[Duo2400] Re: Duo Dock - Installing a hard drive

For my DuoDock, I seem to remember that the power cable for the drive was either already there, or I used a standard one. I do remember that I went to an electronics surplus store and got a ribbon cable for some absurdly low price, which worked great! I used a sled to keep the drive in place.

[Duo2400] Re: Duo Dock repair (was: DuoDock clicking)

I had the same problem. Because the images pointed to C24, I changed that first, but it didn't work. I then changed C28, and it worked well. DTL Which capacitor should be changed? I feel like it's C24, but everywhere it's said capacitor C28. Both look pretty much the same to me, small black cy

[Duo2400] Re: Weird monitor prob w/ UltraDock

It sounds like you are set up for two screens, with the duo screen as the "second" screen. One option would be to plug a screen into the video out on the Ultradock. You should see the main screen. You can then call up the monitors control panel, and drag the menu bar to your LCD screen to make

[Duo2400] 280c startup trouble

? Thanks in advance. David Linker -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail

[Duo2400] USB flash drive with 280c?

I am helping a friend with a 280c. Is it possible/easy/inexpensive to connect a 280c to a USB flash drive? The 280c has 30 MB RAM and is running OS 8.1. Thank you. DTL -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] In defense of MCE and Calvin

I finally can't stand it any more, and feel compelled to comment on several points: 1. In a post to this list, someone who identified themselves as from MCE did not have a problem with Calvin posting the information. MCE is providing a SERVICE, and although they may utilize skills and techniqu

[Duo2400] Re: sluggish 2300c

Have you checked if processor cycling is enabled? Open the Powerbook control panel and click on the "Easy/Custom" on the top right, to "Custom" switch while holding down the option key. There will be a check-box uncer Options called "Allow processor cycling". Make sure that this is checked off

[Duo2400] Re: 2300c - same SCSI disk on all IDs

I had this problem once as well. It was solved by either by installing new disk drivers, or playing with the termination, or both. I don't recall having to resort to sacrifice of any small animals. DTL --On Thursday, June 21, 2001 3:53 PM -0700 Kris Feldmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi a

[Duo2400] Re: Paul's problem

You should read the book. It was about an american abroad who was physically unattractive, but had a heart of gold and was known for his good works. DTL --On Tuesday, July 31, 2001 1:30 AM -0700 Paul Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'll refer you to a book called "The Ugly American

[Duo2400] Re: Upgrading Duo 2300 HD to iBook HD

On my 56MB 2300 with a 3GB drive, I ended up with 8.1 after much trial and error. For me, the only lack was sherlock internet search, but since I no longer hook up to the internet with the 2300, that was not a problem. The main problem was that 8.6 took about twice as much RAM for the system a

[Duo2400] Re: Duo battery rebuild

I have posted my tale of the rebuild of a Type III battery at: http://members.home.net/dtlinker/Frankenbattery.html Good luck! DTL --On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 11:50 AM + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I know it was posted twice, but could someone email me with the directions > for the re

[Duo2400] Re: UPS

I had a mac that started as a 128KB and morphed into a 512 and later a 1MB Plus. I replaced the power supply twice. I used to leave it on all of the time, having heard that that would increase life. It was at work, and one weekend I came in to do some work and saw smoke coming out of it! I was

[Duo2400] Re: Connector for a Duo Dock internal hard drive PLEASEREPLY

I just counted pins and went to a surplus electronics store, and found a cable for about $3, of memory serves correctly. DTL --On Wednesday, July 4, 2001 11:12 PM +0900 Peter Payne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've looked in vein for a reply to my post... How do I get the connector > that goe

[Duo2400] Re: Linux on a Duo 2300c

Several years ago I tried this with the MkLinux distribution, and was able to get partway through the boot process, but no further. I checked carefully, and there were no other distributions that did not specifically exclude the Duo 2300. I found that NetBSD is available for pre-PPC Duos, but I f

[Duo2400] Frankenbattery has moved!

found it a new home. The web page has moved to a (hopefully) permanent home at: http://homepage.mac.com/dtlinker/Frankenbattery.html Also, I have sold Frankenbattery itself to a lucky Duo owner in Canada! To all, happy holidays and enjoy! David Linker -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest

[Duo2400] iBook vs 2300 benchmarks and comparison

ne is that I think that with the exception of the DuoDock, the iBook is a very good replacement for the 2300. FYI, the comparison information is taken from the specifications in the users manuals, and the benchmarks are my own using Speedometer 4.0. David Linker -- Duo/2400 List, The friend

[Duo2400] Re: iBook vs 2300 benchmarks and comparison

gt; at the temporal coordinates: 12/11/01 1:43 AM, the entity known as David > Linker at [EMAIL PROTECTED] conveyed the following: > >> FYI, the comparison information is taken from the specifications in the >> users manuals, and the benchmarks are my own using Speedometer 4.0. &g

[Duo2400] Re: Duo Dock I

A cautionary note. When I used this page, the picture pointed to the WRONG CAPACITOR. As I recall, the number was right, but the arrow was not. I ended up having to replace two capacitors! DTL --On Saturday, December 15, 2001 10:44 AM -0600 Joe Getchel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Hi, >>>

[Duo2400] Re: ibook vs Tibook for Glenn

Mainly size. For me, the TiBook is just too big. I leave my supercomputer (466 G4) at home. For the road, size is a MAJOR issue. the iBook is just barely small enough for me to decide to upgrade from a 2300. The TiBook was a great disappointment. DTL --On Saturday, December 15, 2001 5:54 PM -

[Duo2400] Re: is my 2300 worth anything?

I recently sold all of my duo stuff on eBay in October-November. For interest, here are the prices: DuoDock with Key: $31 Floppy Adapter: $11.50 Duo Floppy Drive: $15.50 Type III battery: $46.85 Newer SCSI Microdock: $46.50 Duo 2300c, 56 MB Ram, 3GB HD, 19.2 internal modem, Type III battery, AC

[Duo2400] Re: Duo Battery rebuilding, MadDog

The UK site looks good. I documented my experience rebuilding a Type III battery, which I called Frankenbattery. The url has moved due to the ATT-Excite problems, to: http://homepage.mac.com/dtlinker/Frankenbattery.html Enjoy! DTL --On Saturday, February 2, 2002 11:47 PM -0500 Tom & Lisa P

[Duo2400] Re: OT... Newton question

As a former owner of a Newton: The keyboard connected with the standard "Apple serial connector", which is the same type connector I used to hook it up to a StyleWriter printer, or to the computer for upload/download. So, it was a serial connector, not ADB. There is a web page which refers to

[Duo2400] Re: Duo battery question

You might also look at: http://www.fastlight.demon.co.uk/jg/duobatt.html Best of luck! David Linker ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) On Monday, April 1, 2002, at 11:03 AM, Paul Nelson wrote: > try this > > http://homepage.mac.com/dtlinker/Frankenbattery.html -- Duo/2400 List, The fr

[Duo2400] Re: Duo Dock Plus--Tick of Death

It worked fine for me. I had some problems following the directions there, though. I wrote about this at the time, and here is wat I said: > There is an error in some of the instructions available. When I followed > the directions, the capacitor specified was C24, not C28. Also, some > pic

[Duo2400] Re: Duo Dock "Tick of Death"

A couple of links: http://homepage.mac.com/tickofdeath/ http://hometown.aol.com/kim/computer/duo/powersupply.html Note that there is a problem with some of the descriptions, which I commented on some time ago as follows: > There is an error in some of the instructions available. When I foll

[Duo2400] Re: Something strange -- have you seen this?

I seem to remember that I also had this problem due to an outdated driver. Updating the hard disk driver solved the problem, I believe. DTL On Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at 11:58 AM, Steve Hatle wrote: > On 4/16/02 1:53 PM, "Edgar Peinelt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> noticed first an extra,

[Duo2400] Re: Duo Dock "Tick of Death"

The page has moved, and I gave the new location. I had also emailed the author about the discrepancy, but looking at the page, it looks the same to me. DTL On Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at 08:43 PM, Paul Nelson wrote: > At 11:56 AM -0700 4/16/02, David Linker wrote: >> A couple

[Duo2400] Re: battery build or buy

Try: http://homepage.mac.com/dtlinker/Frankenbattery.html and http://www.fastlight.demon.co.uk/jg/duobatt.html Good luck! DTL > > I've looked around a bit and can't find any site's the explain how to > do battery build. Can anyone provide a link? > > Thanks, > > Pete Ottman -- Duo/

[Duo2400] Re: DuoDock2 hard drive install

From memory, way back when I did this: There are three components you need, and I believe that one is already there. You need: SCSI ribbon cable Mounting bracket Power cable I believe that the power cable is already there, or I had one laying around. I was able to get a ribbon cable at an e

[Duo2400] Re: Replacing the cells in a Type III battery

Try: http://homepage.mac.com/dtlinker/Frankenbattery.html or the .mac-free: http://homepage.mac.com/dtlinker/Frankenbattery.html and http://www.fastlight.demon.co.uk/jg/duobatt.html Good luck! DTL -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of M

[Duo2400] Re: Different power adapters

As one who had a 230 upgraded to a 2300, I can say that I received a replacement adapter, whcih had a higher current output. I believe that it was 1.5 A rather than 1.0 A. I beleive that this is the only difference, and would explain the advice. DTL --On Fri, Aug 18, 2000 11:14 AM -0400 Tom Ryme

[Duo2400] Re: Help, new drive not showing up

I missed your first message, but when I put a new drive in my Duo 2300, it did not show up on the desktop, but I was able to format it and install drivers using Apple Disk Tools from another drive in a duodock. DTL --On Mon, Aug 21, 2000 11:48 AM + "Mark A. Kippert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

[Duo2400] Re: How old am I ? (was: Ethernet-Networking)

Not for a PDP/8, but for an HP 2116. My first assembly language project, which had to be entered using the bit switches, was to "do something interesting with the lights", meaning the lights indicating the status of the bits in the register (there was only one). The result was a game of pong, usin

[Duo2400] Duo 2300c PRAM Battery replacement

I think that the PRAM battery on my 2300c is going bad. Could someone give me a pointer to the FAQ on replacements, and replacement instructions? Thanks, DTL -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] Re: Duo Dock II Expansion etc

I don't know about video cards, but I have run ethernet cards in the NuBus slots on a DuoDock, as well as additional serial ports (CSI Hustler). I assumet that most NuBus cards would work, and that would include video cards. DTL --On Thu, Oct 19, 2000 5:51 PM +0100 nick green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Duo2400] Re: Ram Challenged Duos--Best 68K Software

I, too, used WN for many years. I finally decided to switch to a more current, supported product, and chose Nisus Writer. It has a relatively small footprint (Minimum RAM 1.5 MB, suggested 2.7MB), and actually has a very impressive feature list, including an equation editor, table editor, and macr

[Duo2400] What is wrong with this 2300c Battery?

I have a type III battery that is correctly identified byt Battery Recondition, and the serial number is reported, but the last recondition date is reported as "Unknown". When I try to recondition it, everything starts out OK, then the screen goes haywire, fading out, having blocks appear, blinkin

[Duo2400] Source for 2700mAh NiMH 4/5A???

is a good source? Thanks in advance. David Linker -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.co

[Duo2400] Re: Source for 2700mAh NiMH 4/5A???

All I could find on www.advanced-battery.com was 4/5A 1900mAh at $5.17. DTL On Tue, 6 Feb 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The only ones I've seen are the 2150's. www.advanced-battery.com has them > for $3.50 each. > > A > > -- > Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! > A l

[Duo2400] Sources found for 4/5A 2150 mAh cells

For others on the list, here are the sources I found: Batteries America http://www.batteriesamerica.com/ Sanyo @ $4.25 each Big Toe Solutions http://www.bigtoesolutions.com/ ??? @ $3.50 each Battery Station http://www.batterystation.com/ Sanyo @ $3.50 each All are 4/5 A 2150 mAh, NiMH. I ord

[Duo2400] Sliding door for Duo T3 battery?

I am rebuilding a type III battery for my Duo 2300c. The sliding door is partially broken, but works. Does someone have an unbroken door that they would part with for a modest sum? As I mentioned, it is only a cosmetic problem, so I would not want to spend a lot of money. DTL -- Duo/2

[Duo2400] Re: Linux/BSD/UNIX on a 280c?

Net BSD lists the 280c as "serial-console only", ie, no video support. OpenBSD apparently does not support the 280c. Other possibilities would include MacMinit, or the MkLinux for 68k. DTL --On Fri, Mar 2, 2001 5:49 PM -0800 Randy & Cheyanne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Listas, > >

[Duo2400] Re: Duo dock II - The tick of death

the vertical circuit board, and everything works now. Thanks to all on the list, and even those with instructions that were confusing, since I was able to repair my power supply, ultimately for $1.98! (two capacitors) David Linker -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A

[Duo2400] Re: Duo2300c won't work out of the Duo Dock

Having just ordered cells to rebuild a battery, and doing a lot of checking, I believe that the 2700 mAh cells are mythical, and are really 2150 mAh cells with a misprint or misstatement. That said, what is a soldering iron that is not thermal? DTL --On Wednesday, April 4, 2001 7:28 PM -0400

[Duo2400] Advice on unsuccessful Type III rebuild

I have just unsuccessfully rebuilt a Type III battery for a Duo 2300, and thought perhaps someone here might have an idea on how to fix it. I started with a Type III battery that would not hold a charge, barely getting through the boot process before running out of juice. Battery recondition c

[Duo2400] Re: 2300 HD Cable (IDE) & 48MB Memory Wanted

I may be mistaken, but I believe that all of the 2300c computers have an IDE drive, and therefore an IDE cable. The motherboard has a connector for SCSI, and machines that started their lives as a 230 would have an SCSI drive. So, you might want to check if your drive is SCSI or IDE. On the o

[Duo2400] Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I have just successfully rebuilt a Duo Type III battery, and I thought I would share some of the experience/challenges with the list. The executive summary is as follows: Be careful when separating the two halves of the battery on the side with the contacts. There are parts just under the seam

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I found an error in my account - the cells are 4/5 AA, not 4/5 A. Sorry! DTL -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at Be sure to visit Mac2400!

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery

I bought batteries with tabs already spot-welded in place, and just soldered the tabs together. I placed the batteries next to each other in roughly the orientation they would be eventually, so that I could line up the tabs without too much twist. DTL --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 11:58 AM -0700

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I seem to remember that the Type I batteries use ten AAA NiCd cells. Can someone else confirm? DTL --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 3:21 PM -0600 TrueNorth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I second this motion! > > And have a minor question of my own: I have two very dead type 1 > batteries. Can I follo

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

Andrew, You are correct. My correction was in error! I checked again and found that the cells are really 4/5 A. The full-sized A cells are 2700 mAh, which may be where the myth got started about that capacity. DTL --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 3:01 PM + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a mes

[Duo2400] Re: Frankenbattery - a Successful Type III rebuild

I believe that the max is as follows: NiCdNiMH AAA 250 650 AA 11001600 SAo, maybe they are AA cells after all! DTL --On Tuesday, May 8, 2001 8:06 PM -0400 "Eric L. Strobel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > on 5/8/01 6:41 PM, Genki at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> The

[Duo2400] Re: Solder for batteries

They still have it, I used it for my Type III rebuild last month, and it requires less heat, as far as I can tell. DTL --On Monday, May 21, 2001 8:12 AM + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have here something called 'Solder-Weld" which I bought a few years > back at Radio Shack. Haven't used