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Synertek VIM-1

by billdeg
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The Synertek VIM-1 single board computer from 1978 was engineered around the 6502 processor and was very similar to the MOS/Commodore KIM-1. Later versions of the VIM-1 were renamed SYM-1 at some point early in production, making the VIM-1 rare, but also more likely to be "buggy". Note the message "SY1.0" that appears in the display.
I actually have two VIM-1 computers, they both boot to the SY1.0 monitor screen, so far, I will post updates as things progress. Pictures">... [ read more ]

Gateway 2000 P5-75

by billdeg
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A very early home desktop personal computer (not a server) with a Pentium 75 processor, the Gateway 2000 P5-75.
I picked this system up from a computer repair store for $10. It's got Win 3.11 installed with a 16/4 ethernet card used to connect with an AS/400. I am not sure if Windows 95 would have been released yet, the chip dates are from 1994. The P75 is pretty early Pentium. Even earlier was the Compaq Deskpro 5/66M which was featured in Byte July 1993. Cost, $9500.">... [ read more ]

Texas Instruments TM990/189 SBC

by billdeg
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Here is a closeup of the Texas Instruments TM990/189 single board computer display sold by TI in the late 70's and early 80's. Click image for larger version.
This system is unique due to its calculator-type input panel and display. I was able to write and run a short program to add two hex numbers successfully. The computer is in like-new condition and operates very well.
The TM990/189 looks like a TI 59 calculator stuck on a large computer board. Click image for larger version.
The single board">... [ read more ]

MITS Altair 220043K (43rd Kit made)

by billdeg
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Bruce Damer's YouTube video about the oldest mint condition Altair 8800 computer.... http://www...h?v=nuMCs2Qym7Y From this video I learned that the first two digits of the original MITS Altair 8800 were always 22. Interesting. I discovered that right behind me in my workshop I have had the 43rd MITS Altair kit made. Serial number 220043K. Wow. This kit would have been shipped in January 1975. At the time there was a huge demand for the kits and I don't think it's unreasonable to assume they shipped at least 43 kits by the end of January. That also assumes the kits were mailed in the same order as the serial number, but I don't know. Bruce had factory-assembled #47, a boxed Altair 8800 with S/N 220047A - where the "A" indicates factory-assembled. Anyway just a factoid. Altair 8800 S/N 220043K A while ag">... [ read more ]

Tauntek In-Cicuit Emulator testing

by billdeg
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http://tauntek.com/8080-In-Circuit-Emulator.htm - an in-circuit emulator for the Intel 8080 microprocessor. I have three Poly 88 computers to test, and I have an 8080 ICE by Tauntek to use for testing. This thread will contain testing and restoration notes, log output, and descriptions of how the 808o ICE is used as a tool. The baseline machine will be a MITS Altair 8800a that I know works properly. I will compare and contrast results between the Altair and the Poly 88's, and then the IMSAI 8080. I have also done a few tests with a Processor Tech Sol-20, but it's not electrically sound yet for real testing. NEXT: Test RAM cards in the Altair so that I have a few working cards for testing unknown systems.">... [ read more ]

ASCII Art on PDP 8e

by billdeg
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Updated: [ Power Use PDP 8/e with twin RK05s ] 07/31/2011
SNOOPY.BA ASCII Output">... [ read more ]

Recently Acquired Drives Inventory

by billdeg
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The date of thread will equal the last update date. WD Caviar 2700 HD with controller. Also matching 3.5 1.44" and 5 1/4" with controller and cables. Came from early Pentium system, untested but good shape WD Caviar 31200 1281.9 MB (1.2GB) WD Caviar 2540 540 MB Chinon FB-357 3.5" drive in 5 1/4" half-height enclosure. Quantum Fireball CX - QTY=1 Quantum Fireball 3.8 GB - QTY=4 Seagate ST351A/X Seagate ST3630A 631MB Seagate ST3491A 420MB, with Hewlett Packard 1.44 drive, set. Seagate Medalist 2132 / ST32132A with cables and 3.5" drive, RAM Seagate ST-412 HD full height 5 1/4" IBM OEM DDRS-34560 1998 IBM Type 0665 full height 5 1/4" P/N 9088526 IBM drive 1/2 height 5 1/4" with controller Teac FD-334HF 3.5" Doub Den, from old 8088 laptop">... [ read more ]

Looking for Ferguson Bigboard I & II

by enrlaz
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Updated: [ Asking for info ] 07/06/2011
Hi at all, i'm looking for as i written in object. My website is http://elazzerini.interfree.it I'd like to enter in contact also with people who had or has even now those SBC, or had or has its addons daughterboards like DSDD FDC, memory expansion, and so on. Thanks in advance for any help. Enrico - Pisa - ITALY">... [ read more ]

A New 8086 CPU Board, Monitor, CPM86

by monahan_z
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Well after 3 months of work and 3 prototype S-100 boards later (thanks Andrew!) I think we finally have an 8086 S-100 board we really like. It runs at 8MHz (two IO wait states) on the S100 bus and appears to be very reliable. Realizing that moving from a Z80 to an 8086 system is difficult for many people I wrote a very extensive 8086 monitor to help you get going. I have written up a fairly detailed step by step process to help people get going. (When the production boards come I will of course add the step by step construction notes). Also I have written up a complete section explaining how to build a CPM86+ operating system with only an CPM(80) system working. All necessary files are included. Here are the pages:- http://s100comp...itor/8086%20Monitor.htm">... [ read more ]

Original MITS Altair 680 on eBay

by transient
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Hi, I am selling an Original Complete MITS Altair 680 Computer with an expander board, 2 memory boards and an I/O board in excellent condition. The auction is here: http://cgi.ebay...tem=290577848590 The computer is in great condition and there are a lot of pictures in the auction. There is no reserve. Please contact me with any questions. Thanks. -Glenn">... [ read more ]

A Propeller Driven S100 Console-IO Board

by monahan_z
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Updated: [ S100 Console-IO Board ] 05/27/2011
Andrew and I have now finished our Propeller driven S-100 Console-IO board. This board allows you to utilize a standard IBM-PC keyboard for Console input and outputs a standard VGA signal (e.g. for a modern LCD display). There are a number of port and status bit jumpers that should allow the board to be transparently spliced into most old S-100 systems without any software changes. While the hardware for the board is done, there is ample room for a good Propeller "Spin" programmer to improve upon the software to increase the boards current 80X24 resolution. Please see here for more information:- http://s1...IO%20Board.htm Enjoy">... [ read more ]

Sage II UCSD Pascal Televideo Terminal

by billdeg
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Opening boot screen displayed on a Televideo terminal attached to a Sage II computer. Click image for hi-res version.
More pics">... [ read more ]

Vintage Computer Festival East 7.0 2011

by billdeg
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Hi-res Photos

I ran a workshop on the basics of interfacing a Teletype Model 33 ASR to a computer. Click on the teletype to download course materials.


My exhibit, an SWTPc 6800. I took it easy this year.
Panel: Early Microcomputing in New Jersey & Beyond http://www.youtu...hsn#p/a/u/0/eogVAd1qB1I">... [ read more ]

IBM 5100

by sorcipit
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Updated: [ PS ibm 5100 ] 05/14/2011
I have for sale a power supply unit for an early 1975 IBM 5100 the model one with a cassette drive. If interested, contact me. Pierre. pierrebeau@globetrotter.net">... [ read more ]

ASR 33 Rubber Print Head Pad

by billdeg
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I bought a foot of 3/8" OD 1/4" ID plastic tubing from the hardware store and inserted over the print hammer head (with the old rubber pad removed). Seems to work great...any comments? Anyone done this see any long-term damage? UPDATE: I received a message that Wayne Durkee's "official" word on the replacement of the rubber head is to use 7/16 OD - 5/16 ID vinyl tubing. Cut 7/8 inch long.">... [ read more ]
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