On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 07:23:22AM +0200, Camiel Vanderhoeven wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 10:42 PM, Pontus Pihlgren wrote:
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> > 1. Without the Extended Bitmap Option (EBO) is it posdible to display color?
> > Perhaps at the lower resolutions?
>
> No, the green and red video signals are gen
On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 10:42 PM, Pontus Pihlgren wrote:
> 1. Without the Extended Bitmap Option (EBO) is it posdible to display color?
> Perhaps at the lower resolutions?
No, the green and red video signals are generated by circuitry on the
EBO. Without the EBO there's only one video signal gen
Pontus Pihlgren wrote:
> On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 07:23:22AM +0200, Camiel Vanderhoeven wrote:
> > On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 10:42 PM, Pontus Pihlgren
> > wrote:
> >
> > > 1. Without the Extended Bitmap Option (EBO) is it posdible to display
> > > color?
> > > Perhaps at the lower resolutions?
>
> On Apr 12, 2016, at 2:28 AM, Pontus Pihlgren wrote:
>
> On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 07:23:22AM +0200, Camiel Vanderhoeven wrote:
>> On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 10:42 PM, Pontus Pihlgren
>> wrote:
>>
>>> 1. Without the Extended Bitmap Option (EBO) is it posdible to display color?
>>> Perhaps at the
On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 09:32:43AM -0400, Paul Koning wrote:
>
> No. You can find all this in the Pro300 series technical manual, on
> Bitsavers. The base video module is one plane, so black/white only.
> The EBO module adds two more planes.
One technical manual(EK-PC350-TM) on bitsavers is
> On Apr 12, 2016, at 9:57 AM, Pontus Pihlgren wrote:
>
> On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 09:32:43AM -0400, Paul Koning wrote:
>>
>> No. You can find all this in the Pro300 series technical manual, on
>> Bitsavers. The base video module is one plane, so black/white only.
>> The EBO module adds two
Has anyone here figured out an adapter for one of the Fluke 9010 pods to
be able to emulate the multiplexed address and data lines of the T11? I
am just starting to look at this as I need to access these lines to
service an old video game board that used the T11 as the main processor.
Any of yo
A local recycling center called me and said they are to pick up an ibm
as/400 mainframe from a working environment. I left a deposit and am
scheduled to go pick it up in the next day or so.
I am not even sure of what all it comes with or what can be run on the
machine. Any advice in advance on wha
Hello,
I do believe Connor is on here. I will say this the IBM Mainframes and the
Large AS/400's are quite different. If you can get a picture of the front
plate where it says AS/400 there will be the model nuimber under that and
we can figure out what you have from that.
Once you have that info,
Check cards and get all the cables. They are somewhat hard to find if you miss
something...
Messaggio originale
Da: devin davison
Data:12/04/2016 20:09 (GMT+01:00)
A: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
Oggetto: Getting an ibm as/400
A local recycling cen
​Gotcha. i didn't want something interesting to get away so i kinda
reserved it without knowing exactly what it is yet. I will post back with
the model, thanks.
The main issue with As/400 is related with licenses, os included.
There are some models (relatively old) that can run unlicensed (and going back
in time, some required a special tape unique to that serial number, to be
reinstalled. Fat chances of getting a copy of that from ibm now, so in those
Yeah i wanted to talk directly with the place it is coming from but they
are being very secretive and swear that all the drives have to be wiped.
they said some drives had to be destroyed. I believe it is coming from
Harris, so it makes sense. Still trying to get every single scrap of paper
and tap
Key thing is what color it is. If it's light grey it's definitely an old
CISC machine - classic 48-bit AS/400. They're good and desirable but they
do need the MULIC (Model Unique Licensed Internal Code) tape to get going.
If it's black... Well some of the very last CISC AS/400s (e.g. 9406-500)
were
Good to know. IM trying to clear a place to put the thing. They have not
been returning my calls, i have been trying to determine the model number
and exactly what tapes and accessories/ terminals, etc it comes with.
On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Mike Ross wrote:
> Key thing is what color it
So after cleaning up and reorganizing my computer/hobby room I thought it
was time to get the asr33 working again. It has a stuck carriage (at the
right end), and it would only go back after repeated CR's.
First thing I did was to replace the gooed up rubber hammer, only to
find out that my repla
> On Apr 12, 2016, at 3:55 PM, E. Groenenberg wrote:
> ...
> Closer inspection showed that the pawl of the advancing/return section
> was barely moving. With the application of WD40 using a small brush
> loosened the gummed up oil/grease and with some more cleaning and light
> machine oil it was
On 12 April 2016 at 15:55, E. Groenenberg wrote:
> First thing I did was to replace the gooed up rubber hammer, only to
> find out that my replacements were also starting to deteriorate :(
> (but still stiff enough to be usable for some print test).
> I can either use a piece of hose or one of tho
Wiped drives is something you can live with ( if you get the licenses - paper
sheets btw ).
Destroyed drives is another thing. As/400 require specific IBM scsi hard
disks. You cannot use anything else... don't even try to put a normal hd inside.
And never try to format an as/400 hd in a normal p
WD-40 is not a lubricant or a solvent, although it can work as one
at times, but only for a short time.
When it dries it leaves behind a waxy substance, also no a lubricant.
It is a water dispersant used to get condensation out of an ignition
system.
It isn't a particularly good rust protector eith
On 04/12/2016 03:24 PM, dwight wrote:
> Please don't put it on your teletype unless you intend to
> immediately rinse it off with solvent.
What Dwight said.
Kerosene or paint thinner makes a good cleaning solvent. SAE 5 "white"
oil is a good lightweight lubricant; often used to lube sewing mach
> On Apr 12, 2016, at 6:24 PM, dwight wrote:
>
> WD-40 is not a lubricant or a solvent, although it can work as one
> at times, but only for a short time.
> When it dries it leaves behind a waxy substance, also no a lubricant.
> It is a water dispersant used to get condensation out of an ignitio
The 'Zoom Spout' Turbine Oil (Supco, other mfrs.) is brilliant for
lubricating any fine mechanisms. It's also quite inexpensive, and the
extensible spout is worth the price of the bottle alone. The oil contained
is crystal-clear and somewhere in the 5-10W range, non-detergent and will
not gum up.
"I suppose it might do that, but that's not its main purpose. Its main
purpose is to loosen rusted and otherwise stuck fasteners and shafts."
Here I thought that the 'WD' stood for Water Dispersant (version 40). Also,
while I have no use for the stuff myself, I've certainly never encountered
any
> On Apr 12, 2016, at 8:19 PM, drlegendre . wrote:
>
> "I suppose it might do that, but that's not its main purpose. Its main
> purpose is to loosen rusted and otherwise stuck fasteners and shafts."
>
> Here I thought that the 'WD' stood for Water Dispersant (version 40). Also,
> while I have
On Apr 12, 2016, at 8:19 PM, drlegendre . wrote:
"I suppose it might do that, but that's not its main purpose. Its main
purpose is to loosen rusted and otherwise stuck fasteners and shafts."
That is *not* the main purpose of WD-40, nor does it even work well for
that purpose *at all*.R
I've used WD-40 on multiple occasions to 'rescue' older motorcycle and
automotive ignition systems that died in rain or heavy humidity. In all
cases, these were the older point-and-coil type systems, not the more
modern HEI systems (found in post-1976 in most cars & light trucks,
post-1980-82 in mo
> From: drlegendre
> I've certainly never encountered any of the 'horror stories' about it
> ... +attracting+ moisture and fostering rust, ad nauseam.
I have personally experienced this; but in WD40's defence, it depends _how_
it is used.
If you spray it on lightly, and wipe off the
> Here's another little jewel, that no mechanical geek worth their
> salt should be without - the General Tools 589 Precision Oiler. This
> is a high-quality, leak-proof refillable oiler, that allows very
> precise dispensing of even the smallest droplets.
I use a plain medical glass syringe with
"I use a plain medical glass syringe with a fine blunt tip needle for
that. "
Hey, what works, works - right? I like the General oiler as it's
essentially leak-proof, and can be carried in the pocket (or left for
months in the toolbox) with no worry about drips & stains. One other neat
feature, is
Devin,
On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 02:09:00PM -0400, devin davison wrote:
> A local recycling center called me and said they are to pick up an ibm
> as/400 mainframe from a working environment.
An AS/400 is a mini, not a mainframe.
> I left a deposit and am scheduled to go pick it up in the next da
On Apr 12, 2016 9:59 PM, "Kevin Monceaux" wrote:
> Depending on its vintage it would run OS/400, i5/OS, or IBM I
>
Post-1998 or so machines will also run Linux
Mike
On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 9:07 PM, Chuck Guzis wrote:
> I use a plain medical glass syringe with a fine blunt tip needle for
> that. I've also found that orthodontic wire cutters work very well as
> flush cutters (and almost as inexpensive as the regular electronics kind).
A couple of weeks ago, l
any places to visit while I'm around? just visiting and would like to
see if there are any surplus spots, or folks to say hi to.
thanks
Jim
On 04/12/2016 09:49 PM, jwsmobile wrote:
any places to visit while I'm around? just visiting and
would like to see if there are any surplus spots, or folks
to say hi to.
TX/Rx labs in Houston is VERY interesting. A hackerspace,
but with a lot of emphasis on electronics, too.
They have a
I've read, but not tried, that transmission fluid and acetone
makes the best rust solvent.
I wonder if it is F type?
Dwight
Not this again.. ;-)
In fact, the +original+ recipe was a mix of acetone and PSF (power steering
fluid). Look it up.
I've tried the latter.. and the two simply +will not+ mix. They separate
like oil & water, for some reason. Can't speak as to the acetone / ATF mix,
so the whole thing remains a my
As for waxy coating, I work on old clocks as a hobby.
I've had to clean several movements covered in WD40.
About the only thing that cuts it is more WD40.
I almost always find corrosion anyplace brass and iron
are in contact.
Dwight
What's more fun than a top posting / bottom posting discussion? A WD-40
discussion. We've heard it all before.
On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 8:59 PM, Kevin Monceaux wrote:
> An AS/400 is a mini, not a mainframe.
In IBM-speak, it's a "Midrange."
For replacement 33 parts, join the greenkeys list. Greenkeys is a slang
name for Teletypes, When the went to the newer style keycaps in the 40's or
maybe the 50's the color was green. A member had a injection mold made and
a run of the hammer buttons made. He has also made or is making other 33
par
On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 12:42 AM, Jason T wrote:
>> An AS/400 is a mini, not a mainframe.
> In IBM-speak, it's a "Midrange."
Which is a fancy word for "unusually heavy for its size".
-Ian
On Tue, April 12, 2016 23:55, Christian Gauger-Cosgrove wrote:
> On 12 April 2016 at 15:55, E. Groenenberg wrote:
>> First thing I did was to replace the gooed up rubber hammer, only to
>> find out that my replacements were also starting to deteriorate :(
>> (but still stiff enough to be usable fo
On Tue, April 12, 2016 23:12, Paul Koning wrote:
>
>> On Apr 12, 2016, at 3:55 PM, E. Groenenberg wrote:
>> ...
>> Closer inspection showed that the pawl of the advancing/return section
>> was barely moving. With the application of WD40 using a small brush
>> loosened the gummed up oil/grease an
On Wed, April 13, 2016 02:06, drlegendre . wrote:
> The 'Zoom Spout' Turbine Oil (Supco, other mfrs.) is brilliant for
> lubricating any fine mechanisms. It's also quite inexpensive, and the
> extensible spout is worth the price of the bottle alone. The oil contained
> is crystal-clear and somewh
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