- vcf-midatlantic - lists.vcfed.org

8080 trainer programmer
by Sentrytv 30 Jul '20

30 Jul '20

Hey Jeff I’m sending this to you because I don’t have a account where I can post pictures but maybe you can pass along I have a trainer that’s an 8080 trainer and programmer maybe you and maybe somebody else me know what it is and if it’s worth anything. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Jul 30, 2020, at 10:59 AM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > It's also not pronounced like the name of a fictional computer > programmer/technician at Reynholm Industries. > >> On Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 10:32 AM Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic < >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> I could barely get through the video. I seriously doubt the guy ever worked >> there because he doesn't know how to pronounce the name of the company. It >> isn't "moss" like the stuff that grows around trees, it is M - O - S with >> each letter spoken. Everyone I ever heard say it who actually worked there >> in the 1980s says it correctly (Bil Herd, Jack Tramiel, my sister, etc.). >> Let's please get it right for the sake of correctly documenting history. >> Thank you. >> >> Rant over. >>

1 0

8080 programmer trainer
by Sentrytv 30 Jul '20

30 Jul '20

Hey Jeff I’m sending this to you because I don’t have a account where I can post pictures but maybe you can pass along I have a trainer that’s an 8080 trainer and programmer maybe you and maybe somebody else me know what it is and if it’s worth anything. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Jul 30, 2020, at 10:59 AM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > It's also not pronounced like the name of a fictional computer > programmer/technician at Reynholm Industries. > >> On Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 10:32 AM Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic < >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> I could barely get through the video. I seriously doubt the guy ever worked >> there because he doesn't know how to pronounce the name of the company. It >> isn't "moss" like the stuff that grows around trees, it is M - O - S with >> each letter spoken. Everyone I ever heard say it who actually worked there >> in the 1980s says it correctly (Bil Herd, Jack Tramiel, my sister, etc.). >> Let's please get it right for the sake of correctly documenting history. >> Thank you. >> >> Rant over. >>

1 0

MOS Tech plant
by Richard Cini 30 Jul '20

30 Jul '20

This came across my Twitter feed this morning about the two Commodore locations in PA. https://youtu.be/h7d_mDz1yCM Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

4 5

ISO: Printer cable
by Dean Notarnicola 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

Anyone happen to have a Brother PC-5000 printer cable they’re willing to sell? TIA

1 0

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] AlphaServers free to a good home
by Bob Aviles 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

Hi, I will check email for the other part. Bobby On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 03:34:30 PM EDT, Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Hi, Ok, and thank you for the reply. Bobby On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 01:55:55 PM EDT, David Riley via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: I should mention: they’ve been claimed! But I may be willing to part with a few more things, I’ll post them as I find them while packing. > On Jul 29, 2020, at 11:45, Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > <mime-attachment>

1 0

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] AlphaServers free to a good home
by David Riley 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

I should mention: they’ve been claimed! But I may be willing to part with a few more things, I’ll post them as I find them while packing. > On Jul 29, 2020, at 11:45, Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > <mime-attachment>

2 1

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Kay pro II
by Dave McGuire 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

That's my point...it's not likely to be an issue, and even if it is, in a -II the CRT controller is implemented with all standard components that are easy to get and replace if needed. -Dave On 7/29/20 2:54 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > OK so in case that is bad how Do you get around it? > > >> On Jul 29, 2020, at 2:46 PM, Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> >> The CRT controller in the Kaypro II is implemented using discrete >> logic and an EPROM. >> >> -Dave >> >>> On 7/29/20 2:31 PM, Vincent B via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >>> Kaypros are notorious for their proprietary CRT controller chip >>> failing, but I dunno if that's all Kaypros or just the one I have >>> (a 2X). -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

2 1

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Kay pro II
by Vincent B 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

Kaypros are notorious for their proprietary CRT controller chip failing, but I dunno if that's all Kaypros or just the one I have (a 2X). On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 2:15 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Thanks for the advice that’s pretty much the exact same thing I was > thinking > So aside from power supply and keyboard issues > Anything else to expect? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jul 29, 2020, at 1:57 PM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Using eBay SOLD auctions as a reference, $200 may be on the high side of > > fair pricing if it works and just needs a cleaning. But there is > certainly > > room for haggling down to $150 or so. > > > >> On Wed, Jul 29, 2020, 12:41 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> I was having a conversation with somebody who has some computer > equipment > >> that I need to go take a look at. > >> He has a Kaypro II with dual Floppy drives built into the main unit and > >> a keyboard. > >> It doesn’t look like it’s in the greatest shape because there may be > rust > >> or just a lot of dirt on the case from the pictures he sent me. > >> > >> So my question to those who know more about it than I do: > >> > >> Is his asking price of $200 for the KayPro II a good deal or not? > >> > >> I know it’s not a lot of information but it’s all I know so far until I > go > >> see it. > >> > >> Mike R. > >> > >> Sent from: > >> My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >> > >

3 3

Decent CRT TV FTAGH in Philly
by David Riley 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

Hey all, One of the other things currently consuming much space in the basement is a 25” or so late-‘90s Sony TV which takes RF, composite and component (but curiously not S-Video) and works pretty well for vintage consoles/computers. It was my main driver for NES/SNES/Commodore/etc until I finally got a proper Commodore monitor this winter. Free pickup in Philly, we’re easy access from 95 and 76, but I’m afraid I won’t be making it out to either of the August workshops (otherwise I probably would have just brought it). Happy to share a picture or two, but I seem to recall the mailing list doesn’t handle picture attachments well.

1 1

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Kay pro II
by jsalzman＠gmail.com 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

Using eBay SOLD auctions as a reference, $200 may be on the high side of fair pricing if it works and just needs a cleaning. But there is certainly room for haggling down to $150 or so. On Wed, Jul 29, 2020, 12:41 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I was having a conversation with somebody who has some computer equipment > that I need to go take a look at. > He has a Kaypro II with dual Floppy drives built into the main unit and > a keyboard. > It doesn’t look like it’s in the greatest shape because there may be rust > or just a lot of dirt on the case from the pictures he sent me. > > So my question to those who know more about it than I do: > > Is his asking price of $200 for the KayPro II a good deal or not? > > I know it’s not a lot of information but it’s all I know so far until I go > see it. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >

2 1