Re: PDP-11 SPACEWAR running again!

2021-05-12 Thread Lars Brinkhoff via cctalk
Ethan Dicks wrote: >> There are also at least two GT40 implementations of Spacewar. > > Is there a web page I could check that would include the hardware > requirements? I don't have a GT40, but I have a VT11 (4-slot > backplane and cards) and an assortment of Unibus PDP-11 processors > (11/04 or

RE: DEC PDP-8/e Omnibus backplane lubrication

2021-05-12 Thread Paul Birkel via cctalk
Heading back to the OP topic, lubrication and reduction in insertion force (given presumptively clean contacts), I've read good things about NyoGel 760G Dielectric Synthetic Grease. "Used for lubrication and protection of electrical contacts." Safety sheet: https://www.nyelubricants.com/datas

Re: Looking for VAXSET Software Engineering Tools for VMS 4.x

2021-05-12 Thread Malte Dehling via cctalk
(I had accidentally sent my reply below only to Antonio. I'm resending it to the list.) > On 10/05/2021 10:05, Malte Dehling wrote: > > Thanks a lot, Antonio, these are very valuable to have! > I've only checked a couple of them under SIMH, so it would be helpful to > know if I need to check my

Re: Looking for VAXSET Software Engineering Tools for VMS 4.x

2021-05-12 Thread Malte Dehling via cctalk
On Wed, May 12, 2021 at 02:52:26PM +0200, Malte Dehling wrote: > > On 10/05/2021 10:05, Malte Dehling wrote: > > > I think uploading them to archive.org would be a good long-term > > > solution. I can take care of it if you don't have an account. > > > > Please do. Thanks. > > Will do. I'll let

Has anyone heard from Paxton Hoag ?

2021-05-12 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
Josh and I have been trying to contact him for a couple of years now. Has anyone been in contact with him?

Re: Has anyone heard from Paxton Hoag ?

2021-05-12 Thread Zane Healy via cctalk
He posted to this list on April 21st of last year. At that point he was still in Astoria, Oregon. Zane > On May 12, 2021, at 6:43 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk > wrote: > > Josh and I have been trying to contact him for a couple of years now. > Has anyone been in contact with him?

RE: DEC PDP-8/e Omnibus backplane lubrication

2021-05-12 Thread W2HX via cctalk
Ok, good article. From what I read, there are some things it doesn’t do. Author states "What it will not do. IT WILL NOT REMOVE RUST. IT WILL NOT REMOVE OXIDATION" cool beans. He also states that it isn’t as good as military products for aluminum salt fog. I hope the Op wasn’t planning to use

Re: Has anyone heard from Paxton Hoag ?

2021-05-12 Thread Al Kossow via cctalk
On 5/12/21 7:05 AM, Zane Healy wrote: He posted to this list on April 21st of last year. At that point he was still in Astoria, Oregon. That's good. There are some Tek computers he has that have been in limbo for years.

Re: LK201 emulator for PS-2 keyboard

2021-05-12 Thread Paul Koning via cctalk
> On May 12, 2021, at 1:17 AM, Steve Malikoff via cctalk > wrote: > > Jonathan said >> Just curious; have you thought of adding VSXXX-?? mouse emulation, using >> input from either USB or PS/2 mouse? >> With a mini-DIN output? These are becoming hard to find (aside perhaps from >> our Austr

Re: LK201 emulator for PS-2 keyboard

2021-05-12 Thread Antonio Carlini via cctalk
On 12/05/2021 17:53, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote: I remember those. I thought Jonathan was talking about the round ones, but I suppose the protocol is identical. There was also a tablet, same interface I believe. I used one of those to trace some topo maps. Does anyone know of protocol doc

Re: LK201 emulator for PS-2 keyboard

2021-05-12 Thread Warner Losh via cctalk
On Wed, May 12, 2021 at 11:12 AM Antonio Carlini via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 12/05/2021 17:53, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote: > > I remember those. I thought Jonathan was talking about the round ones, > but I suppose the protocol is identical. There was also a tablet, same > i

Re: LK201 emulator for PS-2 keyboard

2021-05-12 Thread Paul Koning via cctalk
> On May 12, 2021, at 1:12 PM, Antonio Carlini via cctalk > wrote: > > On 12/05/2021 17:53, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote: >> I remember those. I thought Jonathan was talking about the round ones, but >> I suppose the protocol is identical. There was also a tablet, same >> interface I beli

Re: LK201 emulator for PS-2 keyboard

2021-05-12 Thread Jonathan Stone via cctalk
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 10:12:15 AM PDT, Antonio Carlini via cctalk wrote: On 12/05/2021 17:53, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote: > The normal mouse specs are in VCB02 Video Subsystem Technical Manual, > EK-104AA-TM-001 (appendix C). > >The LK201 is in there too. It's possibly in the VCB0

MOPPY.....

2021-05-12 Thread D. Resor via cctalk
Which is closer to being vintage, the sounds made, or the floppy disk drives themselves? Moppy + Star Wars Theme = Floppy Vader's Theme https://youtu.be/LdgzsF_O7oI Donald R. Resor Jr. T. W. & T. C. Svc. Co. http://hammondorganservice.com Hammond USA warranty service "Most people don't have a

Re: MOPPY.....

2021-05-12 Thread Tom Hunter via cctalk
Here is a somewhat advanced version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oym7B7YidKs Enjoy Tom Hunter On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM D. Resor via cctalk wrote: > Which is closer to being vintage, the sounds made, or the floppy disk > drives > themselves? > > Moppy + Star Wars Theme = Floppy Vader

Re: MOPPY.....

2021-05-12 Thread Tom Hunter via cctalk
And some more truly amazing stuff: "House of the Rising Sun": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL5NlEwDoPs "Sweet Dreams": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGfkPCZYfFw "The Final Countdown" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-X-p0C0Uas "Eye of the Tiger": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m9OgVkAbE8