[cctalk] Looking for EPROMs

2023-03-27 Thread rescue via cctalk
Looking for MCM68764 and I could probably use some TMS2532 as well. I'm also always on the lookout for blank bipolar proms (chips stargin with 82S, and compatables). Anyone have any of these they don't need. New, used, needing erasing, doesn't matter. If you have any, let me know how man

[cctalk] looking for cable for Sun Sbus Expansion

2023-03-27 Thread rescue via cctalk
I have 2 Sbus Expansion chassis, one Sun, and one Integrix (IIRC). I have the expansion chassis and the sbus controllers, but on both cases I do not have the cables. By looking at it, I believe they probably both use the same cable. Anyone out there have one or two cables to spare ? Thanks

[cctalk] Re: QIC tape restorations (IBM 5100)

2023-03-27 Thread rescue via cctalk
On 2023-03-27 03:03, Steve Lewis via cctalk wrote: I've come across three original QIC tapes for the IBM 5100. DC300 I think, original IBM labels. They are in fair condition (the tape material itself seems fine, they are all on their reels), but the "rubbers" used to actually actuate the ree

[cctalk] bryanipad.shop site....

2023-03-10 Thread rescue via cctalk
Recently rejoined the list saw someone mention that site way too good to be true and with a bit of poking around looks like most if not all are scraped right from eBay. One item has the eBay price on the bryanipad.shop site crossed out and the lower price added. I spen

[cctalk] Re: Why the Floppy Disk Just Won't Die

2023-03-10 Thread rescue via cctalk
If properly care for and stored, I'd be willing to bet that the 5.25" floppies will be working after the flash replacements suffer bit rot and data loss from charge depletion though I might not be around to see that be a big problem :-) Don't toss your 5.25" floppies though :-) I'l

Re: TRS-80 Model IV PALs

2019-12-05 Thread rescue via cctalk
On 2019-12-04 21:55, rescue wrote: I have a TRS-80 Model III with a IV upgrade in it (non gate array). I have a hunch that one or two of the HALs are bad (the primary one being 8075208). Anyone have the JED files to program any of these HALs into PALs or GALs ? Anyone know a source for

TRS-80 Model IV PALs

2019-12-04 Thread rescue via cctalk
I have a TRS-80 Model III with a IV upgrade in it (non gate array). I have a hunch that one or two of the HALs are bad (the primary one being 8075208). Anyone have the JED files to program any of these HALs into PALs or GALs ? Anyone know a source for these ? Anyone know if these can be

Re: TRS-80 Model III and IV parts needed (keycaps, keyboard switch, ribbon cable, floppy drive parts)

2019-11-19 Thread rescue via cctalk
On 2019-11-05 14:00, rescue wrote: So, on this Model III I'm working on the following keycaps are missing: 1/! key right shift key Still looking for these or a donor model I, III, or IV keyboard. Looks like keycaps from a Model III, and possibly a model I would work. Probably a Mod

Re: Anyone have docs/jumper settings for Tecmar "PC 500K/1MEG FLOPPY CONTROLLER" ISA card ?

2019-11-15 Thread rescue via cctalk
On 2019-11-07 19:04, rescue wrote: I have one of these, it has 2 jumper blocks, JPR2 (4 3 pin jumper 'settings'... looks to probably latch each of the 4 high or low) and JPR3 (12 on/off jumper positions). It also has a JPR1 which would be a 3 pin header and it is strapped by wire to po

Anyone have docs/jumper settings for Tecmar "PC 500K/1MEG FLOPPY CONTROLLER" ISA card ?

2019-11-07 Thread rescue via cctalk
I have one of these, it has 2 jumper blocks, JPR2 (4 3 pin jumper 'settings'... looks to probably latch each of the 4 high or low) and JPR3 (12 on/off jumper positions). It also has a JPR1 which would be a 3 pin header and it is strapped by wire to position 1-2. Would love to figure out how

Looking for TEAC FD-55BV parts

2019-11-06 Thread rescue via cctalk
Need a faceplate and the eject control shaft (it is sheared off (the way I aquired it)) (I do have the eject lever) I thought I had some floppy drive parts kicking around, but if I do, I can't find them (and chances are I don't have parts for that specific drive). Anyone have a dead d

Re: TRS-80 Model III stopped responding

2019-11-05 Thread rescue via cctalk
On 2019-11-05 13:50, rescue wrote: I haven't dug into this one yet, but I did get it booted in trsdos, and the letter I on the keyboard wasn't working. I shut it off, disconnected and removed the keyboard. I desoldered and removed the APLS switch, opened it up, cleaned up the carb

Re: Floppy drive (DSDD) DOS compatability woes (are these drives ok?)

2019-11-05 Thread rescue via cctalk
On 2019-11-05 13:45, rescue wrote: Been away for some time from the mailing lists getting back into my classic gear again I have two of these Qumetrack 542 drives. While testing my 360K drive collection (8 drives I must be slacking :-) ...), 2 worked, 4 had issue (resolved with a

TRS-80 Model III stopped responding

2019-11-05 Thread rescue via cctalk
I haven't dug into this one yet, but I did get it booted in trsdos, and the letter I on the keyboard wasn't working. I shut it off, disconnected and removed the keyboard. I desoldered and removed the APLS switch, opened it up, cleaned up the carbon pad and the contacts below it, reassemble

Floppy drive (DSDD) DOS compatability woes (are these drives ok?)

2019-11-05 Thread rescue via cctalk
Been away for some time from the mailing lists getting back into my classic gear again I have two of these Qumetrack 542 drives. While testing my 360K drive collection (8 drives I must be slacking :-) ...), 2 worked, 4 had issue (resolved with a good head cleaning), and 2 (bot

TRS-80 Model III and IV parts needed (keycaps, keyboard switch, ribbon cable, floppy drive parts)

2019-11-05 Thread rescue via cctalk
So, on this Model III I'm working on the following keycaps are missing: 1/! key right shift key Looks like keycaps from a Model III, and possibly a model I would work. Probably a Model IV keycap for 1/! would work, but I think the right shift key would be different between a Model III and Mo

Qume Qumetrack 542 track seeking issue

2019-11-04 Thread rescue via cctalk
Been away for some time from the mailing lists getting back into my classic gear again I have two of these Qumetrack 542 drives. While testing my 360K drive collection (8 drives I must be slacking :-) ...), 2 worked, 4 had issue (resolved with a good head cleaning), and 2 (bot

Re: options for replacing failed small ROMs in PDP-11

2016-06-24 Thread rescue
On 2016-06-24 22:47, Al Kossow wrote: On 6/24/16 7:42 PM, Josh Dersch wrote: A Data-I/O 29A or 29B will do the job nicely. and a Unipak I or II like this www.ebay.com/itm/301995688339 I have a Data-I/O Series 22 which could do these, plus another burner that may do them. I haven't checke

contemplating selling my VT52

2016-06-24 Thread rescue
I've been saving the VT52 I've owned for years (used it with a modem back in the late 80s to dial into school) with the thought of paring it up with a PDP-8/E, PDP-8/F, or PDP-8/M but I don't know that the PDP-8 train will ever stop here. I've come close a couple of times, but have eith

Re: Possible to Re-flash a Yamaha SCSI CDROM to fake an Apple CDROM ?

2016-06-15 Thread rescue
Don't have time to fully check it out, but check out: http://chrislawson.net/writing/macdaniel/2k1130cl.shtml On 2016-06-15 17:24, Swift Griggs wrote: On Wed, 15 Jun 2016, rescue wrote: Didn't hacked or 3rd party cd-rom drivers exist? I have some vague memory, but I was thi

Re: Possible to Re-flash a Yamaha SCSI CDROM to fake an Apple CDROM ?

2016-06-15 Thread rescue
Didn't hacked or 3rd party cd-rom drivers exist. That won't handle the boot problem, but the boot checks might not be as thorough as Disk Setup ??? Plextor CD-ROM SCSI drives used to have a 512 byte block jumper as well. I don't know about the DVD drives. On 2016-06-15 16:45, Swift Grig

Re: FS: (PURGE) all sorts of classic computer parts, computers, networking, ink/toner, etc

2016-06-10 Thread rescue
Verry sorry everyone didn't realize that the reply's were going to the list... apologies for the noise -- Curt On 2016-06-07 13:54, Austin Pass wrote: On 7 Jun 2016, at 18:35, rescue wrote: Hi everyone, I am looking to clean out some of my stuff. I'm 'buri

Re: FS: (PURGE) all sorts of classic computer parts, computers, networking, ink/toner, etc

2016-06-10 Thread rescue
On 2016-06-07 13:54, Austin Pass wrote: On 7 Jun 2016, at 18:35, rescue wrote: Hi everyone, I am looking to clean out some of my stuff. I'm 'buried' in it. Qty 4 Canon 24 Color Where are you located? -Austin. I'm in Sharon, MA zip 02067 -- Curt

FS: (PURGE) all sorts of classic computer parts, computers, networking, ink/toner, etc

2016-06-07 Thread rescue
Hi everyone, I am looking to clean out some of my stuff. I'm 'buried' in it. This is just the begnning so if you are looking for anything in particular; PC, Mac, Sun, SGI, misc, feel free to inquire. If you want to get heard above the noise when replying (spam sucks), add PURGE into the

WTB: Fluke 9005/9010 pods or whole fluke 9005/9010 with pods

2015-12-18 Thread rescue
Looking for some Fluke Micro System Troubleshooter stuff: Looking for the following key caps: AUTO, BUS, RAM SHORT, and C Bonus key caps (not needed, but better ones would be nice): RAM LONG, I/O, 1, 2 Also looking for PODS for: 6502 Z80 6809 8080 If you have any of these available, please l