Level I BASIC interactive input
Level I BASIC doesn't have INKEY$ nor does it have PEEK. INPUT waits for input. There's no obvious way to write a game or other interactive software that needs to poll the keyboard. I happened to...
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Trying to connect a 3xAAA Battery Pack to a motherboard...the board has the three pin external connector on it. The battery pack has the two wires coming off of it. I need to solder on a connector to...
View ArticleQuadram Microfazer II print spooler manual
Does anyone have a manual, or service manual, for this device? The single computer and single computer version. I just bought one from eBay, it seems like a pretty neat combined serial to parallel, or...
View ArticleRemoving rubberized coating suggestions?
I have a Sony device with a plastic housing and a rubberized and now perishing and tacky coating that I wish to remove. Some googling suggests rubbing alcohol? Or a hand cleaner brand called Goop?
View ArticleWanted: IBM 5100 MAP documentation (Maintenance Analysis Procedures)
Hi All, I've looked everywhere for the IBM 5100 Maintenance Analysis Procedures document that supplements the Maintenance Manual but I have not been able to find it. The 5100 Maintenance Manual is...
View ArticleIbm at
Ok going to re-list the IBM AT again. Will be testing it this weekend to see that it is still working like it did a while back. Anyway specs are: IBM AT with later type 3 mother board using 256k RAM...
View ArticlePost-mortem Commodore products
Commodore went bankrupt in 1994, but I keep seeing "Commodore" branded products clearly made after 1994. See eg. "COMMODORE Wavetable 3D 32" - http://allegro.pl/commodore-wavetabl...762161937.html It...
View ArticleRaspberry pi zero w
With the release of the "Raspberry pi zero W" there was much rejoicing in my household. It now includes built-in WIFI and Bluetooth. There are numerous boards to add a serial port to the Pi. HOWEVER to...
View ArticleWTB: IBM 5140 keyboard assembly
Hi All, I am looking for IBM 5140 keyboard assembly. If you have one or IBM 5140 computer for sale, please let me know. Thanks!
View ArticleATI Small Wonder Graphics Solution v1 Setup Question
I just got my hands on an ATI Small wonder Graphics Solution v1 that I plan to use with my 5150 to produce CGA graphics on my 5151 monochrome monitor. I checked out the manual on minus zero degrees...
View Article1541 Data Cable
I have a Commodore 1541 floppy drive that needs a data cable. I don't particularly want to go to China for one if someone here on the forum might have one to spare. I'm assuming it's the same as the...
View ArticleInternet speed up from Spectrum
Got an email that my Internet speed was bumped up 15 to 20Mb from Spectrum (Time Warner Cable). Checked it an I get 24Mb down and 2.42Mb up. Now I wonder how much they will jack up the billing.
View ArticleReq info on Minolta CR-1 monitor
Anyone ever hear of these? Found one while sorting out what to throw or keep. Has 9-pin video input and about a 9 or 10 inch screen.
View ArticleOrchid Prodesigner Translation ROM
Does anyone have, or know where I can find, a copy of the Translation ROM image for an Orchid Pro Designer II? According to the manual I found today, this was an optional chip to allow the Pro Designer...
View ArticleDremel drill bits for circuit boards
I broke the tip of my Dremel bit that I used to open up blocked holes in circuit boards. Anybody know the proper size for these things so I can older replacements? I got this bit back when I purchased...
View ArticleWanted: IBM EGA Expansion Board
Hello, I'm searching for the IBM EGA Expansion Board. I need it for my IBM 5170.
View ArticleColorado Trakker 700 convert to internal
Hi all, I have a Colorado Trakker 700 tape drive that goes through a parallel port. I got curious today, and opened it up because I have been having some trouble figuring out how to get it working. It...
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I just bought 2 486 motherboards. Have any opinions?
Would anyone like to share with me their opinions on these boards or share any information? They look pretty good to me. Are they good boards? Has anyone here ever owned them before? I don't know...
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NJ Motor Vehicle Commission still using DOS?
New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli says the state's Motor Vehicle Commission (a.k.a. DMV) is still using DOS: http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story...mary/99577776/ "Ciattarelli said he...
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