June 2021 - vcf-midatlantic

Quick update for the VCF team re the goings on in Building 9059
by Martin Flynn 12 Jun '21

12 Jun '21

1) Replaced the chipped and worn out screwdrivers and torx drivers with new Wiha kit. 2) Started replacing the soldering stations with Hakko FX888D-23BY stations 3) Added new assortments of heat shrink tubing and LED 4) Added the "MS" dies for the Daniels DMC WA2 pneumatic crimpers, already have the "D" dies and a stock of pins. BM-21 tool holder is inbound https://www.dmctools.com/oscar/catalogue/bm-2a_315/ 5) Thanks to Andy, CDL now has a compressor to blow the accumulated junk out of a PC. 6) ESD safe storage boxes were donated, they are sitting atop the parts bin. Anyone want to sort and label? 7) Restock of machine IC sockets underway, delayed due to supply chain issues. Lastly, CDL is standing up a dedicated BBS server in the next two weeks, access details are below * OS: Ubuntu * BBS: Citadel * Dial-up pilot number: 848-274-2600, locked at 1200 baud. * SSH: citadel.compdecon.org

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JUNE 12 & 13 REPAIR WORKSHOP INFO
by Herb Johnson 11 Jun '21

11 Jun '21

> Martin Flynn > Fri Jun 11 02:50:00 UTC 2021 > > Herb, CDL just replaced the screwdrivers and torx sets with Wiha products. The T15 tamper resistant driver is 80mm long total - exactly what is adequate length to open a classic mac? - Martin Six inch shaft. That's 150 mm. 80mm is over three inches. The classic 9-inch Macs have two screws deep under the top-handle. I'll bring my Sears Craftsman tool. > Jeffrey Brace > *1) Vaccinated people don't need to wear a mask.2) Those that are > unvaccinated are recommended to wear a mask.* I"ve chosen to wear one despite my vaccinated status. It's polite to encourage mask-wearing. It doesn't oblige guests and hosts to ask about my vaccination status. Also I have hayfever and it makes some difference there. And, in reasonable time, these considerations will be less necessary, so I can be patient. Others may find my reasoning informative. > Herb Johnson > controller stuff with Shugart 800's, with a secret guest. Not so secret, David Gesswein. I didn't see his name on the Googley list when I made my entry. But it was there anyway. I'll need to be in the same building & room as David. regards Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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VCF Mask Policy update
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Jun '21

11 Jun '21

Due to increased vaccination rates and lower covid rates, NJ is a much better place than it has been in the past due to Covid-19. Infoage has changed their policy to "Masks not required if fully vaccinated." Therefore based on NJ, CDC and InfoAge guidelines VCF is changing its policy for VCF sponsored events to the following: *1) Vaccinated people don't need to wear a mask.2) Those that are unvaccinated are recommended to wear a mask.* ========================================= 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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JUNE 12 & 13 REPAIR WORKSHOP INFO
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Jun '21

11 Jun '21

I will be running this month's repair workshop Signup for June 2021 Repair Workshop here: June 2021 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11iQyGDYyrFsAFQp73YwYnL-3soQIVDGOLid…> Spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Overflow space in 9032-A building. Sign up to guarantee a table!!! *DATES*: June 12 & 13, 2021 *LOCATIONS:* InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ 1) Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) AND 2) Building 9032-A (Old workshop area in main building) TIME: Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *SIGNUP HERE!*: Signup sheet Click HERE! <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11iQyGDYyrFsAFQp73YwYnL-3soQIVDGOLid…> Fask Masks are required for non vaccinated people. Vaccinated people have the option to wear masks or not. *COST:*- $15 per person, PER day. This money goes to InfoAge and CDL. - $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME upon arrival. Cash or PayPal is acceptable as payment. Ask ahead of time if you need to use a credit card. *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. or to me via cash or credit card in person. *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. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday afternoon*: Pizza from Attilios (Tinton Falls) *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: Options: 1) Main Street Bar and Grill 2) Brickhouse Tap and Tavern 3) MJs Signup here for Saturday Dinner <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iSqU1KhZBM4IMCREnYhOBIj1y7FjtcVZROm…> *Sunday Morning*: Bagel order from Delicious Bagels Sign-up HERE <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mOaIF6tAh4CzcQKV-jW4mdKdhPYaz-fRUar…> *Sunday Afternoon*: Wawa GATE: Please close the gate behind you at all times. We want to discourage random strangers from wandering the campus as well as during museum hours. PARKING: Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff Brace PHONE: (7 3 2 ) 7 5 9 - 1 7 8 3 EMAIL: jeffrey AT vcfed.org Have fun everyone! ========================================= 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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JUNE 12 & 13 REPAIR WORKSHOP INFO
by Herb Johnson 10 Jun '21

10 Jun '21

I'll be there Saturday to work on some ancient PDP-8 floppy drive controller stuff with Shugart 800's, with a secret guest. Also: if I may, I'll do further repairs on the VCFed Museum's H89 and external drive. The Googley spread-sheet shows someone asking about disassembling a classic Mac case, discharging the CRT and other skills. I'll be glad to show them but others will also know these things. A long Torx T15 tool is desirable. A suggestion to picnic was made; it's certainly plausible and even traditional. My focus is work on site but one must be social when opportunity permits, and when Covid vaccination allows. My hosts will make such decisions, they may have other considerations. regards Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] JUNE 12 & 13 REPAIR WORKSHOP INFO
by Sentrytv 10 Jun '21

10 Jun '21

There may be enough people and it’s supposed to be some decent weather so maybe we could just have it outside? And of course Jeff would cook some burgers and hotdogs on the grill, hint hint wink wink. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Jun 10, 2021, at 5:51 PM, laurakid via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > <mime-attachment>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New Yorkers: Demand Your Right to Repair
by Jameel Akari 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

And done. Senator Breslin, the sponsor of the bill, is actually my state senator. -- Jameel Akari > I apologize if this has been posted recently, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Those of you who are NY residents, contact your representatives and let them know if you support Right to Repair legislation: https://action.eff.org/o/9042/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=10990 It's more apropos to modern devices, but I still support the idea. Gotta fight for the rights you wanna keep. -Jonathan -- Jameel Akari

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New Yorkers: Demand Your Right to Repair
by Christian Liendo 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

You can notify the state senate online https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/s4104 you will have to register On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 2:31 PM Jonathan Sturges via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > I apologize if this has been posted recently, but I thought it was worth mentioning. > Those of you who are NY residents, contact your representatives and let them know if you support Right to Repair legislation: > > https://action.eff.org/o/9042/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=10990 > > It's more apropos to modern devices, but I still support the idea. Gotta fight for the rights you wanna keep. > > -Jonathan

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New Yorkers: Demand Your Right to Repair
by Jonathan Sturges 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

I apologize if this has been posted recently, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Those of you who are NY residents, contact your representatives and let them know if you support Right to Repair legislation: https://action.eff.org/o/9042/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=10990 It's more apropos to modern devices, but I still support the idea. Gotta fight for the rights you wanna keep. -Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Old-school computing: when your lab PC is ancient
by Dave McGuire 07 Jun '21

07 Jun '21

On 6/6/21 1:22 PM, laurakid via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I appreciate this thread vindicating my weariness towards smart > technology. My basic concerns were that I didn’t want my kitchen > appliances to be smarter than me jk 😂. Also didn’t want risk of > hacking (though I know highly unlikely, it’s the principle). Beware, it's not all that unlikely. It's happening all over, with all sorts of products. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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