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Conductive Liquid Silver for workshop tomorrow
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Aug '16

20 Aug '16

Does anyone have any conductive liquid silver that they can bring to the workshop? Evan wants to repair the Commodore PET Chiclet keyboard and the aluminum on contacts that I put there stopped working. -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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Workshop tomorrow
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Aug '16

20 Aug '16

I bought soap dispensers for the bathroom in 9010. There are paper towels in the bathroom. I also bought some plates and cups. We should have paper towels in the warehouse. I will clean the bathroom Wednesday. I will be there at 10 AM and start setting up tables. What is everyone's E.T.A.? -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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Calcomp 565 plotter - works, but looking for pen mechanism (or any parts)
by Jack Rubin 19 Aug '16

19 Aug '16

I returned from the recent (fantastic - thank you Erik, Evan and team!) VCF-West with one more item off my ever-shorter "must have" list - I am the new owner of a very nice Calcomp 565 drum plotter. Photos are here: http://tinyurl.com/calcomp565 The only problem, unfortunately a major one, is that it is completely lacking the pen mechanism. This is actually a multi-part assembly that threads into the carriage on the front rails of the plotter and lifts the pen up and down in response to z-axis commands from the controller. It is a solenoid that uses the pen as the core and was thus supplied in many configurations depending on the kind of pen used. The first couple photos show what I'm looking for but I'd be happy with any bits of any configuration if you might have an idea where to find such items. Any help will be greatly appreciated! BTW, I'm well aware of the work that David Gesswein, Herb Johnson, Jeff Jonas and Tom Mikulic have done. I'm just hoping that there are some bits and pieces still out in the wild. Jeff, if you have any rolls of chart paper, I'm interested. Thanks, Jack

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Wall exhibit for our hallway
by Evan Koblentz 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

I'd like to put some kind of large, nice-looking, interactive exhibit on the wall in the hallway by our museum. Perhaps something that shows how data is created, processed, and outputted in an electronic digital computer, regardless of whether it's a modern system or an old one. Something where kids can press a button, watch the circuit make a decision, and follow along as the lights change leading to some result. Looking for serious/constructive feedback from people who are willing to actually do work. That should narrow the replies. :)

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New Kildall memoirs released
by Douglas Crawford 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

http://www.computerhistory.org/atchm/in-his-own-words-gary-kildall/

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Rare, one of a kind Apple history up for auction!
by Ian Primus 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

OK guys - better hurry for this one. Only five days left to bid on a completely unique Apple computer. We should see if we can raise the money - this is something that the museum really ought to have. Someone in NYC could pick it up so it wouldn't be damaged in shipping. https://new.liveauctioneers.com/item/47131179 -Ian

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OT: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard .iso needed
by Evan Koblentz 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

Off-topic -- I acquired an iMac G5 (PowerPC) today. The previous owner put Linux on it. I want to go back to OS X 10.5 Leopard (it won't run anything newer). Unable to find any working online links to download the .iso file. Can anyone help?

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OT: CTC 3D Printer for sale
by Bill Loguidice 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

Sorry for the off-topic, but considering who's in this group I thought it would be appropriate to offer it for sale here first as a courtesy before going elsewhere. I very recently got a CTC 3D Printer, which is essentially a Chinese Makerbot Replicator Dual knock-off. I'm actually going to end up with another printer very shortly and don't have a need for two. It's only received a few hours of use and is essentially new. I haven't even opened the silver ABS filament that it came with yet (I've only printed my own PLA filament to date). If anyone is interested, please contact direct to my email with an offer. Thank you. (it's this one if you're not familiar with it: http://ctcprinter.com/product_detail.php?ProId=32 ) -Bill (I live in Burlington, NJ and work in West Berlin, NJ, and would be happy to meet someone somewhere as well) ======================================================== Bill Loguidice, Managing Director; Armchair Arcade, Inc. <http://www.armchairarcade.com> ======================================================== Authored Books <http://www.amazon.com/Bill-Loguidice/e/B001U7W3YS/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_1> and Film <http://www.armchairarcade.com/film>; About me and other ways to get in touch <http://about.me/billloguidice> ========================================================

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Info for Workshop Aug 20 & 21
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Everyone who has already told me that they are coming will have a table. If you haven't told me, then there is no guarantee and you will have to carry one over from the hotel building or 9032-A. Temperature is great in that room and HVAC is new so we can stay comfortable in there. LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9010A - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday and ends whenever we go to sleep. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) COST: $10 for all members attending the workshop, which VCF donates to InfoAge as thanks for providing the space for us. EQUIPMENT: VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords and supplies etc. DRINKS: You should bring your own. I would recommend bringing a cooler of some type. FOOD: You provide your own. We may order pizza or go out to a dinner. Usually we make a decision when everyone gets hungry. GATE: Please close the front gate behind you. We want museum visitors to go to the front lobby and not wander through the middle of the campus. PARKING: Park across from 9010A on the grass area. QUESTIONS? Please ask me (Jeff Brace) or Evan. My cell is 732-759-1783 and Evan’s is 646-546-9999 in case you need to contact us. See everyone there! And have fun! -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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TI-99/4a to good home in Red Bank NJ
by Evan Koblentz 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

TI-99/4a needs a good home. That's all I know. Reply to the owner (Benedict) at benforest(a)me.com. Says his wife wants him to recycle it.

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