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    New platinum filament...

    "Platinum" filament perfect for your restoration project! $21.99 per spool is a steal! https://polarfilament.com/products/retro-platinum-pla-1kg-1-75mm
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    PicoMicroMac v2

    Based on community feedback, I've updated the design on the PicoMicroMac (breakout board for Evan's wonderful PicoMac 128K emulator - based on uMac) to integrate SD card for folks who don't want to solder. Pop on a Pi Pico H, or buy them preflashed from JCM-1. Add a USB-OTG hub and connect USB...
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    List of LocalTalk games?

    I am very much surprised that there is seemingly not a definitive list of LocalTalk compatible games for vintage Macintosh. I am working to resolve this grave injustice, but need your assistance. Check out the list, leave a comment naming any games I've missed. Thanks...
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    Let's Benchmark the Xdrive - a new mass storage card for the Apple II (from JD MICRO and MacEffects)

    Hey, gang! I had a chance to tinker around with the new Xdrive mass storage card for the Apple II (from JD Micro and MacEffects) and found it to be a breath of fresh air compared to other similar USB based mass storage solutions for the Apple II. Big take aways are that it's got great write...
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    SE-TOPPER (Now Available!)

    I've teased about this a couple times recently, but it's finally available! The SE-TOPPER is a great accessory for folks looking to do some bench testing of Macintosh SE motherboards! Integrated MacPicoVid plus the option for RGBtoHDMI. Read more here: https://jcm-1.com/product/se-topper/
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    <Darth Vader Noises>

    If you run into Jeremy's Retro Bar today, be sure to congratulate him on being the owner of the WORLD'S FIRST "Darth Vader" iMac G3! Many thanks to Mark from @MacEffects for letting us test out this newly created black replacement bezel. It's AMAZING!
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    LaserWriter IIg cap list?

    I recently picked up a LaserWriter IIg that is missing some caps on its system board. I found a photo online of an intact board, but it's just not high enough resolution to get a full list. Does anyone have a cap list for this model? Thank you!
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    BLAZING. FAST. MAC. The Performer PDS 68030 Accelerator by MacEffects!

    I'm pretty impressed with MacEffect new accelerator for the Macintosh SE. Clocks in at roughly the same speed as a Macintosh II... and shows actual speed improvements in programs (not just in artificial benchmarks). Plus, it looks amazing in my new SE-Mini! I made a short video showing off...
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    A new alternative for high quality video output on your compact Mac!

    Hey, gang! If you didn't see the stream last night, here's a quick run down of what was announced: A new line of scalers - MacPicoVid! Maybe the most exciting is the "SE-COMBO - MacPicoVid Edition". It's a video scaler AND a ATX PSU breakout for your SE or SE/30 (support coming soon for...
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    Apple II Joystick Question...

    On devices like the Paddle Adapple, that switch is just connecting/disconnecting 5V, right? NOTE: I know that there are adapters made by this company that let you have a "Player 1" and "Player 2" joystick, but this is not one of those models.
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    Choosier 1.01b2?

    Does anyone happen to have a copy of Choosier version 1.01b2 archived off somewhere? Choosier is a Chooser replacement that makes it easier to navigate networks with multiple zones (like a GlobalTalk network). Read more about it here: https://websites.umich.edu/~rsug/choosier/
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    eBay seller PSA

    If your auction looks like the first photo, the item that arrives should not look like the second photo. Based on the speed at which the seller gave me a refund, it seem that this is just part of doing business for them. In any case, avoid the seller "roylechristopher"
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    I was taken advantage of by an internet confidence trickster.

    I was taken advantage of by an internet confidence trickster… and so were many others in the #retrocomputing community. #scam #grifter
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    3D Printable Bezels for Quadra 650 (and other models)

    Sometimes scans turn out so great that you're just amazed at how good they look! Macintosh Quadra 650 (and other models) CD-ROM bezels! Head on over to my @Thangs3D page and download these model for free! https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/988041 https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/988043...
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    Apple PC Compatibility Card (7" & 12") MS-DOS 6.22 / Windows 3.11 / Windows 95B / Windows 98SE Images

    As promised, here is a collection of tools for use with both the original Apple DOS Compatibility Card and the PC Compatibility Card. DOWNLOAD HERE: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-pc-compatibility-card-7-12-ms-dos-622-windows-311-windows-95b-windows-98se-images DL1: 1GB Drive container...
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    Tandy 1000 SL/2 Keyboard?

    My understanding is that the Tandy 1000 SL/2 uses an XT keyboard.... does anyone have first hand experience using an XT to AT keyboard encoder? Like maybe even the one TexElec sells? https://texelec.com/product/at-to-xt-keyboard-adapter/ Thank you!
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    Mac Plus J8 part number?

    Does anyone happen to know the manufacturer and part number for the J8 connector on the Macintosh Plus motherboard? Thank you!
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    Load system preferences with control panel / extension?

    I seem to remember there being a program back in the day they will allow you to adjust certain system preferences at start up. Like it would remember how fast you had your mouse set, and would automatically restore that at every boot (so that certain preferences became install specific rather...
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    2014 (7,1) Mac Mini... no internal speaker audio

    I do not get an audio from the internal speaker on my 2014 (7,1) Mac Mini. I replaced the speaker with one from a different 2014 Mac Mini... and still not audio... but the original speaker works great in the other machine. Zapped PRAM. Physically removed the clock battery... waited...
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    J21 breakout adapters

    Coming soon to a JCM-1.com near you - J21 breakout adapters for the #Apple #Macintosh SE & SE/30. Finally, you just use a bench power supply and a #RGBtoHDMI or #OSSC to troubleshoot boards!