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by saquinn624＠aol.com

I have a Fuji PEX391-30 850W PSU that works with the Sun-4/260, 280, 360, 380 that has been offered several times and no one seems to want. Given the warnings of "capable of welding" on higher-output PSUs, has anyone actually converted one to be a spot welder? I don't think it will do arc.

13 years, 5 months

film cameras was Re: Blue screen of Basic

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

I know Im in for it asking such a question, but are there any realistic benefits to film these days considering the expense? Personally the best film camera Ive ever used was a Polaroid.

13 years, 5 months

Seagate hard drive for PDP-11/23+

by earl＠retrobits.com

Greetings, I love the dual RL02 drives on my PDP-11/23+. It's great fun to hear them spin up, and they are a neat conversation piece. However, I fear that ongoing operation will eventually lead to their demise (as with all things). I'd like to move to a (slightly) newer technology. My goal is to: 1. Purchase a Seagate ST-225 or ST-251 hard drive in working condition. 2. Build a cable and interface assembly as described at http://home.windstream.net/engdahl/rqdx3.htm, and put the drive in an external case/PSU. 3. Properly insert my RQDX3 (in my stock, but not in the machine) into the PDP, and connect to the drive. 4. Use the ZRQCH0 utility in XXDP (perhaps loaded from a TU58 emulator) to format the drive as a RD31 or RD32 (depending on the Seagate model). 5. Determine how to boot from RT-11, and perhaps TSX-Plus. Is this doable? Will the KDF11-BA built-in bootstrapper ROM boot from a RQDX3? Also, my RQDX3 card is assumed working, but untested. Is there any way to test the controller board functionality without having a drive attached? Thanks for any thoughts! - Earl

13 years, 5 months

IRIX remote display

by saquinn624＠aol.com

What non-IRIX X-servers have people been able to get to work with IRIX? I'm not talking about the DGL problems (where older IRIS-GL programs don't work right with non-IRIX X-servers excluding the IRISVISION because of the absence of Distributed GL), but I'm getting artifacts (Mac OS X 10.4 X11 [incomplete menus], Solaris 10 [boxes]) or, more annoyingly, random X resets (Linux and other X.org derived stuff). This is recent IRIX on the client (6.5.22 and .30).

13 years, 5 months

film cameras was Re: Blue screen of Basic

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

Id take the non worker if he doesnt want it. ------------------------------ On Sat, Nov 3, 2012 3:31 PM PDT Roger Pugh wrote: >On 02/11/2012 00:14, Alexandre Souza - Listas wrote: >> >> Thanks a lot, Liam! Someone here on the list promised a zx80 and 81 for free, but I'm waiting for him to find it on his attic :o) > > >Alexandre, i havnt forgot that i said i can send you a spectrum... Now I have finally got to my old spectrums at the back of the garage , i have found a suitable 48K+ , just have to make sure it is in working condition as dont want to waste our time on a non worker.. > >Roger

13 years, 5 months

RS/6000 B50 memory

by saquinn624＠aol.com

I have a RS/6000 B50 (rackmount version of the 43p/150). I know it takes PC100 168-pin ECC Registered DIMMS, as I have one 128MB stick in there now from the parts bin, but that's my only one. I'm trying to get some more memory to make it useful, but local suppliers only have 512 and 1GB sticks, and per IBM 4x256 is the maximum supported memory. Does anyone either have 256MB DIMMS to sell or know if the machine will use larger capacity DIMMS?

13 years, 5 months

Multix, SPARCstations, Macs for free.

by saquinn624＠aol.com

For free, Multia VX42 (233MHz 0/0) and SPARCstation-2 and IPC 64/0. Pick up in Renton, WA or near environs. The Multia is in cosmetically good shape but the battery died with the OVMS firmware in place - for those unfamiliar with this machine that means to make it work you'll have to replace the battery and do a failsafe load. Also have the Performa version of the Power Macintosh 6100/60 and a IIci. IIci is loaded with memory

13 years, 5 months

New absolute filters for DEC RL01/2 drives -

by jack.rubin＠ameritech.net

I found a cache of NOS RL01/2 absolute filters (equivalent to DEC p/n 1213097) at the Filter Factory in Santa Ynez, California (www.thefilterfactory.com), phone 805.733.2180. They have 47 in stock. Price is $28.60 each, shipping for a single filter to 60091 (Illinois, USA) was $8.27. I ordered one to verify dimensions and construction - perfect match for the original part. The filters were manufactured by HEPA Corporation (still in business) but minimum order quantity >from HEPA is 100 units. Filter Factory will _not_ be ordering after the current stock is gone. Get'em while you can! Jack

13 years, 5 months

Terminal trouble

by saquinn624＠aol.com

I have a Wyse WY-150 that I use as a console for several machines, and it has an odd and irritating behavior on some machines. For SGIs and DECs the text gets messed up. O300 will get garbled, but my suspicion there is that the terminal doesn't really handle 38,400bps right. On all SGIs and DECs there are spacing issues, though - Example: in SGI startup diags and PROM whether I'm in 80 or 132-column mode there will be one letter on the far right and then it wraps around. I'm in VT220 mode, and it does it in both 7-bit and 8-bit. I didn't notice this on my old Altos III-branded Wyse. Anyone fixed this?

13 years, 5 months

Terak fonts and images

by jfoust＠threedee.com

I was recently motivated to write a few tools to convert Terak fonts and images to contemporary formats. I've added more than a dozen original Terak bitmap images, an animation, plus 26 Terak bitmap fonts converted to Windows. <http://www.threedee.com/jcm/terak/>http://www.threedee.com/jcm/terak/ - John

13 years, 5 months

SCSI cables

by hollobon＠gmail.com

I have a bunch of old SCSI cables, free for pickup from London or I can post for cost of postage. 5x HD50 male - CN 50 male, around 1m length 1x HD68 male - CN 50 male, ~1m 1x HD50 male - HD 50 male, ~1m 1x DD68 male - DD 68 male, ~50cm Cheers, Pete.

13 years, 5 months

CP/.M Floppy Bood Diskette needed...

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

a few pcs or pseudo pcs did load there Bios from disk. ------------------------------ On Sat, Nov 3, 2012 7:45 AM PDT allison wrote: >You need the 801 boot image. > >Reason is the HDD drive is embedded in the bios which is part of the >initial load image. > >CP/M did the BIOS or hardware abstraction from the base OS but the BIOS >on most CP/M >was a loaded image and very specific to the system in use. In that >respect it was very >unlike PCs where the BIOS was in Eprom/rom > > >Allison > > >On 11/02/2012 10:52 PM, Lyle Bickley wrote: >> I recently acquired a Televideo TS-801. It's a typical Z80 CP/M system. >> I've have it restored to where it is trying to boot. It "says" that it >> is in the process of "IPLing" the system and the left drive is selected. >> >> I couldn't find any TS-801 boot images, but based on CC archives, I saw >> that Televideo TS-802 floppy images will work as well. >> >> I downloaded TS-802(H) images from Dave Dunfield's site - but they >> expect a HDD - and fail booting... >> >> Does someone have an CP/M boot image for the floppy based TS-801 or >> TS-802? If so, I'd appreciate a copy off list or link to same on or off >> list. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Lyle >

13 years, 5 months

CP/.M Floppy Bood Diskette needed...

by lbickley＠bickleywest.com

I recently acquired a Televideo TS-801. It's a typical Z80 CP/M system. I've have it restored to where it is trying to boot. It "says" that it is in the process of "IPLing" the system and the left drive is selected. I couldn't find any TS-801 boot images, but based on CC archives, I saw that Televideo TS-802 floppy images will work as well. I downloaded TS-802(H) images from Dave Dunfield's site - but they expect a HDD - and fail booting... Does someone have an CP/M boot image for the floppy based TS-801 or TS-802? If so, I'd appreciate a copy off list or link to same on or off list. Thanks! Lyle -- Bickley Consulting West Inc. http://bickleywest.com "Black holes are where God is dividing by zero"

13 years, 5 months

Fwd: HP 524B Military Version

by hilpert＠cs.ubc.ca

I have been contacted by a fellow with an FR-38D/U digital counter, I gather he would like to let it go. This is a tube-based digital electronic counter, identical to the HP-524B, but I think the particular unit at issue was actually manufactured by Northeastern Engineering. (I've never understood the relationship, but AIUI Northeastern manufactured/second-sourced some HP designs.) Here is a photo of the unit: http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r84/onegroovydude/ 62E116DF-2C75-459F-ADE4-44FA2B79B712-285-00000017B3222DC6.jpg For more info about the models, here are my web pages about the 524B and HP-520 instruments: http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~hilpert/e/edte/HP524B/index.html http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~hilpert/e/edte/HP520/index.html These things aren't computers of course, but they are some of the last pieces of tube-based digital electronic instruments, i.e. the same technology as the the 1st generation of electronic computers. Marketing spiel: You're not likely to ever own a digital tube computer, but you can own a digital tube counter. I'm just helping to see it preserved, you can contact Travis below if interested. I get questions and expressions of interest in these instruments every now-and-then due to my web pages, but I have no idea what sort of dollar/market value to assign. The location is Kansas City. They're over 100 lbs and you'd have to be really enthused to have it shipped - so hopefully someone can pick it up. If someone obtains this unit, I can supply the schematic, at least for the HP version. (I have a 524B and 524C that I have repaired.) If someone does obtain it I'd be interested to hear about it. Begin forwarded message: > From: Travis Joles <onegroovydude at gmail.com> > Date: 2012 October 30 6:15:59 AM PDT (CA) > To: "hilpert at cs.ubc.ca" <hilpert at cs.ubc.ca> > Subject: HP 524B Military Version > > Hi. I have this unit in the military version FR-38D/U. I'll provide > a pic. Do these have any value to collectors? Thank you.

13 years, 5 months

To Metcal, or not to Metcal? Re: RepRapping. Was:Re: Restoring an Intel SDK-86 to "mostly like new" condition

by pu1bzz.listas＠gmail.com

> That said, if you're comfortable with what you're using, don't > consider it broken. Different people use their tools in different ways. > It's probably worth the time to try a Metcal to see if YOU notice a > significant difference...if you don't, then upgrading is a waste of > money, time, and effort becoming accustomed to a different tool. Very wise words, I'd not expect anything less from you :o)

13 years, 5 months

New absolute filters for DEC RL01/2 drives -

by jack.rubin＠ameritech.net

> how does one find anything on their website? You don't. Call them or email them with the specific part number - their item code is 100036 for DEC P/N 1213097. Jack > > > On 11/01/2012 09:10 PM, Jack Rubin wrote: > > > I found a cache of NOS RL01/2 absolute filters (equivalent to DEC p/n > > 1213097) > > > at the Filter Factory in Santa Ynez, California ( > > www.thefilterfactory.com), > > > phone 805.733.2180. They have 47 in stock. Price is $28.60 each, > > shipping for a > > > single filter to 60091 (Illinois, USA) was $8.27. I ordered one to verify > > > dimensions and construction - perfect match for the original part.

13 years, 5 months

11/05, paper tape, RL01... PEP-70 upgrade (11/70)

by jwest＠classiccmp.org

Not sure of location yet, trying to obtain that. Will repost when location is available. PDP-11/05 paper tape RL01 2 disk packs manuals & drawings RT11 manuals 8 inch floppy drive and floppies "bunch of cards" pep-70 upgrade card set for 11/70 box of panel light bulbs parts for core boards cpu test card

13 years, 5 months

Catweasel and Northstar

by mloewen＠cpumagic.scol.pa.us

Is anyone here a member of the Yahoo Northstar_Computer group? I need a copy of Andrew Lynch's CWNS progam from the files section, and my membership is still pending. Please contact me off-list. Mike Loewen mloewen at cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://sturgeon.css.psu.edu/~mloewen/Oldtech/

13 years, 5 months

Catweasel and Northstar

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

Im on that list, if the file is there Ill send it to you tomorrow afternoon. Which NS unit are you messing with? I had the distinct pleasure of movging my Dimension last night. ------------------------------ On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 8:04 PM PDT Mike Loewen wrote: >On Fri, 2 Nov 2012, barythrin at gmail.com wrote: > >> Have you tried emailing him? He's pretty active on the vintage-computer.com forums. Of you can't find his contact info let me know and I can see if I have it somewhere too. Off list obviously. > > I did try contacting him directly. Perhaps he's affected by the storm. > > >Mike Loewen mloewen at cpumagic.scol.pa.us >Old Technology http://sturgeon.css.psu.edu/~mloewen/Oldtech/

13 years, 5 months

The New Apple II User's Guide

by john＠yoyodyne-propulsion.net

On 30 October 2012 22:34, Zane H. Healy <healyzh at aracnet.com> wrote: > > Wow, after looking a little of the previews Thursday can't get here soon > enough! Okay, well truth be told that was already the case. :-) The book > isn't even here and I'm starting to think about digging for Apple II gear! I haven't even bought it (I spent all my amazon money buying my daughter a book for University) and it has me thinking about hauling out all that Apple gear. My wife would then remember that I have it, and start trying to get me to get rid of it. -- Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems: "The Future Begins Tomorrow" Visit us at: http://www.yoyodyne-propulsion.net -------- "I'd like to hold off judgement on a thing like that, sir, until all the facts are in. " General "Buck" Turgidson

13 years, 5 months

New absolute filters for DEC RL01/2 drives -

by jack.rubin＠ameritech.net

On 11/01/2012 09:10 PM, Jack Rubin wrote: > I found a cache of NOS RL01/2 absolute filters (equivalent to DEC p/n 1213097) > at the Filter Factory in Santa Ynez, California (www.thefilterfactory.com), > phone 805.733.2180. They have 47 in stock. Price is $28.60 each, shipping for a > single filter to 60091 (Illinois, USA) was $8.27. I ordered one to verify > dimensions and > > construction - perfect match for the original part. The filters were > manufactured by HEPA Corporation (still in business) but minimum order quantity > from HEPA is 100 units. Filter Factory will _not_ be ordering after the current > stock is gone. > > Get'em while you can! So are you saying that HEPA Corporation will make more, but they'll only do 100 at a time? -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA ************************************************** That's the way I understood it from the man at Filter Factory. If you want to buy a truckload (and, knowing you, I wouldn't be surprised if you did :>) ), you can reach HEPA at HEPA Corporation 3071 E Coronado St Anaheim CA 92806 (714)630-5700 Jack

13 years, 5 months

Microvax II won't boot, hardware error?

by saquinn624＠aol.com

Geneb wrote: > >Do the old license PAKs work on newer releases? I've got a few from the >5.x era... > >g. There's the license and then there's the PAK. The PAK will probably work (there are certain limits with capacity and VAX vs Alpha vs I64), but the license may or may not have transferred from the P.O. and may or may not (probably not) be valid for a newer version of VMS. DEC did not tie them to hardware as a matter of policy, and many/most PAKs don't have a version encoded in them. The PAK was a means of encouraging compliance, not a futile attempt to force compliance, and so they didn't trick it out to be as obnoxious as they could have. You should probably get a new hobbyist license from the program (they're cheap), whether you choose to use your PAKs or the hobbyist ones is up to you (but keep in mind that you still do need to renew your license every year for the hobbyist program).

13 years, 5 months

A 1080p ARM laptop

by francois.dion＠gmail.com

Or at least, as close as one can get to one: http://raspberry-python.blogspot.com/2012/10/risc-laptop.html Battery powered ARM 1080p Motorola fun. :) Fran?ois -- solarisdesktop.blogspot.com - raspberry-python.blogspot.com

13 years, 5 months

Mac SE/30 restoration

by dgriffi＠cs.csubak.edu

I have a well-treated Macintosh SE/30 that I'd like to fix up. Problem 1) Whenever the CPU is doing something or something is being read or written, faint warbling screeches can be heard coming from inside. The volume control does nothing to quell this noise. Problem 2) The image on the monitor is canted a few degrees clockwise -- enough to be noticable and irritating. Problem 3) I've figured out how to format a Mac floppy under Linux and transfer files by floppy, but I'm unclear how I should get two needed utilities: binhex and unstuff onto a Mac floppy without mangling the resource and data forks. Please help. -- David Griffith dgriffi at cs.csubak.edu A: Because it fouls the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail?

13 years, 5 months

anyone with an early Option Board?

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

mine is longer then any Ive seen on various sites. Probably older. Need docs and s/w, though what Ive downloaded may be appropriate. Anyone ever use their (discrete logic) version with 8 inch drives?

13 years, 5 months

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