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    Announcing RetroChallenge 2024/10!

    Nice! I've been on a bit of a gopher kick lately. Too bad most hosting services don't offer it.
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    Announcing RetroChallenge 2024/10!

    Update on this year's prizes: http://www.retrochallenge.org/2024/10/day-1-for-rest-of-world.html
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    Using Apple II as a dumb terminal?

    I agree. That usually means something already has it open. could it be getty or is ADT pro still running?
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    Using Apple II as a dumb terminal?

    Make sure the jumper is pointing to Terminal and you use a straight through serial cable. Do not use a printer cable or null modem. Make sure the SSC is in slot 1, 2, or 3 Make sure the dip switches match the ADT pro instructions You can connect directly from the mac Terminal to test things out...
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    Announcing RetroChallenge 2024/10!

    Welcome to the challenge, @Ortho'sDeli ! See you for the start in October...
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    Macintosh SE M5010 - Restoration

    Have you tried sticking a system disk into the drive? The SE is bullet proof.
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    Using Apple II as a dumb terminal?

    For future reference you can use an 16 pin dip IDC plug and solder little jumpers as in the SSC schematic that desertrout posted. Add a label with an arrow, and you get something like this:
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    Announcing RetroChallenge 2024/10!

    Two weeks 'till RetroChallenge! We have 10 great entries so far and we are still hoping to hit 20 entries before the start. I know that a few of you have been talking about it... come get your entry in now! 20th Anniversary RetroChallenge started right here on 68kMLA 20 years ago in 2004...
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    Macintosh Plus Custom Casing?

    Still working on it. 😭
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    Macintosh Plus Custom Casing?

    If you have the budget, some minor modifications to the port area and you should be set: https://maceffects.com/products/maceffects-clear-case-for-macintosh-se-se-30 Otherwise, MDF, some screws and staples, primer, textured spray coating and final coat of paint should get you a decent looking...
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    Announcing RetroChallenge 2024/10!

    We added a 68kMLA affiliation to the sign-up, so you can show your allegiance to the forum. It's a little over 2 weeks out and I would love to see some 68K Macs joining the fun!
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    Using Apple II as a dumb terminal?

    I soldered up a few spares when I had the same issue. Let me know if you want me to send one out to you.
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    Doing the RetroChallenge!

    Doing the RetroChallenge!
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    Two bags with two SE/30

    Great find! I sense some capacitors in your future.
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    Announcing RetroChallenge 2024/10!

    Perfect project! Hope to see you during the challenge.
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