July 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

2708 eprom programmer wanted / suggestions
by Bill Degnan 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

I am hoping someone has a suggestion as to where I can get a 2708 eprom programmer. I don't mind spending a fair price for something reliable and solid. I would rather have one that is modern, but vintage is OK. If I have to I will build from a kit, but I prefer a manufactured model. Most of the 2708's I need to make are for S-100 systems. I have a 1702 and a programmer and another that does everything north of 2708 (2716, 2732, etc) but nothing for the 2708s. Thanks Bill

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Pdp-8 focal @ Kennett Classic
by Bill Degnan 08 Jul '23

08 Jul '23

Saturday at the museum we're going to try to load FOCAL from papertape into the PDP-8 system. 12 noon to ? All are welcome. Also going to document system in detail, measure voltages, etc. Kennettclassic.com Bill

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Repair Workshop Breakfast tomorrow 7/9
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Jul '23

08 Jul '23

We are meeting at Blue Swan at 9:30AM. -- Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Repair Workshop This Weekend (July 8 & 9, 2023) Info
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

Hello everyone, Just a reminder that there is a repair workshop this coming weekend. A new rule is that everyone should park on one side of the road to allow for fire truck access in case of an emergency. This comes as a directive from InfoAge. For anyone interested, we will be going to a member's house after Sunday's breakfast to buy what he is selling. Signup for July 2023 Repair Workshop here: July 2023 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TJJxdL8skd7giR1miP-5AKMHwoBSqU7gse-…> Spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Sign up to guarantee a space in your preferred area!!! *DATES*: July 8 & 9, 2023 *LOCATIONS:* InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) TIME: Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *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 own 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 Night Dinner at 7PM*: Not sure where we will go, likely to MJs. *Sunday Morning*: Blue Swan at 9AM *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Park on side of the street. QUESTIONS? PHONE: ( 7 3 2 ) 7 2 2 - 5 0 1 5 EMAIL: repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Help needed at repair workshop: PC-AT Model F Keyboard
by Dan FitzGerald 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

Hi, everybody! This weekend I am bringing my PC-AT Model F keyboard, which I have rebuilt but am having problems putting back together. It took me several tries to have all of the keysprings stay in the right place, and now all the keys work, except that when I boot the AT it is reporting a keypress. I decode the error, and the "key" being pressed doesn't exist. This has just been a really frustrating exercise, so I would really appreciate assistance from somebody who is more experienced working with Model Fs. Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them/Theirs http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger

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Blog on TRS-80 Model 1 repair - picked up at our last swap meet
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Jul '23

05 Jul '23

Someone posted this link on the VCF blog for our swap meet. He had picked up a TRS-80 Model 1 and he details his experience in repairing: https://blog.vladovince.com/trs-80-model-i-restoration/ Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Yet another electronics surplus company is going out of business:
by Jeffrey Jonas 05 Jul '23

05 Jul '23

Yet another electronics surplus company is going out of business: https://www.allelectronics.com/ After 56 years supplying surplus and new electronic parts and supplies, we have decided to call it quits. We expect to close our doors before the end of August, 2023. I depended on them, BG Micro and others for great parts and really low prices. They regularly advertised in electronics magazines (Popular Electronics, Radio Electronics, Nuts and Volts). Any news if Bee Lancaster will continue selling on ebay? -- jeff jonas

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Weed removal today 2023-07-01
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jul '23

04 Jul '23

Marcus Mera, a new VCF volunteer, did some weed trimming today in front of our temporary overflow warehouse space and behind our new warehouse space. VCF bought a weed whacker which we will use for maintenance around buildings that we use. Here are some before and after pictures. A lot was done, but a lot more needs to be done. He would have done more, but the attachment which we bought was broken. It makes it easier to cut the larger weeds. He will be back to do more soon. Click here for pictures <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/101IOCzSM1_fK-DD3twDeJ1z5wjLxrtUR?us…> Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Reminder: Second Street Closure - July 8th.
by Martin Flynn 01 Jul '23

01 Jul '23

CDL will be completing the installation of the fiber optic cables between Buildings 9059 and 9010D on Saturday, July 8th. Second Street will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic as noted in red below:

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Another great has passed (Don Lancaster)
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Jun '23

30 Jun '23

https://gilaherald.com/obituary-for-don-lancaster/

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