looking for a 128k, 512k, or Plus, really any condition, or parts

2013-04-27 Thread Chris Tofu
Has to have a mouse. But if it's just parts...it. doesn't. I have a keyboard but another wouldn't hurt. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at htt

Re: hello guys, Hey upgraded LISA I question.

2013-05-05 Thread Chris Tofu
Those are common parts that Digi-Key will sell if not Radio Shack. -- On Fri, May 3, 2013 7:00 PM PDT Hardware Mack wrote: >do those cross reference to something radio shack might sell ? :-) > > >Thanks for looking at that! > >Charles > > > >On May 3, 2013, at 9:58

Re: hello guys, Hey upgraded LISA I question.

2013-05-05 Thread Chris Tofu
Maybe a complete board but not individual transistors. This is an easy fix, after you get the boards out. Static could be a hazard if you're not using a proper desoldering station. I don't own one, and would and have replaced individual components on circuit boards successfully. Just grasp t

need at least 1 Lisa, Mac 128, 512, Plus mouse

2013-05-05 Thread Chris Tofu
My understanding is they're interchangeable. Correct me if zi'm wrong. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netique

Re: hello guys, Hey upgraded LISA I question.

2013-05-06 Thread Chris Tofu
Weren't you given 2 replacement part #'s? -- On Mon, May 6, 2013 11:58 AM PDT Hardware Mack wrote: >but what about the transistor, so do we agree they were a pair? > >So the part # on that Transistor is not available, >A cross referenced part would need to be found

anyone looking for a Lisa?

2013-06-01 Thread Chris Tofu
I have one, no mouse, doesn't turn on (boards need to be cleaned, but I don't know), yelowed. O/w in good cosmetic shape. I also have the profile drive, no cable, no confidence the inner drive works at all. Also missing screws. If interested contact me offlist obviously. I'm going to give it a

Re: anyone looking for a Lisa?

2013-06-01 Thread Chris Tofu
years. I have a good sized Apple >> Collection (www.applefool.com) and a Lisa has been one of my "Eleanors" >> >> What kinds of prices are you entertaining? >> >> - Dylan >> >> On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Chris Tofu wrote: >> >>>

Re: LISA2 1.8a Power supply question

2013-06-01 Thread Chris Tofu
Perhaps there's a solder crack somewhere. I fixed at least 1 p/s many moons ago by touching various pads on the underside of the board. Put it all back together and it worked like a charm. And I chose spots randomly and.wasn't even that thorough. -- On Sat, Jun 1,

Re: LISA2 1.8a Power supply question

2013-06-01 Thread Chris Tofu
... by touching various pads on the underside of the board. ... - with a hot soldering iron that is. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http:/

Re: anyone looking for a Lisa?

2013-06-01 Thread Chris Tofu
K/b yes. Floppy capacity - ??? Tomorrow evening I'll have pictures. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquett

Re: Vintage Mac users based in Ulster, British Isles and Republic of Ireland.

2013-06-22 Thread Chris Tofu
-- On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 2:17 AM PDT Charles Lowndes wrote: >Anyway enough rambling, it's cool that there are others this side of the pond, >if not exactly 'local'! > >Charlie Yet on opposite sides of the stream. Or is it brook? Or creek? Some american rednecks s

Re: Re-Capping a Mac LCII (Soldering Issues)

2013-10-06 Thread Chris Tofu
do they still even sell leaded solder? shows how out of the loop I am. I was going to suggest that myself. use plenty of ventilationon even a fan Wesley. I'm not a psychopath but we're discussing heavy metals in the body on a different forum. the less exposure the better. -- -- - You rec

Re: Semi-OT - Unexpected benefits of old computer hobbies and capacitors

2013-10-16 Thread Chris Tofu
I can't see any corrosion. That isn't much of a computer. Looks like a few ttl chips. Most cars of that age have 2 "computers" afaik. One at least has a board with a uP chip, like an 8088 or a 68000. -- On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 9:20 PM PDT Scott Holder wrote: >This i

RE: Semi-OT - Unexpected benefits of old computer hobbies and capacitors

2013-10-17 Thread Chris Tofu
If anyone's real good with cars (sorry couldn't resist): http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As1kO7ZEIAkUMJ1vcXWwRNjM_Nw4?qid=20131016195535AA9XgqM Or http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/78278-1992-Lumina-3-1-sedan-died-starts-with-ether-sort-of E-mail me :) ---

Re: Mac Plus won't start up

2013-10-20 Thread Chris Tofu
Visually inspect all capacitors for starters. Marred, charred, corrosion, explosions. Possibly a bad solder joint, crack. My first guess would be the analog board. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.c

Re: Mac Plus won't start up

2013-10-20 Thread Chris Tofu
. you cant always see a bad solder connections. but I once repaired a power supply by touching most every joint on the bottom of the board. -- On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 2:57 PM PDT Mike Carpenter wrote: >I've done the tap trick before - in a darkened room to see where

mid 90s Mac-Cube cd set (shareware collection)

2014-01-06 Thread Chris Tofu
Anyone have it? -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to vintage-

Re: Removing pry marks from a Mac 512K case?

2014-01-06 Thread Chris Tofu
Well you could drill an appropriate sized hole in a suitable material and use a heat gun to soften a localized area. Touchy work. Far more of an art then science. You could practice a bit on an inconspicuous area. Say the inside of the keyboard. But there's no grainy texture there. -- -- --

Re: Sacrilege - Need LCD TV Recommendation for Mac SE

2014-02-03 Thread Chris Tofu
The pi has hdmi out, no? Look on ebay for 9 - 11" standalone monitors (most of which will need ntsc, but you may get lucky). Or a backseat dvd player that you can gut (likely all of them need ntsc I would think, but ... are we feeling lucky yet?). Are you techy? You could investigate drivin

Re: Mac IIci - Recapped, now it won't shut down.

2014-02-03 Thread Chris Tofu
JUST PULL THE BLOOMIN PLUG. BLIMEY. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, s

possibly OT: Motorola Starmax PowerPC Mac clone

2014-02-19 Thread Chris Tofu
Anyone have one? If so let me know. Tx -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group,

Re: Retr0brite???

2014-03-16 Thread Chris Tofu
Understand there's yellowing, then there's browning. Fantastic removes browning very well. Did on my Lisa. In fact if you scrub long enough the yellowing will come off (with a rough shop cloth say). A lot of it anyway. Doesn't hurt to try. -- -- - You received this message because you a

Re: Retr0brite???

2014-03-16 Thread Chris Tofu
What about just carefully draping the item with old cloth and soaking that. Resoak as needed? -- On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 12:34 PM PDT Jordan Utolia wrote: >The dunk method is what I'd recommend if you have a LOT of stuff to cover. >You can also get UV lamps and toss

Re: Printing from a classic mac

2014-03-17 Thread Chris Tofu
WHat dudes do with computers with rs-232 serial ports is connect that to an older say pentium single boaard compter and transfer the files to be printed to that and use it's facilities to drive a printer. The old macs don't have rs-232, rs-422 or something, which is compatible enough for text f

OT: Need a keyboard for a Sony Series 35 Model 10

2014-06-11 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
looks like an early compact Mac, so thought someone might hold onto one or it's components if they found one. Would consider purchasing the entire unit -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintage

Re: Horizontal line on screen

2014-11-07 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
Hi, Have a SE FDHD that starts up fine but all i get on the screen is a bright horizontal line. About a milimeter wide. Any suggestions on this? Regards Anders  Unless my brain isn't working as it should (HA!), that indicates the flyback transformer has crapped the bed. Or perhaps a bad solder

Re: Horizontal line on screen

2014-11-07 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
see, my brain was working just fine! SNAFU It's a problem w/the vertical circuit. Not the flyback. don't think so anyway (didn't even seem right when I was typing). From: 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs To: "vintage-macs@googlegroups.com" Sent: Friday

Re: Horizontal line on screen

2014-11-11 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
you can simply remove a board, and touch each connection (on the bottom, solder side) with a hot iron. I fixed a power supply like that once. Will the operator be subject to discharge from a capacitor? Not if you avoid those altogether. Soldering iron handles are plastic anyway. You could also g

Re: Monitor

2015-04-08 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
It's not about the size of the monitor, it's about resolution. Many macs can support different resolution, from 640 x 480 up. I do not have any more of this data handy unfortunately. You need to, iirc, short certain pins together for it to boot into a certain resolution. There should be a diagra

Re: Monitor

2015-04-08 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
all 68020 and up Macs had to have the cable's sense pins configured. I can't say when this became unnecessary. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is

speaking of monitors ... was Re: Monitor

2015-04-08 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
If anyone in the NJ area or it's environs has a big (used to be called two page) black and white monitor in good shape I may be interested. The accompanying card would be moocho nice-o too. I have an old HP UX workstation monitor, 98788a, but I have tried hooking it to anything yet. -- -- ---

Re: Vintage Mac Recommendation

2015-08-18 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
others are much better informed on this subject. But the h/d will be compatible - physically - with virtually every Mac made. Assuming it's a 3 1/2" model (it has to be I reckon). As to absolute os compatibility, well it shouldn't go so bad. A few tweaks will be necessary I'm sure.  I personally

Wanted: IIfx, Color Classic, LC475, cheapish condition

2015-08-18 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
Preferably not working! -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to v

Re: IIcx Motherboard Damaged Traces?

2015-08-18 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
all good advice (bear in mind I'm no expert though). But what about vinegar and maybe salt to clean the surface of the board? It eats green oxidation. There must be other chemicals/substances out there that will consume battery acid and corrosion. Baking soda and or vinegar?  Wes, you can make

Re: IIcx Motherboard Damaged Traces?

2015-08-19 Thread 'Chris Tofu' via Vintage Macs
Try achieving continuity at points in between pads, or between a single pad and points nearer then the 2nd pad. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is