[vcf-midatlantic] Old computer I can learn to repair?

[Chris Fala]

I agree, working hands-on with someone knowledgeable by your side is ideal.
I also recommend doing that with an older scope to get familiar with
conventional controls.



On Sat, May 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM Douglas Crawford via vcf-midatlantic <
vcf-midatlantic at lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

> Come to a workshop at infoage and work with someone.
> Maybe they can show you how to make measurements/diagnose
> using your scope on their repair.
>
> On 5/3/2024 6:23 PM, Benjamin Krein via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
> > I just got my first ever oscilloscope (Zoyi ZT-703s) but I have a
> problem -
> > I don't have any broken computers! :)  Anyone have any old computers that
> > are repairable they want to get rid of?  Probably something 8-bit just
> > because I'm an absolute beginner.  I'm also thinking something more
> common
> > just because resources will be easier to find.  Here's my wish list but I
> > won't look any gift horses in the mouth!
> >
> > 1. Commodore 128
> > 2. Atari 400(xl)/600/800(xl)
> > 3. Apple IIc(+)
> >
> > I've always wanted an Amiga (500) but I'm not sure if that's getting too
> > complicated or not for the scope I got?
> >
> > I'm in the Philadelphia area.
> >
>
> --
> Douglas Crawford
> VCF Mid-Atlantic Museum Mgr
> InfoAge Science & History Museums
> 2201 Marconi Road
> Wall, NJ 07719
>