> 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
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/
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
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
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??
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
???
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
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
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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
Sellam.... why has he retired?? He was also selling off his computers etc..... ?Ed#
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-------- 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. :)