Awesome!
Marc
> On Dec 3, 2023, at 4:00 AM, Mattis Lind via cctalk
> wrote:
>
> Hello!
>
> I have an ongoing project to restore a Datapoint 2200 version II and in the
> process of doing so I created a small simulator for it to understand it
> better. The simulator
Thanks,
Den mån 4 dec. 2023 kl 00:16 skrev osi.superboard via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org>:
> Hi Mattis,
>
> here some Datapoint 2200 files, I made a copy off.
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SAXoQaJ_oQSYYJUIjJ1WlSr6SCDAbtRp?usp=sharing
>
> Hop
Hi Mattis,
here some Datapoint 2200 files, I made a copy off.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SAXoQaJ_oQSYYJUIjJ1WlSr6SCDAbtRp?usp=sharing
Hopefully one or the other useful tape file to discover
Thomas
On 03.12.2023 12:00, Mattis Lind via cctalk wrote:
Hello!
I have an ongoing
Hello!
I have an ongoing project to restore a Datapoint 2200 version II and in the
process of doing so I created a small simulator for it to understand it
better. The simulator is now in the condition that it runs the cassettes
that I try on it quite well.
The simulator compiles on Macos and
On Mon, 14 Nov 2022, jos wrote:
if anyone wants to go ahead I will gladly share my Kicad project ! Mind you,
the diddlescan is a problem as that requires a CRT yoke with 3 windings
Reminds me of the Cogar C4/ICL 1500 system that has a rotated deflection
also with diddlescan ;-) But I think
On 13.11.22 21:14, Steve Lewis via cctalk wrote:
Thanks Jos, I hadn't realized how similar the DP1100 is.
This brochure has a great image of the font right on the front page (80x12
text):
http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/datapoint/1100/Dataform_1100_Brochure_1974.pdf
Maybe something simila
On 11/13/22 15:45, Steve Lewis via cctalk wrote:
True, I'd have to assume actual usage degrades the longevity of some
electronics (and number of hot/cold cycles). But there is still some
natural shelf-life decay (maybe moisture in the air can find its way, even
in what should be sealed componen
gt;
>
> On Sun, Nov 13, 2022 at 12:15 PM Steve Lewis via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Jos, I hadn't realized how similar the DP1100 is.
> >
> > This brochure has a great image of the font right on the front page
> (80x12
> &g
22 at 12:15 PM Steve Lewis via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> Thanks Jos, I hadn't realized how similar the DP1100 is.
>
> This brochure has a great image of the font right on the front page (80x12
> text):
> http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/datapoint/1100/Dataform
Thanks Jos, I hadn't realized how similar the DP1100 is.
This brochure has a great image of the font right on the front page (80x12
text):
http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/datapoint/1100/Dataform_1100_Brochure_1974.pdf
And it's probably a safe bet that it's the same font as in
I assume the Datapoint 3300 terminal's electronics beam characters to the
crt differently. If they're the same, or close enough from the font
perspective, I have a 3300 that works that could be used. Same goes for
power supply, I have a spare of one of the 3300"s power suppli
On 13.11.22 07:13, Steve Lewis via cctalk wrote:
I've been looking for a video or image that shows what font the original
Datapoint 2200 used.
It's not shown in the manual. There is one vintage image with the office
lady and the DP2200 on the desk- but the font isn't very cle
I've been looking for a video or image that shows what font the original
Datapoint 2200 used.
It's not shown in the manual. There is one vintage image with the office
lady and the DP2200 on the desk- but the font isn't very clear in that.
In any modern video about the DP2200, no
Hi Rich.
As an aside, are there any updates as to the fate of the LCM collection?
I'd heard sordid rumors about its dispersal but would appreciate definitive
word from a reliable source (i.e. yourself) to the extent you're able to
discuss it.
Thanks.
Sellam
On Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 2:43 PM Rich
> Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:08:23 -0500
> From: Steve Lewis via cctalk
> I recall the story by Paul Allen - they had developed a BASIC, but didn't
> have a boot loader to load it, and Paul wrote one while on the airplane to
> MOS.
MITS, not MOS.
Messrs. Allen, Gates, and Davidoff wrote their BA
I have an entire box of Datapoint 2200 digital tapes, probably over 50 of
them. I'm not sure what's on them, but I got them long ago from a former
dealer/tech(?) for Datapoint outside Reno. I also scored a ton (probably
literally) of hardware but that was all stolen in the Great Vintag
On 17.10.22 06:08, Steve Lewis via cctalk wrote:
Thanks. I was curious about if I found a Datapoint 2200 "in the wild" --
You'd be very lucky to find one. They are much rarer than the contemporary and
similar ICL1501. And if you find one, watch out. The powersupply is seriou
On 17.10.22 03:30, Eric Smith via cctalk wrote:
On Wed, Oct 12, 2022, 14:54 Steve Lewis via cctalk
wrote:
Datapoint 2200 [...] iinstruction set was said to be similar what became
the
8008.
The instruction sets weren't similar, they was identical.
Not quite, II believe, O handli
Thanks. I was curious about if I found a Datapoint 2200 "in the wild" --
what could be done with it, if no floppy nor any working tapes (then again,
such a system is well retired and really no need to power it on). "good
tapes" would probably be degraded by now (although th
On Wed, Oct 12, 2022, 14:54 Steve Lewis via cctalk
wrote:
> Datapoint 2200 [...] iinstruction set was said to be similar what became
> the
> 8008.
>
The instruction sets weren't similar, they was identical. The Intel 8008
(and TI TMX1795) were designed based on specificati
> Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:54:33 -0500
> From: Steve Lewis
> Subject: [cctalk] datapoint 2200 programming
>
> Does anyone know how the 1970/1971 original Datapoint 2200 was
> programmed?
> It had tapes containing terminal programs to acce
On 12.10.22 22:54, Steve Lewis via cctalk wrote:
Does anyone know how the 1970/1971 original Datapoint 2200 was programmed?
It had tapes containing terminal programs to access different types of
systems. And the instruction set was said to be similar what became the
8008. But how were these
*From:* Steve Lewis via cctalk
*Subject:* [cctalk] datapoint 2200 programming
*Date:* Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 1:54 PM
*To:* cctalk@classiccmp.org
*Cc:* Steve Lewis
Does anyone know how the 1970/1971 original Datapoint 2200 was programmed?
It had tapes containing terminal programs to
Does anyone know how the 1970/1971 original Datapoint 2200 was programmed?
It had tapes containing terminal programs to access different types of
systems. And the instruction set was said to be similar what became the
8008. But how were these terminal programs created and how were the tapes
I have a NOS power support for the Datapoint 3300 display, contact me
through kennettclassic.com. The datapoint has three power supplies, I am
referrung to the OECO 15KV DC output supply.with the cup attached to it.
Bill
In my opinion, the Datapoint 2200 on ebay seems to be a 1100 Cassette
Terminal.
There are two theories
- It is a true 1108, as the silver machine label indicates. This 1100
versions showed up in 1974 as described by the LCFGROUP and have been a
variant to the 2200 with less memory , using
On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 10:42:29AM -0500, Toby Thain via cctalk wrote:
> But have you considered, maybe it's an NFT of a photo of a
> Datapoint. That should make it worth 10 x $48,000 at least.
Thanks. I needed a laugh today.
mcl
On 2021-11-29 10:24 a.m., dwight via cctalk wrote:
If it was fully functional, maybe about 48000/20.
Dwight
But have you considered, maybe it's an NFT of a photo of a Datapoint.
That should make it worth 10 x $48,000 at least.
--T
From: cctal
: Datapoint 2200 on ebay
I think it's supposed to be 48.00
On November 28, 2021 2:27:20 PM EST, Stan Sieler via cctalk
wrote:
>Noticed a Datapoint 2200 on ebay
>https://www.ebay.com/itm/275043446827
>
>They're asking $48,000
>
>I want one...but not for that price!
I think it's supposed to be 48.00
On November 28, 2021 2:27:20 PM EST, Stan Sieler via cctalk
wrote:
>Noticed a Datapoint 2200 on ebay
>https://www.ebay.com/itm/275043446827
>
>They're asking $48,000
>
>I want one...but not for that price! :)
--
Sent from my
Noticed a Datapoint 2200 on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275043446827
They're asking $48,000
I want one...but not for that price! :)
tly connected to
mains.
> Second - what to do about that screen?
Repair / clean it of course. This is what I did to my DP1100 :
Before : ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/Pictures/Console/CPU_before.jpg
During :
ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/Pictures/Console/Pull_off_remaining_goo.jpg
Result
.
Second - what to do about that screen?
Repair / clean it of course. This is what I did to my DP1100 :
Before : ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/Pictures/Console/CPU_before.jpg
During :
ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/Pictures/Console/Pull_off_remaining_goo.jpg
Result : ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint
Ethan Dicks via cctalk wrote:
> On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 4:36 PM steven stengel via cctalk
> wrote:
> > Found a Datapoint 2200 in Austria that I wanted - I asked seller Viktor to
> > pack it well, by wrapping it several times in big-bubble bubbewrap, until
> > it was jus
On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 4:36 PM steven stengel via cctalk
wrote:
> Found a Datapoint 2200 in Austria that I wanted - I asked seller Viktor to
> pack it well, by wrapping it several times in big-bubble bubbewrap, until it
> was just a giant cube of bubble wrap.
Looks like it was
On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 09:36:20PM +, steven stengel via cctalk wrote:
> First, I have to rewire it from 220vac to 110vac.
I bought one of the 110-220 converters off ePay ("Superite"). It has
performed well for me for several years.
(IBM Power5s *really* want 220 if you have both power suppl
ion!
Santo
On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 5:36 PM steven stengel via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> Found a Datapoint 2200 in Austria that I wanted - I asked seller Viktor to
> pack it well, by wrapping it several times in big-bubble bubbewrap, until
> it was just a giant cube of
> Found a Datapoint 2200 in Austria that I wanted - I asked seller Viktor to
> pack it well, by wrapping it several times in big-bubble bubbewrap, until it
> was just a giant cube of bubble wrap.
>
> See pics here:
> http://oldcomputers.net/box/
>
> The cover was actual
Found a Datapoint 2200 in Austria that I wanted - I asked seller Viktor to pack
it well, by wrapping it several times in big-bubble bubbewrap, until it was
just a giant cube of bubble wrap.
See pics here:
http://oldcomputers.net/box/
The cover was actually sent separately in another box so it
On 8/13/19 9:15 PM, Carlos E Murillo-Sanchez via cctalk wrote:
> So, do you guys know if Datapoint made monitors for others?
Datapoint was a Convergent OEM.
Good evening, folks...
Does anybody know if Datapoint made monitors for Convergent
Technologies? In my "near junk" section I have some modules that someone
stored in a warehouse next to a carpenter shop and under bombardment
from bats and birds. The modules were made by
og
>
>
I've cleared the scanning backlog of known manuals, and did a bunch of
newsletters and
brochures that I didn't know we had.
http://bitsavers.org/pdf/datapoint
On 8/7/19 12:12 PM, jos via cctalk wrote:
> No idea what these actually contain.
ET_1 is a DOS.H 2.4.2 boot disk
Anyone interested in Datapoint should get this book:
Datapoint
The Lost Story of the Texans Who Invented the Personal Computer Revolution
ISBN 978-1-936449-36-1
Quite a story, I could not put it down.
Randy
From: cctalk on behalf of jos via cctalk
Sent
tself ...)
ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/FloppyImage
( these are multiple catweasel scans of the same 2 floppies )
No idea what these actually contain.
Still hoping to find documentation and floppy images on the DP2200 / DP1100
floppy drive electronics.
Jos
I picked up Eric's DP 1500 Z80 system at VCF West this weekend, unfortunately
the boot disk has bad sectors. Anyone have any diskettes/images around for the
1500 or any other version of their systems?
I took pics and dumped the firmware from it along with a DP 1551 pcb I've had
for a while, and ha
On Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 12:46 PM Al Kossow via cctalk
wrote:
> Did anyone on the list end up getting it?
>
Austin Roche on the Datapoint mailing list grabbed it.
- Josh
Did anyone on the list end up getting it?
On 6/25/19 7:48 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote:
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Datapoint-8600-and-Peripherals/192961883648
>
> anyone nearby?
>
> I'd like to get it, but I have no way to pick it up
>
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Datapoint-8600-and-Peripherals/192961883648
anyone nearby?
I'd like to get it, but I have no way to pick it up
Den 2016-10-02 kl. 16:04, skrev Noel Chiappa:
Any collectors of early Datapoint machines out there on the list?
I got a DP2200 version I with serial memory, missing pieces and screen
rot. I got it in my teens, 30-35 years ago and along the way I picked
off some pieces. The most visible
I have a 3300 (with power supply issue) and I have the book/read it.
Bill Degnan
twitter: billdeg
vintagecomputer.net
On 10/2/16 10:11 AM, Brent Hilpert wrote:
> There's a Datapoint 1800 on ebay right now.
No one loves printers, or terminals. Just their keyboards.
On 2016-Oct-02, at 7:04 AM, Noel Chiappa wrote:
> So I just bought, and have been avidly reading:
>
>Lamont Wood, "Datapoint: The Lost Story of the Texans Who Invented the
> Personal Computer Revolution"
>
> and I was wondering what other people though
On 10/2/16 8:57 AM, Al Kossow wrote:
> Ted Nelson worked for them for a while.
>
>
http://hyperland.com/TNvita
1981-82: Chief designer of office software, Datapoint Corporation, San
Antonio, Texas. TN's "Vortext" design (December
1981) is adapted as Datapoin
On 10/2/16 7:04 AM, Noel Chiappa wrote:
> Any collectors of early Datapoint machines out there on the list?
I have a 2200 with screen rot (don't they all)
Not a lot of activity, CHM has some machines, I've archived some cassettes and
floppies
along with docs. Some work was done
2016-10-02 16:04 GMT+02:00 Noel Chiappa :
> So I just bought, and have been avidly reading:
>
> Lamont Wood, "Datapoint: The Lost Story of the Texans Who Invented the
> Personal Computer Revolution"
>
> and I was wondering what other people thought of i
So I just bought, and have been avidly reading:
Lamont Wood, "Datapoint: The Lost Story of the Texans Who Invented the
Personal Computer Revolution"
and I was wondering what other people thought of it.
(For those who aren't familiar with it, his thesis is in th
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