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ISA bus via USB? Raspberry Pi? Beaglebone?
by Jeffrey Jonas 03 Oct '24

03 Oct '24

I have some 8, 16 bit ISA cards that I'd love to keep running. Are there any options such as ISA via USB? ISA on Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone? -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] PDP-8/L restoration
by Ethan Dicks 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

On Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM Mike Rieker via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > ... I made a test board that plugs in place of the front panel that > has a RasPI and 5 MCP23017s on it to test memory. > https://www.outerworldapps.com/pdp8l-with-pipanel.jpg That's amazing. I'd like to know more! -ethan

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Donation to VCF?
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

VCF would like to get this Compact Flash card for our museum to make demos easier for our visitors: https://www.reactivemicro.com/product/cffa1-apple1-only/ Would someone be willing to buy and donate this to VCF? If so, then please contact me. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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REPAIR WORKSHOP OCT. 5 & 6 (GOT THE DATE RIGHT THIS TIME)
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Sep '24

29 Sep '24

Repair workshop is October 5 & 6. Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1onB9_JVSdS3xCxQSOitBgIXSe6K2dbcCtjq… *WHERE:* 1) Building 9059 (CDL side and Classroom side) 2) Building 9032-A (overflow room connected to main building - Ask Jeff Brace for access) *TIME:*Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *COST:* $15 per person, per day. $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight in the visitor center's bunk beds When you arrive, find me (Jeff Brace) to get a blue wristband. *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - *Payments* - PayPal: @vintagecomputerfed (or paypal(a)vcfed.org) - Venmo: @VintageComputerFederation - Cash (in person) - Credit card (in person). *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. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please let others know that you need something. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: We often go out to dinner together. I can't organize anything this time. I will be at the Wall of Honor Dinner. *Sunday Morning*: We usually meet at a diner around 9AM. Ask about this if you are interested. *Sunday Afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *Address:* InfoAge Science and History Museums 2201 Marconi Road Wall, NJ 07719 *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Also park on one side of the road for fire safety. *PHONE:* (732) 722 - 5015 *EMAIL: *repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! :-D Repair workshops are events which are open to the general public where members of all levels technical abilities and experience get together to help each other repair vintage computer hardware. Repair workshops are a chance to work with other VCF members to help repair your vintage artifact. *We are not there to do repairs for you*, *only to allow you the facilities and partnership to help you figure out how to repair it*. Repair workshops are held about 9 times per year at the InfoAge location in Wall. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] PDP-8/L restoration
by Gregg Levine 28 Sep '24

28 Sep '24

Hello! That's good news. For the group, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDP-8 that's the Wikipedia entry for the family. How much of it is accurate? ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature was present when the impossible happened 23 years ago, twice." On Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM Mike Rieker via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Hi All, > Got the PDP-8/L memory working today! 4 bad diodes and a bad power > resistor. I made a test board that plugs in place of the front panel that > has a RasPI and 5 MCP23017s on it to test memory. > https://www.outerworldapps.com/pdp8l-with-pipanel.jpg > Anyway next will be getting the TTY port working so I can connect it to > the RasPI and have it download and run diagnostics. > Mike > >

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System Source Workshop in Maryland - Nov 23 and 24
by Ryan Burke 28 Sep '24

28 Sep '24

System Source is hosting another repair workshop in Hunt Valley, Maryland on November 23rd and 24th, please check out the link below for more information and to register. https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… We are also looking for volunteers! Either for the event, or in general to help out the museum. If you'd like to help out, please send an email to rburke(a)sysssrc.com

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NEW SWAP MEET DATE: OCT. 26!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Sep '24

28 Sep '24

Due to a significant number of volunteers and the general public not being able to make it on Nov. 2, the swap meet has been moved to Oct. 26. Same time, same place! Swap Meet Webpage <https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/> Problems? Email me. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF SWAP MEET OCT. 26 advertising
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Sep '24

28 Sep '24

So I started advertising our event through VCF's social media channels: VCF Home Page Blog Post VCF's Discord Server VCF Forum Facebook Instagram X Meetup CC-Talk Bluesky Threads Craigslist InfoAge Constant Contact List Local Newspaper Reddit forums Next Door "What to do in NJ websites" Can anyone think of other places to advertise? Take care! Jeff Brace VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/>

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OT: Someone that can refurbish commercial VCR?
by Ethan O'Toole 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Hello, I have a Sony GCS-50 Super Beta machine. I like the machine a lot. It works, but the audio seems to fade out after starting playback after a few seconds. I assuming a recap is needed, but I assume that if I were to recap it -- it would throw off all kinds of tuning things that I don't understand. Anyone know a reliable legit person or company to refurbish said machine? - Ethan

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Maggie Smith, RIP
by William Sudbrink 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

If you wish to remember Dame Smith in a "vintage computer way", I highly recommend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Millions It's a fun little movie. Bill S. -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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