Re: ISO Matrox Multibus SX-900 graphics card manual

2017-04-26 Thread Glen Slick via cctalk
On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 12:03 PM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote: > on a whim I bought > http://www.ebay.com/itm/142363021266 > > 640x480x8 Multibus graphics board with 80286 and NEC 7220 > Seller has another one listed, $60 BIN: http://www.ebay.com/itm/142363050572 While on the topic of Matrox grap

Re: test, please ignore

2017-04-26 Thread Ian Finder via cctalk
ACK TEST RECEIVED LOUD AND CLEAR JAY! Don't need a response, please ignore. Cheers, Thanks, - Ian On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 5:39 PM, Jay West via cctalk wrote: > Don't need a response, please ignore. > > > > J > > -- Ian Finder (206) 395-MIPS ian.fin...@gmail.com

test, please ignore

2017-04-26 Thread Jay West via cctalk
Don't need a response, please ignore. J

Re: TRS-80 Model 12 versus 16B

2017-04-26 Thread Eric Smith via cctalk
On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 8:28 PM, Jim Brain via cctalk wrote: > Been trying to Google things, but not having a lot of luck. I understand > both are white case, both have slimline drives, 12 had no card cage, I > think I read somewhere that the 16 came with 68K std (no Z80?), and 12 had > KB conn

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread jim stephens via cctalk
On 4/26/2017 2:15 PM, Ethan Dicks via cctalk wrote: On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 5:06 PM, Systems Glitch via cctalk wrote: It's one of these: http://www.grommetmachinery.com/stimpson-479-machine.html Glad to hear it was saved from the scrap heap! Indeed. I knew it was not a cheap item, and look

Re: Does anyone know what kind of terminal/computer this is?

2017-04-26 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 04/26/2017 02:44 PM, Ed via cctalk wrote: > OK here is a photo! > > Can you get a shot of the back of it~!? or a shot downwards at the > keys? could be a terminal... could be a computer... with no further > info .. a terminal would be my first guess... Ed# Without seeing the keyboard

Re: Does anyone know what kind of terminal/computer this is?

2017-04-26 Thread Ed via cctalk
OK here is a photo! Can you get a shot of the back of it~!? or a shot downwards at the keys? could be a terminal... could be a computer... with no further info .. a terminal would be my first guess... Ed# In a message dated 4/26/2017 12:37:55 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cctalk@

Re: Help identifying this old terminal

2017-04-26 Thread Ed via cctalk
If we concentrate raalyyy hard Nope.. not working... Send us a link to photo! In a message dated 4/26/2017 2:32:44 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cctalk@classiccmp.org writes: On Wed, 26 Apr 2017, Syd Bolton via cctalk wrote: > Anybody recognize what kind of terminal th

Re: Help identifying this old terminal

2017-04-26 Thread Fred Cisin via cctalk
On Wed, 26 Apr 2017, Syd Bolton via cctalk wrote: Anybody recognize what kind of terminal this is? I am assuming it is a terminal rather than a personal computer. Do you have a link, or a picture, or a description? Thoughts? Without seeing it?

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread Ethan Dicks via cctalk
On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 5:06 PM, Systems Glitch via cctalk wrote: >> It's one of these: >> http://www.grommetmachinery.com/stimpson-479-machine.html > > Glad to hear it was saved from the scrap heap! Indeed. I knew it was not a cheap item, and looking online today, it's a mere $2300! > A very c

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread Systems Glitch via cctalk
> The CP-2 line seems to have the right dimensions for DEC FLIP CHIP > modules (2.43" wide, ~2" rivet hole spacing) and they have them in > natural nylon, which might be dyable, white, and black. > > They are stocked by Digikey and Mouser for under $1 each. Good stuff! Now I know what to use when

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread Systems Glitch via cctalk
> It's one of these: > http://www.grommetmachinery.com/stimpson-479-machine.html Glad to hear it was saved from the scrap heap! A very cool machine, reminds me of the manual punch we had to go along with our trip punch at a previous job. > Stu Phillips, a friend of ours did the insertion of meta

RE: Large Sale of Vintage hardware in Paradise, CA

2017-04-26 Thread Bill Gunshannon via cctalk
Cute, but I'm more curious about whatt he car was. :-) bill

Help identifying this old terminal

2017-04-26 Thread Syd Bolton via cctalk
Anybody recognize what kind of terminal this is? I am assuming it is a terminal rather than a personal computer. Thoughts?

Does anyone know what kind of terminal/computer this is?

2017-04-26 Thread Syd Bolton via cctalk
Just wondering if anyone has any idea what this is: http://imgur.com/qqYlg1k I am not sure if it is a terminal or a computer as I don't recognize the logo. (I apologize if this appears as a duplicate post)

RA82 HDA

2017-04-26 Thread Kirk Davis via cctalk
I know it's a little bit early for mothers day but I have a RA82 HDA available for the cost of shipping (sorry but prepay - I've been stiffed by someone on this group). It needs a good home or it goes to the dumpster next week. Kirk

ISO Matrox Multibus SX-900 graphics card manual

2017-04-26 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
on a whim I bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/142363021266 640x480x8 Multibus graphics board with 80286 and NEC 7220 apparently they were commonly used in process control, a fair number turn up at absurd prices

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
On 4/26/17 10:02 AM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: > > > The boards bend up or down in the center of the card > as you pull very hard on each edge. fortunately, Alto cards have steel bus bar/stiffeners at the edge connector end that keeps that from happening. do you know of anyone that stil

Large Sale of Vintage hardware in Paradise, CA

2017-04-26 Thread Jarrod Coombes via cctalk
So I bought an abandoned storage unit in Paradise CA, and I think some of you guys will want to stop by and check some the stuff out. I did post this on VCFed (where I am a regular) but I figured I'd send it to this mailing list for visibility. Here is a large picture dump: http://imgur.com/a/g81W

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread Ethan Dicks via cctalk
On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 11:06 AM, jim stephens wrote: > He made a line of the ears for the DEC manufacturers here in Orange County, > and I've seen his SPC or Stu Phillips or Phillips company logo on may such > products. I didn't find his products, but I found these: http://www.bivar.com/enclosu

Re: Ford-Higgins Powerframe QBUS Docs

2017-04-26 Thread Shoppa, Tim via cctalk
Wow, I thought I had seen every obscure third-party Q-bus and Unibus chassis and backplane through the 70's/80's/90's but I had never heard of "Ford Higgins Power Frame" until today. It's a very stylized case obviously built around that disk drive but otherwise reminds me a lot of the DEC grey

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread jim stephens via cctalk
On 4/26/2017 9:47 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote: On 4/26/17 8:06 AM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: Stu Phillips, a friend of ours did the insertion of metal metal Southco extractor handles on our boards for the Microdata 1600. He probably had a machine, as the Southco levers were riveted

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
On 4/26/17 8:06 AM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: > Stu Phillips, a friend of ours did the insertion of metal metal Southco > extractor handles on our boards for the > Microdata 1600. He probably had a machine, as the Southco levers were > riveted onto our board thru holes in the corner > an

Looking to thin out -- Mac SE/30s

2017-04-26 Thread Pete Lancashire via cctalk
I've got a few too many oldies. Ran across these guys last week https://goo.gl/photos/xjiS5CuMUUF5rKtd9 About 15 SE/30s *** But I don't have a lot of time to pack for shipping. *** Anyone near Portland Oregon who has the time for trade ? Suggestions/Ideas ? Would like to keep just one w/Ether

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread jim stephens via cctalk
On 4/26/2017 6:51 AM, Ethan Dicks via cctalk wrote: On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 9:03 PM, Systems Glitch via cctalk wrote: I'm sure most of you DEC hackers have replaced a broken DEC handle or put handles on a protoboard... I finally came across the right tool for the job, an Indestro tubular ri

Re: Attaching DEC Handles, the Right Way

2017-04-26 Thread Ethan Dicks via cctalk
On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 9:03 PM, Systems Glitch via cctalk wrote: > I'm sure most of you DEC hackers have replaced a broken DEC handle or put > handles on a protoboard... I finally came across the right tool for the job, > an Indestro tubular rivet set! When I worked for a place that made Unibu

Re: TRS-80 Model 12 versus 16B

2017-04-26 Thread SPC via cctalk
I can only say that I'm always looking for Unix-like systems. I've been trying to get a Tandy 6000 or TRS-16 for years. Maybe someday... Regards Sergio 2017-04-26 13:51 GMT+02:00 Bill Gunshannon via cctalk : > > > From: cctalk [cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.o

RE: TRS-80 Model 12 versus 16B

2017-04-26 Thread Bill Gunshannon via cctalk
From: cctalk [cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] on behalf of Peter Cetinski via cctalk [cctalk@classiccmp.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:47 PM To: Jim Brain Cc: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Re: TRS-80 Model 12 versus 16B T

Re: TRS-80 Model 12 versus 16B

2017-04-26 Thread Peter Cetinski via cctalk
> On Apr 25, 2017, at 11:46 PM, Alan Hightower via cctalk > wrote: > > Does anyone know if the 16 keyboard circuitry will work with a 16B if I > created a custom cable? Yes, it can work with a wire rearrangement and gender swap on the DIN. See this thread for details. http://www.vcfed.org/

Re: PDP-8/a cleaning

2017-04-26 Thread Pontus Pihlgren via cctalk
On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 05:42:00PM +0200, Philipp Hachtmann via cctech wrote: > Hi Pontus, > > One sad thing about washing minicomputer pieces is that you most probably > lose or at least damage any original paper labels. > Yes :/ Some of the fall of anyway since the adhesive has lost it's adhe