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I recently rescued what appears to be most of a MAI Basic Four Terminal (model 7250, ~1980) from the local e-waste. The parts had been tossed loosely into a box, but they included the power supply, main board, CRT board and CRT. After a bit of testing, I found the power supply works perfectly...

*** Tektronix CPS 250 Triple Output Power Supply : $100 CONUS shipping included *** I'm upgrading to a larger power supply, so this one needs to go! Used and slightly scuffed, but works great. Has two 20V/0.5A outputs (in independent mode) and one constant 5V/2A output. Will include a power...

I just saved this magnificent component input Eizo Flexscan TX-C7 MA-791 from the local e-waste...good news, the tube works and the board looks great...the bad news, it sounds like the flyback is shorted. (Turns on...perfect picture...systemic high voltage crackling heard while the picture...

The late 1980s saw the explosive rise of the desktop microcomputer. From the Apple II to the IBM PC. And everyone wanted a piece of the action. Both Acer and Franklin built IBM PC clones, but had radically different approaches. Find out who thrived and who withered as I explore the Acer 500+...

I rescued this lovely B&K capacitance meter from a local thrift shop a few years ago. It has worked great for me since then, but has recently been replaced by new gear and it needs a new home. I'm asking $25 total, shipped USPS CONUS. Paypal preferred. The first PM request I receive will get...

(I've uploaded this system software collection to archive.org and winworldpc.com.) This appears to be a complete "Software Kit" provided with Northgate Slimline 286 & 386 computers. It includes the following disks. Northgate_Computer_Systems-Microsoft-Mouse-Drivers-Disk.img...

I've recently restored and repaired a Compaq Portable III 386. The complete article can be found on my website. - https://retrorenovations.net/2023/10/1987-compaq-portable-iii-386/

Thanks to minimum orders, I have three extra assembled and tested RCT SIMM/SIPP adapters I'm happy to give away to the first three folks who request one (through the link). I'm just asking $4 USD to cover USPS shipping costs. I'm not trying to make a profit. This is a one time thing...I won't...

As I mentioned in my in my introductions forum post, this is to announce the creation of a new group. The Tallahassee Vintage Computer Club! My goal is to have monthly meetings, share our love of all things computing and help each other with our ongoing projects. I'm working with another...

Hi all, My name is David and I've been flying under the radar for too long. Since about 1992 to be exact. But more recently I've been building up a sweet homelab and honing my repair and restoration skills. Having completed most of the personal projects and goals I've set for myself I've...

Has anyone looked at 3D printing the black power switch bezel for IBM XTs or ATs? I'm finishing up a 5170 build. The switch bezel plastic was extremely brittle and broke while removing it for the restoration. I have an intact one from a DTK clone machine and if nobody has done it yet, I'll...

$50 - Lightly used Panasonic KX-P3626 24pin wide carriage dot matrix printer for sale Wish I had the space to keep it, but I'm happy to pass it on to its next care-taker. Includes the uncommon RS-232 serial add-on card with manual, all cables and two boxes of fan-fold paper...plain narrow...

$75 - Lightly used Wyse 60 terminal with keyboard for sale. Non-smoking household. It's too risky to ship CRTs, but I can meet you within an hour or two of Tallahassee, FL for local pickup. Paypal or Zelle accepted at retrorenovations@pm.me. See photos! I also have a Panasonic KX-P3626...