Utah Vintage Computer Enthusiasts
Is there enough of us to start a regular meatspace meeting? I've got a bunch of stuff in a warehouse in SLC. Reply to this thread if you're interested in a meetup.
View ArticleGot my Powerbook 145 - what now?
So I was interested in vintage computing and now finally I have decided to do something about it. And my first system (mainly because I got it cheap) is Apple Powerbook 145. It came from ebay (as most...
View ArticleAtari Mega ST: what is this 64 pin connector?
I saw this item on eBay; the seller didn't know what it was, and they didn't want to open it up. Obviously some case hacking has taken place, but I wondered if anyone had ever seen such a connector on...
View ArticleIBM Thinkpad 500 2603-17N
Nice example of the subnotebook genre. 486SLC-50 http://www.ebay.com/itm/112106872456
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FS: Mountain Racecard 8088-to-286 upgrade, Lo-tech ISA CompactFlash adapter,...
Hello. I'm looking to sell these 3 ISA cards as a set only: * Mountain Racecard 8088-to-286 upgrade * Lo-tech ISA CompactFlash adapter * Microsoft InPort mouse adapter The Lo-tech ISA CF adapter has...
View ArticleA trip to New Zealand and Australia
In 9 days I depart for New Zealand and Australia. IÂ’m going to meet Trevor Dickinson of A-EON (maker of the AmigaOne X1000) in Wellington, and after a few days there, I head for Sydney and look around...
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How to set up two 5.25" floppydrives properly?
Hi all, I'm trying to set up two old 5.25" floppydrives. I use a retro floppycable, one HD floppydrive and one DD floppydrive. Please see image with more details. Bios settings are: Floppy drive A:...
View ArticleTime to downsize...Northstar Systems
Hi All I have a few Northstar Systems - two with the wooden covers and one metal one that I am open to offers on. They worked when they were stored away back in the late 90's. As such its Where Is - As...
View ArticleDiagnosing IEEE 488 interface on a PET
Hi Can anyone give me some advice on how to diagnose problems with the PET's IEEE-488 interface, please? I have a 4016 and Fat 4032 and neither will work with my PETdisk, although they have done in the...
View ArticleTM-848 8" Floppy Drive Error Codes
The Tandon TM-848 8" floppy drive will display various self-test error codes on startup by flashing its LED in a particular sequence. The User's Manual describes these on page 1-3. However, I have a...
View ArticleBroken IBM 4039-10R Laser Printer
Hey guys, Been a while since I was last on here - had no idea the website name changed and accidentally set up a new account before I realized it was the same forum! Noticed a couple of members here...
View ArticleWanted: Case for B700/B256-80, have spare 6509R4
I need a home for a proto HP board Assy #8256068 that apparently came from Commodore Germany when they closed down. I have a 6509R04A (revision 4) with production date 5282 that looks new. If you have...
View ArticleCommodore 8250 Disk Drive - centre LED stays lit, nothing else
On power on, a brief drive whirr , the centre LED illuminates and stays illuminated. There is no blinking or flashing of the drive LEDs. I believe the drive is interfacing in some way with my PETs even...
View ArticleWanted: IEEE for Vic-20
If someone have a Vic-1112 interface cartridge for the Vic-20, I am interested!
View ArticleGoogle vcf
When I type vcfed into google, it corrects to vcf, and the top result is vaginal controceptive film. What can we do to make google realize vcfed is a real thing?
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WANTED!: Compaq QUICKRESTORE (cd 1!) for Presario 5020/5030/5033
Hi Went to a backyard sale today and found this Compaq QUICKRESTORE cd 2 of 2 for Presario 5020/5030/5033. I kept looking in all cd cases around the sale (Even Rod Stewart ;) ) but no part 1. But i got...
View ArticleWTB: Compaq portable 486c
Been looking for one of these for a while. Will do cash or trade (I have a bunch of PDP-11 stuff). I'm in Sunnyvale CA.
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(NOT MINE) - very sorry looking PET on eBay
Will anyone give this rust bucket a new lease of life?! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Commodore-...16.m2516.l5255 s-l1600[3].jpg Attached Images s-l1600[3].jpg (88.6 KB)
View ArticleHelp please. Cisco service contract?
I was given a couple of Cisco Aironet 3500e Access Points, had an idea of using one at home. Looks like that requires a $5000 "network controller", but there is a hope. There is an option to turn this...
View ArticleTandy 1000 SL what is using DMA 3?
I have a Tandy 1000 SL and I'm attempting to get a Sound Blaster 16 (CT1770) to play nice in. I understand I ought to be able to set this up on DMA 3, however, that appears to be taken. Not sure what...
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