May 2021 - vcf-midatlantic - lists.vcfed.org

POLF - a new Commodore PET game
by Crawford Griffith 09 May '21

09 May '21

Folks, For you Commodore PET fans, David Given has written a new 3D game: http://cowlark.com/polf/ In the game, you navigate a maze, find a ball and push it into a hole. Then you move to a new maze layout. So, it’s not exactly DOOM, monochrome block graphics can only do so much, but thought you might find it amusing. David has some other vintage related things on his site also, and some interesting youtube videos where he disassembles and/or fixes vintage stuff. -Crawford

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Museum Report 2021-05-08
by Jeffrey Brace 08 May '21

08 May '21

A rainy day, so more visitors than usual. Dylan was docent and got the following: A group of 3 who wanted to look around by themselves. A group of 8 who wanted a quick tour. A group of 2 who wanted the long tour. A group of 2 who were repeat visitors who stayed an hour to play with all of the computers. ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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[Not mine] [FS] IBM 5150 + 5151 Monitor + Epson Printer
by Alexander Jacocks 07 May '21

07 May '21

All, Here is a decent 5150 setup, located in Alexandria, VA: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/sys/d/alexandria-ibm-ps2-computer/7… No connection to the seller. - Alex

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Needed SD card solutions for museum
by Jeffrey Brace 07 May '21

07 May '21

We have already had some people donate SD card solutions to the museum which makes doing demos much easier. I'm looking for people to donate an SD card solution for the machines in the museum. This list of machines that need them are here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sfGEttaQZUwEH7bkvErH1Aey9AdvdwepWoo… Let me know if you want to donate any of these or if you have any questions. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Upcoming Repair Workshop May 15 & 16
by Jeffrey Brace 07 May '21

07 May '21

So I'm thinking I will try to make a reservation with Brick House Tavern + Tap this time. I will call many hours ahead of time. I love the Main Street Bar and Grill, but I'm thinking everyone wants to try something different if possible. Also for Sunday, how does everyone feel about continuing the Sunday morning bagel order versus going out to a diner? I was thinking that we can start going back to the OB diner. Signup for the repair workshop is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17n7rQol7xt3f0dnAwA8zrMHy4vHw163xjXQ… ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Big Tandy (TRS-80 style) line printer in Virginia Suburbs of Washington DC...
by William Sudbrink 07 May '21

07 May '21

I can't make it to this estate sale, but I saw this: https://www.estatesales.net/VA/Sterling/20164/2875140/100262554 look at picture number 11. Bill S. -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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OT: UPS battery for sale (APC BE-750BB)
by Jeffrey Brace 07 May '21

07 May '21

Hello everyone, I accidentally got the wrong replacement battery for my brother's UPS. It is for the APC model ES-750. But the battery type is: BE750BB. They company refurbups.com wouldn't take it back because it wasn't worth their while because of the high cost of shipping, but they gave me a discount on the correct battery. I got it a month ago and never used it obviously. Asking for the original price I paid of $37. Local pickup. I live 10 minutes from InfoAge. Send me a private message if interested. ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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IMSAI 8080 front panel
by Bob Aviles 06 May '21

06 May '21

Hi All, I am looking for an IMSAI Front panel, I have a lot of things to trade for it. example Apple IIe computer & parts, SX-64 computer, Commodore 64 & parts, Amiga 2000 & parts, Atari computers & parts, all working. Comice Marvel & DC early 60's, & 70's & 80's & more. I have collected Star Wars, Star Trek, and Legos. Bobby

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Drone at the Swap Meet
by Jeffrey Brace 06 May '21

06 May '21

On Wed, May 5, 2021 at 8:11 PM Jeff G via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > The GNETIC86 Youtube account is mine (used to be for my car stuff), my > buddy Curt who was with me took the drone vids. He's fairly new to it > and trying to get into it as a hobby, and since a couple people asked > about getting drone footage he figured he'd bring it and get some > shots. > Great! Thanks for getting your friend to take those drone vids Bags! > Jeff G (aka Bags) >

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MODCOMP in Spokane, WA
by Douglas Crawford 05 May '21

05 May '21

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