February 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

OT / Equipment pickup
by Martin Flynn 12 Jan '25

12 Jan '25

Anyone on list in proximity to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania? There's a Winsted equipment rack that's a cosmetic match for what we have deployed already that I am considering purchase of Before arranging shipping / freight, anyone nearby that might be headed to VCF East or the swap meet? Martin

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 08 Jun '23

08 Jun '23

Just added: Besides the TRS-80 Model 1 systems, Model 4, Color Computer 2 systems, plus related software and documentation that I added the other day, I’ve also now added all the TRS-80 Model 1/3/4 books that I have. I’ve had a lot of inquiries about the Model 4 - yes, it’s still available until someone commits to coming and getting it! I think I’m going to have to put it back into storage, as I’ve now been using it for days and I don’t want to get drawn back in! ;) I think once I get all the TRS-80 stuff stowed back away I’ll go back and add the assorted items that I found in my closet in the other categories *after* I did the listings. I've been regularly marking the sold and sale pending items, thank you guys so much! And once again - many thanks to those who have adopted some of my babies so far. Please let me know if I can clarify anything or if any more photos are needed. The link: http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html <http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html> Please don't share without asking me. Currently just open to this group - my contact info is intentionally missing from the webpages. If you can read this, you have my email. Email me with questions or offers! Please don't make offers on the list, but if you want to discuss my process and feel the group would benefit, then by all means knock yourself out! :) Bob Shuster (Original message below) ---- Well, folks, I've gotten to the age where I need to seriously downsize my hobbies and collections, not wanting to leave it to my children to have to deal with in later years. (I had to do that recently for a relative.) On the electronics side, I've decided to concentrate on my vintage video game systems - and therefore sell off most of my vintage computer stuff. My collection includes mostly 8-bit stuff: TRS-80 Models I, IV, M100, etc. - Atari 400, 800, Portfolio, ST, etc. - C64/VIC20 - T/S1000 (including an unbuilt kit), Apple II, II+, IIe, IIe Platinum, IIgs - Wang WLTC - Mattel Aquarius - TI-99/4A - many others that I still have to dig out - plus lots of peripherals, disks, manuals, etc. Also have some newer Macs starting with a Mac Plus in an Apple carrying bag. I'm starting with you guys before trying to list elsewhere, although I may hit some of the dedicated FaceBorg pages (such as for Aquarius and Apple II.) I'm willing to ship some of the smaller items, but in general systems or monitors will need to be picked up here (near the Fort Washington exit of the PA Turnpike) or nearby, and cash or PayPal for payment. I may also consider trades for some of the video game stuff I'm looking for. It pains me to do this, but the clutter is getting out of hand, and I haven't touched most of these in years. It's time for someone else to enjoy. Bob Shuster

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Commodore 1702 door
by svcatitc＠aol.com 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Jeffrey Brace jeffrey at vcfed.org Writes:Wed Sep 2 13:48:24 EDT 2020 Sounds like an Outer Limits episode where the world was taken apart and remade every moment and sometimes they made mistakes which is why when you lose your keys you find time in a place that you already searched. I thought this was a Spielberg "Amazing Stories" episode, obviously not. The episode is: "A Matter of Minutes" is the third segment of the fifteenth episode from the first season (1985–86) of the television series The Twilight Zone. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Matter_of_Minutes I remember that scene where the couple is in the "Void of White Space" and the "Supervisor of the Maintenance of Time" says: (paraphrasing) "Ya know how you go back to look for something you know is supposed to be there multiple times and then it finally is where you thoughtit should be? That's us. We forgot something. We are now working on moving Christmas!" I personally call them the "Minute-Ahead" men and you may hear me at a workshop cursing at them!!!! I DOOO BELIEVE! Bill Inderrieden

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OT: PayPal removed friends and family option for business accounts.
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

People at workshops wondered why there was no more option for friends and family when paying for a repair workshop to VCF. This is the reason why: https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/1/23191214/paypal-friends-and-family-paymen… This is more info: https://www.paypal-community.com/t5/Sending-and-receiving-money/PayPal-Me-c… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] EBAY MOS 6501 CPU - Apple 1 Challenge
by Bill Degnan 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

There are plenty of SBC that use a native 6502. If one took an SBC with a built in breadboard one could swap around the CPU more easily and safer than experimenting on an Apple I !! I certainly would not experiment with my actual Apple 1 without seeing the results on a similar but less valuable machine. :-) bill On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 7:42 AM Mike Willegal via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Demonstrate an apple 1, configured for a 6800 > > but sporting a 6501 instead. > > It would have to run code without a rotate right instruction... > > Both 6501 and 6800 has been done on clones. The WOZ monitor does not use > ROR. Note that there are a couple of differences between 6800 and 6501 > that require a couple of small tweaks to allow a real 6800 to work in an > Apple 1. In the report I have seen with the 6501 It’s unclear if tweaks to > the base design as laid out on the board are necessary. Look for Tim > Colgrove’s 6501 in the New England Retro Computer Facebook group. > > http://www.willegal.net/blog/?p=3968 > > Mike Willegal.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] EBAY MOS 6501 CPU - Apple 1 Challenge
by Mike Willegal 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

> Demonstrate an apple 1, configured for a 6800 > but sporting a 6501 instead. > It would have to run code without a rotate right instruction... Both 6501 and 6800 has been done on clones. The WOZ monitor does not use ROR. Note that there are a couple of differences between 6800 and 6501 that require a couple of small tweaks to allow a real 6800 to work in an Apple 1. In the report I have seen with the 6501 It’s unclear if tweaks to the base design as laid out on the board are necessary. Look for Tim Colgrove’s 6501 in the New England Retro Computer Facebook group. http://www.willegal.net/blog/?p=3968 Mike Willegal.

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Exhibitors and vendors for VCF East 2023 - FULL!!!
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

Hello everyone, I've stopped accepting registrations for VCF East exhibitor tables and vendor tables. We are full as of now. I think this is some sort of record for how fast we filled up! In any case, if you are still interested, then you can go on our waiting list. e-mail me at vcfeast(a)vcfed.org. I'm going to confirm with all of the registered exhibitors and vendors that they are still interested. I will also double check the measurements for the rooms to see if there is any more that I can fit. If anything changes, then I will post to this list and accept first come first serve on the waiting list. I will be sending out the registered exhibitors the draft for the layout soon. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] E-Waste Recycling events
by Bill Degnan 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

I have been to the eCycling in Eastern Chester County Dump (when dumping electronic waste). I have noticed typically 100 or so machines, mostly from 2005-2015. Maybe one or two really old machines, but mostly too new to be vintage, too old to be useful. Not sure if you're allowed to take anything or how it works. I never tried. I bet most eWaste places are similar. BIll On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 8:23 PM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Has anyone ever gone to one of these to try and score vintage computers or > parts? > There is one coming up in March in Secaucus, New Jersey. > > This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the > addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. > If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized > representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by > e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. >

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Large 500+ computer collection mostly Apple will be auctioned March 30th
by Christian Liendo 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

https://www.juliensauctions.com/exhibition-press-release?id=440 Beverly Hills, California – (February 23rd, 2023) – Julien’s Auctions, the auction house to the stars, unveiled today “The Apples,” a historic auction event featuring “The Hanspeter Luzi Vintage Apple Archive,” one of the world’s most comprehensive collection of Apple computers and products ever offered. More than 500 computers and Apple products spanning over forty-five years will be offered for the first time at auction Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at Julien’s Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills and online on JULIEN'S LIVE.COM.

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E-Waste Recycling events
by Hopkins, Justin 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

Has anyone ever gone to one of these to try and score vintage computers or parts? There is one coming up in March in Secaucus, New Jersey. This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system.

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