Build Your Own Vintage Computer Replica! Briel Computers Replica 1 SE Workshop at the Vintage Computer Festival November 4, 2006, 10:00pm http://www.vintage.org/2006/main/workshop.php The VCF is proud to present yet another Build-It-Yourself experience at VCF 9.0 this November 4. The Build-It-Yourself workshops are a great introduction for those interested in learning the art of computers, programming and electronics, giving them first-hand experience building and programming their own hardware under the direction of leading engineers. Workshop Description In this workshop participants will build the Briel Computers replica 1 SE. The replica 1 is a functional clone of the famous Apple 1, the computer designed by Steve Wozniak (Woz) and upon which Apple Computer was founded. It was featured in Wired Magazine's Cult of Mac section and in the book "Apple 1 Replica Creation" by Tom Owad. The replica 1 SE contains many of the original components of the Apple 1 including the 6502 CPU and the 6821 PIA. This workshop will cover the complete assembly of this fun to build 8-bit computer. Some soldering experience is expected but a special, nearly assembled version will be available upon prior request for participants with no soldering experience. This workshop is limited to ten participants, so personal assistance from the instructor will be available throughout the session. BONUS: Get your board signed by Woz himself, who will be participating in the Apple 30th year anniversary celebration at the VCF on Saturday, November 4! Instructor This workshop will be conducted by Vince Briel, a computer engineer years of hardware design experience. Vince manages large computer networks and spends most of his spare time designing new hardware projects. Pre-Requisites and Tools The completed replica 1 kit requires only a power supply, PS/2 type keyboard and a monitor or television with composite video inputs. A monitor will be available in the workshop lab for testing built kits once they've been assembled. Participants should bring a soldering iron and solder, wire cutters, and needle-nose pliers. Participants with previous soldering experience will find this kit relatively simply to complete. For those with little or no soldering experience, a mostly assembled version is available at no extra charge upon request when registering. The entire workshop will run for approximately two hours. Registration The fee for this workshop is $149.00 (a savings of $10 off the normal kit price), which includes the replica 1 SE kit. To reserve a spot, go to the weblink provided below and follow the payment instructions (via PayPal). Fees should be paid in advance of the course, although walk-in participants on the day of the workshop will be welcomed. http://www.vintage.org/2006/main/workshop.php?action=select&id=VCF90BCR… Inquiries regarding this workshop should be directed by e-mail to <workshop at vintage.org>. -- Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org [ Old computing resources for business || Buy/Sell/Trade Vintage Computers ] [ and academia at www.VintageTech.com || at http://marketplace.vintage.org ]