test-drb October 2013

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by bobvines00＠gmail.com

> Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:41:41 +0000 > From: Jarratt RMA <robert.jarratt at ntlworld.com> > > What country is Jeff in? > > Regards > > Rob > > > On 28 October 2013 14:15, Bob Vines <bobvines00 at gmail.com> wrote: > >> Jeff Monasch has just found about 30 boxes of DEC Rainbow and Pro350 >> software while cleaning out his garage. Any takers? Email Jeff at >> jcm_temp at comcast.net >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bob >> > Rob, Oops. Jeff is in the U.S. -- he's in New Jersey. I _believe_ that he will give the software away for the cost of packing & shipping. Bob

11 years, 1 month

Fwd: SPARK computer

by doug＠blinkenlights.com

Datavue Spark (one of the earlier laptops made) available in Maryland. Please contact the person below directly if interested. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sarah Flynn <SarahFlynn at comcast.net> Date: Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:31 AM Subject: SPARK computer To: doug at blinkenlights.com Dear Doug? My husband, David Prosten, and I were recently clearing out some old stuff and came across his SPARK (by Datavue), ?first world?s first truly personal computer,? complete with Operations Manual (quote from manual) and diskettes, as well as a SPARK printer. The manual is copyright 1986, so I guess it would not be of interest to you (I gather you are only interested in pre-1981 stuff). But if you have any ideas where we might find a good home for it, we?d appreciate it. It seems too historic to just dispose of it. Many thanks, Sarah Sarah Flynn 3120 Munz Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 Landline: 410-268-2966 Mobile: 410-703-3990 SarahFlynn at comcast.net

11 years, 1 month

Netcom HV-1148-RL backplane

by aek＠bitsavers.org

I scanned the module label and backplane wiring from an 1148-RL that I have that has been modified for 22 bit addressing (it is 18 bit). CD is present only on slots 2 and 3 for an RLV11 and bus grant skips 2CD and 3CD. The scans will be up at http://bitsavers.org/pdf/netcom/pictures as soon as the mirrors pick them up.

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The RICM needs an R303 FlipChip

by michael.99.thompson＠gmail.com

When I was debugging the TC59 mag tape controller on the PDP-9 I found that sometimes the READY signal from the TU20 would not go active. Yesterday the intermittent problem became permanent. The TU20 manual is on Bitsavers (Thanks to the LCM). The ~MOTION signal goes inactive when the tape is moving and goes active when the tape stops. That looks correct. The SETTLING DOWN signal should go active for 5ms, and then go inactive. The SETTLING DOWN signal is always active, so READY never goes active. I measured the voltage drop on all of the transistors and diodes on the R303 is slot A21. All of the measurements look OK. I am not really qualified to debug an R module to the component level, so a replacement module would be really helpful. Does anyone have an R303 flipchip that they would part with? -- Michael Thompson

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Joystick identification

by lproven＠gmail.com

I have acquired a Pericom Joystick 11, helping an acquaintance clear out his attic before he emigrated. It's an analogue joystick with a tiny red "fire" button on the tip of the stick, in a large, solid metal case. No other buttons. It has an attached coiled data cable with a 5-pin DIN plug on the end. I thought it was a BBC Micro analogue stick, something like a Bitstik: http://acorn.chriswhy.co.uk/8bit_Upgrades/Acorn_BitStik.html However, I've sold all 5 of my BBC Micros to Dave Moore of Replay Events - http://www.replayevents.com/ He's a bit of an Acorn expert and said this wasn't a BBC Micro device and it's not a BBC Micro connector. Wrong kind of DIN plug. On the label on the base, it says: Pericom Manufacturer of Micro Computers Graphic Terminals and VDUs Pericom PLC Rockingham Drive Linford Wood, Milton Keynes MK14 6LH Telephone (0908) 670000 Telex 826442 Model No. JOYSTICK 11 Ser. No. J. S. 774 In theory, you should be able to see a photo of it here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ce2py6bjfvcrsqh/Pericom_joystick_11.jpg Anyone know what it is, what it's from or if it's of any interest to anyone? -- Liam Proven ? Profile: http://lproven.livejournal.com/profile Email: lproven at cix.co.uk ? GMail/G+/Twitter/Flickr/Facebook: lproven MSN: lproven at hotmail.com ? Skype/AIM/Yahoo/LinkedIn: liamproven Tel: +44 20-8685-0498 ? Cell: +44 7939-087884

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DEC Rainbow & Pro350 Software Available

by bobvines00＠gmail.com

Jeff Monasch has just found about 30 boxes of DEC Rainbow and Pro350 software while cleaning out his garage. Any takers? Email Jeff at jcm_temp at comcast.net Thanks, Bob

11 years, 1 month

More boxed printers

by witchy＠binarydinosaurs.co.uk

Folks, In addition to the LA400s I posted last week there's also at least a boxed LA75, 2 LA210s and other DEC printers. I don't want to see them binned. Anyone? -- Adrian/Witchy Binary Dinosaurs creator/curator Www.binarydinosaurs.co.uk - the UK's biggest private home computer collection?

11 years, 1 month

CPT Phoenix Start, looking for docs and floppy to start from

by Bernhard.Wulf＠shell.com

Dear Classiccmp community, After a long time of searching on myself with only minimal results on the "CPT Phoenix Start" - system, I would like to tap the collective knowledge. The system (powersupply + mainbox (3.3"floppy) + keyboard (interesting shaped) + portrait full page screen) itself is fine, tries to boot, has a daisy-wheel printer and is only missing the 3.5" boot media. I have only the bare hardware and a couple of cables, assume it was used in professional word-processing. Appreciate any pointer. Mit freundlichen Gr??en, With kind Regards, Bernhard Wulf

11 years, 1 month

multibus boards

by aek＠bitsavers.org

just spotted this. i'm not currently looking but there seem to be a lot of multibus boards in this lot http://www.ebay.com/itm/310780731546

11 years, 1 month

FS: HP Integrity rx2620 / rx2600 / zx6000 PSU

by marcogb＠xs4all.nl

Just found that I have one (or maybe even more than one, need to double-check that) HP Integrity rx2620, rx2600, zx6000, etc. type (650-Watt) power supply unit left here. This may also work in equivalent HP 9000 (PA-RISC) systems, for all I know. Anyone interested? It's sort of in the way. (It's located in the Netherlands.) - MG

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