20 Mar
2000
20 Mar
'00
4:40 a.m.
Mine just arrived this morning, I had ordered it from Netpliance's own
800 # so evidently at least *they* still have stock even if CC doesn't
(suits me, the nearest CC is 1.5 hours away from me anyway).
In keeping with nerd tradition I've got the thing all in pieces before even
powering it on for the first time -- boy they sure didn't skimp on screws!
But the 44-pin connector is right there as promised. I'm thinking of maybe
doing a tiny PCB rather than soldering 44 individual wires on, I wonder if
there's a +12V source in hear anywhere so that standard 40-pin IDE drives could
be used too and not just laptop drives? The case is *really* cramped though.
John Wilson
D Bit
20 Mar
20 Mar
5:05 a.m.
In keeping with nerd tradition I've got the thing
all in pieces before even
powering it on for the first time -- boy they sure didn't skimp on screws!
But the 44-pin connector is right there as promised. I'm thinking of maybe
doing a tiny PCB rather than soldering 44 individual wires on, I wonder if
there's a +12V source in hear anywhere so that standard 40-pin IDE drives could
be used too and not just laptop drives? The case is *really* cramped though.
Probe around for the 12v, likely it can't push much power though.
I plan to build an external IDE as the PS for that it trivial and then I
can use a 3.5" <I don't have any 2.5" handy>. NOTE: all reports say
17mm
thick drives or thinner.
The alternate plan is a booter in flash and use that to get to a Parallel
port box (3.2gb 3.5" disk inside) I've done that using floppy on other
machines.
Allison
5:18 a.m.
Mine just arrived this morning, I had ordered it from
Netpliance's own
800 # so evidently at least *they* still have stock even if CC doesn't
(suits me, the nearest CC is 1.5 hours away from me anyway).
You lucky ^$&#**@ !!!! Who knows when CC will get mine in.
In keeping with nerd tradition I've got the thing
all in pieces before even
powering it on for the first time -- boy they sure didn't skimp on screws!
But the 44-pin connector is right there as promised. I'm thinking of maybe
doing a tiny PCB rather than soldering 44 individual wires on, I wonder if
there's a +12V source in hear anywhere so that standard 40-pin IDE drives could
be used too and not just laptop drives? The case is *really* cramped though.
John Wilson
D Bit
I think it's possible to pull +12V out of it somehow, but am not sure the
powersupply can handle a standard drive. BTW, apparently two laptop cables
and one 44-pin connector are an easy way to get the HD in. Just plug the
cables into the connector so the red lines are on opposite sides. Of course
this means you have to come up wiht 2 cables and 1 44-pin connector.
So is it going to be running Ersatz-11 :^)
Zane
11:18 a.m.
New subject: ram chip crossreference?
For years I have been squinting at the numbers on ram chips trying to
devine the capacity of Simms dredged from boxes of scrap, and I do "ok",
but I was thinking somebody must have a nice complete crossreference of all
the chip numbers.
I do well enough in weeding out the worthless 256k SIMMs, but stumble often
enough with 1 MB vs 4 MB. What I could really use is a list of all the part
numbers for chips used to make the 4 MB simms (if its not a 4 MB, most
likely its a 1 MB and can just be tossed in a bin.). Any tips?
BTW I have sorted a few hundred simms, so I do know the "basics" of chip
ID. Some parts guide must have a good crossreference though.
12:54 p.m.
New subject: ram chip crossreference?
www.thechipmerchant.com used to have a web page with all this information
on it, it was extremely useful. But I havent been able to find that
page for about a year now.
They had the chips listed in tables by manufacturer and chip number, and
then listed the number of bits of ram in that chip, for example 1Mx4
If someone still has this information, please pass it along.
-Lawrence LeMay
lemay(a)cs.umn.edu
For years I have been squinting at the numbers on ram
chips trying to
devine the capacity of Simms dredged from boxes of scrap, and I do "ok",
but I was thinking somebody must have a nice complete crossreference of all
the chip numbers.
I do well enough in weeding out the worthless 256k SIMMs, but stumble often
enough with 1 MB vs 4 MB. What I could really use is a list of all the part
numbers for chips used to make the 4 MB simms (if its not a 4 MB, most
likely its a 1 MB and can just be tossed in a bin.). Any tips?
BTW I have sorted a few hundred simms, so I do know the "basics" of chip
ID. Some parts guide must have a good crossreference though.
21 Mar
21 Mar
6:58 a.m.
New subject: ram chip crossreference?
Hi Mike,
I do well enough in weeding out the worthless 256k
SIMMs,
but stumble often enough with 1 MB vs 4 MB....
....likely its a 1 MB and can just be tossed in a bin.).
If you find any more "worthless" 256K or 1Mb SIMMs toss them my way, I can
use 'em. :-)
TTFN - Pete.
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Collector of Arcade Machines, Games Consoles & Obsolete Computers (esp DEC)
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9:49 a.m.
New subject: ram chip crossreference?
Hi Mike,
I'll make a general offer to the whole list,
256k Simms for 1.2 * shipping (shipping is actual postage plus $1 for a box
or padded envelope if the shipping method doesn't include it like priority
mail does) (please ask for just what you need)
1 MB simms 4 matched/$3, 8 matched/$5 plus shipping.
No applications research available at these prices, but I will check for
speeds.
BTW I'm guessing the list has some people besides myself pulling parts.
Recently I have started pulling chips off boards and dumping them in a box.
Mostly memory stuff I hope to use on underpopulated cards of my own, but I
suspect that if people make requests to the list, parts may be found.
Related to the chips, AAAArg, bought some cards a couple weeks ago and the
scrapper had cut the fingers off half a dozen nice cards, Corvus
workstation cards, Z80 cards, etc. OTOH I have a few Z80A chips in my parts
box now.
I do well enough in weeding out the worthless
256k SIMMs,
but stumble often enough with 1 MB vs 4 MB....
....likely its a 1 MB and can just be tossed in a bin.).
If you find any more "worthless" 256K or 1Mb SIMMs toss them my way, I can
use 'em. :-) 
6:13 a.m.
On Mon, Mar 20, 2000 at 10:40:03AM -0500, John Wilson wrote:
Mine just arrived this morning, I had ordered it from
Netpliance's own
800 # so evidently at least *they* still have stock even if CC doesn't
(suits me, the nearest CC is 1.5 hours away from me anyway).
I just got off the phone after ordering mine too; they said only
Circuit City was backordered.
Bill
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