22 May
1999
22 May
'99
10:27 a.m.
At 01:14 AM 5/22/99 -0700, Sam wrote,
The judges can deduct points for any part of the
computer that is
not original as built by the manufacturer, or as constructed at
assembly time for kits. Replacement parts must be indicated to
the judges by the competitor. New old stock parts will be
considered to be replacement parts with a lesser point
deduction. A reproduction can not receive full points in this
category. Any consumables do not have to be authentic. Any item
that has questionable authenticity or originalty needs to have
supporting documentation.
So I would be penalized for getting my SWTPC CT-1024 video terminal to work
and enter it? First I changed the number of characters/ line from 32 to 64.
Then I added a cassette "bit bopper" to it. I found the 60Hz line sync
didn't work right, so took it out. Lastly, I added some graphics display in
parallel to the characters. Now 20 or so years later, it doesn't seem to
work, and the "original" ic's are all soldered in.
-Dave