Tandem Computers--Terminal? What is this?
Hey guys, found this in the local CL. Can't tell what it is, just a monitor, keyboard and drive? Or would the computer be in the monitor? http://nashville.craigslist.org/bar/5966408634.html I'd...
View ArticleAmiga mouse
Hi all, I am having an issue with the mouse on my Amiga 500. Regardless of the mouse I use, the pointer moves down easier than up, and moves right easier than left. This condition varies from barely...
View ArticleRunning an ISA SBC in my desktop
I'm playing with an industrial ISA SBC, it's got onboard VGA, network, and compact flash. I would like to put this board in an ISA slot of my desktop. I want the board to be isolated so that it doesn't...
View ArticlePDP-11: BC11-A cable dress between cabinets
Hey folks, I've gotten to the part of a PDP-11/45 restore I’ve been working on where I need to run a Unibus cable between the CPU box in one rack and an RK11-C controller at the top of the next rack...
View ArticleAssembled Lo-tech Boards
eBay seller Texelec has a number of assembled lo-tech boards available: http://stores.ebay.com/texelec?rt=nc...0&_nkw=lo-tech This seller is not connect to lo-tech in any way, however I can vouch...
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Compaq 22U Rack 9122
I am looking for a Compaq 9000 series rack in the 22U size (not the full height 42U). I am only interested in the opal white Compaq branded version (please see sample pic). Obviously shipping it would...
View ArticleFibonacci Numbers with Turbo Pascal 3.
Hello, I've stumbled across an unusual problem with this following program while using Turbo Pascal 3: Code: program fibonacci; function fib(n:integer): integer; begin   if (n <= 2) then...
View ArticleHow do I make my monitor smell better?
Ok, I realize that this is probably one of the weirdest titles for a forum thread ever, but this is a genuine problem I'm having. I have an IBM 5154 EGA monitor, and ever since I bought it, it has...
View ArticleFocus Hard Card Questions - ROM 00/01/03 and issues with ProDOS 8
I recently found an old Focus Hard card for the IIgs (and IIe according to the manual). The hard drive was bad on it, easily replaced and repartitioned using their software. NOTE: It takes many many...
View ArticleXT-IDE Rev 3 Workshop at VCF East XII (2017)
This year, instead of doing an exhibit, I'm going to be doing an XT-IDE build/test workshop at VCF East! I'm posting this thread/poll to try and determine interest, since I have to bring enough kits,...
View ArticleIBM 5170 w/ AMI BIOS will not read, but will write to IDE disk
Hey Everyone, I have a few 5170's I'm working on and I hit a really weird issue. I am trying to use a 128mb DOM IDE module on a 16-bit IDE card with the AMI Bios in a 5170. I was able to make the...
View ArticleKIM-1 debug kit
Hi I'm not sure how many have seen my post in the Commodore section. I'm creating a debug kit for bringing dead KIM-1s back to life. It included a small EPROM board that plugs on to the expansion...
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Sharp PC-7000 - almost a dissapointment
sharp-main.jpg I like floppy based vintage computers, so it came as no surprise, that I bought the Sharp PC-7000 as well. After all. who can resist the power of a dual 5.25 inch floppy drive, large 384...
View ArticleWhat type of Retirement Unit/Home/Village setting would you opt to live in ?
Hi all, the question came up the other day of "What type of Retirement Home/Village setting would you opt to live in, when we finally sell our home ?" And MOST importantly what sort of 'neighbours',...
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Selling Off the Collection
I'm beginning the long process of selling off my collection. There's a lot of stuff to go through and list. I'm still figuring out how to go about it. I have roughly 40 pallets of stuff, at least a...
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Identification of PCI video card prototype
Any one have a clue what this is and it's history? I looks like a prototype video card for something just beyond a Diamond Stealth 64. I count 12 programmable CPLDs, 12 traditional RAM parts, and 12...
View ArticleVCF event archive being updated
Several people asked me about archive pages for past Vintage Computer Festival events. Much of the information was lost during a rebuild of the former Festival owner's web site, however, much of the...
View ArticleMy Eee PC 1005HA finally kicked the bucket
So. How do I bring it back? :twisted: I removed the drive, as I was trying to clone the data on the drive in preparation for a reinstall. I put the drive back in and pressed the power button, but...
View ArticleWho wants an EDUCATOR 64... Ebay
http://http://www.ebay.ca/itm/RARE-Vintage-Commodore-EDUCATOR-64-CBM-4064-Tested-and-WORKING-/252740700724?hash=item3ad8850a34:g:JSwAAOSw241YiSy 0 It's NOT mine... but it is from a Canadian seller.
View ArticleXT IDE SSD Recommendations
I'm just wondering if people have preferences to make, model, and/or size to SSD's used with the XT IDE or its variants. Thanks, D
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