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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Wanted to borrow: CRT TVs for VCF exhibit...
by Bob Aviles 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Hi Bill, I got Three CRT you can use or trade for? If you want to keep them. Bobby On Friday, March 18, 2016 10:59 AM, Bill Sudbrink via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: Hi all, Dazzler output looks much nicer on a CRT than on an LCD display. Does anyone have a couple of mid size (18-20 inches) TVs with composite input that I could borrow for VCF? If worse comes to worse, I'll probably do what I did last time and grab a couple off of Freecycle and then recycle them after the show. It does really cramp my Mini-Cooper, resulting in a few new scratches in my IMSAI lid the last time. Thanks, Bill S.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] DEC serial console cable wanted
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

David Riley via vcf-midatlantic writes: >On Mar 18, 2016, at 10:46 AM, Jameel Akari via vcf-midatlantic = ><vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: >=20 > That >said, does anyone have an MMJ crimper they could bring to VCF? = And I >good source for the connectors themselves? > >Yes and yes. I brought mine last year (have dies for MMJ and standard = >8p8c as well as standard 6p6c and various wire terminal crimpers), and = >will bring again. I have pretty full bags of MMJ and both solid and = >stranded 8p8c plugs. > >For the connectors, they're actually surprisingly easy to come across. >= For example: >http://www.pacificcable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=3DMMJ = or = >http://www.neobits.com/pan_pacific_pt_066dec_rj_11_mmj_dec_plugs_qty_100_p= >3962335.html?atc=3Dgbp&gclid=3DCImikZTDyssCFYclgQodjdQPQA (I've used = >Pacific, but the other one is probably just as good for $10 less). > >If you have a Paladin Crimp-All 8000 frame (and you should, because it's >= a great tool), the Paladin die for MMJ is 2067. I do, I do!

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] DEC serial console cable wanted
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

william degnan via vcf-midatlantic writes: >> > >>> >>> BIll >>> >> >> Just for VCF? >> > > I can look and see if I >have MMJ parts I could loan. > > That said, does anyone have an MMJ >crimper they could bring to VCF? And I > good source for the connectors >themselves? > > I have a 1000' spool of "silver satin" 6-wire cable to >share, and places > where the authentic DEC parts aren't important to >me. > > -- > Jameel Akari > > >I am looking to buy and have shipped to my home, I need to have another >cable to help me set up the cluster machines for VCF E. I will take >some at VCF E, but before I that I need at least one. Will pay $$. OK. The DECconnect cable isn't a problem; albeit, it might not be a literal off-white DECconnect branded cable. I can make a cable for you and sent to you. Specify a length. As for the DECconnect to 9 or 25 pin adapter, you'd need to specify which H-# adapters you'd want/need.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] DEC serial console cable wanted
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Jameel Akari via vcf-midatlantic writes: > >On Fri, 18 Mar 2016, Brian Schenkenberger via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >> william degnan via vcf-midatlantic writes: > >> See pictures of >example VAX 3100 with the cable I need: >> >> >http://www.vintagecomputer.net/digital/MicroVAX-3100/DEC_MicroVAX-3100_syst… >>> (attached to top unit, looks like a phone cable with an "un-centered >>> plug pin" > >DEC MMJ connector. Great idea, PITA years later. :) > >>> Yes I could make a cable, but I'd prefer the DEC cable or clone >> >commercially mass produced if possible. >> >> BIll > > Just for VCF? > >I can look and see if I have MMJ parts I could loan. > >That said, does anyone have an MMJ crimper they could bring to VCF? And >I good source for the connectors themselves? > >I have a 1000' spool of "silver satin" 6-wire cable to share, and places >where the authentic DEC parts aren't important to me. > >-- Jameel Akari I've brought my crimper tool to EVERY VCF I've attended. You supply the 6 conductor flat cable and I'll put the ends on it for you.

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Wanted to borrow: CRT TVs for VCF exhibit...
by Bill Sudbrink 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Hi all, Dazzler output looks much nicer on a CRT than on an LCD display. Does anyone have a couple of mid size (18-20 inches) TVs with composite input that I could borrow for VCF? If worse comes to worse, I'll probably do what I did last time and grab a couple off of Freecycle and then recycle them after the show. It does really cramp my Mini-Cooper, resulting in a few new scratches in my IMSAI lid the last time. Thanks, Bill S.

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DEC serial console cable wanted
by william degnan 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

See pictures of example VAX 3100 with the cable I need: http://www.vintagecomputer.net/digital/MicroVAX-3100/DEC_MicroVAX-3100_syst… (attached to top unit, looks like a phone cable with an "un-centered plug pin" http://www.vintagecomputer.net/digital/MicroVAX-3100/Microvax3100_detached-… (shows what the "un-centered plug pin" looks like) I need both a cable AND on the other end I also need a detachable 25-pin Digital adapter that connects to the DEC un-centered plug pin. See 2-11 in MicoVAX 3100 and VAXserver 3100 Owner's manual. Yes I could make a cable, but I'd prefer the DEC cable or clone commercially mass produced if possible. BIll -- @ BillDeg: Web: vintagecomputer.net Twitter: @billdeg <https://twitter.com/billdeg> Youtube: @billdeg <https://www.youtube.com/user/billdeg> Unauthorized Bio <http://www.vintagecomputer.net/readme.cfm>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] need MS DOS 3.1
by william degnan 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Can you create a replica 5 /14" 360K copy at your location from a 5 1/4 image from the web? b On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 9:09 AM, Joe Herdler via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Joe Herdler <joe.herdler(a)yahoo.com> > To: "vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org" < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> > Cc: > Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:09:11 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: need MS DOS 3.1 > Does anyone know where I can find MS=-DOS on 5 1/2 inch floppy disks? I > have a working Leading Edge Model D and need the op system. > Believe it or not, I was quite the batch programmer way back when. > > Also, I am looking for a Leading Edge Model 86. > Thank you very much, > Joe > > > > Consciousness affects the medium. Think happy, be happy, and happiness > will follow you. > > -- @ BillDeg: Web: vintagecomputer.net Twitter: @billdeg <https://twitter.com/billdeg> Youtube: @billdeg <https://www.youtube.com/user/billdeg> Unauthorized Bio <http://www.vintagecomputer.net/readme.cfm>

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need MS DOS 3.1
by Joe Herdler 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Does anyone know where I can find MS=-DOS on 5 1/2 inch floppy disks? I have a working Leading Edge Model D and need the op system. Believe it or not, I was quite the batch programmer way back when. Also, I am looking for a Leading Edge Model 86. Thank you very much, Joe Consciousness affects the medium. Think happy, be happy, and happiness will follow you.

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LAST CHANCE for VCF East exhibit registration
by Evan Koblentz 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Everyone, There is less than one month until showtime. I'm declaring noon ET tomorrow as the final deadline for registering exhibits. Exhibits so far: http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-exhib… Exhibit registration: http://www.vcfed.org/registration/east_exhibitor_register-online.php

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VCF East - two more Friday classes/teachers needed
by Evan Koblentz 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

These are the Friday classes so far: - Apple 1 replicas (Corey Cohen) - Advanced troubleshooting (Bil Herd) - Teletypes (Bill Degnan) - Paper tape (Corey Cohen) - PET (Rob Clarke) - Amiga (Anthony Becker) - "What's vintage" panel (yeah, we're going there!) - me & ...? - Future of the hobby (me) - ENIAC @ 70 (me, Brian Stuart) - VCF Shenanigans (me) We need two more (tech) classes + reliable volunteers to teach them. Classes are 60 minutes each. Looking for ideas that are compelling and/or haven't been done before.

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