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  1. JDW

    ROM-inator Resurrections

    I was really hoping someone would comment on that, so thank you! You are the first to have noticed and commented about it, so far. I really do think he did fantastic work, and it was just by happenstance I even came across his music in the first place. It certainly added a lot to the video, I...
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    Get this TAM while its overpriced

    Oh, certainly, Colin. Helping one's mother in need is always paramount. I applaud Sean for making an excellent decision to do that. But of course, the decision was probably logical too. 🖖 When pondering one's vintage Mac collection, it's hard to find a model that sells for as much as a TAM...
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    TashRecorder: a Farallon MacRecorder compatible clone

    I would agree that $150 would be a dealbreaker for many people. Once you’re paying that amount, you might as well search for the real deal and even if it cost more you could still say you got the Farallon product. $50 would probably be the sweet spot that would capture the interest of a wider...
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    Get this TAM while its overpriced

    By the way, I spotted a $4,000 TAM on FaceBook with a G3 processor upgrade... Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1724146854327686
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    Get this TAM while its overpriced

    I'm probably going get hit for saying this by TAM fans, but I've never understood the appeal of the TAM. It has a "unique" design to be sure, but not one that I personally find aesthetically pleasing. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, of course. Even so, the display is small, the...
  6. JDW

    TashRecorder: a Farallon MacRecorder compatible clone

    PIC12F1501 appears in the T48 Universal Programmer IC compatibility list: http://www.xgecu.com/MiniPro/T48_List.txt Despite the fact I recently purchased a T48, I've never programmed a PIC with it, since I have two ProMate 3 programmers at the office, which are super expensive but work like...
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    Nubus Card

    Capture board: https://www.ebay.com/itm/192866026620 But to find out the details would require a search of old MacUser and Macworld magazine issues.
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    DuoDisk/ ][e question...

    I believe this is what you need, Mark: https://www.bigmessowires.com/yellowstone/ The optional adapter seems to be required for the DuoDisk, according to the documentation: https://www.bigmessowires.com/ys/yellowstone-instructions.pdf No mention of a version of the IIe being too old, so I...
  9. JDW

    Looking for a Replacement PSU for an SE or SE/30?

    Although you can find the install video link on the EBAY page, here it is again for convenience:
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    Power Macintosh Bezels - 9600 / G3

    @Stephen Your 3D work is really incredible. Bravo, my friend! Bravo!
  11. JDW

    ROM-inator Resurrections

    I just posted a new video that takes a deep look at how to make longer boot chimes for ROM-inator Resurrections. I hope this increases interest and enthusiasm about the little device, which I personally think is nothing short of fantastic!
  12. JDW

    EPROM Dump from Microcomputer Memories Inc (MMI) MM-112 HDD

    In May 2024, I was asked if I could assist a hard drive collector who had a bad 10MB MMI hard disk drive quite similar to the one on my HyperDrive 10 kit. What was asked of me was risky. He wanted an EPROM dump, but the EPROM was soldered. Despite the risks, I thought it best to assist him for...
  13. JDW

    G4 Cube VRM

    Not to mention all the data loss at the-other-forum-which-shall-not-be-named through the years. The goal with TinkerDifferent set out to change that, with people who run this great forum being part of the vintage computer community, rather than just one person who may pass away or lose interest...
  14. JDW

    IIci Reloaded - BOM and Build Plan Sheet

    @JdM74 put a lot of work into his two spreadsheets. His incredible attention to detail and excellent content layout will no doubt make it far easier than ever before for anyone trying to do the SE Reloaded and IIci Reloaded builds. And I think that's important because the easier we can make...
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    G4 Cube VRM

    Yes, that button is terribly unfortunate. As much as I love to rave about the G4 Cube, that awesome looking power button tech wasn't fully fleshed out before the machine was released. Fabulous concept. Less than stellar execution. Very interesting. Hmmm... I too used an mSATA SSD in an IDE...
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    G4 Cube VRM

    I disconnected the button atop my Cube many years ago due to unstable behavior (e.g., fluorescent overhead lights even triggering wake, sudden shutdowns, etc.). With that button disconnected, I opted to use the button on my matching 15" LCD instead. It's really a tragedy that the CubeOwner was...
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    G4 Cube VRM

    I have not used one, but I wish to share my past experience with VRMs. I used to be very active in the CubeOwner forums, but that site has been down for years, and sadly, Internet Archive doesn't let me browse my old posts. I did go through some emails today, from 2004 to 2007, showing I had...
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    How Embarrassing-A Lesson In Purchasing A Refurbished Computer From Apple's Site

    I've lived in Japan 30 years. There have been times when a U.S. based seller refused to ship to me in Japan, and in cases when I could not get a family member to accept the package and re-ship to me, I turned to AM Forward, in Oregon (where there is no sales tax, although upon entry into Japan...
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    Macintosh Portable: "pop" noise every 10s from Speaker & Headphones

    Sorry for my delayed reply. It was a 3-day holiday weekend here in Japan, and my Portable was left at the office. I moved the Brightness CP outside the System Folder (System 7.1) to make sure it would not load, and then I rebooted. Interestingly, the backlight came on very quickly during the...
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    Macintosh Portable: "pop" noise every 10s from Speaker & Headphones

    Wow! Thank you very much. I sincerely appreciate your time on putting that together for me. Truly! Since I am completely inexperienced with this, I see it will take me some time to sift through. And it's also clear I would have been utterly lost without your guidance. That's not to say I...