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Ensoniq Synth for museum?
by Ethan O'Toole 21 Oct '22

21 Oct '22

A few weeks ago there was a request for an Ensoniq ?Mirage? I think for the museum. It's not a mirage, but I run a craigslist ad looking for broken synths to fix. For whatever strange reason like 80% of the emails I get are Ensoniqs. But besides that, someone has an EPS-1. I haven't sniffed out the asking price, but would this be something the museum would want? It is not general midi, but judging by youtube videos it sounds pretty okay. There are some PCBs on tendie to make multicarts for patches which could be cool. Sounds like it's something I could fix. They also said they had either a SQ2 or SQ-80 (can't remember which) but that one is working (no fun.) Not sure the multitimbrality of it. I assume one sound at a time, so could make sequences on the Atari ST using like a Mirage for sampled gritty drums and the EPS-1 for lead/bass? Then an A frame stand for the true 80s. Thoughts? - Ethan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Z80 systems for $20.00
by Stephen A Edwards 21 Oct '22

21 Oct '22

I really hope someone can buy a bunch of these Z80 systems (with keyboards? The keyboards are easily worth $20) and bring them down to InfoAgo where we can buy them. I'd certainly like a couple. If I had a car, I'd drive up and buy a bunch, but I don't have a car.

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Z80 systems for $20.00
by Martin Flynn 21 Oct '22

21 Oct '22

https://worcester.craigslist.org/sys/d/millbury-retro-z80-computer-new-in-b…

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Craigslist ad (Worcester, MA)
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Oct '22

21 Oct '22

Someone alerted me by e-mail the following message: "I am reaching out to spread knowledge about a large batch of 'new-old-stock' vintage z-80 systems <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zilog_Z80> in storage near Worcester, MA. I am not the seller but came across this local listing a couple weeks ago. After some communication with the seller, I found out that he has more than 2,700 units and is running out of indoor storage. These units are brand new and are being sold for $20 per unit and in bulk for a lower price. They are currently stored outside with minimal weather sealing/protection. I am not affiliated with the seller and have already secured my own unit but I am reaching out in an effort to possibly save these units before they are destroyed by the winter elements. Maybe you know people who have the capacity to take some of these units in? I know this message may seem strange but it is my sincere hope that such fun units can be saved! https://worcester.craigslist.org/sys/d/millbury-retro-z80-computer-new-in-b… " ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT: 3rd Party needs embedded developer - hardware & software
by Neil Cherry 19 Oct '22

19 Oct '22

3rd Party is looking for one embedded developer who knows C++, python, AVR, PSOC. That's hardware and software. Interested parties can contact me and I'll share the details. Local to Holmdel NJ Please don't reply directly to the list, you can use ncherry(a)linuxha.com . -- 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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Next VCF Swap Meet: June 10, 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Oct '22

19 Oct '22

So I'm choosing June 10, 2023 as our next swap meet. A few reasons for this date: 1) I will be able to get help from the Sea Cadets 2) Doesn't interfere with Father's Day 3) Hopefully doesn't interfere with graduations. 4) Is 8 weeks away from VCF East 5) Is a week and a half after Memorial Day. 6) Hopefully it isn't too terribly hot yet. 7) There is persistent interest in selling vintage computer items! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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November Repair Workshop
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Oct '22

18 Oct '22

Just as a reminder. There will be a repair workshop on November 12 & 13. This is the signup sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yGntoKF6NbTq-3LjQVk0GKRbeBXuUBhYCcB… Hope to see you there! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Semi-OT: Packing CRT monitors for shipping.
by Joseph Giliberti 18 Oct '22

18 Oct '22

Greetings, Several years ago, I picked up a large collection of generic looking CRT computer monitors for free and have stored them for some reason. I guess it's paying off since it seems monitors with Sony Trinitron tubes are worth their weight in... not quite gold but something that's worth a lot. One that I'm getting ready to list is a later model Sony 19-in flat CRT which weighs at least 75 lbs. I'm planning on strongly encouraging local pickup but otherwise offering shipping within the continental US. I have successfully shipped CRT monitors before, with massive amounts of bubble wrap, packing peanuts and double boxed into high strength cardboard boxes. I've never shipped any monitor this large and this heavy before. Would you think cardboard is still an option or should I be looking at freight shipping in a wood crate? Thanks, Joe Giliberti

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VCF IBM 1130 Fundraiser - Update
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Oct '22

16 Oct '22

I posted a blog on vcfed.org's home page, which can be found here: https://vcfed.org/2022/10/15/ibm-1130-repair-fundraiser/ Here is what I wrote: The Vintage Computer Federation <http://vcfed.org/> has started a fundraiser <https://vcfed.org/membership/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=2> for our IBM 1130 computer <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_1130>. We are looking to repair and restore this machine to operating condition. To accomplish this, we will need two things: Funds to repair and an expert to repair it. Donate by clicking this fundraising link IBM 1130 Repair Fundraiser <https://vcfed.org/membership/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=2>. We have found an expert in the repair of this computer: Carl Claunch <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZ1SxzeGcnr9nO7dFu5A4A>. He is well known in the vintage computer community as a renown and accomplished expert in restoring IBM 1130 computers <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDRw9mLkHX4>. After several weeks, we have not achieved our goal of $6000 and our deadline of October 31 to take advantage of our scheduled transportation. Our IBM 1130 has been on display for several years at The Vintage Computer Museum in Wall, NJ at InfoAge Science and History Museums (formerly Camp Evans). The IBM 1130 is an early example of what became commonly known as minicomputers (smaller than room-size); one computer for one person. It is also unique in the sense that there are only a small number in existence, and few are functional. We take pride in the fact that many, in fact most, artifacts displayed in our museum are functional and provide an interactive experience for our museum visitors. We now have an opportunity to add the IBM 1130 to the list of functional artifacts! A long-time friend of VCF who lives in Florida, Carl Claunch, has experience in successfully restoring these computers to a functional state. Mr. Claunch is not able to travel to us to perform the work, so we need to transport the computer to and from his residence. As you can imagine, this presents various challenges, but we believe this is a very worthwhile effort. To ignore this opportunity to engage with this expert would be a regrettable, permanent loss for our museum. To move forward with this project, *we need your support*. We need to raise approximately $6,000 to cover shipping and other expenses involved in the repair. Funds donated will be used for expenses related to this repair project and operating costs of the IBM 1130 computer. Funds received that are in excess of the needs of this project will be directed to the restoration and preservation of other artifacts in our collection. We need to acknowledge that, in a project like this, there is no guarantee of success. We cannot predict issues that may occur during transportation. Additionally, insurmountable problems may be revealed during the repair process that would cause the computer to remain non-functional, and there could be other issues that we can only imagine. Therefore, as hopeful as we are for success, there are no guarantees, and we cannot make any promises. For this reason, we must clearly state that your donation is NOT refundable. In recognition of your support, you have the option to include your name on a donor plaque (or another suitable memorial, to be determined) which will be proudly displayed along with the computer in our museum. Please follow this link https://vcfed.org/membership/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=2 to reach the donation page on our website. We ask that you please act soon and consider donating to this important historic project. We have a delivery window of October 31 so we greatly appreciate your support. We hope that you will participate in this endeavor. Please share this with like-minded individuals and organizations who may also be interested in helping to preserve computing history. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Next Swap Meet - Possible Date
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Oct '22

16 Oct '22

Does anyone see any problem with June 17, 2023? I see nothing listed for hamfests. I don't know of any other events that might conflict. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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