September 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

OT / Equipment pickup
by Martin Flynn 11 Jan '25

11 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] VCF East 2023 YouTube videos and articles
by Bob Flanders 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

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Video Game maintenance/repair for Museum Of The Moving Image (NYC)
by Blatboy 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Hi Off/on topic I suppose. I may post this on the reg forum but I thought I'd go here first... start this in the family as such haha. I've been approached by the Museum Of The Moving Image in Queens (NYC) as they are looking for someone to maintain/repair their collection of around 50 vintage 1980s arcade games. This is an hourly position from what I understand. This is out of my league, and my time is limited. I am just a computer/electronics hobbyist (and perhaps was foolish to tell them so haha) but -- I also would like to help them out, and I'd love to see these games see the light of day. There are some wonderful pieces in the collection (inc sit down version of Star Wars! Battlezone! I'm such a sucker for those vector games...) I am curious if you or anyone you might know would be capable/interested in something like this. I imagine it's ok if you're out of town and willing to come in -- but probably best if you're in/near NYC. The museum is walking distance from my home, and I'm willing to do some assisting. I'm supposed to go in next Tuesday and take a look. Egad. Haha. Thanks Walter ++++++++++++++++++++++ https://jwalterhawkes.com like to know where/when I'm playing? Click here <https://jwalterhawkes.com/contact/mlist> to sign up for my list, and let the babble begin.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Sign needed for the VCF Museum. ;-)
by Bill Degnan 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Just so you know, we used to have this sign up in the museum, in the early days of it. I guess at some point it was taken down. I think Jeff Jonas put it up but that was 15 years ago maybe. WHo knows where it is now. Bill On Tue, Aug 22, 2023 at 3:19 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > When spoken in Yiddish, it should really sounds pretty good. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Aug 22, 2023, at 2:30 PM, Jeff S via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Google automatically tries to translate... > > > > ----------- > > DANGER! > > All tourists and non-technical lookenspeepers! > > The computer machine is not for the gefingerpoken and digging in the > > middle! Oderwise is easy to snatch the jumping work, blowenfusen > > and poppencorken with top sparks. > > It's not for fools. The rubber neck sightseers must keep the cotton > picking > > hands in the pockets. > > So relax and waddle the flashing lights. > > -------------- > > > >> On Tue, Aug 22, 2023, 12:41 PM Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> > >> ACHTUNG! > >> Alles turisten und nonteknischen lookenspeepers! > >> Das komputermaschine ist nicht für der gefingerpoken und mittengraben! > >> Oderwise ist easy to schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen > >> und poppencorken mit spitzensparken. > >> Ist nicht für gewerken bei dummkopfen. Der rubbernecken sightseeren > keepen > >> das cottonpicken händer in das pockets muss. > >> Zo relaxen und watschen der blinkenlichts. > >> > >> -- > >> Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com > >> http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site > >> http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog > >> Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ > >> > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] PDP-8/V project
by William Dudley 14 Nov '23

14 Nov '23

That would take months to boot OS-8. Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux. On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 5:38 PM Mike Rieker via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hi All, > Some of you might have an interest in my PDP-8/V project. > https://www.outerworldapps.com/pdp8v > Not exactly vintage but definitely retro! > Mike Rieker > Beverly, MA > > >

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Suggestions for the front bench in CDL
by Martin A. Flynn 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

Suggestion from the CDL membership - Looking for input on how much use it would receive during VCF workshops and learn to solder. https://www.tequipment.net/Aven-Tools/26510-CAM/Magnifiers/ https://www.tequipment.net/Aven-Tools/26512-CAM/Magnifiers/ Martin

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VCF Swap Meet October 28, 2023 - Registration Link
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Oct '23

08 Oct '23

Sorry for the delay everyone. I was trying to get a new payment system up and running through our website to minimize fees, but it is delayed. So I turned on the vendor registration Google Form and we are accepting payments with PayPal or Venmo. Here is the Vendor Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOWh6m56BB9JQ7UfG_8q5kPuLHqIhlrjo… Here is the website info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ I'm still finalizing the flyer. However we will have the firehouse museum selling food in the parking lot again. They are doing a joint fundraiser selling firetruck and auto memorabilia. 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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Anyone looking for a microfiche reader?
by Dean Notarnicola 05 Oct '23

05 Oct '23

A potential donor has asked if we know anyone who could use a microfiche machine. If anyone is interested, it will be delivered to VCF at some point in the coming weeks, but I would asked that it be picked up asap after we get it (everyone is well aware of our space issues.) Thanks! - Dean

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OT: Free Antique GE radio
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Sep '23

30 Sep '23

Someone called InfoAge and wants to donate a radio. The Radio museum isn't interested. Here are pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CLbXAWIbtmwPm8j6W1WNXTVzae0CwvNu?us… It is located in Wall, NJ If interested, then I will put you in contact with the person. 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 9032-A Access Points
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Sep '23

30 Sep '23

On Sat, Sep 30, 2023 at 1:40 PM Martin A Flynn <martin.flynn(a)compdecon.org> wrote: > Jeff, > > For clarity: After getting heatstroke working solo in the 9010 attic, any > attic cabling is waiting until the winter, provided I have help > Understandable. Your health is more important. > > - InfoAge has blocked out 9032 from November 4th until mid- January > for the Train show, so we are looking at Late January of 2024 for this > - Focus is getting the fiber to 9031 (the firehouse), and then the > other items on the bucket list (and we are waiting on an InfoAge dependency > with this) > > Late January works. I'm hoping to get it done by VCF East in April. > > - > > Martin > On 9/30/2023 1:25 PM, Jeffrey Brace wrote: > > Martin, > > I know that you had started this project. Just wondering if there is a > plan to finish putting access points in 9032-A. If you need help with > this, please let me know. I can help with this or get others to help. > > 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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