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  1. snuci

    IBM 5100 display woes

    One thing that might not need to be said but I'll say it anyway... Make sure the cards are in their correct slots. You cannot move them around unless they are one of multiple memory cards, for example. I started with a 5100 that the cards fell out once I opened the lid because they shifted in...
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    Cromemco JS-1 Joystick Replica

    25A07Z45K I am guessing "25" means 2.5" and the 45 is the ohms. Not sure what the 07 means. Maybe watts related?
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    Cromemco JS-1 Joystick Replica

    According to the boxed speaker @syzygy found, it's 2.5" (written in the box). The back metal panel is 3 1/16" tall (adding the top bend) x 6 3/4" wide.
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    Cromemco JS-1 Joystick Replica

    Didn't realize there was cable in there. It was in the metal box. Anyway, the back pattern is 1 square inch as shown here: The key switches are momentary Cherry Cross Point M61-0100 switches as shown here: https://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_M7 Santo
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    Cromemco JS-1 Joystick Replica

    The transistor is a 2n3904. The speaker looks to be 45 ohms. I think the part number mentions 45 but there is no specific ohm marking. Hope that helps. Santo
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    Cromemco JS-1 Joystick Replica

    I was shocked to find this kit that was never assembled. It's not for sale but I can take pictures of individual parts, if you need it. Santo
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    Blue monochrome LCD screen issue?

    While browsing on eBay, I've looked at two identical model laptops and one has a very dark uniform blue screen when not turned on (left picture). The other has a blue outlined screen that does not look too great (right picture). I've seen this many times before but assumed the right laptop...
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    RCA VP-3501?

    I wonder if that power supply would be compatible with an RCA VP4801? I have one of those but no power supply. I'll have to look around again to see if I can find a pinout.
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    PLA - PLS100N vs PLS100F

    Would you happen to know what bits or is there a document that describes the difference? I've tried a couple of JEDEC files that didn't work and I would be curious to see if I can modify them and re-try them the next time I have that computer on the bench.
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    PLA - PLS100N vs PLS100F

    I had similar concerns with the Signetics equivalent 82S100 ceramic chips when I bought them with a mild certainty that they would work but I wouldn't know for sure until I programmed one. They are exactly the same. They also fry the same if accidentally put in upside down :( I use a TopMax II...
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    MITS Keyboard

    I am curious what card that was connected to. Makes sense that they would resell a keyboard at some point. I had personally never seen one before with a MITS label on it.
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    Any Tricks to Distinguish a Compucolor 8001 from an Intercolor 8001?

    I wish you luck with your restoration.
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    KIM-1 Repairs continue

    Falter, I have one of Dwights KIM-1 debug boards. If it helps, I can send it to you but I need it back. Still have a couple of KIM-1s I have to fix myself. PM me if you'd like me to send it. Santo
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    Southwest RDI Tadpole looking for a new home

    Which model? Where are you located?
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    Imsai VDP 80 Thoughts

    I have one. I don't remember if the drive is a Persci 277 or 299 but it will require some maintenance. My own VDP-80 is not running but I have not attempted a restoration yet. If the drive is a Persci 277, there is a guide by Martin Eberhard that can help you restore it. I used it for the...
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    What are the top 10 rarest vintage computer bits you own?

    Did it have any documentation? I didn't see any in the pictures. I have a couple of Hyperdrive systems. A complete kit would be pretty cool.
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    EEPROM availability 2532 & 2732 replacements.

    I know I am not answering your question but I had a GQ-4X and I ended up getting another programmer. The ME2700 does these chips. I later upgraded to a EEtools Topmax II for USB support. If you are going to do a lot with these types of chips, it might be worth looking at an alternative...
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    Use a 5.25" HD floppy to emulate a Tandon TM100-4?

    Yes, I used the latest FlashFloppy on one (flashed it a couple days ago). I also have a genuine HxC Gotek and no dice there either. That said, I did use the HxC emulation on the FlashFloppy Gotek and did not use straight up Flashfloppy. If you have a pointer to the TRS-80 config settings and...
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    Use a 5.25" HD floppy to emulate a Tandon TM100-4?

    Just wanted to circle back and say that I was able to get a 3.5" floppy drive to work but I had to go through a few of them before I found one that would work. A normal PC floppy drive would not work. I had to go with a Chinon FZ-357 and the jumpers has to be set like the picture below. Note...
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