[vcf-midatlantic] newbie

[Fred Terry]

>> 
>> 
>> I hope to find someone in the VCF/Mid-Atlantic living close to me that
>> could shed some light on what my problem might be. All the computer repair
>> people think a S-100 bus is something you ride to work in the morning and
>> raised an eyebrow at the mention of an 8" floppy disc. I didn't realize so
>> much time has passed.
>> 
>> I live just north of Baltimore in Timonium Maryland only a few miles from
>> I-83.
>> 
>> Please get in touch if you would want to lend a hand reviving my IMSAI.
>> 
>> I look forward to learning about the VCF/Mid-Atlantic and perhaps meeting
>> some of the members. This is all new to me so i'll try not to embarrass
>> myself by making stupid comments or something similar.
>> 
>> For many years I restored early Corvettes but have emptied my shop and now
>> only make a few reproduction parts.
>> 
>> Please be in touch,
>> 
>> Fred Terry
>> 
>> 
> 
> Fred
> Too bad I missed you, I was at the in-laws who live in Timonium-Lutherville
> for Chirstmas.  I have an IMSAI and a few Perci drives.  I return to
> Timonium monthly, if you're still having issues I would be happy to at
> least help diagnose your problems if not help fix.
> 
> Persci drives' caps need to be replaced at this point.  Every one I have
> seen.
> 
> I have my IMSAI 8080 set up on my workbench here at home but I live an hour
> 1/2 from you.
> 
> -- 
> Bill
Hi Bill,
Thanks for the reply. I'm not as helpless as I first implied. I restored a few vintage pinballs 
after wading through their schematics. I have a full set of schematics for the Persci but 
no diagrams for the power supply. I think this is where my trouble could be. I have no 24v
so the latching servos don't function. How do I tell if my capacitors are shot or do I just replace them?
Would that restore my 24v?
Let me know the next time you might be in the area. I can show you what I have and you will quickly
see what is not working.
Thanks,
Fred T.