June 2018 - vcf-midatlantic

Museum news / today's report
by Evan Koblentz 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

Everyone, I'll be at the museum most Wednesdays from now on, in addition to many weekends. This is due to a (positive!) change in my work. I went today and it was busy. Steady stream of families all afternoon. Most of them took full tours, asked good questions, and had children who were smart + well-behaved. Jeff B. stopped by to work on something and at one point he took a tour group around because I was busy with another family. After public hours ended, I fixed the Lego robot. It had two problems -- 1. the top forklift sensor was being flaky and saturating it in alcohol hadn't helped, so I replaced it; 2. One set of treads kept failing to move, which I thought meant performing robot surgery :) to replace that side's motor, but I figured out that what actually happened was a drive gear had slipped to the side and wasn't sufficiently contacting its pinion -- so I moved it back into place and inserted a spacer that will prevent it from sliding again, and did the same on the opposite side as preventative maintenance. Robot fixed!

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Anyone going to HOPE?
by Jason Perkins 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

Anyone from VCF going to HOPE this year? The date snuck up on me, and now the hotel Penn is full. If someone knew of a good / inexpensive place to stay for this conference I'm all ears! -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085

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Important Info for VCF Repair Workshop June 30 & July 1, 2018
by Jeffrey Brace 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

As a reminder the workshop is $10 *per* person, *per* day. Sorry this InfoAge's rule and not our decision. So that means for two days it is $20. Some people didn't realize this last workshop. This has been in effect since June 2017. Sign up quickly to guarantee a table. DATE: June 30 & July 1, 2018 LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9032A - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday and ends whenever we go to sleep. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) SIGNUP: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n8M9h5ZVbcA4VixgDy3GHyN2HTWzSsS3fAg… > COST: - $10 per person, PER day. This is required by InfoAge for us to pay for renting the space. - $25 for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to Sandy recover group and InfoAge). Please pay me when you get there so that I don't forget. OVERNIGHT: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal. Ask me for the info at the workshop. EQUIPMENT: - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - Please bring an extra one or two power cords as these are often forgotten by people. DRINKS: You should bring your own. I would recommend bringing a cooler of some type. FOOD: You provide your own. We usually order pizza, subs or go out to a dinner and everyone pays their own way. Usually, we make a decision when everyone gets hungry. GATE: During the hours from 1 pm to 5 pm close the front gate behind you. We want museum visitors to go to the front lobby and not wander through the middle of the campus. Outside of those times, you can feel free to leave the gate open. PARKING: Park across from 9032 or 9010A on any blacktop area. InfoAge doesn't like us parking on the lawn anymore. QUESTIONS? Contact Evan first, since I will be getting there after 1pm each day: 646-546-9999 . AFter 1pm my cell is 732-759-1783. See everyone there! And have fun! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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InfoAge closed on Wed. July 4 -- EOM
by Evan Koblentz 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Thicknet/10base5 Test Segment: The Cable is In!
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

systems_glitch via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> writes: > >Heh, yes, this roll should last for a *little* while :P As long as >you're not in a hurry, I can drop it off next time I'm up your way for >work! It'd look nice, connected to a Unibus Ethernet board :) Via an AUI, of course, as you can't connect it directly.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Extra HOPE ticket for sale (Re: Anyone going to HOPE?)
by Evan Koblentz 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

>> I look forward to seeing many of you there as usual. Back at ya. >> The MARCH exhibit has always been a highlight MARCH doesn't exist anymore, "Vintage Computer Federation / Mid-Atlantic Chapter" ... rolls off the tongue, don't you think? :) On Tue, Jun 26, 2018, 4:02 PM Ken via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I have an extra HOPE ticket for sale (I paid $170), because my friend > accidentally double booked his weekend. > > Anyone wanting to come to HOPE, let me know if you'd like to buy my ticket > so I don't worry about selling it anymore! > > I look forward to seeing many of you there as usual. The MARCH exhibit > has always been a highlight, always attracting interesting/interested folks > of all ages for great teachings and reminiscings. > > - Ken > > At 6/26/2018 09:20 AM, systems_glitch via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > >Also, the Hotel Penn isn't booked solid, try TripAdvisor. I booked rooms > >just last night, worked fine and was cheaper than when I used the Hotel > >Penn site directly two years ago (I'd been warned not to do that in the > >future). Again, though, the standard of room being provided may be > shocking > >to those who aren't familiar with NYC price/quality curves :P > > > >Thanks, > >Jonathan > > > >On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 5:29 PM, systems_glitch <systems.glitch(a)gmail.com > > > >wrote: > > > >> Definitely something to note: if you're not used to the standards of > >> "cheap hotel room in NYC," the Hotel Penn might be a bit of a shock to > you. > >> I've never seen evidence of bugs or rodents in rooms I've been in, and > no > >> one I personally know has either, which is about all you can say for the > >> older/cheaper rooms at the Hotel Penn. Last time Ethan and I split a > room, > >> the AC was leaking condensate all over the carpet and made it smell a > bit > >> like death in there. Fortunately I had my security bits in my toolbox > and > >> was able to open the window :P > >> > >> Beware that they will also try and stick a daily housekeeping charge on > >> your bill, after you check out. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Jonathan > >> > >> On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 5:22 PM, Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >>> Anyone from VCF going to HOPE this year? > >>>> The date snuck up on me, and now the hotel Penn is full. If someone > knew > >>>> of > >>>> a good / inexpensive place to stay for this conference I'm all ears! > >>>> > >>> > >>> I will be there! Crashing with a friend I know from the old school > hacker > >>> scene though, I didn't setup the hotel. > >>> > >>> From MAGFest knowledge, it might be that the HOPE Hotel block is full. > >>> Check to see if the room is available with or without the HOPE code. > The > >>> next thing is there is some 5000 club or something that gets access to > >>> nicer (meaning a normal hotel grade) room. > >>> > >>> Also more rooms might open up as the event gets closer, but it's a pain > >>> being on that line. > >

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Extra HOPE ticket for sale (Re: Anyone going to HOPE?)
by Ken 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

I have an extra HOPE ticket for sale (I paid $170), because my friend accidentally double booked his weekend. Anyone wanting to come to HOPE, let me know if you'd like to buy my ticket so I don't worry about selling it anymore! I look forward to seeing many of you there as usual. The MARCH exhibit has always been a highlight, always attracting interesting/interested folks of all ages for great teachings and reminiscings. - Ken At 6/26/2018 09:20 AM, systems_glitch via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >Also, the Hotel Penn isn't booked solid, try TripAdvisor. I booked rooms >just last night, worked fine and was cheaper than when I used the Hotel >Penn site directly two years ago (I'd been warned not to do that in the >future). Again, though, the standard of room being provided may be shocking >to those who aren't familiar with NYC price/quality curves :P > >Thanks, >Jonathan > >On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 5:29 PM, systems_glitch <systems.glitch(a)gmail.com> >wrote: > >> Definitely something to note: if you're not used to the standards of >> "cheap hotel room in NYC," the Hotel Penn might be a bit of a shock to you. >> I've never seen evidence of bugs or rodents in rooms I've been in, and no >> one I personally know has either, which is about all you can say for the >> older/cheaper rooms at the Hotel Penn. Last time Ethan and I split a room, >> the AC was leaking condensate all over the carpet and made it smell a bit >> like death in there. Fortunately I had my security bits in my toolbox and >> was able to open the window :P >> >> Beware that they will also try and stick a daily housekeeping charge on >> your bill, after you check out. >> >> Thanks, >> Jonathan >> >> On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 5:22 PM, Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic < >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >>> Anyone from VCF going to HOPE this year? >>>> The date snuck up on me, and now the hotel Penn is full. If someone knew >>>> of >>>> a good / inexpensive place to stay for this conference I'm all ears! >>>> >>> >>> I will be there! Crashing with a friend I know from the old school hacker >>> scene though, I didn't setup the hotel. >>> >>> From MAGFest knowledge, it might be that the HOPE Hotel block is full. >>> Check to see if the room is available with or without the HOPE code. The >>> next thing is there is some 5000 club or something that gets access to >>> nicer (meaning a normal hotel grade) room. >>> >>> Also more rooms might open up as the event gets closer, but it's a pain >>> being on that line.

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Thicknet/10base5 Test Segment: The Cable is In!
by systems_glitch 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

All, A few months ago, I mentioned one of my suppliers had Belden 89880 thicknet Ethernet cable. Well, last week I finally made it down to his warehouse and picked it up! The final bits for a test segment came in today, so I set up a little link between my SPARCstation 10 and DEChub 90: https://imgur.com/a/GDUR36j Anyone interested in cable can email me directly (please change the subject line, it'll get binned into my cctalk folder otherwise). I can provide any level of "kit" from just the cable to fully ready to go. I do have a very few NOS Cabletron ST-500-01 transceiver/non-intrusive tap kits as well. Thanks, Jonathan

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by Bill Degnan 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

Anyone have any SGI Octane Drive Sleds for sale/trade? Here is an image: https://www.vintagecomputer.net/SGI/Octane/SGI_Octane_DriveSled.jpg Bill

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Looking for ISA backplane connector
by Richard Cini 25 Jun '18

25 Jun '18

Would anyone have a spare ISA slot connector (standard 8-bit) that I could buy? I’m just looking for the connector itself. If so, just contact me off list. Thanks! RichC Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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