Sounds great. I can't wait to see one. ... PCBs. This will enable building of a batch of reproduction SCELBI 8Hs. There is still a lot of work to do before...
28922
Mike
mwillega
Jan 11, 2013 2:35 pm
... stationary steam engines with power take offs (PTO) have been around since long before the American Civil War - too bad there isn't a steam group at info...
28921
Mike
mwillega
Jan 11, 2013 2:06 pm
I excited to announce that I've ordered a batch of reproduction SCELBI PCBs. This will enable building of a batch of reproduction SCELBI 8Hs. There is still...
28920
joshbensadon
Jan 11, 2013 12:57 pm
... A treadmill for a steam locomotive will cost more than a power transformer. Perhaps someone can find an old steam tractor? ... *vintage* ads rule. ... ...
28919
B. Degnan
billdeg
Jan 11, 2013 4:57 am
... me. ... Replying to myself. I could not find anything in the Motorola books, but I am guessing now that these are equivalent part numbers, not original ...
28918
B. Degnan
billdeg
Jan 11, 2013 4:07 am
... start ... Whoa I totally missed that one. I will check the Motorola books. Duh me. Bill...
28917
William Donzelli
toober00
Jan 11, 2013 3:18 am
... NCR is National Cash Register. The purple chips look very mid-1970s Motorola. They probably made them for NCR. -- Will...
28916
B. Degnan
billdeg
Jan 11, 2013 3:14 am
I have three. MOS integrated circuits 7/76 linear integrated circuits 1973 TTL Databook 1976 Most National chips start with LM or DM (AH, AM, MM, ... etc) Not...
28915
jack99rubin
Jan 10, 2013 10:21 pm
I'd like to see that tape drive spinning. I think I still have pieces for one of the hinges for the cabinet. Jack...
28914
Jeff Jonas
jeff_s_jonas
Jan 10, 2013 9:53 pm
... We'll have to collaborate with Dan Lieb for that: the shipwreck museum collabortes with the Pine Creek Railroad, so a steam locomotive is POSSIBLE but we'd...
28913
Jeff Jonas
jeff_s_jonas
Jan 10, 2013 9:43 pm
Does anyone have NCR chip databooks? 1) I have a NCR panel with fluorescent displays http://ferretronix.com/tech/vfd/ the NCR chips: NCR 6-51146 NCR 6-51055 ...
28912
joshbensadon
Jan 10, 2013 8:31 pm
I think the Vintage Computer Museum needs a nice steam powered generator. How many MIPs can you get from 1 cord of wood?...
28911
Brian Schenkenberger,...
VAXman@...
Jan 10, 2013 7:45 pm
... Why??? I have a d|i|g|i|t|a|l HiNote VP with the complete docking station (VP765) if you would like to see one. It is, of course, running Linux! ;) -- ...
28910
Dave McGuire
purringdave
Jan 10, 2013 7:42 pm
... I'd welcome the 2109E, and wouldn't consider it a rehash due to its recent expansion. Multiple terminals and the 9-track drive make it a VERY different...
28909
Dave McGuire
purringdave
Jan 10, 2013 7:41 pm
... Then I'll bring an additional VAX, similar to yours, and set it up in your exhibit area. That way, you can have the best of both worlds and won't miss out...
28908
William Donzelli
toober00
Jan 10, 2013 7:40 pm
... If you are going to bring a DEC machine, better make it a HiNote. -- Will...
28907
Mike Loewen
mloewen16823
Jan 10, 2013 7:37 pm
... Available transportation is limitied to a single minicomputer. Mike Loewen mloewen@... Old Technology...
28906
Brian Schenkenberger,...
VAXman@...
Jan 10, 2013 7:32 pm
... Bring both! :) -- VAXman- A Bored Certified VMS Kernel Mode Hacker VAXman(at)TMESIS(dot)ORG Well I speak to machines with the voice of humanity....
28905
mloewen16823
Jan 10, 2013 7:26 pm
I'm soliciting opinions from the group about my choice of exhibit for this year's VCF-E. I had initially been talking to Dave McGuire and some others about...
28904
Brian Schenkenberger,...
VAXman@...
Jan 10, 2013 7:16 pm
... FWIW, the transformer outside my home which blew up during Sandy has not yet been replaced as well as others in the area. I think we are all run- ning on...
28903
William Donzelli
toober00
Jan 10, 2013 7:07 pm
... OK, thanks. -- Will...
28902
evan@...
ekoblentz
Jan 10, 2013 6:42 pm
... He's working with professional power engineers, FEMA, and JCP&L. He doesn't need me to point out the obvious....
28901
William Donzelli
toober00
Jan 10, 2013 6:22 pm
... Make sure they actually *get* this information. -- Will...
28900
evan@...
ekoblentz
Jan 10, 2013 6:13 pm
... I know you would. :) ... That is an option we're considering, among others; please stay tuned... ... Fred & co. are on that....
28899
William Donzelli
toober00
Jan 10, 2013 5:36 pm
... I would err on the pessimistic side, and plan on moving VCFeast further into the year (just keep in mind other major events, like MIT Flea, the Sussex...
28898
B. Degnan
billdeg
Jan 10, 2013 4:24 pm
Those of you who are in New England and know a little LISP.. http://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=501 Bill...
28897
evan@...
ekoblentz
Jan 10, 2013 1:26 pm
... Debut is Jan. 30 in primetime. I think 10pm. Google it. It has MARCH terminals for the KGB office, Jeff B.'s PET (among other PETs) in the spy's travel...
28896
billdeg@...
billdeg
Jan 10, 2013 12:57 pm
I have not heard one thing from anyone about the new show, The Americans on FX. Our stuff is supposed to be on there, right? I don’t watch much TV I have...
28895
Dave McGuire
purringdave
Jan 10, 2013 6:19 am
On 01/10/2013 12:53 AM, evan@... wrote: ... Wow. I cannot even quantify the suckage. :-( ... These are called "transfer switches". They are expensive. ...
28894
evan@...
ekoblentz
Jan 10, 2013 5:53 am
Here's the latest on the museum power situation, based on Fred's report at the InfoAge staff meeting tonight. (For list newbs: Fred is the director of InfoAge,...
