I have come across both a Radius Pivot 0194 monochrome monitor and the NuBus card for the Radius Color Pivot. One thing I do not have is the video cable and I'm…
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I'm looking at the derriere of my SuperIIsiHack™ and deciding that I'm not going to chop a big rectangular air vent outta' the poor thing as originally planned.…
I'm getting ready to do what I've been calling the "Machine Pin Hack" to a couple of boards and I'd like some advice on how to go about getting the best solder …
KANSAS CITY, MO — March 7, 2012 — KansasFest, the 23rd annual convention dedicated to the Apple II computer, is now open for registration.Users, programmers, ho…
Hello, I have an SE/30 with a IIsi ROM and I am trying to install system 7.6. I followed all of the instruction's on Gamba's site, and everything worked up unti…
Picked these up on eBay - { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot…
So I came back to the Floodgap Orbiting HQ after visiting the folks, took out my TiBook/867 and promptly dropped it on the floor, right hinge down. I picked it …
I've been trying to do something with a MDD that was a little beyond it so I overclocked a 1.42 to 1.5ghz. That wasn't quite enough so I tried for 1.58ghz. Syst…
So I picked up this Wallstreet parts bucket for a couple of dollars. It's obviously been dropped at one point while closed and hit on the corner of the display …
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130654722316?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1036 I won the auction! Only bidder! Wahoo! I've been s…
Found an 8600/250 with Newer Tech G4/400 card and 4 Seagate Barracuda HDs (two 4gb and two 8gb ones) plus 192mb RAM (meh). Also with zip and CD burner. Cool par…
Ok, so since I can't seem to get Gamba's instructions to work - I did start off with OS 7.5 installed instead of OS 7.0.1. - I thought I'd start from scratch an…
Hi all, I got a 5200 mobo for peanuts -- intended for a Takky mod. Like I do with any old mobo, I washed it, but still doesn't look that great... Anyway, I've g…
. . . it just HAS TO BE DONE! ) { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "lightbox_error": "The requested content …
After removing the logic board from a Bondie Rev A/B with a bad CRT. I noticed that there appears to be a spot on the motherboard for a floppy port, if one were…
Hello All, I had a rather quick question which will hopefully be simple to answer. I recently purchased some RAM for my PowerMac 8100/80 (6 32MB SIMMS to be pre…
Bought these from ex. Apple employee. Had to drive some 120 km in really bad weather to get these today. Newton MessagePad 120 (in a box, like new!) Newton Conn…
Hello all, I am looking for a copy of the freeware program "MacVNC 1.2" 68k version. MacVNC 1.2 was a non-carbon freeware VNC viewer program developed by Purple…
Hello, I have two SE/30 logic boards, which I tried to "re-cap", and unfortunately some pads lifted and broke away, probably due to some corrosion from the old …
Just once I'd like something to work.... Following Gamba's instructions for installing OS 7.6 on an SE/30 with IIfx ROM. Everything is fine until I get to the p…
So, the hard drive is dead (or it appears that way), which is a pity really. I did however acquire, fairly recently and by sheer accident, a scsi zip 100 drive …
Well, I've been talking about this pismo for a bit now. I should probably do a thread with my progress, instead of many threads! Well, I managed to get a 60GB h…
I'm having a terrible time hooking up harddrives to my Quadra 950. I'm trying to redo the cable layout to prevent any damage or strain to the cabling but I don'…
A couple of years ago i part exchanged some Atari floppies and get a Powerbook 5300cs (i have no Atari and really wanted a 5300 instead) The 5300 wasn't in good…
I've been thinking about this for a long time... my idea is to keep the SE/30 (or any other Mac without soft-power) permanently switched on, but plugged into an…
Local recycler today had a box of free software. Nearly all of it was older Mac software. I was surprised to find boxed and fully complete copies of 8 Ball Delu…
Ok, this is driving me crazy. I just want an accelerated SE/30 with an ethernet card. I have a Diimo 030 accelerator for the se/30 plus another Diimo 030 accele…
I've got my 9600 set up right now. It has a 250 MHz G3 upgrade, 240 MB RAM running 9.2.2. I'm posting from it via Classilla right now, and I've also put on iCab…
I "need" to get a B&W to go with my Carbonite Encased DOA DA and my Quicksilver'02, so the question arises: Will it be more fun to have a G3 and ADB as …
Hello! Curious as to whether anyone would happen to know the specifications of the D16 diode next to the power jack...? Kind of a stab in the dark, but it doesn…
I have a classic with 4MB ram and 7.0.1. Does anyone know a decent gif/jpeg viewer or slideshow program that will work on this thing? Jpegview requires a 68020 …
Ok, on my new powerbook, The I/O Port Cover will not close completely. Is this something that I can fix without having to take the computer apart, or does it ha…
Hello! looking for some advice. I have two headless powerbooks, a 140 & 145 that still power up. I also have a 165 with a working screen and no issues. …
Just out of curiosity, I was wondering what folks on the forum consider the successor to the "Outrigger" G3 desktop, or if it marked the end of the line for the…
I was setting up my Dual Sawtooth G4/450 again and currently have MacOS 9.2.2/10.4.11 on it. Out of curiosity, I was trying to get Leopard to run on it with Leo…
Hi, I have a 9600 that I want to use again. I want to be able to play some old games and basically relive the 90's with it. I am wondering if there are any joys…
Toshiba 6.49gb 2.5" IDE/ATA 4200RPM MK6411MAT HDD2143 Laptop Hard Drive TESTED Click to expand... The pic was of the PCB side, so the Apple Logo wasn't visible …
Picked these two items up from a friend today. Got the monitor for use wiith my 9600 with 250 MHz G3 upgrade, I want a beige Apple labeled monitor capable of mo…
Is there any way to play youtube videos on Mac OS 9? I know that flash will not work and I have not been able to use mobile youtube with QT 6(It works well with…
As posted to macos9: Classilla 9.3.0 is released after a long gestation and period of refocusing. As is widely known and reported, 9.3.0 alters the user agent t…
I've put together a small Linux file server for my classic Mac network and can now connect to it over both Ethernet and LocalTalk (via an Asante bridge) with an…
I just picked up another old faithful model. This will be the 2nd or third pismo that I have owned. Now I just need more ram and bigger hd! That, and I have to …
Hey guys, I recently replaced the hard drive in my PowerBook, all is well, I can shut it off & turn it back on again, but I cannot get it to boot if I r…
After having removed the screws on the back, I am unable to open my Apple IIc. In particular there is something that locks case in the border near the center of…
I was at the local vintage hardware haunt and happened to chat up a fellow who said he had some old mac stuff on a pallet at home. I showed up the next day and …
I just picked up an FDHD external floppy disk manual. The part number is 030-1507-A and copyright 1989. Typically by this time, most first edition Apple manuals…
In the next post, I'll post photos of my progress with the recapping itself, since I'd like to know what the experts think I could improve upon in terms of my s…
Picked up a PowerBook 100 and 170, plus a Jaz drive, Apple Video input card for Performa, LC, etc. and Apple Presentation Kit (last 2 items in original boxes). …
I've got a StyleWriter 2200 that I want to hook up to my Powerbook 3400c. Reading through the StyleWriter 2200 manual it states not to use a "regular" LocalTalk…
I've got a pair of dead StyleWriters on my hands. Both turned on the last time I powered them up (2008) but now appear to be completely dead. StyleWriter #1 is …