(Delayed) pictures from yesterday
Here are some pictures of the back half of the new room, in which you can see how the microcomputer exhibit is shaping up: http://vcfed.org/evan/long1.jpg http://vcfed.org/evan/long2.jpg There's a lot more work to do. For example, each station will get a backdrop, so visitors (and their pictures!) are not distracted by artifacts/walls behind the units. We determined that the most affordable way to do this is to use bolts of fabric. A bolt is a yard wide (same as each unit), up to 10 yards long, and can be purchased in almost any color. I called the fabric store and found out they'll even cut an entire bolt into a zillion slices for us. If we get them cut into 6-ft. lengths (same height as each shelving unit, then we can just attach them to the back of each unit, it makes a nice backdrop, and it's completely mobile with the unit itself. The question is, what color should be get? Beige? Off-white? Light gray? Light/medium blue? Note: In the second picture, the iMac + late-90s internet appliances are not part of the micro exhibit; they're part of the modern history exhibit. Will pick up some dark green fabric for its background so it matches the green wall across from it (shown in earlier pictures).
Light gray.. Since most machines are beige (some are black) , you want a contrasting color when taking photos. On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 11:12 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Here are some pictures of the back half of the new room, in which you can see how the microcomputer exhibit is shaping up:
http://vcfed.org/evan/long1.jpg
http://vcfed.org/evan/long2.jpg
There's a lot more work to do. For example, each station will get a backdrop, so visitors (and their pictures!) are not distracted by artifacts/walls behind the units. We determined that the most affordable way to do this is to use bolts of fabric. A bolt is a yard wide (same as each unit), up to 10 yards long, and can be purchased in almost any color. I called the fabric store and found out they'll even cut an entire bolt into a zillion slices for us. If we get them cut into 6-ft. lengths (same height as each shelving unit, then we can just attach them to the back of each unit, it makes a nice backdrop, and it's completely mobile with the unit itself.
The question is, what color should be get? Beige? Off-white? Light gray? Light/medium blue?
Note: In the second picture, the iMac + late-90s internet appliances are not part of the micro exhibit; they're part of the modern history exhibit. Will pick up some dark green fabric for its background so it matches the green wall across from it (shown in earlier pictures).
Here are some pictures of the back half of the new room, in which you can see how the microcomputer exhibit is shaping up:
Looking good. -- Steven Toth - Kernel Labs http://www.kernellabs.com
It is looking good, Any tally yet on how many machines will be demonstratable? On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 8:57 AM, Steven Toth via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Here are some pictures of the back half of the new room, in which you can see how the microcomputer exhibit is shaping up:
Looking good.
-- Steven Toth - Kernel Labs http://www.kernellabs.com
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On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 11:12 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Here are some pictures of the back half of the new room, in which you can see how the microcomputer exhibit is shaping up:
http://vcfed.org/evan/long1.jpg
http://vcfed.org/evan/long2.jpg
There's a lot more work to do. For example, each station will get a backdrop, so visitors (and their pictures!) are not distracted by artifacts/walls behind the units. We determined that the most affordable way to do this is to use bolts of fabric. A bolt is a yard wide (same as each unit), up to 10 yards long, and can be purchased in almost any color. I called the fabric store and found out they'll even cut an entire bolt into a zillion slices for us. If we get them cut into 6-ft. lengths (same height as each shelving unit, then we can just attach them to the back of each unit, it makes a nice backdrop, and it's completely mobile with the unit itself.
The question is, what color should be get? Beige? Off-white? Light gray? Light/medium blue?
Note: In the second picture, the iMac + late-90s internet appliances are not part of the micro exhibit; they're part of the modern history exhibit. Will pick up some dark green fabric for its background so it matches the green wall across from it (shown in earlier pictures).
Suggestion: flip the slats on the blinds up instead of down so that direct sunlight can't sneak through.
Will there be a way to use the upper units? Looks difficult to have monitors up there.
Angled shelves with a lip work well for this situation On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 12:25 PM, Douglas Crawford via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Impressive looking!
Will there be a way to use the upper units? Looks difficult to have monitors up there.
Looks difficult to have monitors up there.
Angled shelves with a lip work well for this situation
That's why the only top systems with monitors are the ones with built-in monitors (Heathkit H89) and the ones with stands held down by the computer (PC Jr.) .... the '89 * looks * like it could fall forward, but it won't because all the weight is down low. This also means we could put a late-model Tandy atop some shelf if desired.
On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 1:25 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Looks difficult to have monitors up there.
Angled shelves with a lip work well for this situation
That's why the only top systems with monitors are the ones with built-in monitors (Heathkit H89) and the ones with stands held down by the computer (PC Jr.) .... the '89 * looks * like it could fall forward, but it won't because all the weight is down low. This also means we could put a late-model Tandy atop some shelf if desired.
Top systems have built in monitors? What about the TI99 , Apple III and the Sony CPM systems- just temporarily up top?
Looks difficult to have monitors up there.
Angled shelves with a lip work well for this situation
That's why the only top systems with monitors are the ones with built-in monitors (Heathkit H89) and the ones with stands held down by the computer (PC Jr.) .... the '89 * looks * like it could fall forward, but it won't because all the weight is down low. This also means we could put a late-model Tandy atop some shelf if desired.
Top systems have built in monitors? What about the TI99 , Apple III and the Sony CPM systems- just temporarily up top?
The upper systems are just the computers, not full setups w/ monitors, except for when the monitors are built-in or held down by stands that go under the computers (a la Pc Jr., Apple //c, etc.)
On Mar 16, 2016, at 11:37 AM, Douglas Crawford via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 1:25 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Looks difficult to have monitors up there.
Angled shelves with a lip work well for this situation
That's why the only top systems with monitors are the ones with built-in monitors (Heathkit H89) and the ones with stands held down by the computer (PC Jr.) .... the '89 * looks * like it could fall forward, but it won't because all the weight is down low. This also means we could put a late-model Tandy atop some shelf if desired.
Top systems have built in monitors? What about the TI99 , Apple III and the Sony CPM systems- just temporarily up top?
I took it as the only top systems that will have monitors are the ones that are built in, not "all top systems will have built in monitors." With the space at our disposal and the working systems that are in good enough condition to display (and fit within the confines of the layout, its historical progression, etc not to mention the time we have to work with prior to VCF) every machine cannot be running. I see portions of the display (minus some big iron that may not realistically be running ever, or anytime in the near future) As "in flux" over the coming months and year after VCF. I don't expect major changes (aside from the machine of the month which will change monthly :-) But I certainly think some systems will be swapped or moved at some point. As machines that we all want but might not be working are made to work, as better candidates come along (or are pulled out of storage or donated in working condition etc) I expect small changes here and there to occur. I know from only my own perspective over the past 6 weekends working on the new space (and closing down the old one) I've not only learned about machines I was unfamiliar or only vaguely familiar with but also found myself wanting to see one thing or another while realizing some stuff just won't work at this time, within the time we have, or maybe not at all. I don't envy Evan trying to organize everything while making the maximum number of us happy while balancing what we want vs what we have vs what we can actually do with the time, space, machines and help at his disposal! Now if I could just get those two spots touched up where I got green paint on the white trim I'll be happy!! Tony
I took it as the only top systems that will have monitors are the ones that are built in, not "all top systems will have built in monitors."
Right.
every machine cannot be running.
Someday! :)
But I certainly think some systems will be swapped or moved at some point.
Right. What we're building is very much a "beta" museum and we'll re-evaluate everything post-VCF East.
I don't envy Evan trying to organize everything while making the maximum number of us happy while balancing what we want vs what we have vs what we can actually do with the time, space, machines and help at his disposal!
It's easy, I flip a lot of coins. :)
Now if I could just get those two spots touched up where I got green paint on the white trim I'll be happy!!
The crew for this Sunday is me, Dean, Dean's son Drew, and Jeff G.... you're welcome to stop by, fix those spots, and help us move minicomputers. :)
Hi all, On Mar 14, 2016, at 8:12 PM, Evan Koblentz <evan@snarc.net> wrote:
There's a lot more work to do. For example, each station will get a backdrop, so visitors (and their pictures!) are not distracted by artifacts/walls behind the units. We determined that the most affordable way to do this is to use bolts of fabric. A bolt is a yard wide (same as each unit), up to 10 yards long, and can be purchased in almost any color. I called the fabric store and found out they'll even cut an entire bolt into a zillion slices for us. If we get them cut into 6-ft. lengths (same height as each shelving unit, then we can just attach them to the back of each unit, it makes a nice backdrop, and it's completely mobile with the unit itself.
While I have no opinion on appropriate backdrop coloration other than agreeing it should contrast for good photography (corollary: avoid sharply clashing brightness levels), I would advise caution in the selection of material. If you get something relatively fine-woven it will be a lot less likely to collect dust, though relative immunity from static buildup helps there too (and is probably a good idea anyway, considering the nature of the collection, heh!) The ability to resist CHANGING the chosen colour after years of light exposure is also important.
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