test-drb January 2002

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by Adrian.Graham＠corporatemicrosystems.com

Hi Tony (and list), > Why do you suspect they're faulty (or why do you want to > replace them). They're physically broken :) Perils of parcelling up an open board without covering it sufficiently...... > will be fine. Actually, a lot of these caps will be between the +5V > supply and ground, so the Mapl 0.1uF 16V ones would do as > well. But I'd use the 50V ones. Yup; certainly all of the broken ones were between +5V and GND and I got them swapped over last night - 104Z 50V ones 'cos I found a parking space just round the corner from the shop on my way home, and I got 12 english pence back too :) This brings to mind a separate question that I'll post in a bit. cheers! a

23 years, 4 months

"Locking Connector Kits" for LocalTalk

by mythtech＠Mac.com

>Not necessarily; the C64's video port comes in an 8-pin variety and they >call that DIN-8 also. Much larger, however, than Mac Mini-DIN. I meant isn't the Mac din size (the one I thought you were refering to since you were talking about building an adaptor for a mac telenet connector), isn't THAT a mini-din. I always thought the mac serial size (as well as things like ADB, PS/2, S-Video...) were Mini-Din, and things like MIDI, AT Keyboards, stuff like that was just plain DIN. It always made sense to me, since the two styles are very different in overall size... but then, I always thought a D shell 9 pin connector, as found on things like the Mac Plus mouse port, was a DB-9, where it is really a DE-9... so maybe the mini vs large dins have two different names too. I am fairly sure MCM also sells female DIN connectors in various pin counts, as well as the mini-din ones. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

23 years, 4 months

Apple disk -> MSDOS

by cpg＠aladdin.de

Sorry for my previous mail, I hit send prematurely... On 01/08/2002 08:47:59 PM PST "Fred Cisin (XenoSoft)" wrote: > >There have been a few special boards that could be installed into a PC to >do it. The Compaticard is NOT one of them. "Match Point" might be, as is >Apple Turnover, and it's even theoretically possible to do it with the >CopyII Option board (if you are willing to write a program comparable to >the Apple OS file system. Same with Catweasel - theoretical possibility, >but significant software needed but not available. So would it be really possible for the CopyII Option board? IOW, is there programming documentation available on the net? regards, chris

23 years, 4 months

eMag Solutions LLC announces end of life plan for open reel (9-track) tape

by bill_r＠inetnebr.com

Maybe this has already gone through the list. If not, I thought it might be of interest. Seems like the end of an era... http://www.emaglink.com/Articles/17Dec01.htm Atlanta (December 17, 2001) - eMag, the last manufacturer of open reel (9-track) tape, is announcing its end of life program for users of this product. eMag, which has produced open reel (9-track) tape in its Graham, Texas facility for over 30 years, has determined that the significantly decreased demand for this once dominant magnetic media format mandates an organized end of life announcement and program. To provide an orderly and seamless transition for users of open reel (9-track) tape technology, we have spent over 3 years developing alternative solutions that have proven to be both operationally efficient and cost effective. For a more detailed description of eMag's alternatives please visit 9-track Retirement. Final Orders In order to properly prepare for our final build of this product, eMag will review and accept final orders for open reel (9-track) tape now, and through January 14, 2002. We will prioritize shipments for firm non-cancelable orders, on a first come first served basis, consistent with our existing inventory and final manufacturing run and plant capacity. eMag will not manufacture new open reel (9-track) tape after these final orders are completed. To assist you with your needs and answer any questions, eMag has designated experienced program managers in the United States and Europe to oversee this end of life program. Please direct all orders, and other inquiries to them at: USA Scott Gaylord Vice President 404-995-6022 sgaylord(a)emaglink.com Europe, Middle East and Africa Mark Stephens Vice President 44-1495-311000 mstephens(a)emaglink.co.uk About eMag Solutions eMag Solutions is an international organization, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Our European operations are based in Brynmawr, UK, and there are more the 200 employees worldwide. Thirty years of success working in data center environments has created a team of expert and experienced professionals, with unparalleled knowledge of data media, its capability, application and potential which has allowed us to develop additional strategic relationships to ensure that our clients have access to the best data storage solutions available. Bill Richman bill_r(a)inetnebr.com http://incolor.inetnebr.com/bill_r Home of Fun with Molten Metal, technological oddities, and the original COSMAC Elf computer simulator!

23 years, 4 months

Looking for a couple of boards...

by vance＠ikickass.org

I am looking for an ATI Graphics Ultra Pro MCA and an IBM Image-I Adapter/A. Let me know if you have one you can get rid of. Thanks. Peace... Sridhar

23 years, 4 months

PLD help

by CLeyson＠aol.com

In a message dated 09/01/02 RCini(a)congressfinancial.com writes: > Hello, all: > > Well, I'm picking up the 6502 SBC project that I started last year. > To reduce chip count I'd like to use Atmel PLDs for address decoding. I > downloaded some app notes from Atmel's web site but are there any practical > tips for using/programming these devices for use in a hobbyist project? > > Rich > Hi Rich I've used the MAX3000 series CPLD's, one problem I did find with these devices is that the top mosfet in the output stage is an N channel device. If you need to drive logic with CMOS input levels you could run into difficulty. Pull-up resistors may be required. I couldn't drive logic level mosfets and some Analog Devices parts with MAX3064 using 3V3 supply. The 'byteblaster' parallel port JTAG programmer can be a bit erratic. I had to decouple some of the JTAG signal lines with 47pF caps to make it work. Atmel's free software is really easy to use once you get used to it. Also, don't forget to tie un-used input pins to ground or Vcc. Because I was never happy with Atmel's MAX3000 output stage I switched over to using Xilinx Coolrunner. The Xilinx parts have a true complimentary output stage and you get proper rail to rail drive levels, they're also lower power too. On the downside, you have to buy a Xilinx JTAG programmer and their software leaves a great deal to be desired. Good luck Chris

23 years, 4 months

WTB: Tandy items

by jhellige＠earthlink.net

I was wondering if anyone might have any of the following Tandy catalog numbered items in their piles: TV/Joystick board (26-5142) Vianet networking board (26-1220 or 26-1221) DCS interface kit/board (26-5147) All of these boards are for the Model 2000 and have the 96pin euroconnector. The DCS is the interface board for the early Iomega Bernoulli drives. Truth be told, I wouldn't be picky if someone had anything related to the Model 2000 to offer up! Jeff -- Home of the TRS-80 Model 2000 FAQ File http://www.cchaven.com http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/lakes/6757

23 years, 4 months

PC Gamer, best 50 classic games issue?

by DAW＠yalepress3.unipress.yale.edu

! From: Mike Ford [mailto:mikeford@socal.rr.com] ! ! ! A few years ago just at the end of the BBS era, a new little software ! company came out with a Terminal package for the Mac that ! used their own ! serial port driver. I can't remember the name, but they ! buffered the port ! with some fairly nice code that ran I think during the "VBL" ! of the video ! interrupt. Not only was the throughput great, no gliches, but ! the big demo ! thing was to format a floppy during the downloading of a file. Market ! window was bad though, and I don't think they lasted even a year. Does anyone remember what this software package name is? Sounds like something I'd like to have & use... --- David A Woyciesjes --- C & IS Support Specialist --- Yale University Press --- mailto:david.woyciesjes@yale.edu --- (203) 432-0953 --- ICQ # - 905818

23 years, 4 months

Symbolics systems in VT -- free to good home

by tony.eros＠machm.org

Contact the original sender... -- Tony >From: > Nichael Cramer <nichael(a)sover.net> > > > > >[Feel free to pass this on to anyone who you think might be >interested.] > >I have in my basement and will donate to a good home [read >"anyone who will come pick them up"] both a SMBX 3630 and >a 3645, complete with keyboards, monitors, etc. > >Terms: >Free. All you have to do is come collect them. >[Located in Brattleboro in SE Vermont. They're in my >basement, but the basement has a nice big double-door >bulkhead, so getting them out shouldn't be too much of >a hassle --although you can't count on much help from >me in moving them.] > >Condition: >"They worked just fine the last time they were turned on." >[Although, in the name of accuracy, this has been a few years.] > >In short, the machines belong to the first person who shows >up in my driveway with a UHaul and sufficient gorillas to >help him/her wrangle them out to the truck. > >(Note: You're welcome to come look at them first if you're >interested. But beyond that I can't supply much more information >than the above. They were given to me, and since that time >I've neither turned them on nor looked under the hoods.) > >Finally: 1] preference given to anyone who will take them both. >And, 2] no, I'm not interested in piece-ing these out; if you >want part of one, you have to take the whole thing. > > > http://www.sover.net/~nichael/free-lispms.html > >Nichael > >-- >Nichael Cramer >nichael(a)sover.net >http://www.sover.net/~nichael/

23 years, 4 months

PLD help

by RCini＠congressfinancial.com

Hello, all: Well, I'm picking up the 6502 SBC project that I started last year. To reduce chip count I'd like to use Atmel PLDs for address decoding. I downloaded some app notes from Atmel's web site but are there any practical tips for using/programming these devices for use in a hobbyist project? Rich ========================== Richard A. Cini, Jr. Congress Financial Corporation 1133 Avenue of the Americas 30th Floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 545-4402 (212) 840-6259 (facsimile)

23 years, 4 months

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