Re: KL10 backplane on eBay

2017-05-29 Thread Jon Elson via cctalk
On 05/29/2017 02:31 PM, Noel Chiappa via cctalk wrote: Another eBait wonder: http://www.ebay.com/itm/182597510806 The listing says "Local pick-up only", and it's in Denver, Colorado. Someone should really save this (although the chances of finding all the boards to go with it is pretty slim

Re: HP 9836 systems and Fuji Pictrography 4000 printer available

2017-05-29 Thread Josh Dersch via cctalk
On 5/27/17 5:04 PM, Bob Rosenbloom via cctalk wrote: On 5/27/2017 3:26 PM, Josh Dersch via cctalk wrote: On 5/27/17 1:51 PM, Bob Rosenbloom via cctalk wrote: I looked at the three machines. Two are monochrome and the third has a sticker saying it's been upgraded to an 9836C so that's the

Re: KL10 backplane on eBay

2017-05-29 Thread ben via cctalk
On 5/29/2017 3:02 PM, Noel Chiappa via cctalk wrote: > From: Warner Losh > Will it fit in a pickup truck? Should fit into most 4-wheeled transport devices (except a new Ford GT, those supposedly only have 2 cubic feet or so of storage :-). Noel But you still have to remove

(Mostly Sun) Hardware and Docs in Arlington MA

2017-05-29 Thread Phil Budne via cctalk
The following would like to find new homes: Not ESPECIALLY interested in boxing/shipping (the docs would be easy, and would love to see them preserved for posterity). BOXED SunOS 4.0 doc set with 4.0.1 update 2 lg , 1 medium, 2 small boxes Also have SunOS 4.1.2 install manual Sun Hardware

For Sale: RCA COSMAC VIP with SC/MP II co-processor

2017-05-29 Thread Sellam Ismail via cctalk
This is a very cool COSMAC VIP that has been slightly modded to act as a front-end processor for an SC/MP II processor board with a custom-built front panel for the SC/MP as well as some interesting add-ons for the VIP (PROM programmer, Tiny BASIC ROM card, CDP1855 math co-processor) and more. Ful

Firefly dual processor card

2017-05-29 Thread Mark Kahrs via cctalk
Against my better judgement, I obtained a DEC SRC Firefly dual processor card. If i read this* correctly, then this card is interfaced to the shared memory bus (MBUS) as opposed to the QBUS (the card uses a Q bus format). I realize it's probably hopeless, but I'll ask anyway: Are there any schema

Re: FTGH clear-out at Mesa Electronics, Richmond, CA, USA

2017-05-29 Thread Noel Chiappa via cctalk
> From: Paul Koning > For some definition of "standard". ... other machines of that time or earlier > numbered bits according to the power of 2 they represent, i.e., the "current > standard". Well, the vast majority of computers 'back then' numbered bits (and byes) from left to

Re: KL10 backplane on eBay

2017-05-29 Thread Noel Chiappa via cctalk
> From: Warner Losh > Will it fit in a pickup truck? Should fit into most 4-wheeled transport devices (except a new Ford GT, those supposedly only have 2 cubic feet or so of storage :-). Noel

Re: Anyone remember ZOSO disks?

2017-05-29 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
maybe some connection to Lifeboat Assoc? S-100 NEWSLETTER Tony Gold's Lifeboat Associates is now located at 1651 Third Avenue, NYC, NY 10028, A new publication, labelled "Introductory Issue', and dated April, 1980 has been sent to us. While its annual subscription rate of $18, plus $6 for the CP/

Re: Anyone remember ZOSO disks?

2017-05-29 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
On 5/29/17 10:30 AM, Amardeep S Chana via cctalk wrote: > I seem to recall this > person who went by the moniker of Zoso The mysterious Zoso was a reviewer of CP/M Users Group disks and was a contributor to Creative Computing, and probably other related SF Bay publications as well.

Re: KL10 backplane on eBay

2017-05-29 Thread Warner Losh via cctalk
On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 1:34 PM, Mark Linimon wrote: > dang it you were too fast > It looks like it would, but it's at best just a conversation piece because it was flakey when it was replaced 35 years ago and has had who knows what care and mistreatment since Unless I'm missing something...

Re: KL10 backplane on eBay

2017-05-29 Thread Mark Linimon via cctalk
dang it you were too fast

Re: KL10 backplane on eBay

2017-05-29 Thread Mark Linimon via cctalk
On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 03:31:17PM -0400, Noel Chiappa via cctalk wrote: > The listing says "Local pick-up only", and it's in Denver, Colorado. OK Warner, better saddle up and ride. mcl

Re: KL10 backplane on eBay

2017-05-29 Thread Warner Losh via cctalk
Will it fit in a pickup truck? On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 1:31 PM, Noel Chiappa via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > Another eBait wonder: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/182597510806 > > The listing says "Local pick-up only", and it's in Denver, Colorado. > Someone > should really save this (

KL10 backplane on eBay

2017-05-29 Thread Noel Chiappa via cctalk
Another eBait wonder: http://www.ebay.com/itm/182597510806 The listing says "Local pick-up only", and it's in Denver, Colorado. Someone should really save this (although the chances of finding all the boards to go with it is pretty slim). Noel

Re: Teletype 43

2017-05-29 Thread Ed via cctalk
We need to find a source of the pin feed paper for the 43! Also a great thing to round out the display would be to have the aux. tape reader punch that was marketed for it- non working is ok visually - working would be a wonderful thing! Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc

Re: What is this bus?

2017-05-29 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 05/29/2017 10:13 AM, Mike Stein via cctalk wrote: > But it's also quite possible that the PS and the backplane don't even > belong together. ^ This was my initial guess. It just looked wrong. --Chuck

DEC rack-mount AlphaServer 2100A

2017-05-29 Thread Paul Birkel via cctalk
If there's anyone out there with a rack-mount DEC AlphaServer 2100A - the one with the underslung pair of power supplies -- I'd appreciate your help in determining the 15-pin control-cable configuration for J3. It may require examining the other end of the "power supply control cable assembly" P#1

Anyone remember ZOSO disks?

2017-05-29 Thread Amardeep S Chana via cctalk
Back in the 80's I had some archive disks (maybe SIG/M or CPM/UG or maybe something else?) which had files on the disk named like ZOSO.022 (for disk #22) which was the Star Trek basic game disk. I'm attaching below the text from that file (best viewed with a monospace font). I seem to recall this

Re: What is this bus?

2017-05-29 Thread Mike Stein via cctalk
- Original Message - From: "jim stephens via cctalk" To: Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 12:06 PM Subject: Re: What is this bus? > > > On 5/29/2017 8:38 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote: >> >> On 5/28/17 8:28 PM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: >> >>> The Pascal Microengine had a black and

Re: What is this bus?

2017-05-29 Thread jim stephens via cctalk
On 5/29/2017 8:38 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote: On 5/28/17 8:28 PM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: The Pascal Microengine had a black and brushed aluminum package There was a bus version. I have cards, but no backplane. I saw a lot of WD PME scrap here, even engineering stuff. The staff

Re: What is this bus?

2017-05-29 Thread Mike Stein via cctalk
So is this backplane any use to you (or anyone) ? - Original Message - From: "Al Kossow via cctalk" To: Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 11:38 AM Subject: Re: What is this bus? > > > On 5/28/17 8:28 PM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: > >> The Pascal Microengine had a black and brushed al

Re: What is this bus?

2017-05-29 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
On 5/28/17 8:28 PM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: > The Pascal Microengine had a black and brushed aluminum package There was a bus version. I have cards, but no backplane.

NCR 6081

2017-05-29 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
would be nice if someone could save this, since it is so complete. he's only off my about 20 years in the age of it www.ebay.com/itm/292132955235

Re: DEC terminals and classic server computing

2017-05-29 Thread Peter Coghlan via cctalk
> > The DEC PS/2 keyboards that you could use with the VT510, VT520, VT525 > include the LK450, LK460, and LK461. > My VT510 has an LK411. I don't know if this is what it came with originally but I suspect it is. It works fine with it anyway. Regards, Peter Coghlan.

Re: DEC terminals and classic server computing

2017-05-29 Thread Glen Slick via cctalk
On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 6:41 AM, Pontus Pihlgren via cctalk wrote: > On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 02:25:17PM +0100, Aaron Jackson via cctalk wrote: >> Hey Henry, >> >> Nice to see you on the list :) >> >> I was just doing a search and it looks like the VT510 has a DIN socket >> on the back. Is this jus

Re: DEC terminals and classic server computing

2017-05-29 Thread Pontus Pihlgren via cctalk
On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 02:25:17PM +0100, Aaron Jackson via cctalk wrote: > Hey Henry, > > Nice to see you on the list :) > > I was just doing a search and it looks like the VT510 has a DIN socket > on the back. Is this just PS2? The earlier terminals used an RJ-11 > connector. > I'm pretty cer

Re: DEC terminals and classic server computing

2017-05-29 Thread Aaron Jackson via cctalk
Hey Henry, Nice to see you on the list :) I was just doing a search and it looks like the VT510 has a DIN socket on the back. Is this just PS2? The earlier terminals used an RJ-11 connector. Aaron. Henry Bond via cctalk writes: > It's a 510, cheap on eBay it is a bit new for what I was going

Re: DIR of old computer collectors #3

2017-05-29 Thread Henry Bond via cctalk
Good idea, I'll sign up now! On 28 May 2017 19:39:54 BST, Earl Evans via cctalk wrote: >Info entered. Thanks for doing this! > >- Earl > > >On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM, Curious Marc via cctalk < >cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > >> Nice way to present it! I added my own info. >> >> Marc >> >

Re: Any PDP11s for sale in the UK?

2017-05-29 Thread Aaron Jackson via cctalk
I had a couple of emails about but nothing has come of them (at least, not yet anyway). The LSI models are perhaps safer to send across Europe? Maybe an 11/23, 34 or 73? Thanks, Aaron. > Hi everyone, > > I am very interested in DEC stuff and I would love a PDP11 to play with > and have in my (sm