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I’ve listed a number of 3D printable replacement part designs for Aapple Newton devices in the Newton FAQ. 🔗 Can I create replacement parts for my Newton device using a 3D printer? There currently isn’t a Newton category in the wiki … is it ok to go ahead and add one?

I’ll make sure to document some of the festivities at any rate.

Yes, VCF PNW is happening! I’ll be there … with at least one Newton device in tow. May 2 – 3, 2026 Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98168 https://vcfpnw.org

The hum is always present in backlit Newton devices. It’s caused by the switching power circuit and affects the high voltage transformer associated with the EL backlight. I’m wondering if pulling things apart and reassembling the eMate moved a few things slightly to cause the hum to be more...

Huzzah! Mmmm … tables.

Thanks, Eric! I’ll give this another go as soon as I can.

Here’s a minimalist version of the site rendered on my Newton MessagePad 2100 using Courier. For some reason, I can’t get the site to load using the Newt’s Cape browser. It conks out with a “headSpec” error … maybe something to do with a malformed HTTP header?

There’s another one being planned for January … stay tuned.

Don’t forget about the meetup tomorrow!

It is rather silly, especially since Newton OS supports multibyte Unicode not just 8-bit ASCII.

FWIW, Newton OS will be affected by a year 2040 problem as well. https://newtonglossary.com/terms/year-2040-problem

The last Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) of 2025 is coming up! Global Newton Users Meetup #18 Saturday, December 27th, 2025 @ 17:00 UTC Join us on Zoom for a casual, online get-together for fans, aficionados, developers, and collectors of Apple’s Newton platform. Details on the NewtonTalk...

Don’t forget about today’s meetup. 17:00 UTC 09:00 AM Pacific 10:00 AM Mountain 12:00 PM Eastern

The next Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) has been scheduled! Global Newton Users Meetup #17 Saturday, November 15th, 2025 @ 17:00 UTC Join us on Zoom for a casual, online get-together for fans, aficionados, developers, and collectors of Apple’s Newton platform. Details on the NewtonTalk...

It’d be great to see you there. I’ll likely post a new thread for the next meetup, though.