March 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

Fwd: VCF in 9059 this weekend
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Marc Natanagara Good morning, VCFers! I got into the 9059 classroom this morning to put soldering mats in the silver cabinet for you and to do a final cleanup. I also swept the floor and emptied both waste cans. I posted the room use "rules" on the wall in bright yellow. Please go over these with your people and address everything on the list before you leave on Sunday. As the scouts say, "Leave no trace." Let me know if you need anything. I may pop in on Sunday. Have a great event! *Marc A. Natanagara, Ed.D.* Volunteer | Trustee | Education Chair | Learning Consultant *InfoAge Science & History Museums* <http://www.infoage.org/> A clean start! [image: IMG_0018.jpg][image: IMG_0019.jpg]

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Repair Day - Free Stuff
by Andrew Diller 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

I'll be bringing a couple bins of free stuff i'm cleaning out- make sure you stop by the classroom (main repair room in 9059) and check out the pile. Switches (classic 3Com fast, one managed switch- non gig), Firewall gear (FortiGate 101c, ZyXell ZyWall USG50, odds and ends... I syquest drive I finally found (needs recap). -andy

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Repair Workshop Info for 3/2 & 3/3
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Click here for signup link <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14wa6znBIKV3gqUCMb8FQKArDpEbfriAvH2O…> *WHERE:* 1) CDL's Hackerspace and classroom in building 9059 (Most people use this one) 2) 9032-A is only available after 5PM on Saturday. Another group is using it earlier that day. *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. $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight in the visitor center's bunk beds *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 send: * Via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. * Venmo: @VintageComputerFederation * Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. in person. We have a Square Device. *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 let others know that you need something. 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*: Everyone is on their own. *Saturday Night Dinner at around 7PM*: We often go out to dinner together. MJ's in Tinton Falls seems the new prefered spot. *Sunday Morning*: We usually meet at a diner around 9AM *Sunday Afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Also park on where are "no parking signs" There is now a dedicated fire lane. *PHONE:* (732) 722 - 5015 *EMAIL: *repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! :-D 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 CAUTION!
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

There are new tables in the classroom space in 9059 (not the hackerspace side). We want to be careful not to damage them. Especially when soldering, but many other activities. I was asked by Marc Natanagara who is the Education Chair at InfoAge and has been renovating the classroom space to caution everyone. The repair workshop space has new tables because it is going to be a classroom that will be used by many groups including school groups. It's important to be careful with the new tables so that they are not permanently damaged. Use caution by using mats or cardboard when soldering and working with your items. Thanks so much! Jeff Brace VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager

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