test-drb July 2005

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628 discussions

Compaticard IV - The evil non-existance software

by slazer＠gmail.com

I recently came across a MicroSolutions, Inc CompaticCard IV that I need to install but I do not have the disks to install it. Does anyone have the software for it that can give me a copy so I can finally install this card? I don't know if it matters or not but I'm running MS DOS 6.2 on the computer I'm trying to install it on.

19 years, 6 months

Dilog DQ3153 board

by cheri-post＠web.de

Hello Max, the first number (3) indicates that this controller has a S-handles, so its primarly conceived for VAXen. but it'll work in most PDP-11 as well, as it's Q-22. The S-handles might cause a problem for most PDP 11 backplanes. Sometimes though, it's possible to remove it. Regards, Pierre > Hello, > > I have a DQ3153 board. Am I right in that its a TMSCP SCSI board for a > qbus system? > Is it of any use for a PDP11 or is it just for Qbus Vaxen? > > _________________________________________________________________________ Mit der Gruppen-SMS von WEB.DE FreeMail k?nnen Sie eine SMS an alle Freunde gleichzeitig schicken: http://freemail.web.de/features/?mc=021179

19 years, 6 months

Power and the RA82(actually aluminum wiring)

by mamcfadden＠cmh.edu

In the late 70's my apartment/townhouse in Hazelwood/St. Louis had aluminum wiring. Both out electric dryer and TV acted erratically. We were watching TV one night and we saw sparks around the electric outlet. Since there were 3 electrical engineers living there out came the insulated screwdriver, pliers, and VOM. We took off the cover plate and you could see the charred stud. We applied a temporary fix until the apartment owner had an electrician come repair it and he attached a copper pigtail to each wire before reconnecting it to the electric receptacle. We asked about this and the electrician explained that the copper wouldn't expand, contract, and oxidize under the screw on the receptacle. Being it was the 1970's of course we had a TV, VCR, stereo, and a green Lava lamp plugged into that socket. I think we had shag carpet and a bean bag chair also. Mike

19 years, 6 months

Disk platter identification

by djg＠drs-c4i.com

Its to large to be a DF32 (10"x1/4"), 32k. Probably an RF08, 256k. DF32 picture at http://www.pdp8.net/dfds32/pics/df32diskorig.shtml?small. The later DF32's got rid of the optical sensor for disk rotation so may not have a band around the outside. They switched to a one shot off the data. Not sure what the RF08's did.

19 years, 6 months

PSU schematic of the PDP-11/05 (11/10) needed

by GOOI＠oce.nl

Hi Ed, I did not download it (17M) but perhaps the first file here http://www.classiccmp.org/bitsavers/pdf/dec/pdp11/1105/ has a drawing of the PSU. - Henk, PA8PDP. -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org To: cctech at classiccmp.org Sent: 15-7-2005 18:51 Subject: PSU schematic of the PDP-11/05 (11/10) needed Hi All, I have a PDP-11/05 (11/10) in a 5.25" box version which I'm putting together. It's going to be equipped with 8Kb of core and a RX02 floppy interface. When powering up, led's come on, but there is not much action to get. Look like the -15V of the PSU is not working properly. The PSU is a different one compared to the well known bricks used in BA11 boxes. This one delivers +5V, +15V and -15V and is labelled 5409728. Anybody have a schematic of this PSU by any chance? Thanks, Ed

19 years, 6 months

Old MacOS NetTrek game?

by mbonazzoli＠intellitec.com

Are you still looking for the NetTrek game for Mac SE's? I think I have it. I have an old SE with NetTrek still loaded. Great game. I used to play it on the network at the computer company I worked for back in 1987. Let me know. -Matthew

19 years, 6 months

Epson EX-1 office computer

by dwight.elvey＠amd.com

>From: "Vintage Computer Festival" <vcf at siconic.com> > > >Here's an oddity: > >Epson EX-1 accounting computer circa 1977. They make a lot of rather lame >claims (first this, first that, etc.) but interesting none the less. > >http://www.epson.co.jp/e/company/milestones_09_EX_1.htm > >Check out the PDF for a larger photo. Hi I have an interesting Epson printer that was made around 1975 or so. It is a belt type line printer. It comes with a double set of uppercase print heads. It has a junper option to do lower case but I've never located any lower case printer heads for it. I've only ever seen one of these. Dwight

19 years, 6 months

Tandy 1000 SX w/monitor & keyboard available

by bill＠timeguy.com

Anyone interested? Location is Lincoln Nebraska. It'll probably get recycled if I don't hear from anyone in a day or two.

19 years, 6 months

Working? MicroVax 3600 free for the taking, imminent disposal

by jzg22＠drexel.edu

(sorry if this is a dupe, I had my 'from' address set wrong before) A digital MicroVax 3600 and its requisite heap of media has recently been trashed by the physics department at Drexel University. It is sitting in the hallway of the 7th floor of Disque Hall (building 12) at 3141 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. (Thats through the glass doors which are facing the gardens/walkways which are in the remains of 31st street, to the right toward market street once inside, then up the elevators to the 7th floor) The machine is intact, and according to someone I asked, it powered up and worked fine when tested 3 months ago. The machine includes an enormous pile of backup tapes, both spool and cartridge type. (the MicroVax 3600 has the RA-82 and TK-70 drives needed to read both types of media installed) The machine is the size of a narrow but tall washing-machine, and probably weighs around 300 pounds. Bring a Van or Minivan with the seats taken out! Also, the closest parking spaces are on the other side of chestnut street, (the nice little lot in front of disque has a gate blocking entry now...) I may be able to assist in moving the machine, depending on my class schedule. Also available is a large pile of Tape backups and spool backups from 1987 through 1991 at least. According to someone I asked, they contain experimental data from experiments run during that time. I know the tapes are compatible with any Video 8 videocassete recorder (which some camcorders use). I would take the machine myself, but I don't have the means to transport it and I don't have the space to store it. According to someone I asked, the machine is scheduled for disposal sometime later this week, so get it QUICK! If you need assistance moving the machine or dealing with Drexel security, email me at jzg22 @t drexel d0t edu (@t = @, d0t = .) Jonathan Gevaryahu lord_nightmare @t users d0t sf d0t net jzg22 @t drexel d0t edu P.S. Al Kossow: I'm sorry I never got back to you in february about the votrax manual, my life's been pretty hectic over the last 6 months. I'll email you later this week.

19 years, 6 months

Working? MicroVax 3600 free for the taking, imminent disposal

by Jonathan.Zvi.Gevaryahu＠drexel.edu

A digital MicroVax 3600 and its requisite heap of media has recently been trashed by the physics department at Drexel University. It is sitting in the hallway of the 7th floor of Disque Hall (building 12) at 3141 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. (Thats through the glass doors which are facing the gardens/walkways which are in the remains of 31st street, to the right toward market street once inside, then up the elevators to the 7th floor) The machine is intact, and according to someone I asked, it powered up and worked fine when tested 3 months ago. The machine includes an enormous pile of backup tapes, both spool and cartridge type. (the MicroVax 3600 has the RA-82 and TK-70 drives needed to read both types of media installed) The machine is the size of a narrow but tall washing-machine, and probably weighs around 300 pounds. Bring a Van or Minivan with the seats taken out! Also, the closest parking spaces are on the other side of chestnut street, (the nice little lot in front of disque has a gate blocking entry now...) I may be able to assist in moving the machine, depending on my class schedule. Also available is a large pile of Tape backups and spool backups from 1987 through 1991 at least. According to someone I asked, they contain experimental data from experiments run during that time. I know the tapes are compatible with any Video 8 videocassete recorder (which some camcorders use). I would take the machine myself, but I don't have the means to transport it and I don't have the space to store it. According to someone I asked, the machine is scheduled for disposal sometime later this week, so get it QUICK! If you need assistance moving the machine or dealing with Drexel security, email me at jzg22 @t drexel d0t edu (@t = @, d0t = .) Jonathan Gevaryahu lord_nightmare @t users d0t sf d0t net jzg22 @t drexel d0t edu P.S. Al Kossow: I'm sorry I never got back to you in february about the votrax manual, my life's been pretty hectic over the last 6 months. I'll email you later this week.

19 years, 6 months

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test-drb July 2005