#VintageComputer

2025-06-11

The #Datapoint2200 keyboard PCBs have arrived and they look fantastic. Somehow larger than I expected, and very imposing.

#datapoint #ttlcomputer #vintagecomputer #retroconputer #mechanicalkeyboard

Closeup of the Datapoint branding.Front of the PCB. It’s big !
2025-06-10

I posted to my @irishmasms@pixel.infosec.exchange account pictures of my two Lambda LQD-422 dual regulated power supplies. Scored at EFM, but both have issues. Is it worth having them fixed - and who would do such repairs?

The one has the note: CT 1 works, meter bad. CH 2 to rail, Meter bad"

The other has" CH1 & CH2 volts are good. Meter Ch1 is bad, CH2 good?"

I am unfamiliar with power supplies like this; was looking for testing on my bench before I had to dig out the right wall wart and thought these may help.

EDIT: I found this that may help djerickson.com/lambda/

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware
#sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNoWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#retroNetworking #networking #wifi #homeWiFi #homenetworking #AP #accessPoint

2025-06-09

I posted over on @irishmasms@pixel.infosec.exchange The #mug
I received at #microcenter in #santaclara yesterday.
It is a nice mug, it will be added into my rotation.

The new store, well it is nice to see them back in #siliconValley
Not as nice as I recall their store in #denver and definitely focused on #peripherals targeting #gamer types and #influencers
The selection of #3dprinting supplies was impressive

The crowds was insane - the parking lot was full, lines for support was long, checkout was not that bad. I did not purchase anything though. The couple of items I would have considered was on sale but sold out or was more than I was willing to spend.

I would suggest going in the off hours or waiting until the newness dies down before going.

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware
#sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNoWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#retroNetworking #networking #wifi #homeWiFi #homenetworking #AP #accessPoint

2025-05-31

May have just killed my iigs while trying to troubleshoot the 3.5" drive. I plugged interface cable directly into the ribbon port. The 3.5 drive ejected nonstop until i quickly powered off the iigs, and now it wont boot at all.
#apple2 #iigs #vintagecomputer #appleii

The back of a 3.5" apple ii floppy drive.
2025-05-15

Any of these vintage 1990 matte posters 16.5” x 23.5” are available for a donation to SDF Vintage Systems.

They were created by the Digital Equipment Corp computer museum in Sydney Australia in the early 1990s. Please contact membership at sdf.org with your donation offer.
They will be rolled up in a poster tube.

#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputer #poster

A group of 5 vintage computer posters available for a donation.
2025-05-14

This was a fast one. Last night I designed a small 2 layer #GPIO stacking header board for the #RaspberryPi that will be used in my #NeXTcube mini to provide a power and activity LED. It's in production at #JLCPCB already.

#DIY #PCBDesign #RetroComputer #VintageComputer #Miniatures

2025-05-14

In my youth I had various #Atari ST models for a long time, but never a #Commodore #Amiga. And although I still like Atari a lot today, my secret ‘favourite computer’ was always the Commodore C128D. No idea why... 😃

#RetroComputer #VintageComputer

found a listing for a sony MSX hitbit HB-101 in red, which in my opinion is one of the best looking looking computers made in the 80s.

the listing states
Condition: Used - “Good Condition”
Then I saw the photos.

I think they have a different opion from mine as to what constitutes "good condition"

#RetroComputing #msx #sonymsx #8bit #vintagecomputer

a red and grey Sony HiTBiT HB-101 personal computer. It features a QWERTY keyboard with white keycaps and a darker grey function key area to the right, including cursor keys, RETURN, STOP, and PAUSE buttons. The "HiTBiT" logo is visible in white lettering on a grey background to the left of the cursor keys. The "SONY" logo is embossed in white on the red casing to the left of the keyboard.

The computer has slots for two cartridges on the right side, labeled "1" and "2". There are also several red buttons and indicator lights located above the keyboard on the right side of the main unit. The casing appears to be made of plastic and shows some signs of wear and tear, particularly on the right side where some parts look cracked or broken. A black power cable is visible extending from the left side of the computer.
2025-05-06

We’re looking for 7 new BOOTSTRAP members to support SDF Vintage Systems. You allow us to run our 25 remote systems as well as provide access to our events in Seattle!

If you join at the EXEC level you will receive the SDF 36th anniversary MECHA frame print as a gift.

icm.museum/join.html

#retrocomputing #vintagecomputer #museum

An IMLAC PDS-1D running Spacewar!SDF artwork and our sponsor wallA DEC PDP-8/s and a LINC-8
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2025-05-03

64er Magazin goes Internet! Spannender Vortag und volles Haus auf dem in München.

Vortrag über 64ger Magazin
2025-05-01

Found a super top secret military transmission. Who better to decipher it than my green glowing Apple IIe from 1983? What could the message be?

#apple2forever #appleiie #appleii #apple2 #apple2e #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #retrocomputer #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputing #vintagecomputers #retrocomputers #AmateurRadio #hamradio #retrotech #retrotechnology #rtty

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2025-04-30

Portable wie ein Backstein und der Bildschirm so groß wie eine Briefmarke aber hey, 1981 war das ein Biest 😉

Frontalansicht eines geöffneten Osborne 1 Portable Computers mit eingebautem Bildschirm, Tastatur und Anschlüssen. Auf der Tastatur liegt ein Flyer für das Vintage Computer Festival Europa am 3./4. Mai 2025 mit dem Thema ‘50 Jahre 6502’

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