March 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

Slightly OT - Opinions needed
by Martin Flynn 04 Mar '23

04 Mar '23

Slightly O/T Just picked up a Hakko FR-802 hot air rework station for CDL https://hakkousa.com/products/rework/fr-802-hot-air-rework-station.html This tool is typically paired with the Hakko C1392B rework fixture that CDL already has on the bench. https://hakkousa.com/rework-fixture.html Minor budget is available to acquire the chip-package specific nozzles - requesting suggestions on which package format CDL should prioritize... Martin Flynn

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free stuff @ Kennett Classic
by Bill Degnan 03 Mar '23

03 Mar '23

new free stuff. 2 TRS 80 Model III power supplies 1 restorable (?) S-100 4-slot backplane, not sure manuf. first come first served, pick up only. kennettclassic.com/contact.cfm - directions and hours Bill

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VCF-MA Steering Committee Public Update
by Jeff Salzman 02 Mar '23

02 Mar '23

Not a whole lot of information to report at this time. Much effort is going into preparation for VCF East 2023. - Vendor and Exhibit slots are now full for VCF East 2023. If you still want to participate, make sure to get your name in on the waiting list. - We now have a 1/10 scale model of the ENIAC in the Museum. Many thanks go to Ryan Stewart for providing it. - Also added to the Museum is a mechanical calculator. A novel item that still has a lot to teach us about counting in decimal. :) - The restoration of the IBM 1130 is still ongoing. - The Committee is looking into "Awareness Exhibits" for other vintage computer museums around the country/world. This would manifest as a table or video exhibit in or near the VCF-MA Museum, and at events like VCF East. The idea is to promote a shared awareness of other vintage computer museums and the nature of their exhibits. It may be in the form of a video ad, tri-fold flyers, or even scheduled live video feeds during Museum operating hours where you could virtually visit those other locations. Sincerely, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee

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OT: Someone giving away a player piano
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Mar '23

02 Mar '23

InfoAge asked for me to pass this message on to our group: The League of Historical Societies of New Jersey -- www.lhsnj.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UY8cLdeZBcRDPUS_s9UQBgm2EcIcLooPAj069sxjc2J…> The League of Historical Societies now has a Facebook Group Page. We encourage our members and friends to join. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/338042729711243/ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UY8cLdeZBcRDPUS_s9UQBgm2EcIcLooPAj069sxjc2J…> Old, but working player piano needs a new home ‌ Dear Friends in the NJ History Community, I have an old but working player piano that I need to re-home. It was fit with an electric pump when we bought it (to use instead of the foot pump) to power the rollers. I have around 75 piano rolls (some not so great but most quite good). The cabinet is in pretty good condition. We live in Tuckerton, NJ - south of Toms River and north of Atlantic City. I am not looking to sell it but to give it away to someone who can come and get it. I am appreciative of any help you can offer me. If you can sell it and use the proceeds for your organization, that would be perfectly fine. Thank you. Elaine Gruber, cell-609-276-3391 <http://www.lhsnj.org/> P.O. Box 6125 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001YymIpsp0EcaS82TUAcdyUw%3D&…> | Unsubscribe <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001YymIpsp0EcaS82TUAcdyUw%3D&…> | Privacy Policy <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by barthlinda123(a)aol.com <https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=league%20of%20historical%20societies…>

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Another RR Computer Auction
by Christian Liendo 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/details/660-steve-jobs-and-the-apple-com… They seem to be selling a number of items from Delbert Yocam's collection.

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