June 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

System Source Swap Meet coming up July 20 & 21
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Info is here: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… Does anyone have pictures from previous years? I want to post on VCF's Facebook page. Thanks! Jeff Brace

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Flea Market
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

On Sun, Jun 23, 2024 at 10:56 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Nobody told us about it, or gave us the password > It was originally going to be used by the VCF front desk in the parking lot until we had a chance to further test it and let everyone know about it. I didn't want everyone to know and then be disappointed before it was further tested. We had only tested it for 5 to 10 minutes about 2 months ago and it worked fine in one area. We were going to do further testing, but didn't have time due to lack of volunteers. It is the same camp Evans wi-fi that is available on campus transmitted across the road. It works in one particular area of the entrance, but when we moved across to the other side of the entrance, it had poor connectivity. So we used our Mobile Citizen mobile hotspot. We may offer guest access to this in the future, but keep in mind the range is limited and hasn't been tested yet. > If it was the same as the VCF standard Wi-Fi in house, then it was not > working where I was > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jun 23, 2024, at 10:44 AM, Martin A. Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > On 6/22/2024 8:51 PM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >> It was nice seeing everyone. I tried not to buy anything but I ended up > >> having too as there was some good items. > >> > >> I want to thank the team for putting this together. I didn't realize > that I > >> could have rented a table otherwise I would have and carried more stuff. > > > > Jeff, > > > > How did the extended Wi-Fi work in the parking lot? > > > > Martin > > > >

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VCF Flea Market
by Christian Liendo 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

It was nice seeing everyone. I tried not to buy anything but I ended up having too as there was some good items. I want to thank the team for putting this together. I didn't realize that I could have rented a table otherwise I would have and carried more stuff.

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OT / Wi-Fi at Camp Evans
by Martin A. Flynn 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

This is specific to VCF at Camp Evans in Wall, NJ, Please pardon the bandwidth: The outdoor access point to support the closer end of the parking lot was deployed right before VCF East, there was no certainty on how well it would work at that distance Hardware is an UAP-AC-M-Pro, It is mounted on the gable end of the Firehouse. link: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/products/uap-ac-mesh-pro Projected pattern: https://help.ui.com/hc/article_attachments/115014558908 Equipment was donated to CDL in support of programs at Camp Evans. Should a better option be offered by UI, CDL will accept it! Martin Flynn

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Flea Market
by Neil Cherry 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

On 6/23/24 10:16, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > There is no doubt that “buyer” attendance was way below the previous swapmeets. > Yes, of course, because of the heat wave. Heat and AQI. I had to sit out riding my bike (it's a big deal to me) because of both. :( -- 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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Anyone coming past Newburgh, NY this weekend?
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

VCF needs someone to pick up a laptop in Newburgh, NY. Is there anyone coming our way that can pick it up? If so, then send me an e-mail. Before you ask: Connor and Ian Primus are unable to bring it. Thanks! Jeff Brace

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Atari 800 power issue
by James 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Hi all, yesterday I recapped my Atari 800 using a recap kit from Console 5. All of the caps went in easily except for the two large ones. I blame my recapping skills and not the kit to be clear. I struggled to get the heat right on the two 4700uF caps, particularly the negative side due to the large ground areas on the board sucking up heat. To compensate, I bumped up the heat to 750F and applied heat a bit longer than I would have liked (though under 10 secs). How hot/long can I go before damaging a 4700uF 25v cap? I was nervous to go hotter than 750F. It's possible I have a cold joint. When I got the machine back together it booted up fine and was usable. However, I noticed that if I turned the machine off, I could not turn the machine back on again unless I waited a minute. I tried multiple known working power bricks to the same effect. This is leading me to believe I have a capacitor issue (because that's what I changed and I can rule out the power bricks which worked fine prior to the recapping and again after the machine sat for a minute). Do you think I... (A) fried one one the capacitors and it's now faulty? Is there a way to test this without removing it from the board? I clipped the wires so I'd hate to try and solder it back in if it's good. (B) I have a cold solder joint (very possible given I struggled to keep the solder fluid. However, I would have expected the machine to not function at all if this were the case. Unless my issue is the capacitors are not discharging properly which is why I need to wait a minute before turning back on?? (C) Something else? Any thoughts on diagnosing this is appreciated. Best, James

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New Custom C64 Cases: Indiegogo
by Christian Liendo 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Commodore 64 Breadbin Case - Your Color Your Style The Breadbin is back and better than ever! Retro Fuzion Adelaide, Australia https://igg.me/at/C64BreadBin/x/35796953

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IMPORTANT! Repair Workshop 6/22 & 6/23
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jun '24

20 Jun '24

Important change for the repair workshop on Saturday. We *will* be able to use the CDL side of 9059 all weekend. HOWEVER, the classroom side of 9059 will **ONLY** be available from 1PM onwards. There is a Boy Scout Group using the space from 10AM to 1PM to do soldering, etc. 9032-A is NOT available. OVERFLOW will be in the dining room of the Marconi Hotel (9001-The big Red Brick main building). Click here for signup. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O2pQe4F0-3V36bntaMFtfteaOcThs3Lozoz…> INFO: *WHERE:* 1) CDL's Hackerspace side of 9059 and classroom in building 9059 (Most people use this one) 2) 9032-A is NOT available 3) Marconi hotel dining room *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 @VintageComputerFed or 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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New VCF East 2024 videos coming soon!
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jun '24

20 Jun '24

I posted the Ron Nicholson talk today. The DJ Sures video was supposed to be posted Saturday, but a duplicate of Leo Binkowski’s talk was accidentally uploaded. Someone labeled the file incorrectly. I will post the correct video as soon as I get a copy of it. Ethan O’Toole has been hard at work editing the videos. I’m currently reviewing the Saturday talks which became available to me today. I will continue to post them once per week. Enjoy! Jeff Brace

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