Hook interview at 8-ish. Then I'll clean the museum, it's a mess now!

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Stuff I'm looking for at VCF
by Jeff 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

Hey all - Jeff here (aka Bags). Not looking for a lot, but figured I'd throw this out there incase anyone happens to have stuff in their stash and could bring it along. I'll only be at VCF on Friday, but can make arrangements if anyone has any of this. Best bet is to email me directly at jeffg(a)junknet.net if you have any of this: #1 TI Silentwriter 700 Power Brick/Adapter (actually the one I have is a Silent 700/Travelmate 1200, 20vac). Looks like a typical smaller black wall-rat with rounded corners, and a 3 pin molex plug. I think the part # is 2310442-0001. I could use a couple other parts if someone has a busted one. #2 Commodore PET 8032 Keyboard (I'd take a busted parts unit with the number pad intact). The one I'm looking for is the one that has only 3 columns of buttons on the numeric keypad. #3 Really really reaching out there, but I have an At&t Touchtel Terminal (aka At&t Personal Terminal 510) that I'd love to find a keyboard (and keyboard garage) for. It should be branded At&t, have a flat plug simliar to the one used on the IBM Model M keyboards (keyboard side), and be fairly narrow, almost laptop sized. This shows the terminal and what the keyboard would look like: http://terminals-wiki.org/wiki/index.php/AT&T_Personal_Terminal_510. Also if anyone knows anything about it and any info that I could use to adapt a normal keyboard, I'd love to know. This particular unit is near and dear to me! I think thats about it - stuff I'm bringing to sell include a 19" SVGA monitor (CRT), 2x HP ColorPro Plotters, some NextStation part no:1477 power supplies (pizza boxes), and possibly a Zenith Lunch box computer that needs some love. Open to trades! Jeff aka Bags

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Stuff I'm bringing for consignment sale at VCF East, and call for requests.
by jsalzman＠gmail.com 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

Going through my collection, picking out stuff I don't need anymore to be sold at the consignment table. I'm going to load up my 20 cu.ft. trunk with as much as I can. One thing I will be bringing is a working TI-99 PEB with RS-232 card, 32KB RAM, Disk Drive and controller. If you are looking for anything in particular, let me know. If I have the item(s) and I want to sell them, I'll make those items a priority. Also, any interest in a TRS-80 Model III that needs TLC? It powers up, the keyboard contacts may need cleaned, and a connector for one of the internal ribbon cables should be fixed/soldered. Just to note, I won't be selling any requested items "out of my trunk." Any requested items I bring will be placed in the consignment room. Thanks, Jeff Salzman

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Anyone going to VCF East bringing a Processor Tech 48KRA for sale
by corey cohen 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

I'm in need of one, figure I'd ask if someone had one to sell at consignment or if they were considering selling one if they knew there was interest. I have other 48k S100 ram cards, just need one of these for my collection. Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

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