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Today, I decided to head to a local surplus store to pick up some caps, but unfortunately I didn't realize that they were closed on Sundays. So instead, I went …
· 11 posts · started 4 Feb 2013 - 04:54 · last 6 Feb 2013 - 17:42
Troubleshooting
After a lot of tinkering, my Macintosh 400K/800K floppy emulator is finally ready! Yesterday I got read-only floppy emulation working from an SD card, in a roug…
· 58 posts · started 19 Nov 2011 - 15:46 · last 6 Feb 2013 - 17:29
PowerPC
Given: A G3 Lombard with two batteries. I also have a stand alone battery charger. The machine recognizes the presence of battery #1. It runs on it and charges …
· 1 posts · started 6 Feb 2013 - 07:25 · last 6 Feb 2013 - 07:25
Hardware
Long story short, I scored a 128k for my collection, which I've been wanting for awhile. $100, and local, so not a bad deal, but not great. I probably wouldn't …
· 19 posts · started 18 Jan 2013 - 03:23 · last 6 Feb 2013 - 01:25
Development
At least one inquiring mind wants to know. PCBs are undoubtedly .100" centers. I'll assume that's US customary . . . . . . but how that differs from British Imp…
· 1 posts · started 5 Feb 2013 - 15:00 · last 5 Feb 2013 - 15:00
Software
I have an SE/30 running 7.5.5. I installed QuickTime 4.0.3, and the OS can now open image formats like JPG and BMP. However, I installed Decor and while it can …
· 5 posts · started 1 Feb 2013 - 22:44 · last 5 Feb 2013 - 08:13
Troubleshooting
Forgive me if this is old news, but we need to encourage this guy to finish this! http://www.bigmessowires.com/macintosh-floppy-emu/ or get someone here to fini…
· 36 posts · started 14 Dec 2012 - 17:54 · last 5 Feb 2013 - 03:53
Troubleshooting
Back story: Classic II I found in a dumpster a few years ago. Recently thought I was going to gut it and use the case for a separate project, so I cannibalized …
· 19 posts · started 24 Jul 2011 - 18:17 · last 5 Feb 2013 - 01:55
68k
Saturday some goodies came in the mail. A brand new in box, Farallon Ethermac SE kit (for the Macintosh SE, respectively) and 4x 1/2AA 3.6v Batteries. These are…
· 1 posts · started 4 Feb 2013 - 22:41 · last 4 Feb 2013 - 22:41
Hardware
Not too long ago, I picked up an IBM 5150 with keyboard, a couple of Okidata printers, and a bunch of manuals and disks (Including the Guide to Operations, BASI…
· 4 posts · started 3 Feb 2013 - 20:29 · last 4 Feb 2013 - 20:32
Hardware
Earlier today I was able to "snipe" from eBay an iMac G4 like new, in the original box. Paid a pretty penny for it, but I'm still working out shipping details a…
· 18 posts · started 21 Jan 2013 - 05:16 · last 4 Feb 2013 - 19:09
68k
2 - 100uf 9 - 47uf 47uf 10 cents each http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Cornell-Dubilier/AVE476M16D16T-F/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtZ1n0r9vR22ZHbAXPxCSuoQIsUPkSZyQc%3d 10…
· 8 posts · started 2 Dec 2012 - 08:23 · last 4 Feb 2013 - 18:32
PowerPC
As the title above states, I was wondering if 15" iMac G4 LCDs use the same internal display connector as the 17" LCDs, and if they are compatible with both 15"…
· 2 posts · started 30 May 2012 - 02:28 · last 4 Feb 2013 - 12:21
Troubleshooting
My SE started doing the screen-flicker thing. Looks like the image is a little squashed too. Too much space on the bottom. I'm at work on my lunch so I figured …
· 4 posts · started 31 Jan 2013 - 17:17 · last 4 Feb 2013 - 06:56
68k
Hi everybody, You might know me as the guy who shoehorned an Intel Mini ATX Mobo into a color classic (as seen here viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11543&p=…
· 70 posts · started 21 Oct 2012 - 05:02 · last 4 Feb 2013 - 05:52
68k
Macintosh Classic 1 - 1uf 7 - 47uf (Stock OEM Replacement Caps) (47uf 10 Cents ea) http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Cornell-Dubilier/AVE476M16D16T-F/?qs=sGAE…
· 4 posts · started 3 Dec 2012 - 09:25 · last 4 Feb 2013 - 00:22
Hardware
Got these from a friend and 68kmla member, Juhani (JuhaniL). Macintosh Portable (backlit) - 40 Mb HDD - 8Mb RAM expansion card - In parts, but very clean and no…
· 2 posts · started 3 Feb 2013 - 13:08 · last 3 Feb 2013 - 13:10
Troubleshooting
Just got this portable in, I plugged it in to test it, back light worked. I popped in a 6.0.8 floppy disk and it drew just enough power to reset the system. Aft…
· 4 posts · started 2 Feb 2013 - 23:45 · last 3 Feb 2013 - 06:07
Hardware
I've had a Macintosh LC 575 for about a year that has always worked pretty well. However, after being on the shelf for about the last three months, I could no l…
· 22 posts · started 20 Jan 2013 - 02:37 · last 3 Feb 2013 - 05:05
Development
Is it possible to hack the avaliable display modes to add my monitors native resolution of 1440x900 in os 8.6? I may just need the ati driver for this card, but…
· 12 posts · started 9 Jan 2013 - 03:03 · last 3 Feb 2013 - 01:48
Software
Is they any free software that will password protect Class Mac OS before Mac OS 9?
· 24 posts · started 22 Jan 2013 - 16:59 · last 2 Feb 2013 - 19:17
68k
I just randomly stumbled onto this, designed for low-bandwidth links in the developing world. I figure if it works for that, maybe it'll work for our little box…
· 27 posts · started 5 Jun 2011 - 13:23 · last 2 Feb 2013 - 10:55
Hardware
Powerbook 150 that has been working like a charm. Screen suddenly shows nothing. Brightness and contrast seem to work. Backlight is on. Boots up normally with n…
· 26 posts · started 18 Aug 2012 - 03:09 · last 2 Feb 2013 - 04:44
Software
Not quite a Mac, but close enough. :lol: I now have both Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot. Just in time for the RiffTrax encore of Plan 9 From Outer Space! It's gonn…
· 12 posts · started 27 Jan 2013 - 20:02 · last 2 Feb 2013 - 01:50
68k
hey does anyone have a better picture of the back of this poster i would really like to be able to read what is written in red.
· 6 posts · started 29 Jan 2013 - 21:47 · last 1 Feb 2013 - 22:29
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