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Looking for a Kalok IDE drive
by Herb Johnson 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

"Why??? I’m looking for something to use with an IDE adapter on my Lisa, and [I] want it to sound interesting." It's a little amusing, to ask for hard drives based on acoustics. I'm an old person from a different time; I guess it's a thing now. (Yes, I know there's videos of stacks of drives playing tunes, thank you.) When drive stepping was noisier, it was a diagnostic, more convenient than a blinking "drive activity" LED. I'm guessing, the Lisa may not accept any ancient IDE hard-drive. I know that some really old IDE hard drives have "the wrong" IDE interface (8 bit data and not standard 16 bit data). Is there a list of IDE hard drive brand/models the Lisa could reasonably use? So - is there really a demand for "acoustic" IDE hard drives? Also, with a sound like a winding up jet engine as they start up? I can dig up some of these. No warranties. Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Not much snow
by Evan Koblentz 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

Our location is on the border between one inch and nothing at all: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weekend-snowstorm-to-bury-virgi… -- Evan Koblentz, executive director Vintage Computer Federation www.vcfed.org evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Repair Day Next Sat 12th - What to expect?
by Joseph Oprysko 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

Is there an oscilloscope and a logic probe available for use? I want to attempt to repair the JrAccelerator board for one of my PCjr machines. I don't have schematics for it so everything is going to be by scoping, eyeballing, skill, and luck. Hopefully it's nothing major. I know the system works as I've pulled the board and put the 8088 back in and it started up just fine. I will also be bringing my Amiga 2000HD as Andy is bring me a copy of workbench. Hopefully 3.1 as a lot of the newer drivers run much more efficiently. On Wed, Jan 9, 2019, 1:26 PM Laura S. Reinhard via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org wrote: > Generally around here it is wetter than snowy. Plan a route avoiding > flood prone areas and don’t drive at night or early morning when may have > black ice. Just this local’s advice. Obviously trust your instincts > On Jan 9, 2019, 12:55 PM -0500, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org>, wrote: > > The current forecast for the InfoAge area is Sunday it will be leas than > > one inch. Can’t say for other areas. > > > > It’s the risk I take in planning repair workshops in winter. The funny > > thing is that there hasn’t been any snow in this area so far this winter > > but lots and lots and lots of rain. > > > > In any case I hope that everyone can make it, but use your best judgment > as > > to whether it is safe or not. > > > > On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 11:16 AM Bob Flanders via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > I was hoping to come, but it looks like snowstorm. *ugh* > > > > > > bob > > > > > > On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 7:44 AM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < > > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > > Andy, if you remember VCF, the workshop is in the room at the bottom > of > > > > the ramp from the “reception hall” or main exhibit room, with the big > > > > concrete floor where my Apple display was setup in the middle. Right > by > > > the > > > > double doors to outside where we all unloaded our stuff to setup for > VCF > > > > > > > > Tony > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > > > > On Jan 6, 2019, at 10:13 PM, Evan via vcf-midatlantic < > > > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm not that awesome w/ soldering, mostly due to lack of > experience. > > > > I'm > > > > > > > bringing my own soldering iron. > > > > > > There are plenty of members to help you with that at the > workshop. > > > > > > > > > > > > > This will be my first one- just want to check and make sure > what is > > > > going > > > > > > > to happen will happen - is the main room used like at Festivus? > > > > Assuming > > > > > > > that ppl that come must bring everything they need for work, > or are > > > > there > > > > > > > things there from VCF to use? (Irons, monitors, network etc) ? > > > > > > No it will be in the "main" building called 9032-A. I will send > out a > > > > > > reminder with all the info soon. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Andy: in time you will learn your way around the campus and the > zany > > > > building number scheme installed here by the Army in 1941. :) > > > > > > > > > > VCF has some tools available to borrow (including a nice > desoldering > > > > station) but mostly people bring their own. > > > > > > > > > > As you can see here on the list, and as you learned in person at > > > > Festivus, we're all happy to share/help. That is what makes the group > > > > awesome! > > > > > > > > > > Unlike at VCF East (and to a lesser degree Festivus) -- when we're > > > > fairly specific about details -- the workshops are pretty much show > up, > > > > pick a table, and have at it. > > > > > > > > > > Jeff B. is in charge of the workshop logistics. The email he sends > will > > > > cover the hours, event fee, where to park, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > ========================================= > > Jeff Brace > > Vice President > > Vintage Computer Federation >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 1990s Unix Workstation Sub-Group
by Joseph Oprysko 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

I've had a bit of Unix Experience. I had a chance to get a number of Octanes and Indigos with 20"+ sized screens and likely real time video capture/editing cards. They were the editing workstations for Fox. But at the time I had no place to put them. On Mon, Jan 7, 2019, 3:46 PM m simons via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org wrote: > Yes, I'm interested in this sort of thing. SGI machines and IRIX are > beautiful. X windows on other *nix'es. Heck, I've got an enclosed server > rack and numerous servers just looking for a home in order to turn them > into machines to play around with and host interesting projects. > > --MS > On Sunday, January 6, 2019, 9:01:01 AM EST, Christian Liendo via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > + 1 > I was never into the whole chat thing. > > I use slack at work, thats more then enough. > > > On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 10:31 AM J. Alexander Jacocks via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > However, I'm not a discord/slack/etc. fan. I propose keeping discussion > on > > this list, or on the existing VCFed message board. I agree with Ethan > and > > Mike: no more new comms methods. They just serve to scatter information. > > Now, an official VCFed wiki, on the other hand, would be quite welcome, > and > > would be useful to fans of all vintage software and hardware. > > > > > >

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Summer Repair Workshop Schedule 2019
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

I’m contemplating the schedule for summer workshops. I think I may do a June and August while skipping July. Many people are on vacation or busy during summer months. The summer workshops tend to be lower attendance. Anyone have any thoughts or comments? -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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VCF East 2019 keynote suggestions?
by Herb Johnson 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

> I just had lunch with an ex colleague named Jeff Witt that worked in early IC design > over the timeframe of MOS, RCA (1802) , and even Solid State Scientific of Montgomeryville. > But there is some fertile ground around AMI to cultivate a speakers from in general, of this sort. I'm trying hard to avoid a lecture. So I'll just say this. Persons from the timeframe Doug mentions, the 1970's, are getting very old. Time is running out, to invite them at all to VCF events - keynote, guest, workshop, whatever. I suggest engaging with them, now and for the next few years, to attend. Their availability won't be an option, before long. Suggestions were asked for: that's my suggestion and response to some other suggestions. End of lecture. Herb Johnson Old person -- 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 retrotechnology DOT info

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Repair Day Next Sat 12th - What to expect?
by Bob Flanders 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

I was hoping to come, but it looks like snowstorm. *ugh* bob On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 7:44 AM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Andy, if you remember VCF, the workshop is in the room at the bottom of > the ramp from the “reception hall” or main exhibit room, with the big > concrete floor where my Apple display was setup in the middle. Right by the > double doors to outside where we all unloaded our stuff to setup for VCF > > Tony > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 6, 2019, at 10:13 PM, Evan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > >>> I'm not that awesome w/ soldering, mostly due to lack of experience. > I'm > >>> bringing my own soldering iron. > >> There are plenty of members to help you with that at the workshop. > >> > >>> This will be my first one- just want to check and make sure what is > going > >>> to happen will happen - is the main room used like at Festivus? > Assuming > >>> that ppl that come must bring everything they need for work, or are > there > >>> things there from VCF to use? (Irons, monitors, network etc) ? > >> No it will be in the "main" building called 9032-A. I will send out a > >> reminder with all the info soon. > > > > > > Andy: in time you will learn your way around the campus and the zany > building number scheme installed here by the Army in 1941. :) > > > > VCF has some tools available to borrow (including a nice desoldering > station) but mostly people bring their own. > > > > As you can see here on the list, and as you learned in person at > Festivus, we're all happy to share/help. That is what makes the group > awesome! > > > > Unlike at VCF East (and to a lesser degree Festivus) -- when we're > fairly specific about details -- the workshops are pretty much show up, > pick a table, and have at it. > > > > Jeff B. is in charge of the workshop logistics. The email he sends will > cover the hours, event fee, where to park, etc. > > > > > > > >

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Anyone in eastern Tennessee?
by Evan Koblentz 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

I got an email about a potentially nice collection of micros up for grabs in eastern Tennessee. They won't ship anything. Does anyone on this list live near there? -- Evan Koblentz, executive director Vintage Computer Federation www.vcfed.org evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999

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Epson Equity I keyboard info needed!
by CJ Reha 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

Hello all - I have an Epson Equity I PC clone here that uses a special keyboard which I do not have. The system boots and works flawlessly, but lacking a compatible keyboard means I cannot do much at all with it besides stare at the DOS boot screen. :P The port on the motherboard is an 8-pin DIN connector. If anyone has information on the model of said keyboard or any leads on where to acquire one, please let me know. There is a section in the manual which states if two jumpers on the motherboard are shorted certain revisions should be able to work with a standard XT keyboard, however I have not tested this out yet and would prefer to acquire an original keyboard if at all possible. Thanks a lot, CJ

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[OT] Anyone Want a Decent Onkyo HDMI/Component/SVideo Switching Receiver and Speakers?
by J. Alexander Jacocks 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

All, I have a quite nice Onkyo TX-SR875 tuner, with remote, and a pair of Polk Monitor 50s and a 12" Polk subwoofer, and I don't have room for any of it. Unfortunately, 3-year-old hands can get to any place that I put the tuner, and that just won't work. Anyone interested? I'd like to get at least a few bucks for these, as they still sell for decent prices. I was asking $150 on Craigslist, based on a discount from the most recent sales on eBay, for the tuner, but I'd definitely do a deal for anyone in this group. The speakers are probably worth at least $50, so maybe $175 for all of it? I'll (hopefully, my wife is sick, and I'm hoping that she'll be well before Saturday) be at the workshop, this weekend, and would be happy to bring them. Thanks! - Alex

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