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New laptop stickers!
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Apr '21

21 Apr '21

Just ordered three more stickers for VCF fundraising. They will be available at the swap meet for $2 each. This is in addition to the other 3 that we already have. I hope that everyone likes them! apple-2-oval_49405941223_o.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erNmL-HAvuIWo9Dgvc7OVVGvnEgsMqWf/view?usp=…> VCF Terminal.png <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FLrNBgsrzf46evQ_bpSRpoOaKqryo4F/view?usp=…> Sticker 1 2020.png <https://drive.google.com/file/d/12CfK46KGVOX2-Qna5MBF8oIeSmgiqfo0/view?usp=…> ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Bag-o-chips sorting, storing, testing
by Herb Johnson 21 Apr '21

21 Apr '21

I looked at the photos of the donated chips. Most of them are plastic-bagged and labeled when in quantity. Generally, "what to do" is to make a PAPER list of those tags and bags, and keep it with the box o' bagged chips. Then you have a box of bagged chips with catalog. And in this matter, don't use plastic boxes, they generate static. Paper is fine; there's antistat boxes made too but that's excessive in this matter. Problem solved. A couple exceptions: Problem is, all the 4000 series chips that are CMOS, are now damaged by plastic static electricity. I suggest that for the 4000 series, they 1) be rebagged in antistatic bags and 2) tagged as "static damaged". I'm serious. TTL and LS and other non-CMOS chips, leave them in their plastic bags. Some bags had mixed chips embedded in anti-static foam. That foam degrades over decades, so make sure it's not too old (crumbly, melting, etc.) Then rebag in anti-static bags. Label the bags as to kind. If antistat foam is kept from air and moisture, it lasts longer. But it does degrade and should be replaced every decade (!). about testing them. Most are not worth testing. Just use 'em and confirm in circuit that they work. Oscilloscope observation of inputs and outputs will confirm lack of damage at the pin level. If one needs known-good chips - don't use these! problem solved. In the discussion, it was suggested to 'store these at CDL'. Frankly, I suggest *donating them to CDL*. They will put them to best use, and know how to use them. If VCFed needs chips, I presume they already turn to CDL for assistance. If CDL doesn't want these chips, that's entirely their discretion; if they will store them for VCFed anyway, that is very kind of them. I am not in charge of CDL or VCFed so these are merely policy suggestions. best regards, Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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Lend VCF Commodore 1702 monitors for TV show
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Apr '21

21 Apr '21

Hello everyone, VCF was contacted by a TV show for a prop rental. They need 30 Commodore 64, 30 Commodore 1541 drives and 30 Commodore 1702 monitors. I already have the C64 and 1541 covered. We only have half of the monitors. Can anyone lend VCF monitors? They start filming in May, so it's likely that they will need them picked up within the next two weeks. They have shipping insurance for the monitors and use a professional shipping company. You will also get your portion of the rental fee. They will be needed for filming from Mid May to Mid August. If you can help, send me a private e-mail. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bag-o-chips sorting, storing, testing
by jsalzman＠gmail.com 21 Apr '21

21 Apr '21

On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 9:24 AM Jonathan Sturges via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > My TL866 can test the 74XX and 40XX logic chips to see if they are good. > > I've got a TL866 as well and will bring mine. Do you use their Windows > software or something else? I use minipro in Linux for PROMs and flash, > but minipro doesn't have chip-testing capabilities. Alex J. & I also have > another tester, who's name I forget, which can test TTLs however. > I use their X-(whatever) Windows software. I forget its name, but it did a good job with my large batch of logic chips. > Alex & I also have Neoloch Inquisitors, which can test many common SRAM > and DRAMs, as well as PIAs and RIOTs. > I may have to bring my SRAM and DRAM for testing. 🙂 > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bag-o-chips sorting, storing, testing
by Jonathan Sturges 21 Apr '21

21 Apr '21

> My TL866 can test the 74XX and 40XX logic chips to see if they are good. I've got a TL866 as well and will bring mine. Do you use their Windows software or something else? I use minipro in Linux for PROMs and flash, but minipro doesn't have chip-testing capabilities. Alex J. & I also have another tester, who's name I forget, which can test TTLs however. Alex & I also have Neoloch Inquisitors, which can test many common SRAM and DRAMs, as well as PIAs and RIOTs. With multiple testers, hopefully we can knock out the testing easily. -Jonathan

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Bag-o-chips sorting, storing, testing
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

Someone donated a "bag-o-chips". If anyone is interested in sorting these, let me know. I also need ideas on how to store them for easy access. These would be available as parts for repair workshops for anyone. For the truly ambitious, you could test these chips. Some of them appear to be labeled by the person who donated them: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m_HDOTWr9RdkSnNx51C9xzDZBX4u-k2G?us… ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Drone at Swap Meet? -Win Friends and Influence People-
by Andrew Diller 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

Hello: Anyone coming to the swap meet have a nice drone they would be willing to bring, do some filming, and then let me have the footage for VCF propaganda? If so please bring it and find me at the 'meet. You will be fully credited in the ensuing propaganda. Thanks, -andy

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Needed SD card solutions for museum
by Dean Notarnicola 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

https://www.tindie.com/stores/glitchwrks/ On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 2:29 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Jeff do you have information about the XT IDE solution or a link? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 20, 2021, at 12:24 PM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Also, for the TI-99/4A, add the 32K/TIPI board. It adds 32K memory, and > > uses a Raspberry PI Zero to act as a storage device WITH FujiNet like > > access to files and the Internet. I tried to add it to the Google Doc, > but > > I didn't have write access to it. > > > > It's currently a few weeks behind in production, but should be available > > soon. If you order it with a Pi Zero, ready to go, you can get it for > about > > $95 plus shipping, and add your own MicroSD card. > > > > Combo 32k/TIPI > > > http://arcadeshopper.ecwid.com/products/202179717?ref=v1:202179717:57647357 > > > >> On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 9:39 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> We have already had some people donate SD card solutions to the museum > >> which makes doing demos much easier. > >> > >> I'm looking for people to donate an SD card solution for the machines in > >> the museum. > >> > >> This list of machines that need them are here: > >> > >> > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sfGEttaQZUwEH7bkvErH1Aey9AdvdwepWoo… > >> > >> Let me know if you want to donate any of these or if you have any > >> questions. > >> > >> Thanks! > >> > >> ========================================= > >> Jeff Brace > >> Vice President & Board Member > >> Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner > >> Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > >> http://www.vcfed.org/ > >> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > >> > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] PRIVATE Re: Lend VCF Commodore 1702 monitors for TV show
by jsalzman＠gmail.com 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

I would hope that they don't care about the front control doors missing from the monitors.The odds of finding that many 1702 monitors WITH doors, is very unlikely. On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 11:50 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Just hope that they don’t realize that because then the deal may be off! > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 20, 2021, at 11:43 AM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 10:58 AM Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > >>> > >>> They need it for an office scene taking place in 1982. A newspaper > >> office. > >>> > >> > >> > >> > > In 1982 what enterprise-level newspaper publishing system would be using > > brand-new C64's, the year the C64 was launched, for it's operations? > > > > This is not the first time film/tv has requested props that were > > historically inaccurate, but wow, they're way off here if they think any > > newspaper office would have been using 40-column C64's for any > professional > > purpose. > > > > Bill > >

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More docents needed
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Apr '21

19 Apr '21

So Dennis and Dylan have been doing a great job filling in as docents in the VCF museum. It has been a great help for me to be able to take days off from the museum. However, they may be going to or back to college in September, so I will need more docents in the museum to replace them. Even if you come once a month, once every two months, it is helpful. If you are interested, then send me a private e-mail to let me know of your availability and interest. ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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