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512k Prototype? — #2

Any other differences from a production unit?
68kMLA Hardware by TheWhiteFalcon Wed, 27 May 2015 - 03:21

512k Prototype? — #1

So what I thought was a junker 512k might be a prototype. I started to strip it for parts, but I noticed some weird things. For starters, both the bucket and the bezel stickers a…
68kMLA Hardware by olePigeon Wed, 27 May 2015 - 03:16

installing a 575 analog board in a Color Classic — #2

Have you considered taking the 575 components and mounting them in a custom case? That way you can make the front flat to mount an LCD? Your woodworking buddy could probably make s…
68kMLA Hardware by TheWhiteFalcon Wed, 27 May 2015 - 02:48

installing a 575 analog board in a Color Classic — #1

Let me start off by saying I am not a computer guy......  So this is probably why no one has done this before.  They know it will not work!  I have working pull of a analog boa…
68kMLA Hardware by mraroid Wed, 27 May 2015 - 02:29

multiple DOS card in one Mac? — #2

No clue. Since they are two different brands maybe the driver software won't conflict with each other (if you run one at a time). Any reason you need 2 DOS cards in one machine?
68kMLA Hardware by Unknown_K Wed, 27 May 2015 - 01:24

multiple DOS card in one Mac? — #1

Can it work? I have a Reply card in my Q800's PDS slot and I am seeing Orange DOS card on eBay (nubus) that will fit in my Mac.  Can 2 or more DOS card work together?
68kMLA Hardware by wilykat Wed, 27 May 2015 - 01:17

schematic for Color Classic analog board? — #5

the guy who figured out the 640x480 mod, I have no idea how he figured it out. Maybe it came from an internal apple employee, or repair guy. Hard to say. 
68kMLA Hardware by techknight Tue, 26 May 2015 - 23:36

schematic for Color Classic analog board? — #4

Apple just did not make them public. They exist. The service guide is just for replacing parts - which is what is the most economical. The developer or technical notes may have mor…
68kMLA Hardware by unity Tue, 26 May 2015 - 21:24

can I read my gmail with 512 × 384 pixels? — #5

Thanks to all for the help.  I am going to do the software patch and roll in a 575 board with 128MBs of RAM, a crystal upgrade, and a full 68040 (is this the correct one?) CPU.  I …
68kMLA Hardware by mraroid Tue, 26 May 2015 - 20:48

schematic for Color Classic analog board? — #3

Gez!  How can I or anyone figure out a *real* 640 X 480 mod for the Color Classic then?  I think if i understood the analog board, I could beef up some components and make a safe u…
68kMLA Hardware by mraroid Tue, 26 May 2015 - 20:39

can I read my gmail with 512 × 384 pixels? — #4

TheWhiteFalcon said: ...to boldly go where no one has gone before... Click to expand... Excellent Star Trek reference! [] ]'> As has probably been mentioned else…
68kMLA Hardware by CC_333 Tue, 26 May 2015 - 19:36

can I read my gmail with 512 × 384 pixels? — #1

So, I am still chicken about doing the VGA mod to my Color Classic.  But I am OK doing the software mod that will let me put a over clocked 575 logic board in my Color Classic. So…
68kMLA Hardware by mraroid Tue, 26 May 2015 - 17:38

Power Mac G4 Cube to Color Classic — #11

Schmoburger.... Point well taken.  I restore old vacuum tube motion picture amplifiers for a hobby 1930s-1950s equipment.  I keep them all original.  I would prefer to drop in a …
68kMLA Hardware by mraroid Mon, 25 May 2015 - 21:09

Power Mac G4 Cube to Color Classic — #10

TheWhiteFalcon said: Both are also quite rare (fewer than 150,000 Cubes ever made)...I'm not going to lie; not the biggest fan of FrankenMac-ing the rare ones at this point. …
68kMLA Hardware by Schmoburger Mon, 25 May 2015 - 20:44

Power Mac G4 Cube to Color Classic — #9

MinerAl said: 3) I think the Trinitron tubes had a unique curve to them, so even if you find a 10" CRT, if it ain't a Sony it may still not fit the bezel perfectly (and yet s…
68kMLA Hardware by Elfen Mon, 25 May 2015 - 19:33

TAM — #116

You dont have a 5500/6500 laying around do you? Click to expand... I agree, those are pretty cheap are not really sought after, will try at least for testing purposes.
68kMLA Hardware by bibilit Mon, 25 May 2015 - 10:31

TAM — #115

Hearing buzzing matching system functions is the TAM buzz. Means your audio isn't toast, but something is stopping it from producing sound.
68kMLA Hardware by jsarchibald Mon, 25 May 2015 - 08:08

TAM — #114

If all else fails, sourcing a 6500/300 board, desoldering various connectors to make it fit, etc, would be a good project.  The baking sode mixture sounds like a bad idea IMO, and …
68kMLA Hardware by Byrd Mon, 25 May 2015 - 07:57

Power Mac G4 Cube to Color Classic — #8

Second vote for the G4-mini and 10" VGA tube (if you can find it). But if you're going to bother making it more modern, why go half way?  Drop a brand new Mac mini in there, or bet…
68kMLA Hardware by MinerAl Mon, 25 May 2015 - 03:49

Power Mac G4 Cube to Color Classic — #7

Somebody done that before (http://www.mac512.com/ccpmg4.htm), back when G4 cube was the smallest Mac available on the market.  However, given that the Cube is such iconic and clas…
68kMLA Hardware by joewhk Mon, 25 May 2015 - 03:12

TAM — #113

Well I cant advise that being a good idea or not...  But, I do know that the trace damage will need patch wires on the ones that are open circuit. 
68kMLA Hardware by techknight Mon, 25 May 2015 - 02:51
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