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Datanetics Keyboard
by Jeff Galinat 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

Hi all, I am going to be a vendor at VCF Midwest and I have a working Datanetics keyboard that I was thinking of selling. This is not the Apple II specific keyboard but it appears to use the same keyswitches with the slanted stem. This is a working KB that I cleaned up & painted the scratched up metal enclosure. I realize that these Datanetics switches are pretty rare to find. I am interested in selling the keyboard as a unit and if the buyer wants to part it out for the switches that is their business. The previous owner had installed 5v & -12v power supplies in the enclosure so the unit is self powered via a switched power cord. The -12v supply was bad when I got it so it was replaced. I tested the keyboard using a pair of TIL-311 hex displays and the proper ASCII codes are generated. I have included a link to pictures of the keyboard including pics showing the codes for ‘space’, ‘CR’ and ‘A’. <https://1drv.ms/f/s!AoxC-mzikoIggv51Pnu75fKDCMdKLw> Since the switches are rare, I was thinking $300 as a price range for this KB. This is somewhat negotiable so feel free to contact me off-list with any offers/questions. Also please be aware that I will also be in the NJ area about 10 days after VCF-MW for a meet up. Best regards, Jeff Galinat

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Laser disc player and discs
by Kelly Leavitt 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

Rio Grande NJ ARC thrift store. Some pictures available Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

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September Repair Workshop is cancelled
by Jeffrey Brace 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

I'm sorry to say that I've decided to cancel the September Repair Workshop. This is for several reasons: 1) Most of those that usually come to our repair workshops will be at VCF MidWest. 2) Others feel that it is too close to the August Repair Workshop. 3) Others are busy with family, back to school and other activities. 4) I need time to prepare for the swap meet in October. So the next repair workshop will be October 8 & 9. The swap meet is October 8. ========================================= 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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Pi Zero
by Mike Loewen 30 Aug '22

30 Aug '22

Does anyone have a spare Raspberry Pi Zero 1.3 available to sell? I need one for a keyboard adapter project for my Tandy 6000. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Need an Ensonic Music Keyboard for the
by mark＠markesystems.com 30 Aug '22

30 Aug '22

I have an Ensoniq ESQ-M, which is the rack-mount version of the ESQ-1. It contains 8 of the 5503 oscillators. This particular unit “mostly” works; I had it apart once (several decades ago), and when I put it back together I had one of the connectors off by one. I corrected the issue, obviously, but now the display is very dim (still working, though), and it sounds as if one of the voices isn’t operational (random notes don’t play when sent a stream of MIDI data). Other than that, I think it’s all good (although I haven’t powered it up in quite some time – the power supply may need re-capping...). I’ve been carting this around for a while now, and would love for it to go to a good home. Let me know where to send it! ~~ Mark Moulding (tyer(a)att.net)

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Wang 4000 Talk - the results
by Douglas Crawford 30 Aug '22

30 Aug '22

I had technical difficulties with Zoom and streaming so I had to bail on those. We did have an excellent & informative experience with our guest, Ramsey Mahadeen. I have a video recording that we will post asap. Its got flaws in the camera work but the content is gooooood. It was harder than I anticipated running both the discussion and the video production. -DC

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Need an Ensonic Music Keyboard for the museum
by Douglas Crawford 30 Aug '22

30 Aug '22

Starting a quest for an Ensonic keyboard with MIDI for use in with our Atari STe music computer in the museum. Something with the 5503 oscillator chip or otherwise containing silicon from Ensonic Semiconductor Group. http://archive.6502.org/datasheets/ensoniq_5503_digital_oscillator_chip.pdf Specifically want Ensonic for the local connection to Malvern, PA. Please contact me off list for any available item to work out an arrangement. Thanks very very much. DC

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Exciting Opportunity - VCF Needs Your Help
by Chris Fala 29 Aug '22

29 Aug '22

Attention VCF Members! We have very exciting news to announce, and an important request! As many of you are undoubtedly aware, the Vintage Computer Federation Mid-Atlantic chapter has been in possession of a 1960s IBM 1130 computer which has been on display in our museum for several years. 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 early this fall and 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. Thank you all for your attention and consideration, and your interest in the advancement of our hobby through our museum. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. Sincerely, Chris Fala Chairman of the Vintage Computer Federation Mid-Atlantic Steering Committee

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Apple III mono CRT available - Northern VA
by Ethan O'Toole 29 Aug '22

29 Aug '22

I have an Apple III CRT monitor available, in original box. Has foam inserts but box is not mint. Monitor looks like great condition, the mesh on the front is perfect. It hasn't blown up yet, recommend recapping as always. Would like to find it a home, it's taking space in my garage and isn't really needed for my collection. Came to me from a friend. Northern Virginia area - Ethan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] mystery CRT in a box -- free (somewhat O.T.)
by William Dudley 29 Aug '22

29 Aug '22

Bob, Can you comment on the function, or the inputs it expects? Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux. On Mon, Aug 29, 2022 at 9:58 AM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Seems to be a military item I use to work with. > Bobby > On Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 07:00:16 PM EDT, Douglas Crawford via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Actually, I'll take it only if no one else wants it. > -DC > > On 8/25/2022 6:39 PM, William Dudley via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > Not exactly vintage computer equipement, but I know many of > > you like CRTs, so I offer this here. > > > > I got this as part of a haul at an estate auction and I finally got > > around to photographing it. > > I don't know if it's a prototype or just some one of a kind thing. > > I think it has some epoxy-block op-amps in it, but I haven't > > disassembled it enough to find out. > > > > Pictures here: > > https://www.dudley.nu/conrac > > > > It is in Jackson NJ. You can pick it up "nearby", including at the > > museum in Wall, NJ, or you can pay for shipping. I'll be visiting > > the repair party at the museum this weekend. > > > > Bill Dudley > > This email is free of malware because I run Linux. > > > >

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