test-drb February 2003

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by norm-classiccmp＠docnorm.com

Brian Knittel and I have a few hundred fiche of IBM documentation and code relating to the 1130 (http://ibm1130.org). This is tens of thousands of pages that we'd love to get into a digital form -- in particular we want to get a few fiche done FAST because Brian borrowed them from someone else who won an interesting set at auction recently. My attempts to scan them with an Epson 2450 Photo have been unsatisfactory, apparently mostly because of slight focus issues that only become apparent at the highest resolutions, and I've started to believe that we need to use a real microfiche scanner to do the job. Unfortunately they're way expensive, and I can't think of buying one ... and service bureaus charge by the page, about $.10 per page to be exact. We need a cheaper option. So ... does anyone know of a fiche scanner that occasionally sits unused, that we could use? Or, does anyone have any better ideas? Thanks, Norm Aleks

21 years, 10 months

6502 fans - the SBC-2 is about to have another run - order boards now!

by erd_6502＠yahoo.com

For those who haven't been to http://65c02.tripod.com/ , the SBC-2 is a single-board 6502 with the following onboard: > > BTW, I haven't ordered parts yet (been swamped with stuff since I got > > laid off). The 6502 board I was mentioning is called the SBC-2. It's > > home is http://65c02.tripod.com/home.html I've been talking to Daryl > > and he has interest for 3 at the moment (including my 2, I think). If > > I haven't mentioned it to you, one of my goals is to hook a G321D LCD > > display to the SBC-2 and use it as a VT52 emulator for the SBC6120. > > Both are 100% CMOS. The G321D needs -24VDC, so I'll probably go with > > the DC-DC converter recommended by one of the project pages and use > > that to drive everything. It kicks out 3A @ +5VDC plus enough -24VDC > > to drive the G321D. Should run a flash card or a 2.5" IDE drive, too.

21 years, 10 months

Is there such a thing as a ZIF socket for PLCC chips?

by glenslick＠hotmail.com

Something like a prebuilt 32-pin DIP -> 32-pin PLCC adapter wired 1:1 at http://www.emulation.com lists for $110. P/N AS-32-32-01P-3YAM-LN on their webstie. You can get PLCC ZIF sockets from http://www.arieselec.com One of their products is a universal 20-pin to 84-pin PLCC ZIF socket, P/N 84-537-21, which goes for $150 at http://www.mouser.com (plus $12 each for the various sized inserts). >From: Ethan Dicks <erd_6502(a)yahoo.com> >Reply-To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org >To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org >Subject: Is there such a thing as a ZIF socket for PLCC chips? >Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:49:01 -0800 (PST) > >I am needing to burn PLCC-packaged chips in my DIP programmer. I >expect I need to locate a PLCC<->DIP adapter of the right size >(for 29C010 and 28F101 Flash chips, at the moment). Thinking about it >made me wonder if any of the sockets were ZIF or LIF. > >Any ideas? Any recommendation on a source for adapters? > >Thanks, > >-ethan

21 years, 10 months

I saw you post 12-17-02 about Intel 1602

by massimo.vettore＠zf.com

You could find information on Intel 8702A at the IMSAI web site http://www.imsai.net/support/support.htm look at Intel 8080 Microcomputer Systems User's Manual part 2 or straight http://www.imsai.net/support/device_specs/Intel8080Manual-2.pdf go to page 56 Regards Max ----- Original Message ----- Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 00:51:50 -0600 From: Alex Welti <lxwelti(a)comcast.net> Subject: I saw you post 12-17-02 about Intel 1602 To: cctech(a)classiccmp.org Reply-To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org >I have been handed down a room full of electronics - my >brother-in-law's father passed away - and I am the nearest relative who >has a career in electronics, so... I am spending my evenings going >through and identifing parts, most of which I am familiar with and have >datasheets on. However, I can't find anything on these i C8702A. A >web search brought me to your posting. I am hoping you have a datasheet >or know where I should go to find one. > >Thanks, >Alex

21 years, 10 months

Data Conversion, Inc DT2861-60Hz available

by red＠bears.org

I have in my grubby paws a Data Conversion, Inc. ISA boardset that anybody on the list may have for 1.2x the cost of shipping it. Model DT2861-60Hz, plus unknown model daughterboard with a bunch of memory on, plus DT2878-4 with TI DSP on. Board has DA-15M and DE-9M connectors. It is surplus from Boeing, in Kent, WA. The manufacturer is still in business and probably will still send you software, though the option isn't there on their website. http://www.datx.com I'm throwing the boards away if nobody takes them. ok r.

21 years, 10 months

scanning microfiche

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

I own a scanner capable of scanning 'fiche... It scans up to 19,200dpi.. The problem is that it is on the second floor of the building my work is in, and it weighs 1,450 pounds or so... It also needs a new optical drive. Will J _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus

21 years, 10 months

Gathering Classic Computer Info

by patrick＠evocative.com

Judging from the level of disagreement on many recent topics, it appears that we all need a distraction! :-) I would like to solicit your help. As part of my research for a project that will benefit this Classic Computer Community, I am trying to assemble an exhaustive database of companies who manufactured what is now classic computer hardware and software. For the moment, I am focusing only on hardware. Software will be the next project. I am seeking to bring together a small part of your collective knowledge and expertise. I have built a simple web page that will collect the names of manufacturers and products. Please go to http://gatekeeper.evocative.com:8080/research and dump your brain! All manufacturers and products are fair game, and in fact, the more obscure the better. Please accept my apologies in advance for the simplistic (crude) interface, but this is simply a data collection exercise and I did not waste much time on flourish. When the project is complete, this data will be cleaned up and made available to anyone who cares to have it. This data will not be sold, it will be free. The site does not collect any personal information; your submissions are completely anonymous. Thanks in advance for your help! Patrick KIM-1 * North Star Horizon * Heath ET-3400 * Rockwell AIM-65 * Heath/Zenith H/Z-88/9 P.S. I'm sure I've missed a plethora of categories; please email me your suggestions using the link on that page.

21 years, 10 months

Request for help with a PDP 11/73

by chu＠verizon.net

I just bought a PDP 11/73, but unfortunately UPS dropped it on the way. So I am trying to what ever documentation and diagnostics that I can locate to figure out how badly it was damaged. The mounts for the tape drive and disk drive were broken as well as all of the external plastic. The machine powers up and goes through some self diagnostics, stopping with the LED's reading "01". The disk drive stays quite and unlit, my conclusion was that it appears dead. I am looking for any help that I can get. TIA, Dave Chu

21 years, 10 months

AU subscribers Newsletter (fwd again) (fwd)

by spectre＠stockholm.ptloma.edu

I got this message on one of the Commodore mailing lists. This may arrive too late, but may be of (significant) interest to Commodore and Amiga folks. Hello, Commodorians, The following has not been verified yet, but it seems that Centsible Software, the largest vendor of C= and Amiga software, might be the target of an unfriendly buy-out, unfriendly meaning that the new owner has no concern for the C=/Ami community. Read on and decide, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group http://videocam.net.au/fcug ====================================================================== ________ _________ ____ _|__ __ __|_______ _________ __\ _____ \\\\ \_ _/ //___// _____//______\ _____ \\ // \\\\ /. \\\\__ \/ __// \\ \\____. /// \\\\ /. \\ \\___\O /___///___\ /___\ \\_________//\\___\O /___// O \/ O O \/. |O O|z!o O O \/ O A M I G A | 030204 | U P D A T E |________| "SO THE WORLD MAY KNOW" ====================================================================== AMIGA and the Amiga logo are trademarks of Amiga, Inc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- C E N T S I B L E B U Y O U T H E L P R E Q U E S T C E N T S I B L E B U Y O U T U P D A T E Editor's Thoughts and Introduction: We received the following notes from Bill Griffin too late to include in the last issue. As a well known member of the Amiga community, we would have included at least the first note in the issue had we seen it in time. We are treating this as a news item, not as an endorsement on our part of Bill's requests. If you choose to participate, it is your decision and at your own risk, as is the case in any business arangement. We have carried offers from Amiga Inc. as part of news stories, and similarly for other companies as part of news stories. The situation at Centsible is certainly newsworthy, so news this is. Since one of the founding principles of Amiga Update is to get news out when it's fresh, not necessarily on a regular schedule, we are providing this information while it's new and still relevant to the community. Best of luck to all concerned!! Brad Webb, Editor =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- C E N T S I B L E B U Y O U T H E L P R E Q U E S T 2 Feb 2003 I'm sorry I'm contacting you after you have already put out the AU newsletter, but I am in desperate needof help from our Amiga Brethern. AS you know, I am the publisher of "the NEW AMIGANS" magazine. What you might not know is that I am also working at Centsible software part-time. I was recently informed by Scott (the owner) that another party has made an offer for the company. At first, I thought I would simply have to contact them and get new advertising set up. But I found out just Thursday that the other party intends to dissolve the company and sell off the inventory on ebay "a little at a time" over the course of several years. Now Centsible is the only remaining source (as far as I know) for several of the custom chips that are needed to maintain our Amigas (as well as for C64s and C128s). If the other party takes the inventory, and one of our computers break down, we may be SOL on getting them repaired (unless the chips needed JUST HAPPEN to be on ebay at that moment). Scott told me that if I can match their offer of $2,000 down and $2,000 on delivery of inventory, he would finance the rest of the buyout (at 0% interest). Now I can scrape together about $1,000. But that would be needed for opening the new store location (rent, utilities, phones, etc). I have a person who is offering the loan me $2,000 but it will take time to get the money out of his investments for me to use. Scott has told me that whoever gets the first $2,000 to him gets the company. I have already put out a plea to as many Amigans as I have email addresses. And have been able to raise just under $1,000. I know you can reach many more Amigans than I have addresses for. Could you PLEASE rebroadcast this emergeny plea ASAP. For the contributors I have the following proposal: There are several fully functional computers in this inventory. I am willing to offer choice of those units (I would need at least one to run the business, but the rest would be up for grabs) to anyone who contributes more than $100 or so (on a first donated, first to choose basis). For the $50 and up crowd, I would also include the A500s (I know of at least 5) and some software to make it a bit fairer. If the computer you like isn't available by the time the order works down to you, I would offer store credit (possibly in the form of 125% or so - of what you contributed, or a repayment of 110% of what you contributed over the course of a year (much better than the stcok funds are now offering). Any contributions under $50.00 (I'm open to all Amigans - my finances are tight now too). I would offer the store credit (of 125% of their investment) or 110% repayment at the end of the first year (so I don't have to write out so many checks each month). I ask those who are interested to contribute via PayPal (simply because it is the fastest way to get the money to me - and its a case of who has the money in hand first that counts on this deal). If anyone wants to send a check I would need it here via overnight in order to ensure I have the money before the other person does. And, of course, if I lose the purchase, I will immediately refund any and all contributions sent. My main purpose here is to prevent our Amiga resources from dwindling down much further until the new Amigas can take a toe-hold. To make your paypal contributions (of ANY size) simply go to the paypal website and click on send money. Use my email address (wd8izh(a)beanstalk.net) in the "Pay To:" section and follow the rest ofthe instructions. PLEASE don't let this important parts and software resource die. Help me maintain the integrity of the dealership know as Centsible Software. Finally, because the other party is NOT and Amiga user, BUT DOES auction Amiga stuff, I have reason to believe that he follows the Amiga News Groups. Sinsce I don't want to end up lossing the company to a "bidding war" I ask that nobody place this on an NG. But PLEASE forward it to EVERY Amigan and C64/c128 user you know. Thank you --------- Its gonna be a heck of a century! Bill Griffin, G&G Publishing Enterprises Home of "the NEW AMIGANS" magazine Ask about our new, US-based, Amiga Magazine Or check out our website at http://get.to/t.n.a .. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- C E N T S I B L E B U Y O U T U P D A T E 3 Feb 2003 So far we have raise only $700 of what is needed for the downpayment on Centsible. I have found an investor who can get another $2,000 to me in about 2 weeks. Scott has now told me that He will not be making any calls to the other party to get money from them until the weather clears. Which he doesn't see hapening for at least a week. However, if the other party send the money to secure the deal (on their own) Scott will be obligated to honor the deal and we will lose Centsible Software forever. This affords us a SLIGHT chance to finish up the job and save Centsible Software. It also means that those of you out there who want to help, but don't have credit cards (or who don't want to go through PayPal) have a chance to get in on this deal. I have enough time (barely) to accept contributions via mail. I will simply hold the checks (uncashed) until I either get enough to complete the deal, or the other party gets their money in first. If that happens, I simply send back the uncashed checks. This way, if any of you have interest earning checking, you won't even lose the interest on your money. Again, I am willing to accept help in any dollar amount and all the terms I stated in my proposal apply. I only ask that, if you send help via the post office, you email me and let me know it as well. To send your help via mail, send it to: Bill Griffin PO Box 447 Edwardsburg, MI 49112-0447 And put the words "Centsible Buyout" on the memo line. PLEASE rebroadcast and forward to as many Amiga and C64 enthusiasts as you possibly can. And thank you, in advance, for all your help. ------------ Its gonna be a heck of a century! Bill Griffin, G&G Publishing Enterprises Home of "the NEW AMIGANS" magazine Ask about our new, US-based, Amiga Magazine Or check out our website at http://get.to/t.n.a .. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Amiga Update on the net: All back issues available at: http://www.globaldialog.com/~amigaupdate/index.html Stop by and check out our archive! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2003 by Brad Webb. Freely distributable, if not modified. ====================================================================== _ __ _ <>_ __ _ A M I G A /\\ |\ /|| || / ` /\\ A M I G A U P D A T E /__\\ | \ / || || || ___ /__\\ U P D A T E / \\_ | \/ ||_ _||_ \__// / \\_ amigaupdate(a)globaldialog.com -- ----------------------------- personal page: http://www.armory.com/~spectre/ -- Cameron Kaiser, Point Loma Nazarene University * ckaiser(a)stockholm.ptloma.edu -- I can't walk a mile in their shoes. They smell funny. ----------------------

21 years, 10 months

FW: Some old computer stuff...

by classiccmp＠vintage-computer.com

The following message is from a gentleman who is interested in selling a 286 based laptop of unknown provenance. If you are interested please contact him directly at the email address given below. Thank you, Erik -----Original Message----- From: Randy Kaufman [mailto:krandy@CLEMSON.EDU] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:54 PM To: webmaster(a)vintage-computer.com Subject: Some old computer stuff... Erik, I have an old 'portable' PC. It is 286-based, has a 20M hard drive, 5 1/4 floppy and LCD screen. No idea who made it, as there is no name on it. Saw a picture of one on the web, but it had the name 'TRAVELLER' on it. Looks and works great. If you are interested, let me know. Thanks! Randy Kaufman krandy(a)clemson.edu

21 years, 10 months

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test-drb February 2003