January 2019 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2019 keynote suggestions?
by Chris Fala 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

Why is hardware development any less relevant than software? Chip design IS computer history as much as or more so than software. Just because she was from Commodore doesn’t make it a narrow topic. If an Intel or TI chip designer was available, would you accept them? And I appreciate the C history but I see Tony’s point. All talks we have had could be considered narrow by some definition. Why dismiss a Commodore chip designer so hastily? On Jan 7, 2019, at 12:35 PM, Tony Bogan <thebogans(a)mac.com> wrote: > On Jan 7, 2019, at 12:31 PM, Evan <evan(a)vcfed.org> wrote: > > >> I understand Evan’s desire for mass appeal but at the same time I can say without a doubt I and many others had zero interest in hearing about the development of C or C+ and similar topics. > > > Those were two of the best-attend keynotes we ever had. > Perhaps, but that doesn’t change the fact that neither I nor many others are programmers. The point was apparently missed, and I blame myself for not being clearer. The C keynote was an example of a topic, not meant as an example of a poorly attended keynote (and I never mentioned if they were or were not heavily attended) The fact that the tent is no longer used will also hopefully increase the attendance of all keynotes!! But to my point that I apparently did not make clear, focus on the one sentence that matters. The fact that it’s already January and the process is just starting....... I wouldn’t be too quick to dismiss anyone until we have someone we don’t want to dismiss. End of line. Tony

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2019 keynote suggestions?
by Evan 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

> I understand Evan’s desire for mass appeal but at the same time I can say without a doubt I and many others had zero interest in hearing about the development of C or C+ and similar topics. Those were two of the best-attend keynotes we ever had.

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Cross Platform Dev Tool for C64, Apple 2, Atari
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

Some guy made a cross platform development tool to create a game for the C64, Atari, Apple 2: http://8bit-slicks.com/ He will be releasing his tool soon and call it 8-bit Unity: http://8bit-unity.com/ Sounds like a cool idea! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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Museum Report 2019-01-06
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

A little slower today with not as many visitors as Saturday. Spent my time working on getting new SID music for the C64 museum computer demo. I also worked on VCF administrative tasks. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Repair Workshop Jan 2019 INFO
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

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. Sign up quickly to guarantee a table. DATE: January 12 & 13, 2019 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/1Vhb9sEi7ZjuQ6h_OK0EwCw-rR2xS0yO4N99… > 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 InfoAge). Please pay me when you get there so that I don't forget and then have to spend time chasing you down. 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 to paypal(a)vcfed.org. Make sure to put a note in there that it is for the January worshop 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. - If you need particular tools that you don't know or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - 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 : 646-546-9999 or evan(a)vcfed.org or myself (Jeff) : 732-759-1783 or jeffrey(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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Straight 8 teletype
by David Gesswein 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

Can someone look to see if the teletype by the PDP-8 has a cable coming out with a DB-25 connector? I know the PDP-8 does now but wasn't sure if I got to it the last workshop. Seeing what I need to bring to the upcoming one.

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Looking for a Kalok IDE drive
by Jason Perkins 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

I’m looking for a working Kalok IDE drive. Yes, a stepper motor IDE. I believe the models KL-3100 and KL-343 are both IDE. I’d also entertain another stepper IDE drive. I already have a Seagate 157a and 351a. Why??? I’m looking for something to use with an IDE adapter on my Lisa, and want it to sound interesting. Thanks! -J -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085 Sent from my iPhone

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Andy's 2019 Clean out - more complete systems
by dillera＠gmail.com 06 Jan '19

06 Jan '19

Hello- I'm really trying to clean out my stuff and get rid of things that work but that I will never use. Some are of little value, and I've been bringing that stuff up and giving it away (a bunch is coming next Saturday). However I have a few systems (Mac, Amiga, Powebook etc) that are of some value and I want to see them go somewhere useful. But due to recent shipping hazards I'm not willing to ship them- so meeting in person at InfoAge is a great solution to this problem. I don't expect ebay crazy prices for them- just something fair. And I want to solve for some people finding out before others... therefore... What I've decided is to do a first-price sealed-bid auction - anyone interested should reply to me off-list. I'll send you a list of the stuff. You reply back with your bid. Friday I'll announce to the entire group who has won what. I'll bring the stuff to InfoAge. If you don't show up to claim it, it will go to the next bidder. If there are issues beyond that I'll get rid of it at InfoAge to someone, or do it again for the Feb Repair Day. thanks, -andy

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(OT) Ride needed for Jan Workshop
by Joseph Oprysko 06 Jan '19

06 Jan '19

If there's anyone in the Philly/Willow Grove area (or passing through and wouldn't mind mind making a pit stop) I live literally 5 minutes from the Willow Grove PA turnpike exit and would like to be able to make it to the workshop. It's just very difficult for me to drive long distances due to medical issues and would greatly appreciate if someone could help me out. Thanks, Joseph Oprysko

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Anyone ever adjust the yoke on a 1970’s Sony trinitron?
by corey cohen 06 Jan '19

06 Jan '19

So I have a 1974-75ish Sony KV-9200 color Trinitron TV and I need to rotate the yoke a little because the image is crooked. I removed the rubber wedges but the yoke won’t budge. I decided to walk away for a few hours and just took another look and I did just notice there is a small clamp on the end of the tube neck that could be loosened up, but before I do that I was wondering if that is what it’s intended for to hold the yoke in place against the rubber wedges? I don’t want to have to adjust the convergence so I haven’t loosed it yet just Incase that is wrong. I’m also worried because the neck is the most fragile part of the tube and don’t want to break it. This is all I have left to do on this TV. I replaced every electrolytic cap, adjusted b+, cleaned all the controls and refreshed the entire exterior. Any advise would be helpful. Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone

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