Re: Crimping 68pin (HD68) Wire

2020-02-15 Thread Ali via cctalk
Chuck,I do have the correct tool. I used the crimper I normally use for my other IDC cables but just couldn't apply enough force to get the teeth to come through the cable all the way. That's when I switch over to a table mounted vise and it couldn't provide enough pressure to close the two

RE: VAXmate PSU Failure

2020-02-15 Thread Rob Jarratt via cctalk
> The UC3842 datasheet does show you can draw up to 20 mA from the Vref pin, > which should certainly power up a 555. But, this is a 5 V regulator, and may > not be working properly. it may be that driving several mA to the 555, E2 and > other components has cooked it over time. With the 555

Re: Crimping 68pin (HD68) Wire

2020-02-15 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 2/15/20 2:11 PM, Ali via cctalk wrote: > Hello All,Recently I tried making some custom SCSI cable. In the past I have > successfully made my own 50pin SCSI and Floppy cables with out much issue. > However, I am finding it almost impossible to crimp the HD68 connectors on > the cable. I have

Crimping 68pin (HD68) Wire

2020-02-15 Thread Ali via cctalk
Hello All,Recently I tried making some custom SCSI cable. In the past I have successfully made my own 50pin SCSI and Floppy cables with out much issue. However, I am finding it almost impossible to crimp the HD68 connectors on the cable. I have even tried a vise grip and I still couldn't get it

Re: Teac FD-54

2020-02-15 Thread Patrick Finnegan via cctalk
On Sat, Feb 15, 2020, 14:38 Chuck Guzis wrote: > On 2/15/20 10:47 AM, Patrick Finnegan wrote: > > > I'm not sure why the index sensors on both are broken, but not the write > > protect notch sensors. Hopefully once the replacements arrive, replacing > > that will fix the drives. The drives look

large HP DesignJet plotter needs a good home

2020-02-15 Thread steve shumaker via cctalk
Classic heavy duty HP Designjet 755CM C3198B  in search of a new home as it's now one stop short of the e-waste people. It's large  (handles a 36in roll) and has the usual DesignJet stand.    I can even include some NOS ink cartridges. It would need a horizontal belt as they deteriorate even

Re: VAXmate PSU Failure

2020-02-15 Thread Jon Elson via cctalk
On 02/15/2020 12:17 PM, Rob Jarratt via cctalk wrote: A little while back I posted here because I needed help with analysing the failure of the PSU from my VAXmate. Since then I have had some comments on the reverse engineered schematic which I have now improved and which is here:

Re: Teac FD-54

2020-02-15 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 2/15/20 10:47 AM, Patrick Finnegan wrote: > I'm not sure why the index sensors on both are broken, but not the write > protect notch sensors. Hopefully once the replacements arrive, replacing > that will fix the drives.  The drives look pristine on the inside. The biggest (and most

Re: Teac FD-54

2020-02-15 Thread Patrick Finnegan via cctalk
On Sat, Feb 15, 2020, 13:38 Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > On 2/12/20 4:49 AM, Patrick Finnegan via cctalk wrote: > > I've got a couple of Teac FD-54B's that appear to have problems with > their > > index sensors. Does anyone have any docs for these? The internet seems to > > barely know they

Re: Teac FD-54

2020-02-15 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 2/12/20 4:49 AM, Patrick Finnegan via cctalk wrote: > I've got a couple of Teac FD-54B's that appear to have problems with their > index sensors. Does anyone have any docs for these? The internet seems to > barely know they exist vs the FD-55, which has info everywhere. I'm thrown > off a bit

VAXmate PSU Failure

2020-02-15 Thread Rob Jarratt via cctalk
A little while back I posted here because I needed help with analysing the failure of the PSU from my VAXmate. Since then I have had some comments on the reverse engineered schematic which I have now improved and which is here:

Re: Sun external SMD cables

2020-02-15 Thread Liam Proven via cctalk
On Fri, 14 Feb 2020 at 23:43, Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: > > PS I forgot to thank Liam for offering assistance, so thanks, Liam. You're very welcome. Sorry I misunderstood and couldn't help. -- Liam Proven - Profile: https://about.me/liamproven Email: lpro...@cix.co.uk - Google

Re: Sun external SMD cables

2020-02-15 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
On 2/14/20 1:54 PM, jim stephens via cctech wrote: On 2/14/2020 6:09 AM, Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: On Feb 14, 2020, at 04:15, Liam Proven via cctalk wrote: On Thu, 13 Feb 2020 at 19:06, Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: I supplied part numbers. How can I be more specific? Oddly,

Re: Sun external SMD cables

2020-02-15 Thread jim stephens via cctalk
On 2/14/2020 11:11 PM, Alan Perry via cctech wrote: On 2/14/20 1:54 PM, jim stephens via cctech wrote: On 2/14/2020 6:09 AM, Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: On Feb 14, 2020, at 04:15, Liam Proven via cctalk wrote: On Thu, 13 Feb 2020 at 19:06, Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: I