Recent content by wperko

Hi, I recommend if you don't have access to a laser cutter, try printing the design on paper until you can measure the paper print to match the specs of the .DXF vector file. Then using an Exacto knife, it's not too difficult to cut up an old cereal box or get some construction paper to cut...

DELL XPS 15 9560 Laptop For Sale $300 + Shipping ... Tested and working great, New Windows Install (Factory Reset) waiting for new user to register and get to work/play. https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/sys/d/las-vegas-dell-xps/7739117866.html .

Hi, Here is the Don Caprio reproduction IMSAI 8080 CP-A front panel board:

Hi, I have a reproduction IMSAI 8080 cabinet with 9-Slot backplane, reproduction IMSAI CP-A front panel, a few card guides and clear acrylic faceplate for sale ... $300 for pickup, $350 shipping within the USA. I assembled the CP-A panel, but have not tested it for full functionality. I used...

Hi, Your goal is to build as authentic as possible, then the project still requires a DAZZLER board that doesn't need lifted IC PINs, added jumper wires and a joystick circuit board design that is accurate to the original too. With the circuit boards correct, then anybody can build them up...

Hi, I'm thinking perhaps a good starting point is Gerber files for the Joystick circuit board ... things like the switches and stick connections should probably be female Dupont headers to allow people to build any type of joystick they want with the components being from original part numbers...

Hi, As another alternative for those of us that look for function over reproduction ... I built two of David Hansel's DAZZLER boards for the Altair-Duino computers. The joystick for that project is designed with thumb joysticks...

Hi, I like to laser cut cereal boxes or cardboard for test pieces first. That way I can set the piece over an original item, see how it fits before thinking of making the new piece. .

Hi, Cool ... great start to new gaming ... Sans joysitcks, two people could be in this game via dial-up modem connections to make it more exciting. Both players would try to get to the dot first and a collision would cost maybe 10% of their snake length where snake length is the scoring ...

Hi, R/C radios are setup for airplanes, helicopters and boats ... the left arm is throttle up 'n down so that's why it doesn't return anywhere, the left right function is rudder so after the turn, the rudder needs to return to straight. .

Hi, I did a quick search: https://www.apogeeent.com/ Apogee Entertainment seems to be alive, but I don't see any links to buy the older software. Seems, they maybe missing an opportunity. .

Hi, Here's a place where you can get customized keytops: https://thockfactory.com/ .

Hi, I'd like a copy of the PC disks ... I have plenty of 5-1/4 inch floppies. .

Hi, I already have made a cable hood design that fits the Cromemco DA+7A board connectors ... and various actual connectors; https://pinshape.com/items/119285-3d-printed-22-position-44-pin-top-card-edge-connector-hoods BTW, I would suggest mounting the speakers at a 45° angle on the...

Hi, I can help with creating CNC vector sketches. All you need to do is draw a picture of the layout with measurements (mm or inches) and post it. I can make a vector sketch that can be used by any CNC milling machine, or CNC laser cutter, or CNC Water Jet Cutter etc. IF a 3D model file...