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Total Microcomputer Model 4000
Some time back I acquired a Total Microcomputer Model 4000 computer. It was stated to be similar to a Sphere Total 4000 – front Sphere 1 computer when I got it but I could not be sure. As noted in...
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Olivetti Programma 101 – restoration
As I go through the process of restoration for a second Olivetti Programma 101 I was able to acquire, I will post pictures of some of the things I have to deal with. First off was receiving the package...
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Nabu PC Floppy Disk Controller Reproduction
Several people have asked me about reproducing the Nabu PC Floppy disk controller board even though, at this point, I do NOT have the only original I know of yet working. If you happen to have a Nabu...
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The 100,000th TRS-80 Model 1 computer
TRS-80 Model 1 – Serial number 100,000 – auction As I check eBay once in a while for interesting vintage computer finds, I came upon a Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 1 computer that seemed a little odd....
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Educator 64 Video board info
This is information for the Educator 64 video board. Here are some small pictures: Large pictures are in this zip file. Parts list for things that had numbers on them. Note: Pots have maximum...
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Bil Herd’s Commodore 128D
I recently learned that a Commodore 128D I acquired in early 2019 was confirmed to be Bil Herd’s. For Commodore enthusiasts, everyone knows Bil was the lead hardware engineer and case designer for the...
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Gifts from Bil Herd
Further to my post about returning Bil Herd’s Commodore 128D sample computer, Bil mentioned that he would send me something as a token of appreciation. I had let him know that I didn’t want anything...
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The MIL Mod-8
Just recently, I was contacted by Lytle Johnson about a Microsystems International Limited, more commonly referred to as MIL, Mod-8 computer. I was thrilled to learn that he had one and even though I...
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The Burroughs ICON computer
I was overjoyed to learn of a Burroughs ICON that a friend had that was not in working condition but was offered to me… and I jumped on it! It’s one of those Canadian computers (Ontario to be...
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The Canadian Bell Alextel terminal. It can still do graphics!
Some time back, I acquired a Canadian Bell Alextel terminal. It’s very similar to Minitel terminals that are very common in France but the Alextel terminals here are not so easy to find. Below are...
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