test-drb April 2016

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by jnc＠mercury.lcs.mit.edu

> I also need some of the larger main leveling feet, but I haven't been > able (yet) to find any. The threaded part is 7/16"-14 So I goofed. They are actually 1/2"-13. (I have no idea how I blew that one. I _thought_ I tried them with a known nut, but clearly something went wrong.) Anyway, Vlier makes them, too - FSE306S. Like the smaller ones for the extensions, the pad on the bottom is somewhat wider than on the DEC originals, but they still work fine. As before, if anyone Europe/etc needs some, and they aren't available locally, let me know. Noel

9 years, 1 month

Microscience HH-1090 MFM hard disk manuals

by classiccmp＠philpem.me.uk

Hi there, Does anyone happen to have any manuals kicking around for Microscience MFM hard disk drives? One for the HH-1090 would be very nice -- especially if it includes service information (read: schematics). I have, as the gentleman said, a cunning plan... however, a little more information would save me a lot of effort. Thanks, -- Phil. classiccmp at philpem.me.uk http://www.philpem.me.uk/

9 years, 1 month

Imlac PDS-1 source code

by lists＠loomcom.com

While arranging some shelves, I came across an Imlac PDS-1 printset that I rescued from somewhere (I don't remember where) What I didn't realize was that in the back of the printset was some assembler source code for David Bloodgood's "Imlac terminal emulator program". Photos here: http://imgur.com/a/QrV4T I haven't found this online. Is it interesting to anyone? Would anyone like a scan of it? -Seth -- Seth Morabito seth at loomcom.com

9 years, 1 month

Bulletin Repeat - Not sure previous version went OK

by rodsmallwood52＠btinternet.com

Hi Guys With all of my PDP-8 range (8/e A + B, /f /m /i and /L either in or about to be in production. Its time to turn to that other collectors favorite the PDP-11. As in the past I like to let the list know how its going. Its just the same as somebody restoring a system and sharing the progress. Being a visual product some of what I would like to share is pictorial. The list does not (and should not ) allow attachments. Therefore I have to interact with individual members and often get help in the form of scans and pictures. Sometimes there are items that are general and anybody who was interested in panels of any sort might want. I hate scatter gun mail so I'm going to invite people to email me and ask to join the mailing list for panels to get mail that needs attachments but still do the usual bulletins via the list. I might even email to ask people if they would like to join. Evan is going to fix my screwed up registration on the VCF Site and I'll put bulletins there as well. So email me with which PDP-11 front panels you want to see produced and I'll try and do a priority list. Rod (Panelman) Smallwood

9 years, 1 month

ROM Cartridges. Lifespan, and other tidbits

by barythrin＠gmail.com

I heard someone comment that there is some issue with game boy cartridges now and was recommending not buying those anymore. I'm not sure of what the details were.. maybe a battery issue? I think if they're bad they won't boot. ?Anyone know the real details??

9 years, 1 month

Fan bearing lubricant was Re: WD-40 (again)

by grif615＠mindspring.com

Did not read the whole thread, ?ill chime in with a vote for a tiny drill, an insulin syringe and ATF. ?done it since the 70s on muffin fans, 10 previous years on bronze bushed blower motors. -------- Original message -------- From: Chuck Guzis <cclist at sydex.com> Date: 04/18/2016 22:22 (GMT-08:00) To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at classiccmp.org> Subject: Re: Fan bearing lubricant was Re: WD-40 (again) On 04/18/2016 09:15 PM, drlegendre . wrote: > "What's the going price per gallon of sperm whale oil?" > > Unless the Braycote products are directly interchangeable with Sperm > Whale oil, how is your comparison even remotely relevant? > > They are rendered from entirely different sources. Whale oil is a > natural, animal-derived product that pretty much went out with the > depletion of the resources (and finally, international treaties). > P/TFE and MoS2 were formulated in industrial laboratories, and to > this day, are turned out by industrial processes. > > Am I incorrect? No, just pointing out that there *are* other oils with very high price tags--and in years past, could be purchased by the gallon. ISTR that the antique clock folks still hoard whale oil. --Chuck ???

9 years, 1 month

ROM Cartridges. Lifespan, and other tidbits

by swiftgriggs＠gmail.com

Well, after discussing all things that can go wrong with a floppy disk to corrupt or destroy it, it makes me wonder about another vintage media format: the cart. How long will they last? Why does blowing on them help? (mosture? cleaning action?) Are some better than others in terms of longevity? Can they be refurbished ? Remember when folks would publish apps on carts to enhance the copy protection ? Remember the ones like Starfox for the SNES that had coprocessors embedded on them? Those were neat. Seen the crazy prices for rare Neo Geo carts? $400 bucks for "Twinkle Star Sprites" ? Sure! I have some 90's consoles in my collection and I fondly remember a few systems that took carts that family and friends owned back in the 80's and 90's. I thought the Colecovision Adam was awesome. My cousin had one and I was so jealous. The C64, 80's 8bit Atari PCs, the IBM PC Jr, and others all had cartridge ports, too. -Swift

9 years, 1 month

Compugraphic MCS5 typesetter monitor needed

by sellam＠vintagetech.com

I'm seeking the monitor for a Compugraphic MCS5 typesetter. If anyone has one of these and is willing to let it go, please contact me directly. Thanks! -- Sellam Abraham VintageTech ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintagetech.com Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. The truth is always simple. * * * NOTICE * * * Due to the insecure nature of the medium over which this message has been transmitted, no statement made in this writing may be considered reliable for any purpose either express or implied. The contents of this message are appropriate for entertainment and/or informational purposes only. The right of the people to be secure in their papers against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated.

9 years, 1 month

Vintage Computer Festivals???

by marvin＠west.net

From: Evan Koblentz <cctalk at snarc.net> > For VCF-West, I have a ridiculous amount of crap to dispose of Looking forward to seeing you there. I encourage you to sell as much as possible in consignment as long as it's on-topic. :) ********** Evan, One thing I ALWAYS looked forward to at the VCF shows was being able to "get rid" of excess stuff by selling it. Another big benefit was the socializing that always took place. Selling through a consignment table removes most of the motivation for me to attend. I have some friends here in SB who are planning on attending who want me to go with them. One of them suggested putting in a Craigslist ad to sell out of the van at the event or after hours :). Regardless, I have mixed feelings about attending. My current thought is to see about attending VCF Midwest since they appear to be combining a flea market with exhibitors. I'm not trying to change your mind, but I am trying to make clear my reasons for attending this type of show. Marvin

9 years, 1 month

Vintage Computer Festivals???

by couryhouse＠aol.com

Sellam.... why has he retired?? He was also selling off his computers etc..... ?Ed# Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Evan Koblentz <cctalk at snarc.net> Date: 4/18/2016 3:12 PM (GMT-08:00) To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at classiccmp.org> Subject: Re: Vintage Computer Festivals??? > please try it your way ... See how it goes, This is not "Evan trying it his way." :)? This past weekend was the 21st VCF based on the same arrangement (10 West shows until 2007, 11 East shows). We're not doing an experiment here. We (not just "Evan") have seen what works. Sellam mentored me in Festival management for a few years before he trusted me (and now the non-profit) to take over his baby. "See how it goes"...? It's been going great for 19 years. > If left unorganized, it quickly degenerates into very shabby, unsavory junkyard sales of worthless stuff, which is guaranteed to turn off the general public. Maybe one day we'll have a flea/swap event. Perhaps even include that as a separate day before/after the main show. VCF West XI this summer will be our standard arrangement (that's already settled). Sellam, the former MARCH, and now the non-profit have done plenty of innovative things. For example, at East a couple of years ago we added Friday which is devoted to technical classes. > So is consignment sales in a separate area the solution? Might very well be. It's worked fine for us our East and at all the past West shows. Again, something that works well ** twenty-one times ** is probably good. :)

9 years, 1 month

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