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Looking for schematics[pdf] - Vector Hi-Res Graphics board [S-100]
by Dan Roganti 16 Jul '17

16 Jul '17

Anyone have pdf schematics for the Vector Hi-Res Graphics board [S-100] This is from 1977, a similar design as the Dazzler but much higher resolution,256x240 Although it's not color, it does have 16 level grey scale at 128x120, I think it was a nice design. Wouldn't take much to add color with a phase delay color burst. But it relies specifically on using their own 8K memory card for the bitmap memory. Because it contains DIP ribbon cables which plug into certain IC sockets on their memory card Also looking for the owners manual too, most likely the schematics are in there too. I like to make this compatible for any 8K memory card. BTW, there's one on eB@y right now w/o manual but some of us Italians are inflicted with a case of mafundzalo ;) here's the page from the catalog http://www.classiccmp.org/dunfield/s100/vg77cat4.jpg and some closeup pics http://rogtronics.net/files/hobby/comp/vector/ Dan -- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!

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Workshop breakfast 7/16/17
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Jul '17

15 Jul '17

We are meeting at the Blue Swan diner in Ocean at 9am for breakfast in case others want to join us. -- ======================================================== Jeff Brace ========================================================

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Wi-fi range extender
by Mike Willegal 15 Jul '17

15 Jul '17

Since power lines typically are not shielded, I doubt if that power line solution is FCC compliant. I have a friend who briefly worked for a power line WAN startup - he said they couldn’t get anywhere because of radiated emissions. regards, Mike Willegal

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Update - I'll be there at 9am
by Evan Koblentz 15 Jul '17

15 Jul '17

Arriving at the museum one hour earlier than expected today. Join me if you want. ________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation A 501(c)(3) educational non-profit Evan(a)vcfed.org +1 (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation

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tomorrow
by Evan Koblentz 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

I'll be at the museum around 10ish tomorrow morning. Whomever shows up second can help me set up tables and chairs. :) ________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Scrap dealer finds Apollo-era NASA computers in dead engineer’s basement in PA
by Duane Craps 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Looks like the same Potter Tape Drives that were used on the UNIVAC 1240 Magnetic Tape Unit. The UNIVAC generation of equipment before the 1540's at VCFed. The T-handle was to retract the tension arms mechanically rather than with a motor as the later units had. Duane On 7/14/2017 2:43 PM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I get someone in the Pittsburgh area might want to know about this. > > > https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/07/nasa-computer-engineer-basement/ >

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IGNORE test
by Duane Craps 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

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Scrap dealer finds Apollo-era NASA computers in dead engineer’s basement in PA
by Christian Liendo 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

I get someone in the Pittsburgh area might want to know about this. https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/07/nasa-computer-engineer-basement/

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OT: Sussex County ARC Hamfest This Sunday July 16th
by Kelly Leavitt 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Kind of OT, but usually there is some vintage stuff to be found... The Annual Sussex County Hamfest will be Sunday July 16, 2017 We still get several hundred tailgaters and about a thousand buyers. As usual, I'll be working the food concession. Gates open at 6:00am for sellers/tailgaters 8:00am for buyers 270,000 square feet (Six Plus Acres!) of outdoor tailgate space and 10,000 square feet of indoor space. Food, Door Prizes and Ample Parking too! Held at the Sussex County Fair Grounds, 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ 07822 Confirmed indoor vendors * KJI Electronics * Quicksilver Radio * Satellite Sam * Manual Man * Plum Dx Supplies * The Wooden Ham For more information email us at Hamfest(a)scarcnj.org<mailto:hamfest@scarcnj.org?subject=2017%20Hamfest> or call us at 973-862-8197 Thank You for supporting our Hamfest Sussex County ARC Hamfest Committee For more information our webpage is http://www.scarcnj.org/hamfest.html Email Hamfest(a)scarcnj.org<mailto:Hamfest@scarcnj.org?subject=July%20Hamfest> Phone 973-862-8197 See you on July 16th 73 the Sussex County ARC Hamfest Committee [http://www.scarcnj.org/images/arrl-logo.gif] ARRL Approved Hamfest <mailto:Hamfest@scarcnj.org?subject=July%20Hamfest>

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OT: Wi-fi range extender
by Jeffrey Brace 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

I'm in need of a wifi range extender for a Verizon FIOS router. Does anyone have one for free or near free that they no longer need? I see one on Amazon for $20. I wonder how easy it is to configure and how reliable it is. -- ======================================================== Jeff Brace ========================================================

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