June 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

System Source Workshop in Maryland
by Ryan Burke 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

Reminder that on June 15th and 16th, System Source computer museum will be hosting another repair workshop. We will have tables and power for everyone, and you can collaborate with with others to help get your computers running again! Register and find more information at the link below: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… We also are having a swap meet again in July: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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BocaBoard BB2016, Digi PC/16 serial board
by Ethan O'Toole 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Heeey I sold a BocaBoard BB2016 16 port serial box plus ISA card and DB-37 connecting cable at a swap meet. Anyone buy that? Someone is working on a future exhibit for VCF West, and contacted me about it. Of course I hold on to the thing for 20 years, then sell it right before someone needs it. The Digi PC/16 would also work with the software he is trying to run. The breakout boxes for the Boca show up on eBay, but the ISA card is the issue. I think it's just a few buffer chips, and the box has four 16x50 quad UARTS but I could be wrong. Or if anyone has any of that stuff. - Ethan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Shop Vacs
by Devin Heitmueller 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 4:24 PM RETRO Innovations via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On 6/3/2024 12:31 PM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > Best Shop Vac (BATTERY POWERED)? Milwaukee, Dewalt, Ridgid, Makita, > > Ryobi, Bosch, Hart > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdhuatYzJw8 > > > > On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:34 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> VCF is planning on purchasing a shop vac. Does anyone have any experience > >> with Milwaukee or Ryobi brands? If so, which would you recommend We are > >> looking for the battery operated models. While I'm all about modern power tools using batteries, I would have to wonder why that would be important for a shop vac. If you're dragging it to job sites I can see the benefit, but for most people a shop vac sits in "the shop" where power is readily available. It just seems like in many cases for a shop vac the added complexity related to battery life, recharging, number of charge cycles, replacement etc isn't worth the cost. A traditional AC powered shop vac relatively inexpensive and stupid simple (cord, switch, motor) and I know numerous people who have been using their Shopvac or Sears models for decades without failure/replacement. Devin

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VCF Southwest 2024 - who's going?
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

I will be representing VCF with a table at VCF Southwest which is June 14, 15, 16. It's near Dallas, TX. I will also be in a panel discussion (Showrunners). More info: vcfsw.org Is there anyone else going? Take care! 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] VCF East 2024 videos
by David Ryskalczyk 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Some conferences I've been to set up a Q&A mic in the middle aisle and then people who have questions queue up in a line at the end of the talk. This seems to work reliably, but I'm not sure it's something we'd want to do. David > On Jun 4, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 videos > Date: June 4, 2024 at 11:13:43 AM EDT > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Christian Liendo <cliendo(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org>, Crawford Griffith <h.crawford.griffith(a)gmail.com> > > > I have installed audio conferencing, video conferencing and voice lift Systems, for the better part of 20 years. > > Regardless of how the system is engineered, there is no cookie cutter way of doing things. Each room is unique in its room acoustics, noise issues, etc. > > Adding cell phone audio to any audio system, whether it be audio conferencing, video conferencing or voice lift, is a no no. > > I have worked with Biamp Systems hundreds of times > (installation, and DSP programming) > > I have been out of this technology for about four years now but, > > yes it’s a great idea to add to a existing system, but remember you will need more money to connect cell phones to these systems, much more than a wireless microphone with a Stand. > > Every lecture, discussion, or presentation > during the introduction of the presenter, should explain “all questions would be asked from the microphone in the room.” > > This would indicate that there is a Microphone available, and people will know where it is. > It’s not that hard to train people how to use it properly. > > Mike Rosen > > > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >> On Jun 4, 2024, at 10:55 AM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM Christian Liendo <cliendo(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I was a mic runner. And honestly it was very difficult because the >>> speakers wouldn't work with me. >>> >> >> I appreciate you volunteering! I know how frustrating it can be. I've heard >> it before. I'm not sure of the best solution, but perhaps reminding the >> speaker to repeat the question. Perhaps some of the audience is shy about >> being on the recording? There has to be a solution that works to fix this >> problem. >> >> >>> >>> I would search for people to raise their hand and be there with the >>> mic and the speaker would pick someone else and I would try and run >>> there but it wouldn't be in enough time. >>> >>> I did a pre-presentation talk but it didn't help. >>> >>>> On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 10:23 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic >>>> <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> 1) Get mic runners to ask people to speak into the microphone. >>>> 2) Remind speakers to repeat the question. >>> > > >

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VCF East 2024 videos
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

I just added to the playlist a VCF East 2024 review by a Spanish speaking exhibitor who came from Argentina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVLnllhdCFI Full VCF East 2024 playlist is here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_e5fSxflvrw8on7NHGVcyTN5AqX9cKUX&si=QP-… I have released two videos of the talks so far and will continue to release them once per week to YouTube on Saturday at 6:30PM. I have 3 more ready to go. I'm hoping that we will have more ready to go as we are still processing them. Enjoy! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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OT: Shop Vacs
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

VCF is planning on purchasing a shop vac. Does anyone have any experience with Milwaukee or Ryobi brands? If so, which would you recommend We are looking for the battery operated models. 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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Richmond Retro Computers Meetup June 15, 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

Terry S is organizing a Retro Computer Meetup. All the details are on Meetup.com: https://www.meetup.com/richmond-retro-computers/events/301122005 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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Upcoming swap meet - time to downsize!
by Bob Shuster 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

Just a head’s up that the June 22 Swap Meet is coming soon and I will be there! I’m going to bring as much as I can fit in the cars, but please let me know if anyone wants me to hold anything for them and I will try to accommodate. If you haven’t checked out the items before, please do so at http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html - I'm always adding stuff but probably won't add any more until after the Swap Meet. Thanks for looking! - Bob Shuster > (Original message below) > ---- > Well, folks, I've gotten to the age where I need to seriously downsize my hobbies and collections, not wanting to leave it to my children to have to deal with in later years. (I had to do that recently for a relative.) On the electronics side, I've decided to concentrate on my vintage video game systems - and therefore sell off most of my vintage computer stuff. My collection includes mostly 8-bit stuff: TRS-80 Models I, IV, M100, etc. - Atari 400, 800, Portfolio, ST, etc. - C64/VIC20 - T/S1000 (including an unbuilt kit), Apple II, II+, IIe, IIe Platinum, IIgs - Wang WLTC - Mattel Aquarius - TI-99/4A - many others that I still have to dig out - plus lots of peripherals, disks, manuals, etc. Also have some newer Macs starting with a Mac Plus in an Apple carrying bag. > > I'm starting with you guys before trying to list elsewhere, although I may hit some of the dedicated FaceBorg pages (such as for Aquarius and Apple II.) I'm willing to ship some of the smaller items, but in general systems or monitors will need to be picked up here (near the Fort Washington exit of the PA Turnpike) or nearby, and cash or PayPal for payment. I may also consider trades for some of the video game stuff I'm looking for. > > It pains me to do this, but the clutter is getting out of hand, and I haven't touched most of these in years. It's time for someone else to enjoy. > > Bob Shuster

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 486 bios
by Neil Cherry 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

On 6/2/24 10:55, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: I'm assuming the obvious that you want the EPROMs copied. I'm usually in on Sunday's and Monday nights (not this week). I have an EPROM burner that can handle the chips. -- 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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