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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31
by Todd George 23 Jan '16

23 Jan '16

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 6:00 AM < vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 18:17:11 -0500 > From: Jeffrey Brace <ark72axow(a)gmail.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31 > Message-ID: > <CAKVfvQw6yBZk7OCrobUURK= > owOLaPYG_0zMnU5RkYpV8Ub6Sog(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > The January workshop has been rescheduled to Jan 30 & 31. Let's hope for > good weather! > > Who's coming? > Can't make it next weekend. I have a work obligation that will have me slightly out of town on Saturday night through Sunday morning sadly making it just inconvenient enough to get there on both Saturday and Sunday. Have fun guys, really bummed that I'm missing another workshop. :( I'll see you guys in February. Thanks! -Todd

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New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

The January workshop has been rescheduled to Jan 30 & 31. Let's hope for good weather! Who's coming? 1) Jeff Brace 2) Evan K. 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

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OT: Soldering Station, Your Opinion Please
by Chris Fala 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

Has anyone seen this model before? http://www.ebay.com/itm/371505966012 Is it worth the price for a cheap spare or for soldering classes, or is it junk and not worth the trouble? (I already have a good Weller and Hakko, so this would just be a backup.) Thanks, Chris

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IBM FSU Static RAM Board...for S-100?!
by Systems Glitch 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

This has to be one of the most unexpected S-100 boards I've acquired. The seller says this was created due to the need for denser RAM boards for IMSAI 8080's at IBM's Advanced Systems Development Lab in Los Gatos, California. Apparently FSU RAM was the densest static RAM available at the time, and of course they had access to it, being IBMers. Extra boards were produced for engineers with S-100 machines at home. I wrote up what I know about the boards here: http://www.glitchwrks.com/2016/01/20/fsu-ram Fortunately they came with a copy of the 3-page manual and a (very faded) blueprint copy of the schematic. I've digitized both and made them available. I've tested one of the boards so far, which works fine with my IMSAI 8080 and a 2 MHz 8080 CPU board. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else knows anything about these, or has one, or has spare FSU RAM modules they'd be interested in parting with. Thanks, Jonathan

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JAN 23/24 WORKSHOP CANCELLED!
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

Due to the coming snowstorm we are cancelling the workshop scheduled for Jan. 23/24 is cancelled!!!! We are waiting to see if Jan 30/31 is available. We will let you know. Also Feb. 27/28 and Mar. 12/13 are the next confirmed workshops. Stay safe everyone!

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OT: Dell Dimension XPS 466V
by Herb Johnson 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

> Working on a Dell 486 computer. I need a RTClock battery, but otherwise > it's running quite nicely Windows for Workgroups 3.11 The question of batteries is on-topic IMHO. Batteries in the long term, cause corrosion of parts that have constant current on them. This is true all the way back to 128K Macs. also, many batteries leak (not coin cells), that's not good either. If you add a battery pack, make sure you can readily pull it out when the computer is in long-term storage. Windows for Workgroups (Win 3.1 + networking) is worth preserving. It's a legacy OS now. It ran for many years in embedded applications (back ATMs) and Microsoft support only ended several years ago. Many consider Win 3.1 the first really "successful" M/S Windows OS product. If I had time and interest, I'd see about migrating Win 3.1 to the Heath-Zenith Z-100. That's a S-100 system that is somewhat IBM PC compatible. I don't recall if Windows was offered for that platform, later Zenith PC's ran even earlier Windows (I have those distributions). Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Dell Dimension XPS 466V
by tom.hornberger＠verizon.net 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Vintage Computing Items For Sale or Trade - can bring to workshop
by Jeff Galinat 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

On 1/20/2016 10:12 AM, Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic wrote:

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Important January Workshop Info
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9032A - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday end whenever. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) COST: $10 for all members attending the workshop, which VCF donates to InfoAge as thanks for providing the space for us. 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. DRINKS: You should bring your own. If anyone has a need to refrigerate their own drinks let me know and we can store it for the weekend in the InfoAge fridge. FOOD: You provide your own. We may order pizza or something where everyone chips in. Usually there is no exact time. We make a decision when everyone gets hungry. PARKING: Park behind the back ramp of 9032A (which is around the building), or in the main parking lot, NOT in the courtyard. Hope to see lots of you there! :-D Jeff Brace

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Vintage Computing Items For Sale or Trade - can bring to workshop
by Jeff Galinat 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

Hi, I have the following vintage computing items, test equipment and tools available for sale or trade which I can bring to the workshop over the weekend. I have listed my asking prices which I feel are pretty reasonable but you can be the judge. I would also entertain trades for S-100 boards and 8" DS floppy drives. Please contact me if you would like additional info or to make an offer on any item. I wont bring this stuff unless someone wants it. I would prefer not to ship these items if I can avoid it so the workshop attendees are going to get the 1st shot. Anyhow, here is the list: Vector S-100 Protoboards w tinned edge connector $12 S-100 Cromemco ZPU Z-80 CPU - tested with my IMSAI - $90 S-100 Cromemco TU-ART 2 port serial TMS 5501 based -$60 KSR33 Teletype (complete, case has cracks) $200 ASR33 Print Mechanism with paper tape punch $100 $250 for the above pair Franklin ACE 1000 (needs KB rebuild) $50 Franklin ACE 1200 (needs KB rebuild) with ACE-80 Z-80 card & 1 operational drive $80 Atari 400 with 15 cartridges, power supply & joystick tested working $50 Atari 1050 Floppy Disk Drive w/power supply tested - working $30 $70 for the above pair Okidata 120 Printer for Commodore systems (VIC-20,C-64,etc) with power cord, manual & interface cable $5 Apple Color StyleWriter Printer with power supply $5 Apple CD300 external SCSI CD-ROM Drive with 25 to 50 pin cable, terminator & 3 caddies $ 30 CD-Rom caddies 3 for $5 HP ScanJet 6100Cse 8.5 x 14 flatbed SCSI Scanner - New in box $50 HP LaserJet 4Plus tested working $30 HP 54201D 300mhz Digitizing Oscilloscope w/ manual on CD & 3 10271A state probes/triggering pods $100 Tenma Model 21-7935 Temp. Controlled Solder Station - New in Box! $40 Regards, Jeff Galinat

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FS: Cromemco PRI S100 Printer Interface NIB + Manual
by Systems Glitch 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272110179325 Untested as I didn't want to unwrap it. This looks like it has never been used at all, still in its styrofoam sheet with plastic overwrap. The original manual and a 25-pin breakout cable were in the box with it, so I suspect it's the original box. Thanks, Jonathan

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Snow and January 23/24 workshop
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

Currently the 5 day forecast for this area says 1-3 inches of snow for Friday night for the InfoAge area. Not a lot and plenty of time for salting/cleaning of major highways. When we get within 48 hours, that is when we get the most accurate forecast. Anyway, I will be keeping a close watch at the weather and be making a decision by Friday morning as to whether or not to postpone the start of the workshop.

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Friday classes @ VCF East
by Evan Koblentz 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

Very few people responded to last week's call for subjects/teachers, so we're taking a straightforward path instead of creative new things. Most classes will be two hours. Some may be double sessions; TBD. We don't yet know if there will be three or four classrooms available. Hoping to find out soon. There will be morning and afternoon sessions, meaning 12 or 16 classes. Tentative topic list follows. These are all tech repair classes, not historical lectures. 1. Apple 1 + Replicas 2. Apple II 3. Apple Classic Mac 4. ASR-33 Teletype 5. Commodore PET 6. Commodore 64 7. DEC PDP-11 8. IBM PC 5150 9. MITS Altair 8800 10. Radio Shack TRS-80 11. Cassette Tape - Willegal 12. PCB Design for Vintage Computing - Willegal If we have a fourth room available: 13. Power Supplies 14. CRT 15. Paper Tape (should immediately follow Teleype on the schedule) 16. Disk Imaging + Drives Topics can change based on who's available to teach, demand for other subjects/systems, etc.; meanwhile I'll contact several list members individually to get the necessary teachers (or feel free to volunteer). Some subjects are repeats from past years.

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OT: Dell Dimension XPS 466V
by william degnan 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

Working on a Dell 486 computer. I need a RTClock battery, but otherwise it's running quite nicely Windows for Workgroups 3.11 http://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=626 -- @ BillDeg: Web: <a href="http://www.vintagecomputer.net/">vintagecomputer.net</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/billdeg">@billdeg</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/billdeg">@billdeg</a> <a href="http://www.vintagecomputer.net/readme.cfm">Unauthorized Bio</a>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Infoage outside ramp doors
by Herb Johnson 17 Jan '16

17 Jan '16

>> Why not fix the doors, so they can be opened from >> the outside without prop-ing them? > I assumed the ramp doors are being propped due to laziness, >, not because they can't be opened from outside. > I'll have to check that....Either way we can't change InfoAge > things without permission. We don't even know if they are broken. > There is nothing wrong with propping open a door while actually > moving stuff through it. What prompted my message is we often > see doors LEFT propped open when people are taking their > leisurely time moving stuff or just forgotten about. OK, this conversation is taking a sour turn. I don't like descriptions like "lazy" or "leisurely" about the difficult efforts to move stuff in, out and around InfoAge. I've moved stuff there myself, it's not easy - others have moved much MUCH harder stuff. I think there's a confusion, between two sorts of access. One is, moving stuff in and out, and propping doors wide open to do so. Certainly, for fire-code and energy reasons, they should not be left that way. This seems to be what Evan has in mind. But the other, is propping doors open for (re)entrance, enough to keep them from jamming closed, or from locking from outside. For example - during the Festivus, I recall the outside doors to the grill, HAD to be kept from closing with a "prop". Otherwise, I could not get back in! Did they lock, jam or both? Sorry, I wasn't paying close attention and don't remember now. And I already mentioned the iMac "prop" in common use for years at InfoAge. So my point was/is - if the doors can't be opened from the outside, that might explain why they are left "wide open". It's not merely about convenience or interpreted as "laziness". It's about getting back in. I agree with Evan, this is not only a VCFed issue, InfoAge is responsible for maintenance of doors. Maybe VCFed can contribute to the InfoAge repair with Evan's attention and funds. Dollars spent on the doors, might save InfoAge heating costs which Evan pointed out were "huge". As for "out of VCF's scope": I dunno, we use the doors, right? VCFed properties (and mine as an exhibitor) are under InfoAge locks and keys, right? And Evan brought it up, before our next event. And April's VCF-East is coming up too, even more movement then. The problem seems to be, then, some combination of InfoAge door maintenance and repair; and some rules-of-access for moving items in and out of InfoAge. A block of wood on a chain, as a handy prop, may immediately solve the "wide open" problem. It won't fix a broken door, but it may help some people change their behavior, while the door is under improvement. I'm sure the VCFed people who have moved items, can describe their experiences upon request. And the doors, they either work or they don't, and can be examined by Evan and staff. I think further discussion should be private, as Evan works the issues, and as he's has now put the word out about a now-specific behavior. A discussion about a specific person's behavior, or their complaints about doors, should be private. And it's an InfoAge maintenance issue (which impacts VCFed). I have nothing further to add, in any event. Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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FS: Solid State Music VB1B S100 Video Interface Tested/Working
by Systems Glitch 17 Jan '16

17 Jan '16

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272108256416 This one came in a project Altair, I've already got one and don't need a second. Fully tested in my IMSAI 8080 with an Apple Monitor II composite monochrome monitor. Works with the IMSAI front panel, too! Very low serial number -- B66. There might be a custom character generator ROM in this one, it doesn't have the standard Motorola part number. Could be a house number for all I know. It does generate ASCII properly, as shown. Includes a pigtail for the composite video connector. Thanks, Jonathan

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CF, SD, or other modern media replacements used for vintage systems
by Joseph Oprysko 17 Jan '16

17 Jan '16

For my VCF East display this year I'm planning on presenting various modern media replacements used on vintage systems, I have access to a couple different methods for various systems, but would like to hear what you have and use, and for what systems. I'd like to have a variety of different types shown, so it doesn't look like I'm favoring one specific type (otherwise I would just have the ones for the Mac/Apple II systems) and a multicart for a video game system (Sega Genesis) I know on eBay I saw a device for the Commodore called the SDrive 1564. I'd like to have a variety of the different floppy drive "replacements" that people have come up with and marketed to be able to show people ease of use with traditional hardware, speed, compatibility, etc. If anyone has any such devices that I would be able to borrow for the festival, it would be greatly appreciated. Message me privately if you do, as it would likely lead to off topic conversations. Thank you, Joseph Oprysko -- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?

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Infoage outside ramp doors
by Herb Johnson 17 Jan '16

17 Jan '16

> Guys, please be conscientious about closing BOTH sets of the outside > ramp doors while at the workshop next weekend. .... > Whatever happens, DO NOT prop open the doors (unless you want > InfoAge to send you the heating bill) ... thanks in advance. In my years of visiting InfoAge, "props" on doors seems to be the method of choice. It was mentioned recently, that an old bubble iMac has been used for years to prop open a door. (InfoAge is a large site with many connected buildings.) A simple response. Why not fix the doors, so they can be opened from the outside without prop-ing them? Either better locks, or fix the jamming, or better "props" which still seal the door, or add a doorbell to fetch help. And post a sign inside the doors to enforce your rule. Such rules are reasonable - fire code for instance - but it's also reasonable to accommodate your guests. If this is a serious enough issue to post a public request about it; it was worth my attention to respond thoughtfully, to suggest the problem be solved. Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Canon T1i
by Joseph Oprysko 17 Jan '16

17 Jan '16

Does anyone here know how to do camera repair? I have a Canon T1i, I need the SD module replaced, too many tiny parts and small screws for my shaky hands. LOL Plus I just don't have the skillset to do it. -- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?

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Fundraiser accomplished :)
by Evan Koblentz 16 Jan '16

16 Jan '16

And just like that, the final $20 arrived. Thank you to everyone who contributed and who helped by sharing our announcement on social media. Corey C. will send formal thank-you notices. The IRS requires us to send acknowledges for all gifts of $75 and up; we'll try to send them for all gifts of any amount. The new display furniture is going to be very nice. Basically we're using wire shelving, as in the warehouse, but in a whole other design not intended by the manufacturers. Kind of how you'd get Legos as a kid, ignore the instructions, and build whatever you want. :) We ordered some individual components in order to make one demo unit. I will share a picture when the demo unit is built. Then we'll place the big order and have a build-a-thon in the new museum space.

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Heating @ workshop next weekend
by Evan Koblentz 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Guys, please be conscientious about closing BOTH sets of the outside ramp doors while at the workshop next weekend. We all have a bad habit of leaving one/both sets of those doors ajar, which is a bad idea in winter. Please close the doors even if you're just going to your car and back. Whatever happens, DO NOT prop open the doors (unless you want InfoAge to send you the heating bill) ... thanks in advance.

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WTB: Altair Dress Panel, Any Version
by Systems Glitch 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

All, I'm looking for a dress panel for an Altair 8800B. Ideally, I'd like to put an 8800B dress panel on it. Turns out that the 8800 dress panel fits fine, though, so that would be acceptable too. Original, reproduction, a little beat up, doesn't matter. If it's an 8800 style dress panel, I'd like the metal strip that goes along the bottom, but it's not critical. I'm also looking for the metal strip for the 8800 -- I've got one that didn't come with the strip. Thanks, Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Nixie tubes
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Joseph Oprysko via vcf-midatlantic writes: >Would anyone happen to have a supply of Nixie tubes? I'd like to build >either a clock or maybe an 8 digit calculator if I have enough tubes. >Although not sure if I would use a microcontroller like arduino or if >I'd build the logic from the ground up. I have a nice 1974 Panasonic >830 4 function calculator (add/subtract/multiply/divide) and that's it, >not a nixie based calc though. > >If you have some tubes, message me off list and we will chat. Are 74(1)41s still made or available?

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Nixie tubes
by Joseph Oprysko 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Would anyone happen to have a supply of Nixie tubes? I'd like to build either a clock or maybe an 8 digit calculator if I have enough tubes. Although not sure if I would use a microcontroller like arduino or if I'd build the logic from the ground up. I have a nice 1974 Panasonic 830 4 function calculator (add/subtract/multiply/divide) and that's it, not a nixie based calc though. If you have some tubes, message me off list and we will chat. Joe -- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?

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I'm so ready to troubleshoot my vintage computers
by Joseph Oprysko 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

With my vintage Heathkit IM1212 Nixie Tube Multi-Meter. -- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?

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FS: S100 Tarbell Tape Controller Unassembled Kit
by Systems Glitch 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

All, I've got a complete, unassembled Tarbell Tape Controller for the S100 bus. I don't think I'm ever going to get around to cloning the board. Kit includes the bare PCB, components, calibration tape, and original copy of the manual. It came to me in a large zip-loc bag, no idea if that's the original packing or not. No idea what the unassembled kit is worth, but the assembled boards seem to go for $150+ Contact me off-list with offers. Priority will be given to anyone who's going to make a real effort to clone it. I've already made a high-resolution scan of the board. Thanks, Jonathan

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Test, ignore...
by Evan Koblentz 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

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wide printer to donate if it works/fixed at workshop
by Jeffrey Jonas 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Does anybody have Epson T007 or T009 inkjet cartridges? I will donate an Epson Stylus Photo 1280 model P158A to the museum if we get it running. I think it needs new cartridges, or tricked out to accept them with low/no ink. Centronix and USB interfaces. Prints to 13 inches wide. -- jeff jonas

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Apple M0130 400k Mac Floppy Drive
by Joseph Oprysko 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

I have one of the above I'm considering putting on fleabay, but before I do, I figured I would offer my federation friends a shot at it at a much more reasonable price than the $100 $250ish that they're often seen for online. I recently cleaned and re-lubricated the drive, so it should be trouble free for quite some time barring bad floppy disks. Yes, I know sometimes people put them online for $10, I cant compete with them. I'm asking $75 for it from here. Otherwise on eBay it's going up at $125. It's a nice working 400k floppy drive. I could always take it out of the case and replace the 800k drive in my 128k with the 1mb memory upgrade daughterboard and remove that board to make my 128 stock. (Which is a project I'm working on). Then once I get the original floppies and manuals for the 128k Mac, it'll be a sweet deal. Well, looking forward to seeing the new museum. -- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Ways the Federation COULD make money
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

How about making the (Donate) button on the V.C.F.org page function?

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Ways the Federation COULD make money
by Joseph Oprysko 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

I've been thinking about this quite a bit, if anyone has seen the website for the Computer History Museum in California, that place both makes me drool and kind of disgusted at the same time. It's beautiful! Utterly beautiful, the museum reminds me of places like the Franklin Institute, or other science museums. Very high tech displays displaying the history of the vintage tech. The fact that they have one of the Google Robotic Cars I was like WOAH! That's absolutely awesome! We all know that an organization like that must have gotten quite a bit in corporate funding to help setup their displays. And I honestly feel that corporate funding from companies like AT&T, Verizon, IBM, Lockheed, and others would likely be the most viable way to a high volume capable museum to appear on the east coast for the Federation. We could also have other types of fund raisers, from soliciting local businesses, apply for various grants from the government, online auctions of surplus (which personally I despise the idea of doing, I'd rather keep the surplus as property of the federation, if we want something to do with something we have 10 or more of, maybe have classes on working on them, that way we have units for spares/parts/etc), crowdfunding is also a possibility for certain projects. I'm sure there are other ways I haven't mentioned or even considered, these are a few that came off the top of my head. We have to remember, VCF is a Non-Profit CORPORATION, note the 3rd word, yes, it's an organization, but it's a corporation, a business, Which means, any "profit" goes towards furthering the primary goals of the organization, as opposed to lining the pockets of the individuals in a traditional corporation. So, there's nothing wrong with the museum and VCF trying to make money, it's just what they do with the money above the operating expenses that differs from a regular business. And I'm sure Corey can back me up on that. So, we don't have to "live" like we only have enough to rub 2 sticks together (or sit behind some big iron) to keep warm, that's why this internal only fundraiser for the stools confused the living hell out of me. I've talked to Evan about a few "BIG" idea for the future to bring up to the board, dunno if he did or not, but with a few good grants or corporate investments from some companies that we may be able to reel in, we could make this a lot more fun, as well as a lot more popular. Let's teach as many of the students of today about the computers of yesterday!!! Joseph Oprysko -- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Class ideas for East XI/11
by Mike Willegal 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

I don’t know if it has been done, but I was thinking that cassette tape digital recording technology for personal computers would make a nice session and would be willing to do it. Another option would be PCB board design for the vintage computer enthusiast. regards, Mike Willegal

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Fundraiser update
by Evan Koblentz 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Everyone, In addition to the $1,000 already budgeted, we raised $1,730 from club members. We're still hoping to see the remaining $270 soon. :) Donations can go to newmuseum(a)vintagecomputerfederation.org or checks can be sent to us at PO Box 417, Eatontown, NJ, 07724. Please let me, Corey, and/or Jeff Brace know if you're sending a check, because we don't visit the post office very often. If anyone has friends, family, or coworkers who are interesting in helping, then please remind them we're a non-profit and gifts are tax-deductible. I find that the best way to get people interested is to bring them for a visit!

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WTB: Altair 8800B flat bat toggle switches
by Systems Glitch 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

All, I've got several broken flat bat switches on my 8800B and a new system I got in this week. Does anyone have spares they would like to sell? I need several each of both the toggle and momentary variety. Thanks, Jonathan

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FS: Vector S100 Extender New in Bag
by Systems Glitch 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272104992436 "Full height" card extender, so you can't put the cover on with it installed unless your S100 box has a really deep card cage. This one will get Alpha Micro cards up to a workable height. Brand new in the bag, gold plated edge connector and socket, high quality Vector product. Thanks, Jonathan

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Class ideas for East XI/11
by Evan Koblentz 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Haven't decided yet whether to call our next show XI or 11.0. Leaning toward the first one. :) Anyway, we need some ** new ** class ideas AND PEOPLE TO TEACH THEM for the Friday sessions. (We're not using vintage.org anymore, but you can see the last two years' classes at http://www.vintage.org/2015/east/session.php and http://www.vintage.org/2014/east/session.php -- focus only on the Friday parts.) Fire away.

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Updated January Workshop who's coming?
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

This is what I have so far. Anyone I missed? Ian? Mouse? 1) Jeff Brace 2) Evan Koblentz 3) Dean 4) Drew 5) Steven Toth 6) Joseph Oprysko 7) Jeff Galinat 8) David Gesswein 9) Todd G. 10) Doug Crawford 11) Chris Fala 12) Herb Johnson 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18)

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OT: Virtualbox problems
by Evan Koblentz 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Certainly not vintage, asking here because you guys are smart! I had Windows 7 Pro 32-bit installed on VirtualBox under Ubuntu. It worked fine, albeit very slow. Last week I bought a new motherboard, processor, and RAM. What I had was about 8 years old and only 2GB RAM. The new specs include a 64-bit processor and 16GB RAM (expandable to 64). I didn't have to reinstall anything -- plugged in my SSD and the OS and all programs worked fine, just a whole lot faster! The only thing that broke is Windows under Virtualbox. It kept saying "aborted" upon booting. I uninstalled it and replaced it with the 64-bit version. Same problem -- it aborts during boot, can't even install it. Googling wasn't particularly helpful. Any ideas?

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March Workshop
by Jeffrey Brace 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

How is March 12 & 13 for everyone?

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February Workshop
by Jeffrey Brace 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Hey all! I know the January workshop hasn't happened yet, but I wanted to schedule the February one so that I'm guaranteed the room. Any problem with February 20&21 for a workshop? Jeff Brace

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TTL components in Philly?
by eric F 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

> > Any chance someone knows of a businesses that I’m not aware of in Philly that would stock TTL components like the 7430 8-input NAND? I have a SLOW order coming with one, but feel impatient, especially with time to burn and projects lined up in the retro pipeline. > > > Try Selectronics > http://selectro.com <http://selectro.com/> > > Just please don't buy out all their stock :) > > David I stopped by Selectronics today, but the nice gentleman at the counter said they really weren’t interested in selling small numbers of parts to individuals. From what I could gather, it looks like they recover ICs through e-waste processing, then sell them on the wholesale market. The guy was polite (and checked availability of the parts I was looking for), but clearly wanted me moving along. I guess it’s Jameco / Digikey / Unicorn and PATIENCE for now! But thanks to Bill W for sending me the 7430. Eric

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Fwd: TDL 8K Z80 Basic..
by Herb Johnson 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

> Holm Tiffe [via cctech email list c/o Bill Degnan] wrote: > >> >> Currently I'm fiddeling around with the old 8 Kbyte Z80 Basic Interpreter >> from TDL, found an Paper Tape Image here: >> http://www.classiccmp.org/dunfield/img54306/p/tdlsoft.zip >> on Dave Dunfields pages. >> >> Has someone still a computer with that 8K TDL Basic in use? Bill Degnan adds: -- > Forwarding this from CCTECH...Herb or someone on this list might --> have a working system available to assist? www.google.com search box: "tdl basic site:retrotechnology.com" About several results... www.retrotechnology.com/herbs_stuff/d_tdl.html www.retrotechnology.com/restore/TDLmonitor.html http://www.retrotechnology.com/restore/digital_crompton.txt note: I reference Dave Dunfield's TDL paper tape collection and show work with it. Bill, you can forward this information back to Holm Tiffe if you wish. Herb Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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January Workshop Who's Coming?
by Herb Johnson 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

[previous list noted] 8a. Herb Johnson, weather permitting -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TTL components in Philly?
by tom.hornberger＠verizon.net 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

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FS: CCS Model 2016 16K Static RAM S100 Board Tested/Working in Box
by Systems Glitch 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Just finished testing it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272102935924 Tested and repaired by me, including bank select functionality. Programmable bank select feature so you should be able to set it up for either Cromemco or North Star bank select, or your own thing. Tested on my IMSAI 8080, so it works with front panels. Uses common 2114 static RAMs. Includes what looks like the original box, warranty card, some parts identification sheets, and a large ziploc bag. The box says, "Meets IEEE proposed S-100 signal standards," but I'm pretty sure that's only for 8-bit operation. I don't think it's compatible with 16-bit data buses. One of the address switches has a broken paddle, but is 100% functional. I'll replace it for free if desired. Thanks, Jonathan

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Fwd: TDL 8K Z80 Basic..
by william degnan 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 9:25 AM, Holm Tiffe <holm(a)freibergnet.de> wrote: > > Currently I'm fiddeling around with the old 8 Kbyte Z80 Basic Interpreter > from TDL, found an Paper Tape Image here: > http://www.classiccmp.org/dunfield/img54306/p/tdlsoft.zip > on Dave Dunfields pages. > > I've used the 12K Version from TDL many years before on my home computer > and now we have a project on robotrontechnik.de with an SBC and I've > ported > the P112 Tiny Basic already to this SBC, now I want to try the 8K TDL > Version. > > ... > > Has someone still a computer with that 8K TDL Basic in use? > > In the moment I'm writing a loader that can "autopatch" the relocation > Bytes in the TDL HEX file format from the Paper Tapes. Someone used that > before? > > Regards, > > Holm > > Forwarding this from CCTECH...Herb or someone on this list might have a working system available to assist? -- -Bill-

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$1,595...
by Evan Koblentz 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

We are getting close! Need another $400 and change....

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Recording of Kurtz/BASIC keynote @ East 8?
by Evan Koblentz 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

I'm embarrassed to ask this, but, does anyone have a recording of Dr. Kurtz's keynote from VCF East 8.0? Let me know off-list....

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FS: Official MITS Altair S100 Extender
by Systems Glitch 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

Going through more S100 stuff: http://www.ebay.com/itm/272101989743 This one is like every other S100 extender, except made by MITS. It's one of the shorter ones, so you can leave it in and still put the top on the case. The connector is still very tight, from the edge connector it looks like this board was used very little (huh? no constant debugging with MITS stuff?!) Thanks, Jonathan

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New museum furniture / special fundraiser
by Evan Koblentz 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

Everyone, In the new museum, we're going to need about $3,000 for exhibit furniture, more electrical power, converting the single door into a double-wide door, and all sorts of small things. Can you (or your company) please help? We set up newmuseum(a)vintagecomputerfederation.org. Funds into that account will only be used for building the new museum display. We already have $1,000 budgeted for this purpose. This list has 162 members. To get the remaining $2,000, that works out to about $13/person -- one nice lunch. Thank you!

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