British Columbia List Of Things For Sale - Price Varies But Open To Negotiation

[Maclife]

Selling Price

1

Is the price negotiable?

Yes

Closest Major City

Kelowna ish.

Delivery Options

International Shipping or Local Pickup

Hey Everyone so as you may know or not know. I got into collecting through the completely unbeknownst way of the universe and its mysterious ways and a chain of events that in pure irony played out 1 after another and I landed in a self employed role of cleaning estates and commercial buildings of foreclosed or defaulted companies and families who didnt want to deal with the amount of stuff that had been left for them to deal with. It became a sort of treasure hunt and thrill seek that came at a perfect time in my life giving me that pep in my step I needed when I was at a real low in my life. Gave me purpose and drive. I think this is what most collectors should feel like right? Anyways im thinning the herd abit so i can make room to process the other projects ive kind of neglected for some time because of volume and spacing and just ive had my moments and oh and ahs with. So I want things to be enjoyed by others to! Sorry for the long rant !! Anyways here's the list below!!! Message me if your intrested and I can provide pictures immediately showcasing the item and answer any questions the best I can.

1. Computers & Systems

IBM Model 5150: The original IBM PC.

Apple IIc: Model A2S4000.

Apple IIGS: Model A2S6000.

Macintosh LC: Model M5050.

Amiga Walker "Director Demo" Disks: Two 3.5-inch floppies for the rare prototype.


2. Keyboards & Input

IBM 4978 Beam Spring Keyboard: The legendary "Beamship" / 3270-style keyboard.

IBM Model F Keyboard: PC version with 83 keys and left-side function keys.


3. Integrated Circuits & Chips (Cerdip/Gold)

C8085A (AMD AM8085ADC): Cerdip package, 8-bit microprocessor.

C8080A (AMD AM9080A): Cerdip package, 8-bit microprocessor.

Intel i486SX: CPU unit.

Mostek MK4116E: Gold Cerdip Dynamic RAM chips.

AMD AM9141: Static RAM chips.

ASUS ISA 486 Motherboard: High-value board with multiple gold-cap chips.


4. Printers (Dot Matrix)

Apple ImageWriter: Model A9M0303.

Apple ImageWriter II: The classic color-capable dot matrix.

Epson LQ-510: 24-pin letter-quality dot matrix.

Commodore Dot Matrix Printer: (Specific model pending, but part of the set).


5.Terminals & Monitors

Wang 5320: Workstation Terminal.

DEC VT320: Video Terminal.

IBM 3192: Display Station.

IBM 3278: Monochrome Display Station.

IBM 3279 (Model 3A): Color Display Station.

Memorex 2079 S3G: Display Terminal.

Telex 278-2: Display Terminal.

Commodore 1084: Multi-sync Monitor.


6. Storage & Drives

DEC RM03: Large multi-platter disk drive.

Apple DuoDisk I & II: Dual 5.25-inch drive unit.

Apple 5.25" Drives: Multiple standalone external units.


7.Other Components

RCA 7025: Vacuum Tube.

Sylvania 6AU6A: Vacuum Tube.

 

[Maclife]

Hey Everyone so as you may know or not know. I got into collecting through the completely unbeknownst way of the universe and its mysterious ways and a chain of events that in pure irony played out 1 after another and I landed in a self employed role of cleaning estates and commercial buildings of foreclosed or defaulted companies and families who didnt want to deal with the amount of stuff that had been left for them to deal with. It became a sort of treasure hunt and thrill seek that came at a perfect time in my life giving me that pep in my step I needed when I was at a real low in my life. Gave me purpose and drive. I think this is what most collectors should feel like right? Anyways im thinning the herd abit so i can make room to process the other projects ive kind of neglected for some time because of volume and spacing and just ive had my moments and oh and ahs with. So I want things to be enjoyed by others to! Sorry for the long rant !! Anyways here's the list below!!! Message me if your intrested and I can provide pictures immediately showcasing the item and answer any questions the best I can.

1. Computers & Systems

IBM Model 5150: The original IBM PC.

Apple IIc: Model A2S4000.

Apple IIGS: Model A2S6000.

Macintosh LC: Model M5050.

Amiga Walker "Director Demo" Disks: Two 3.5-inch floppies for the rare prototype.


2. Keyboards & Input

IBM 4978 Beam Spring Keyboard: The legendary "Beamship" / 3270-style keyboard.

IBM Model F Keyboard: PC version with 83 keys and left-side function keys.


3. Integrated Circuits & Chips (Cerdip/Gold)

C8085A (AMD AM8085ADC): Cerdip package, 8-bit microprocessor.

C8080A (AMD AM9080A): Cerdip package, 8-bit microprocessor.

Intel i486SX: CPU unit.

Mostek MK4116E: Gold Cerdip Dynamic RAM chips.

AMD AM9141: Static RAM chips.

ASUS ISA 486 Motherboard: High-value board with multiple gold-cap chips.


4. Printers (Dot Matrix)

Apple ImageWriter: Model A9M0303.

Apple ImageWriter II: The classic color-capable dot matrix.

Epson LQ-510: 24-pin letter-quality dot matrix.

Commodore Dot Matrix Printer: (Specific model pending, but part of the set).


5.Terminals & Monitors

Wang 5320: Workstation Terminal.

DEC VT320: Video Terminal.

IBM 3192: Display Station.

IBM 3278: Monochrome Display Station.

IBM 3279 (Model 3A): Color Display Station.

Memorex 2079 S3G: Display Terminal.

Telex 278-2: Display Terminal.

Commodore 1084: Multi-sync Monitor.


6. Storage & Drives

DEC RM03: Large multi-platter disk drive.

Apple DuoDisk I & II: Dual 5.25-inch drive unit.

Apple 5.25" Drives: Multiple standalone external units.


7.Other Components

RCA 7025: Vacuum Tube.

Sylvania 6AU6A: Vacuum Tube.

Iplease note the Ibm 5150 has sold.

 

[pbirkel]

DEC RM03: Large multi-platter disk drive.

Definitely local pick-up only I imagine. A classic "washing machine" if it's complete with the Massbus interface :-}. IMO you should post this one separately in the DEC forum and add photos. If it's in good shape it would be a shame to see it scrapped and someone along the West Coast might be willing to make a road trip.

 

[Maclife]

Youd actually be surprised but I did palletize and encased it in a wooden crate customized to its exact size to the inch and shipped it with day n Ross and it was well received alongside a terminal I a seperate crate ratchet strapped to it and the customer received it no issues. The shipping mind you was quoted over $1200 but he had prearranged with his work so the company used it shipping account and he got away with paying just under $600.

 

[Maclife]

Duly noted I will definitely add that to the list of things I need to get done thank you !

 

[NeXT]

You had me too for a moment as well in case it was either Massbus or SMD interface but drat, Massbus only.

 

[Maclife]

Ah shoot i gotta compile the dec stuff I have and list that here soon. Some of it im having trouble identifying. Takes alot of time learning about this tech. Spent so many hours in the last 6 months just trying to wrap my mind around everything and what it does. Thank goodness this community is full of professionals willing to help the newbies like me. Id be lost so many times over without the help

 

[NeXT]

Good thing I'm only an hour and a half away too!

 

[venos]

Does the RM03 come with a RMADA massbus adapter? If so, I may be interested in the pair (+ any platters too ofc); mostly, I need a RMADA (an RMADA?), but won't say no to a drive to go with it too. I have an RM05 that's not much use to me without the adapter, that I'd like to connect with the Dec 2020 it came with

 

[Maclife]

To be honest im still very much learning as best I can. So I am unsure fully what that part would look like. I can upload some of the dec stuff I have and maybe hopefully I have to that part I know definitely not the best answer but fingers crossed.

 

[Maclife]

Does any of this have anything to do with it in particular? My apologies I wish I knew fully mlre about what specifically your asking for. But im always open to learning something new! Thank you for being patient

 

[venos]

The two cards you show the M number for are part of an RMADA cardset, which implies that may be an RMADA in one of the sundry boxes.

The cardset for one is:

* M5923 (x1 or x2, depending if it's single or dual port)
* M5922 (x1 or x2, see above)
* M7686/M7686-YA (depending on which HDD it's configured for)
* M7685/M7685-YA/M8685 (depending on which HDD it's configured for)
* M7687
* M7684

I see an M5922 and M5923 in your photos. Not sure if they came out of the card cage you show, nor if the rest of the cards are there.

An RMADA is a Massbus adapter, as RMxx drives don't directly speak Massbus. Iirc RM05 might speak SMD (don't quote me please, it's likely I misremember, but I think it does), not sure about the RM03. The RMADA would sit between the host computer and the drive, translating from one to the other.

Hopefully that clarifies slightly. I didn't know about them either until quite recently, I've not got as far as my RM05 in my restoration. I'd have run aground on it sooner or later, but someone pointed it out to me before I got there the hard way.

 

[Maclife]

Any of these potentially?

 

[acgs]

Good thing I'm only an hour and a half away too!

You mean "bad thing" since you are always complaining about having a large pile of junk. I fear the temptation will be too great for you.

 

[acgs]

Ah shoot i gotta compile the dec stuff I have and list that here soon. Some of it im having trouble identifying. Takes alot of time learning about this tech.

As you can see after even a short time on this forum, many of us are deeply interested in preserving these machines, whether we own them or not. I think you could start a new thread in each of the appropriate categories for your inventory, just asking for identification of the items in the supplied photos and the rest of us would be quite willing to help you out.

 

[venos]

Any of these potentially?

At a cursory glance, that looks like it might be a complete boardset. Did it come with a backplane/mounting box? If so, you have a complete RMADA, and I have an interest in both that and the RM03 that goes with it

 

[Maclife]

This is the backplane from the one of two identical machine I broke down to be able to show internals.

 

[Maclife]

I have thousands and thousands of photos. It would be a very time consuming job to get all of it catalogued. But i will seperate my listing from now on.

 

[Maclife]

I also should note that i only accept F&F Payment 50% upfront + shipping cost in full then once received the other 50% payment in full to conclude the sale. My approach is noted in actually verifiable information on paypals.payments term so I found this to be the best and equal way to share risk for both buyer and seller. As a F&F payment the buyer still can proceed with a chargeback from.their bank if ever scammed thus still granting them protection like a sale protection would. And the 50% plus shipping upfront secures for me on my end that the buyer is serious and allows me to ship the items without having to bear the cost upfront and out of pocket. Then the second 50% payment upon delivery is the balance of trust on both sides. I as the seller actually assume more risk simply bevause a buyer could in theory not pay the remaining 50% balance and leave me without and recourse. Thats the risk im willing to take. However in a sales situation I have to bare the upfront and out of pocket shipping exspense and then the buyer can simply say item not as described and effectively get a refund and keep the item as this has happened to me many times. Hence my approach and solution has been to adopt this strict only approach to these types of sales as it helps me avoid the out of pocket expense while still protection the buyer. This is throughly vetted in PayPal own payment terms.

 

[pbirkel]

This is the backplane from the one of two identical machine I broke down to be able to show internals.

Thank you for sharing these two photos. Your backplane is quite unusual in structure/layout. It's not a "RMADA" backplane (Massbus controller for a RM02/3/5); if it were there would be pairs of heavy-duty unique connectors for the Massbus cables. Here's an example from an RM03 hosting two pairs of connectors:



That visible number (12-11425-00) in the first photo is for a single DEC 72-pin connector used to build up a backplane. The critical 54nnnnnn and 50nnnnnn numbers in the top etch that are unfortunately obscured by the central stiffening bar are the ones that would tell us what device uses this backplane. Perhaps you can read one or both in their entirety? Can you describe the machine that you broke down to extract this backplane?

An RMADA is a Massbus adapter, as RMxx drives don't directly speak Massbus. Iirc RM05 might speak SMD (don't quote me please, it's likely I misremember, but I think it does), not sure about the RM03. The RMADA would sit between the host computer and the drive, translating from one to the other.

The integrated OEM (CDC/Honeywell) drive units have SMD interfaces however when DEC integrated them into their RMxx equipment they changed several of the drive-internal controller cards and thus the data interface is unique to DEC and differs from SMD. In theory they could be converted back if you have the correct OEM cards or sufficient schematic/technical data to create OEM card-substitutes. See the drive card-bay on the right of this RM03 photo where the "dirty work" happened: