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I need help determining the correct pin alignment for a SCSI 50 pin female Centronics connector. Which pin is pin one. I have posted a picture, is the Centronics connector placed on the cable correctly? Thank you, Jimmy

I recently purchased a M4 Data 9914 R 9 track tape drive with a Pertec interface from eBay. The description was the tape drive was displaying a drive door error. The drive was handled very roughly during shipping by UPS and the front plastic assembly was damaged. Attached are some of pictures...

I was finally able to get my System/36 5364 to IPL again.

I am trying to trace out the circuits for the IBM 5364 Driver Card. There are 3 chips labeled R1, R2, and R3. They have the trademark AB in a circle which I think is Allen Bradley. R1 is 316E221331 with 8501 under the number. R2 and R3 are labeled 314A822 or possibly 314AB22 with the number...

I just saw an IBM 5364 sell on eBay for $2,025.00.

I am trying to initialize my 5364 hard drive form the services menu option 6. I get past the first two screens until it prompts for the bad sector map. The drive has 7 heads 732 cylinders. It is listed in the drive as type 0665 44mb. The same type as my AT. The screen prompts for cylinder, head...

I would like to purchase or trade for an IBM System/36 model 5364 any condition. I am looking for parts for my current 5364. Thank you

I am looking for an IBM System/36 5364 in any condition. Either purchase or trade. I am in FT. Beach, Fl Thanks Jimmy

I am wanting to acquire a copy of SSP 4.0 for an IBM System/36 5364 on 5 1/4 diskettes. I need both the SSP OS, the firmware and the PC Attachment Software.

I need help converting a System/36 5 1/4 diskette to an 8 inch diskette.

Looking for IBM manual 9402 Model 436 SA41-4138 9402/9404 Models 4XX Problem Analysis, Repair(8) SY44-4941. I am trying to repair a power supply for a 9402-436, if anyone has this manual.

For restoration tips I'd suggest Vintage Computer Forum group. Those guys are real pros there. Schematic, cap replacement, oss, logic analyzer - they konw everything!

I am looking for advice on purchasing my first 3D printer. I have never used one. My budget is under $2,000. Thanks

I have a Mitsubishi Model M2896-63-02U 1/2 height 8" diskette drive. I have tried several controllers the XT-FDC, Sergeys FDC, both boards are equipped with PC8477 chips. I also tried a CompatiCard IV card. The drive is powered with Dbits power supply and using their 50pin to 34 pin adapter. I...

I found these comments while visiting another forum. “Ha. You managed to dig up something really obscure. I know what SASI is, but I have never in my life actually seen a SASI device, much less these 8 inch floppy drives with 50 and 34 pin Shugart interfaces. To get an answer you're going to...

I have a Shugart Model 801. From the manual it requires 120vac, +24vdc, +5vdc and -5vdc. I have a Mean Well power supply Model RD-125B, that outputs both +24vdc and +5vdc. Can I user a step down converter to convert the +24vdc to -5vdc? There are several listed on eBay. Would I be better off...

I have been asked by several members to help locate the System/36 assembler for the 536x series. I have the Assembler for the the Advanced System/36 SSP. The software is installed on an AS/400 running OS/400 V4R3. It is running as a virtual Advanced/36. I though I may have it on an old 8 inch...

Appears to be an early model IBM 5150 with monitor. Price seems very reasonable for the Minneapolis area. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM...oAAOSwZt1gRrLd

Anyway had a lead where I could pickup 25 to 50 sleeves for 5 1/4 diskettes. Thank you

I have a model M2896 Mitsubishi 8" diskette drive, I have the following setup below. I have a DBIT power adapter and a DBIT 50 to 34 pin cable adapter. On Chuck G's advice I have tried to operate the Drive with an Adaptec Drive with a floppy controller, Sergey's FDC controller board as well as...