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VCF Swap Meet June 22, 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

It's coming up. You can register now. Here is all the info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ See you there! Jeff Brace VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager

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Looking for Lomas board manual(s)
by Richard Cini 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

All — I mostly lurk on the list now but am active elsewhere (Discord, mostly), but I am looking for a manual for the Lomas LightningOne 8086 CPU board. There doesn’t seem to be a good archive of manuals for the Lomas boards (and what’s out there is only a partial archive on S100computers). I have a project I’m working on with Lomas boards so looking to get the manual for this board. If anyone has copies they’d be willing to scan, please let me know. Thanks! Rich -- Rich Cini http://cini.classiccmp.org

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OT / Newest addition to the CDL toolbox
by Martin A. Flynn 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

While used, they are still serviceable: * Waldom W-HT 2285 for 0.062 contacts * Molex HT-2038 for 0.093 contacts * Molex 63813-1500 for MX150 / MX150L terminal * Molex 638120000 for KK 2.54mm Terminals Martin Flynn

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OT / Project Day on the Diana site for 05/18/2024.
by Martin A. Flynn 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

Now that we are out of VCF East mode, there are a minor projects on the Diana site at Camp Evans that need attention * Replace the timer for the TLM-18 Floodlights. * Complete the installation of the weatherproof outlet for the TLM-18 floodlights * Connect the interior cameras at the patch bay in the building 9116 furnace room * Fix the Gate camera (might be the cable or the camera itself, may require standing an a 12 foot ladder) * Replace the damaged fence camera cables (will require standing an a 12 foot ladder) Location: 2300 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ Date: 05/18/2024. Time: 10:00 AM start time, hard stop at 3:00 PM If you are available to assist, please reply via email to reduce list clutter Martin

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OT - Analog receiver occasionally missing a channel (but then OK for a long time)
by John Heritage 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

I have a pair of Onkyo receivers that have different 'missing channel' issues. For "Receiver A" -- The behavior is I'll turn on the receiver, and I'll have 4.1 sound instead of 5.1 -- usually the right front channel is totally missing. No matter what I do, the only way to get it back is to power it off and power it back on again, and then it's stable for a really long time, including some future power off/on events. Receiver B - which I "retired" a while ago (sitting on a shelf) - it had similar behavior except if I cranked up the volume really loudly on the missing channel, I'd hear some static and then it would work fine. This got worse over time - though once the initial sound output was working it would always stay working. Is this a sign of caps starting to go bad? maybe discrete logic? For Receiver B I did take it apart once before and didn't see anything immediately obvious to my eyes at the time. FWIW The source is a 5.1 RCA analog output from a Soundblaster device. Thanks! john

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OT: 80's Music Video - Do you Computer? - Donnie Iris and the cruisers
by Jeffrey Brace 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

Somehow I never heard this song before: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Rjyu_4HzI Enjoy! Jeff Brace

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Altair 8800 50th birthday...
by William Sudbrink 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

Based on what I have read, along with a few discussions I have had with people involved in the early S-100 "scene" around now is the 50th birthday (or conception day) of the Altair 8800.Certainly, next year could properly be called its 50th birthday.Anyway, I'm thinking about "painting the show blue" with Altairs and IMSAIs for the next few vintage computer festivals. Anyone else interested? Bill S. -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Happy Birthday Guglielmo Marconi!
by Chris Fala 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Born April 25, 1874

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Repair Workshop May 4 & 5, 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Coming up in about a week the next repair workshop. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DTry5ca1BK6jlGIVPkLOnar18a6dvyW9DGi… See you there! Jeff Brace

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New toy: Micromedic MACC II Assay Compucenter (6800 computer)
by Neil Cherry 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Surprisingly, my lower offer for this computer was accepted. I now have a "Rare Motorola 6800 EXORbus? System Micromedic MACC II Assay Compucenter Boots Up" Might be Motorola Exorbus system but that's not important. I'm pretty sure I can run Flex and that the 'Boots Up" is the Motorola MIKBUG rom monitor prompt. I see 4 serial ports (RSR232, current loop and parallel port). I need a bit of info on the keyboard. It appears to be a serial keyboard. Since I don't have one I expect I can build something that sends ASCII at 110 or 300 and it will work. If not, I disassemble the 2716 (5V). I'm good with that. Any ideas? BTW, the Micromedic MACC II Assay Compucenter interfaced to Nuclear Medicine test equipment. -- 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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VCF East 2024 Survey Results
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

The survey is now closed. Here are the results: https://bit.ly/vcfe2024post_results We got about 200 responses and had sufficient data for the survey. For those who filled out the survey: thank you! Take care! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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OT: Camp Invention Instructors needed
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hello everyone, InfoAge needs instructors for the Camp Invention that rents space during two weeks in the summer. This link <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Camp-Recruitment-Flyer_Fi…> is the flyer to explain it. I was the instructor at Camp Invention the last 3 years and have been "promoted" to Camp Director this year. We are looking for two instructors to teach. There are two separate weeks of camp. We already have children signed up for the camp for both weeks. We also need a camp parent who helps promote Camp Invention. This parent doesn't need to attend the camp, but will get free tuition to the camp in exchange for helping to promote the camp. Any questions? Please email campinvention(a)infoage.org! Thanks! Jeff Brae <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free.www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Upcoming events at System Source in Maryland
by CJ Reha 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Why try to foster hostility and competition between the swaps? They are both very fun and worth going to. I think a month is a decent amount of buffer time between both. FWIW, some of us travel pretty far to the NJ events, and stuff like the System Source workshops/swap are a little less brutal to get to. I have plenty of friends in the NoVA/general DMV area who would agree... CJ On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Just remember that VCF swap meet is June 22 > So save your stuff and save your money > For the big swap meet ! > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 22, 2024, at 1:05 PM, Ryan Burke via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > The Computer Museum at System Source is hosting a repair workshop in > June, > > and a swap meet/workshop in July. > > > > Repair workshop on July 15th and 16th: > > > > > https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… > > > > Swap Meet on July 20th and 21st: > > > > > https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… > > > > Follow the links for more details, and we hope to see you there! > >

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Upcoming events at System Source in Maryland
by Ryan Burke 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

The Computer Museum at System Source is hosting a repair workshop in June, and a swap meet/workshop in July. Repair workshop on July 15th and 16th: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… Swap Meet on July 20th and 21st: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… Follow the links for more details, and we hope to see you there!

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Z80 end of life only months away
by Jeffrey Jonas 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

https://www.mouser.com/PCN/Littelfuse_PCN_Z84C00.pd <https://www.mouser.com/PCN/Littelfuse_PCN_Z84C00.pdf>f https://hackaday.com/2024/04/19/end-of-life-for-z80-cpu-and-peripherals-ann… The memo dated April 15, 2024 says the last time to buy is June 14th. Only 2 months warning :-/

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Z80 end of life only months away
by Dave McGuire 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

Sure, in 25 years or so when the stock actually starts to dry up. -Dave On April 20, 2024 10:42:36 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote:>---------- > Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Z80 end of life only months away > From: Sentrytv sentrytv(a)yahoo.com > Date: Apr 20, 10:42 AM > To: vcf-midatlantic vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org > CC: Jeffrey Jonas jeffrey.scott.jonas(a)gmail.com > > Does that mean that all of us were holding on to various Z 80 processors now have I hope of selling them for more money? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >> On Apr 20, 2024, at 9:08 AM, Jeffrey Jonas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> ?https://www.mouser.com/PCN/Littelfuse_PCN_Z84C00.pd >> <https://www.mouser.com/PCN/Littelfuse_PCN_Z84C00.pdf>f >> https://hackaday.com/2024/04/19/end-of-life-for-z80-cpu-and-peripherals-ann… >> >> The memo dated April 15, 2024 says the last time to buy is June 14th. >> Only 2 months warning :-/ -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Z80 end of life only months away
by Ian Litchfield 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

Not yet, even though it’s EOL I imagine they will still be in stock for a while, but this will make getting chips for all the kits a bit harder might make the prices go up on hobbyist projects in a few years. On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 10:42 Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Does that mean that all of us were holding on to various Z 80 processors > now have I hope of selling them for more money? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 20, 2024, at 9:08 AM, Jeffrey Jonas via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > https://www.mouser.com/PCN/Littelfuse_PCN_Z84C00.pd > > <https://www.mouser.com/PCN/Littelfuse_PCN_Z84C00.pdf>f > > > https://hackaday.com/2024/04/19/end-of-life-for-z80-cpu-and-peripherals-ann… > > > > The memo dated April 15, 2024 says the last time to buy is June 14th. > > Only 2 months warning :-/ > >

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Anonymous VCF East 2024 Post Event Survey
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Please fill out this anonymous survey about VCF East: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BBB57G Thanks! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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Apple IIgs Black Screen
by James 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Hi, I have an Apple IIgs and when I boot it I hear a beep shortly followed by another beep. The screen remains black. I've tried a second known working Apple monitor to the same result. I've tried it with both floppy drives attached and not attached. I don't have any disks but was assuming I would at least see a complaint on the screen about missing startup disk. I don't see anything. Does anyone know what my issue is or can you recommend a good Apple II troubleshooting site? Working on Apples isn't something I have much experience with.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Apple IIgs Black Screen
by David Riley 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

On Apr 19, 2024, at 9:42 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Apple IIgs Black Screen > Date: April 19, 2024 at 9:42:51 AM EDT > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > > The Apple2 GS uses a specific monitor > And is not compatible with a Mac monitor! > > I can’t remember if the signals are digital or analog but I assume they are digital and it might be considered RGBI 15 kHz > I’M SURE THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE HERE WHO HAVE THESE EXACT SPECS > Mike It's a 15 KHz horizontal refresh rate monitor, same as TVs and arcade monitors. Fun fact: you can hook the IIgs' monitor up to a lot of arcade boards as a display, though sometimes you might need to change from the default sync polarity. I used one to test my Defender boardsets back when I still had my IIgs, and it worked like a charm. There are also some Dell LCD monitors that support unusual features for LCDs (sync-on-green, interlaced video) though I'm not sure if they'd do 15 KHz. I no longer have a IIgs to test with, but I have heard very good things about the P1914's compatibility with a lot of things, and they're definitely very cheap on eBay these days, and worth keeping around for a lot of vintage things (a lot of old Macs also do sync-on-green, some of them like the IIci *only* do it, and a monitor that handles it correctly is essential if you don't want everything looking very green). If you're using a VGA converter, be cautious; the monitor sense signal lines function a little differently than they do on the standard Macintosh DA-15 video connector, and cheap ones can often short something to ground which prevents startup and may not be great for the machine in the long term. If you happen upon a Griffin MacPnP adapter, they're really the best of the bunch (and if you don't have one, let me know, I bought about a dozen of them a while back when someone was selling bucketsful on eBay for $4 each). - Dave

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Hackaday Article about VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

https://hackaday.com/2024/04/17/vcf-east-2024-was-bigger-and-better-than-ev… Enjoy! Jeff Brace

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First video of the 2024 event
by Christian Liendo 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

VCF East 2024 High Shelf Rich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc1muoVObKc

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VCF East lost & found: sunglasses?
by Jameel akari 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

Pretty sure I dropped my prescription sunglasses in the talks room, probably up front stage right. They’re in a blue case. If anyone finds them, let me know and I’ll arrange shipping. Thanks! -- Jameel Akari

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Paying it forward: Byron and his Datasettes
by Dan FitzGerald 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

I want to very publicly thank Byron for something very kind that he did with the Commodore Datasette drives he was selling at VCF East Consignment this past weekend. Something that he didn't really have to do. He included program tapes with them. At the fall swap meet, I purchased my first C64 along with a Datasette drive from Steve's basement. But because I didn't have a new C64 power brick to go with it (and because the Datasette also broke), I was unable to do anything with it. This past weekend, I purchased one of Byron's Datasettes and a new PSU from one of the vendors. But because I didn't have a 1541 disk drive (or any real experience with C64s), I wouldn't have had any programs to run with it... except that Byron included two cassette tapes in with the drive. I've been exploring one of the two tapes, which seems to contain a large number of programs taken from Creative Computing and Compute!'s Gazette. So now I can get going with my first C64 without having to delve into advanced topics such as "How can I get a program from the Internet onto this thing", or "Oh crap I need to buy a 1541 now". So thank you Byron, for being extremely conscientious with your Datasettes. It was very thoughtful, and while it didn't cost you much it made a world of difference to me. -- Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them or She/Her Classical Computing Laboratory at IBM-Poughkeepsie http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] What do you guys always need for your vintage computing projects?
by Sentrytv 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Kelly Leavitt is associated with the Sussex Hamfest, and he is also part of this group So if he’s reading this, he knows. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Apr 15, 2024, at 10:08 AM, Christian Liendo <cliendo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > If you know the people at SCARC just tell them their SSL cert expired > > >> On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 9:49 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic >> <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> Charlie, I don’t know if you’re aware of the VCF swap meet sometime in June. >> It is usually a pretty decent event and yes, there will be competition on selling your stuff, but bring as much stuff as you can. >> You really won’t be disappointed unless, of course, the weather turns ugly. >> >> Another large outdoor event (indoor also) is the Sussex County fairgrounds Hamfest on July 14th >> >> >> The 2024 SCARC Hamfest will be held July 14th 2024 >> >> Gates open at 6:00am for sellers/tailgaters >> 8:00am for buyers >> 270,000 square feet (Six Plus Acres!) of outdoor tailgate space and 10,000 square feet of indoor space. Food, Door Prizes and Ample Parking too! >> >> For info or tables contact SCARC at 973-862-8124 >> >> >> Mike Rosen >> >> Sent from: >> My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >> >> On Apr 15, 2024, at 8:31 AM, Charlie's Computers via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> Awesome, thanks for the info everyone! >> >> On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 7:43 AM Benjamin Krein <superbenk(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> There are other CAD programs out there that you might find more >> >> approachable if you're just starting out. TinkerCAD is one that comes to >> >> mind though I've never used it. I personally use Fusion360 but it can be >> >> daunting at first & their pricing tiers are weird & get expensive really >> >> fast if you're doing anything non-personal. There are some restrictions on >> >> the free version too from a functionality perspective. Just beware & know >> >> you have options if you're not already married to Fusion360. >> >> >> On the BlueSCSI Discord the maker of the PotatoFi PiSCSI case just >> >> recently opened up his license to be a bit more free (I think) & he has a >> >> number of really great models for various BlueSCSI/PiSCSI projects that you >> >> should check out. >> >> https://www.printables.com/model/72451-piscsi-slim-case - Just make sure >> >> you're honoring people's licenses & giving credit when/where appropriate >> >> (It's ALWAYS good to give credit to the original designer IMO). >> >> >> Other drive sleds are popular too. Expansion slot filler blanks or port >> >> mounts for things like joystick ports etc. come to mind as well for the >> >> Macs & Apple IIs. Probably lots of other things I'm not thinking of right >> >> now. >> >> >> Good luck! >> >> >> On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 7:12 AM Charlie's Computers via vcf-midatlantic < >> >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> >> (I know VCF East 2024 *just* ended and I'm not asking about plans for next >> >> year, don't worry!) >> >> >> I'm thinking of being a vendor at next year's VCF East or the year after >> >> that. I'm getting into 3d printing and I'm going to buy a few more >> >> printers. >> >> >> If I 3D printed brackets and adapters and more and sold them, what do you >> >> guys always seem to need for your projects? Hard drive sleds? SCSI2SD >> >> adapters for old Macintosh computers? Floppy EMU cases? >> >> >> My 3d modeling skills are 0/10 so these things need to exist on >> >> Thingiverse >> >> or yeggi.com (3d print search engine) >> >> >> But I'll download Fusion 360 and try and figure out something, so if you >> >> guys have any ideas for useful things I could make, let me know! >> >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Charlie >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> - Benjamin Krein >> >>

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What do you guys always need for your vintage computing projects?
by Charlie's Computers 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

(I know VCF East 2024 *just* ended and I'm not asking about plans for next year, don't worry!) I'm thinking of being a vendor at next year's VCF East or the year after that. I'm getting into 3d printing and I'm going to buy a few more printers. If I 3D printed brackets and adapters and more and sold them, what do you guys always seem to need for your projects? Hard drive sleds? SCSI2SD adapters for old Macintosh computers? Floppy EMU cases? My 3d modeling skills are 0/10 so these things need to exist on Thingiverse or yeggi.com (3d print search engine) But I'll download Fusion 360 and try and figure out something, so if you guys have any ideas for useful things I could make, let me know! Sincerely, Charlie

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lost jacket
by Jeffrey Jonas 14 Apr '24

14 Apr '24

My US Army APFU physical training jacket is missing. Last seen at Bob Roswell's booth. No, I didn't write my name on the label :-( -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] MacBook Pro A1278 AC adapter charger needed
by Vincent B 13 Apr '24

13 Apr '24

If nobody else does, I can bring one with me. I've been meaning to see if my old 2008 MacBook Pro still works anyway. On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 1:21 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > If anyone on this list has a spare charger adapter for a MacBook Pro, > I do not know how many watts, but it is an I5 processor, A1278 from 2010. > > Actually, I need 2 power adapters, but I will settle with one that works. > If anybody has a working one, please bring it to VCF on Saturday even if > only to try. > Please find me. > If you don’t know who I am, you can ask any of the Jeff’s or Ian’s. > > Thank you > > Mike Rosen > Sentry TV > > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Items available on consignment
by W2HX 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

Hi all, since we can't see other people's consignment items using the new system, I thought I'd post this here. The following are available for consignment at the VCF event. Maybe someone wants to start a google sheets on this stuff? Heathkit H14 Printer $20 This printer kinda works. There seems to be some problem with the temperature sensor or most likely the comparator circuit for the temp sensor. It works when the sensor is not reporting an issue (fiddly). Also note a small part is missing on the right-hand tractor feed but seems ok anyway. SOLD AS IS. See video here: https://youtu.be/Ccdi0F2Zfkc Decwriter IV / Letterprinter LA-100 $50 Self-test works, foam makes dust. Comes with two different tractor feed attachments. See this video: https://youtu.be/JegsW2RZc2c SOLD AS IS. 100% of proceeds for these items will go to VCF! 73 Eugene W2HX My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@w2hx/videos

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MacBook Pro A1278 AC adapter charger needed
by Sentrytv 12 Apr '24

12 Apr '24

If anyone on this list has a spare charger adapter for a MacBook Pro, I do not know how many watts, but it is an I5 processor, A1278 from 2010. Actually, I need 2 power adapters, but I will settle with one that works. If anybody has a working one, please bring it to VCF on Saturday even if only to try. Please find me. If you don’t know who I am, you can ask any of the Jeff’s or Ian’s. Thank you Mike Rosen Sentry TV Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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More consignment items
by W2HX 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

I've added these items to my consignment list (can also be found https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_j1JkMsgS6vMpPXdSfhKXDulW4c2E_XWmmq… ) All proceeds to be donated to VCF. DEC RL/RK Device of some sort $25 Untested. Used for RL01/RL02, RK05, RK06, RK07 cartridges. Possibly used for alignment and adjustment? Might not be complete. Needs cleaning. Bad foam disintegration. Yuk. Pix here: https://w2hx.com/?prefix=ForSale/DEC%20RL-Device/ DELL XPS 8500 $25 New/unused/untested. Bought in 2013 from Newegg and never used. Some scuffs from storage. Windows 7, tons of RAM. No monitor, mouse or keyboard. Specs seen here: https://w2hx.com/ForSale/DELL%20XPS%208500/DELL%20Desktop%20PC%20XPS%208500… DEC PDP-11/23 Barebones thing $25 M8189 card, Qniverter (QBUS TO UNIBUS) interface card, backplane, serial ports, etc. Untested https://w2hx.com/?prefix=ForSale/PDP-11-23%20Thingy/ 73 Eugene W2HX My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@w2hx/videos

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MacBook Pro 2006 charger / brick
by Sentrytv 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

I am looking for a charger power brick for a 2006 MacBook Pro. If anybody has a working one I can use for testing / purchase, I would appreciate it if they could bring it to VCF East. I will be attending Saturday early in the day. Please let me know off list here. Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Unsubscribe
by Sean True 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

Unsubscribe Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM, Gregg Levine via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Hello! > Did we? I regenerated over the past two years. So I look a little > older. And I happen to know you are currently teaching penguins how to > run houses instead of chasing explorers. > > Just be very careful tomorrow not to feed the velociraptor by the CDL building. > ----- > Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com > "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." > >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 10:21 AM Neil Cherry <ncherry(a)linuxha.com> wrote: >> >>> On 4/10/24 23:32, Gregg Levine wrote: >>> Hello! >>> Great! I plan on stopping inside the CDL space to see what your >>> co-host in the space is doing anyway on that day. It's sort-of a >>> ritual. A lot more junk? Like what? Just look for a tall timelord >>> wearing a very beat up leather coat, and bluejeans and what looks like >>> a gray hoodie. And carrying or wearing a Husky cleaners bag. >>> ----- >>> Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com >>> "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." >> >> We've met, you just aren't associating me with the email. :-) >> >> -- >> 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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An Atari internals question
by Gregg Levine 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

Hello! A long since closed shop in Manhattan sold me a collection of items wearing legends for the Atari families of hardware. One such was the MMU for the computers that company made. Running the part number of CO61618 through Google sent me off to a website that presented me with the information regarding what it did. I sent them back a note that the part was in fact a HAL16L8 part, and started off as 99 PAL16L8, (I found out years earlier that after the first 100 part numbers ordered, the company could commision a mask for making them up that way.), any this site, https://www.atarimax.com/jindroush.atari.org/achip.html provided all of the other information needed to ID the other parts. Except they did not help me to elucidate what the terms on the MMU meant. One of them was the use of PB0 and PB1. Now I know of those from the SY6522 IO chip for the SY6502 CPU. Would one of you who is more familiar with the way the Atari computers work know if they were using an SY6522 that way? ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 9:46 PM bob jeffway.com via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Are there any dinners or lunches planned either official or un official I > will be down for Thursday through Sunday. > We recommend Anthony's or Valente's which are nearby. There are some of us going to Robinson's Ale House in Asbury Park. Bil Herd will be there Friday and Saturday night. Not sure if there is room left. I have a table for 4 on Saturday night. There are some that go to Azteca. There are some that go to Brick House Tap & Tavern in Neptune. > On 04/10/2024 6:03 PM EDT Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Yes, what parking lot are people who have walking or back issues > handicapped, etc., using? > > > Parking Lot A which is right by the hotel. > > > > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Apr 9, 2024, at 4:24 PM, David L Kuhn via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Question: Side Gate it for ticket holders. I already bought my > > tickets. Does that take you to the parking lot? > > > > I am more worried about getting to the main lot, than before. My > > walking has gotten worse over the last year, and there is a lot of walking > to do. I probably could not walk from the expansion lot. That it many > blocks away from the looks. > > > > Thank you for all the information! The Vendor and exhibit lineup look > > awesome! > > > > Dave > > -----Original Message----- > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On > > Behalf Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 10:23 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates > > These exhibits have dropped out: > > 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs > Baudot Teletypes > My story Starts with a Computer > > Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts > < > > > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202… > > > > > > Location Map > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf > > > > > Exhibitor List > < > > > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_… > > > > > > Jeff Brace > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Yes, what parking lot are people who have walking or back issues > handicapped, etc., using? > Parking Lot A which is right by the hotel. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 9, 2024, at 4:24 PM, David L Kuhn via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Question: Side Gate it for ticket holders. I already bought my > tickets. Does that take you to the parking lot? > > > > I am more worried about getting to the main lot, than before. My > walking has gotten worse over the last year, and there is a lot of walking > to do. I probably could not walk from the expansion lot. That it many > blocks away from the looks. > > > > Thank you for all the information! The Vendor and exhibit lineup look > awesome! > > > > Dave > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On > Behalf Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 10:23 PM > > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates > > > > These exhibits have dropped out: > > > > 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs > > Baudot Teletypes > > My story Starts with a Computer > > > > Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts > > < > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202… > > > > > > Location Map > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf > > > > > > Exhibitor List > > < > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_… > > > > > > Jeff Brace > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Final Update VCF East 2024!
by Gregg Levine 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Hello! A strong suggestion, do you own a smart device, like a smartphone, or a tablet? Look for an app from those people, and enter your email address. It'll bring up an image of the ticket that should have been sent to you. Oh and check your junk mail filters. Sometimes good mail can be caught by badly managed filters. It even happens inside Google Mail. Jeff? I'll be along on the Saturday. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 5:28 PM N. Albert via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Hi, Jeff - logistical question for you. I just bought my ticket using > EventBrite, but unlike some other events I didn't automatically receive > a PDF to print out, and when I try to use the log in link or click > access ticket I get an invalid URL error. I went to a conference this > past weekend where they just checked us off by name when arriving and I > didn't actually need the ticket - do we need to bring a ticket or will > they just be cross-checking registration at the door? > > Thanks! > > On 4/6/2024 6:13 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > Guests are coming including Curious Marc, Ron's Computer Videos, Amiga Bill > > and others ... > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp-YHrVpWHQ > > > > Enjoy! > > > > Jeff Brace > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > >

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FujiNets for Sale at East! FujiTime
by Andrew Diller 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

In addition to bringing the Atari FujiNets for the Classroom this year (which are for sale and proceeds go to VCF) I've also built and will be selling additional FujiNets for the Atari and Apple2 8-bits. I have just a couple Ataris but a bunch of Fuji's for Apple2. They are plug in play for IIc and IIgs. They require an softSP card (not included) for older Apple2s. Fujis are $60- and come with a quick start guide. Find me in the Atari Classroom or when not in session at the FujiNet table. There are also a limited amount of the Macintosh FujiNets available from Ben at the FujiNet table. -andy

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: accessing files on a Windows Mobile 2003 phone
by Bob Shuster 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Success! Someone lent me a Windows 11 machine and I installed WMDC on it and found a patch to make that work in Win11. Thanks for all the input. - Bob Shuster > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 11:24:39 -0400 > From: Bob Shuster <bob(a)theshusters.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: accessing files on a Windows Mobile > 2003 phone > Message-ID: <A4EB53B5-7238-438F-8363-4C0D1CF2788D(a)theshusters.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > I dug out a box of old cellphones yesterday, and the first ones I grabbed were Audiovox ?smart? phones that have Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition on them (version 4.21.1088) and amazingly the batteries still hold a charge *and* they still have some data on them that I?d like to copy over before giving these away. Does anyone know how I might access the files on these? They have both Bluetooth and USB (mini-B.) I can connect to a modern Mac but while the device connects I cannot access the file system on the phone. I do not have easy access to a Windows computer. Any thoughts? Will these just show up if I connect to a Windows 10/11 computer? > > Also, these will be available for free should anyone have a use for them. There are like a dozen phones and associated chargers/cases. I need to go through them first and reset and/or at least remove SIM cards. Any help would be appreciated! > > Thanks - Bob Shuster

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] NJ Makers Day 2024 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Jonas 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

It was great seeing kids enjoying the Commodore 64 programs. Some took to it like a fish to water. One sea cadet was great with the drawing programs. Last year some musicians really made the music maker sound like a real instrument! Doug Crawford really built upon last year's success with easy to use cartridge based programs (instant loading and reboot!) that attracted everyone. The signs were clear and had cheat-sheets on the back. All skill levels were equally welcome, from "what is this?" to "how do I program in BASIC" (starting with a 1 liner, then getting to larger more elaborate programs). Mark did a great job bringing all the Infoage groups together. I enjoyed being in the room with everyone again. Dan Lieb (shipwreck museum) was hands on with teaching knot tying and a make-your-own Cartesian diver in a soda bottle. ARC (antique radio club) demonstrated codec & ciphers and vintage radios. John Cervini represented the Electronic Warfare group with laser, infra-red and spectrum demos. Mark had the laser cutter etching custom tokens for everyone. The fallout shelter, military vehicles and others all participated. Like last year, winners of the hack-a-thon did amazing presentations of their project with the confidence and enthusiasm I remember from my science fair days (as a participant). I am glad to be part of the event. -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates
by Gregg Levine 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Hello! it gets even more complicated. What about those of us who are mobility challenged? I, myself, thankfully have only occasional problems walking and running., I typically take a cab to the location.And DLK I support your efforts. Please do not feed the velociraptor. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Yes, what parking lot are people who have walking or back issues handicapped, etc., using? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 9, 2024, at 4:24 PM, David L Kuhn via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Question: Side Gate it for ticket holders. I already bought my tickets. Does that take you to the parking lot? > > > > I am more worried about getting to the main lot, than before. My walking has gotten worse over the last year, and there is a lot of walking to do. I probably could not walk from the expansion lot. That it many blocks away from the looks. > > > > Thank you for all the information! The Vendor and exhibit lineup look awesome! > > > > Dave > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 10:23 PM > > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates > > > > These exhibits have dropped out: > > > > 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs > > Baudot Teletypes > > My story Starts with a Computer > > > > Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202…> > > > > Location Map > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf> > > > > Exhibitor List > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_…> > > > > Jeff Brace > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > >

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Atlantic Inn & Suites Some rooms opened up
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

1 room for FRIDAY 4/12 3 room for saturday 4/13

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VCF East 2024 Updates
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

These exhibits have dropped out: 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs Baudot Teletypes My story Starts with a Computer Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202…> Location Map <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf> Exhibitor List <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_…> Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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Needed: KEdit for DOS manual
by Dan FitzGerald 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

I'm a long-time VM/CMS XEDIT user and am trying to use the DOS port of KEdit 5.0, an XEDIT clone. When I try to find a copy of the KEdit for DOS manuals online, the only thing I can find is the KEdit for Windows manual. Unfortunately, KEdit for DOS isn't exactly like XEDIT -- I can't use any prefix macros so I don't know how to do block copy and deletion. Does anybody here have a copy of the manual for KEdit for DOS? -- Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them or She/Her Classical Computing Laboratory at IBM-Poughkeepsie http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger

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Bendix G15 video from 1959?
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

Bill Dromgoole shared with me a video from a game show from 1959(?) where a Bendix G15 that plays a tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJolOHBikQY&t=147s Maybe Usagi can do something like this some day when he finishes repairing System Source's Bendix G15. Enjoy! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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NJ Makers Day 2024 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

On March 16 & 17 VCF participated in NJ Makers Day at InfoAge. About 100 people visited each day. It was a free event across NJ at different places. I did the initial planning and supply preparation and Doug Crawford took the baton and did the setup and event management. It went very well! Doug Crawford, Jeff Jonas, Steve Lowery and the Sea Cadets helped Saturday. Sunday it was Doug Crawford, Jeff Jonas, Steve Lowery, Doug Megill and Clint Badall. Thanks so much for helping everyone! The volunteers and participants really enjoyed the experience. We will do it again next year! Here are some pictures from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DYRS56W62wAnxq8n7 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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Amiga Bill interviews Bil Herd on his Twitch channel
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

I'm not sure if everyone saw this: YouTube https://youtu.be/wV7QN0PC9yI?si=oDxKNjEaTnzt2DbH Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2113896329 Enjoy! Jeff Brace

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Final Update VCF East 2024!
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Guests are coming including Curious Marc, Ron's Computer Videos, Amiga Bill and others ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp-YHrVpWHQ Enjoy! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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Speaker list with emails
by Bob Flanders 07 Apr '24

07 Apr '24

Hi, Does anyone know how I can get a list of the speakers' emails (offline)? I want to contact them to ask for a few bits of information for introductions at VCF East. Thanks all

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Hotel Block #3 - Red Roof Inn
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Apr '24

07 Apr '24

To follow up. I emailed Red Roof Inn and they say that saying Vintage Computer Festival East should work. There should be no code.They suggest emailing them and asking them to call you if there are any issues: I0211(a)RedRoof.com It should be 20% off. 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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