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  1. gfuller

    Advice for mono cassette recorder restoration?

    Hello, everyone. I recently scored a vintage Rheem Califone AV80 mono cassette recorder on eBay, which I figured may make a good project if I can ever build up my confidence to actually restore it. I somehow lost my Sony pocket cassette recorder (not a Walkman, also just a cheap mono deck) a few...
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    System sounds in Sys6

    Random question: Is there any way to play System sound files that work in System 7 in System 6? I've converted some AIFF files to System Sound-format files that work in System 7, but obviously I have no way to open it in System 6. Are there any sound applications compatible with System 6 that...
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    PowerBook 165 replacement display ribbon cable

    I'm frustrated. 😤 Finally have everything to bring my PowerBook 165 back to life: Recapped LCD and inverter board, new power supply, J-B Welded hinge screw posts on the lid (plus two spare 3D-printed post assemblies, just in case.) I decided to spend this morning trying to put it all back...
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    Red Ryder questions, unpacking software

    Today I finally received my TheOldNet RS232 serial WiFi modem. I immediately unpacked it, got it up and going, and now have some questions. I'm going to start that I'm a complete "newbie" when it comes to BBS and manually using modems. It was before my time... my childhood experiences with...
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    Random Mac Classic failure

    I didn't foresee this happening. My 1991 Macintosh Classic has been mostly reliable since I recapped its analog and logic boards. (The only problems were caused by a loose memory expansion card, easily fixed.) I've been using it near daily for a little over a month or so — powered on for about...
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    PowerBook 165 restoration: Tips for getting started?

    I've been using my trusty 1994 Macintosh PowerBook 165 a lot at work recently for writing. It's actually the most capable 68k Mac in my collection — with its 33 MHz 68030, native System 7 and '030, and ability to work with a color external display. (I've actually tried it with an Apple Hi-Res...
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    Hello, TinkerDifferent!

    Hello, everyone! My name is Garrett Fuller and I've been interested in vintage computers basically most of my life. While I'm new here, I've been active on r/VintageApple and r/VintageComputing over on Reddit for a few years now along with the 68kMLA forums. I also have my own blog where I post...