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  1. Fizzbinn

    IIsi onboard ram replacement

    E-machines made some combo Display+Ethernet NuBus cards, I have one in one of my IIsi's :) E-machines Colorlink SX/t (10Base-T, twisted pair version, the one I have) E-machines Colorlink SX/2 (10Baset-2, coax version) E-Machines Futura II LX (supports a daughter card that adds Ethernet, ...read...
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    Cloning the Farallon MacRecorder

    Curious, does that mean for stereo it would need to connect to two serial ports (like two physical MacRecorders would to do stereo), or is there someway the serial outputs could be interleaved? ...although I suppose then it wouldn't work with the MacRecorder drivers...
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    Color Classic - can you set the year beyond 2019?

    I've use that one, but prefer the this one that patches the built in time change methods (General Controls control panel and a Date & Time control panel): https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/2020patch Sorry for the duplicate! replied at same time...
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    Why no SE/30 L2 Cache Card?

    I remember reading somewhere that it has to do with the Iici having an cache controller (implemented somewhere on the logic board) and ROM that understands how to use a cache card, where the SE/30 does not. There were cache cards for the IIsi but I think that is because it shares the same cache...
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    NUBUSPAS16-DB :: A daughterboard hack to restore some functionality of a standalone MediaVision PAS16

    Amazing work! I have the breakout box but am tempted to do this!
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    Soldering iron recommendations

    hmm, have you tried removing the tip and re-inserting it?
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    BlueSCSI problem, is it HW or user error?

    My experience has been that for images that show up in the log as ok, tools like SCSI probe see the hard disk and display something like "BlueSCSI device..." and the image "HD" size, even if the image isn't bootable... Random thought, could you be using a SCSI ID for your image(s) that is in use...
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    Interesting Mac Classic Upgrade to 4 MB without using RAM expansion card

    Seems kinda like the IIsi mod to put 4MB on the logic board (instead of the stock 1MB). In Adrian's specific case I believe he had stolen a logic board IC that is needed to support the expansion card to fix another board.
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    Reverse Engineer the PowerKey by Sophisticated Circuits?

    I have one of these too, also without the cable... I did get the manual with mine, not that it has anything like a cable pinout in it. It does show what the cable looked like. It's a Y-Cable, male ABD for your Mac with a short female ADB for your keyboard and a longer "SCI" cable to the PoweKey...
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    ImageWriter LQ Ribbons?

    I know you can still get regular ImageWriter/ImageWriter II black ribbons but see conflicting info on whether that is the case for ImageWriter LQ black ribbons? Seems like some folks say there is an C.Itoh (and/or Epson) printer(s) that used the same ribbon but can't find those models if they...
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    APS 5pin mini-din power brick replacement?

    I do! ...and recall spending a lot of time figuring out a power supply for it. I don't recall where I purchased it but here's picture of the label with the specs and importantly the connector pin-out. I have vague memoir of find ones online that looked all good except one of the 5 pins was off.
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    Field Strip a Macintosh LC in Under 30 Seconds

    The horror! won't anyone think of the poor brittle case tabs! :p
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    SCSI Terminators: Determining Passive vs Active

    Any pointers on where you can find these?
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    Seeking beta testers for Mac Sync-inator VGA sync converter

    I'd be willing to test if it could help. System wise I have a fairly wide variety of Macs, pre-1995 these could be interesting: Desktops: IIci, IIsi, LC, Q700, IIvx, LCIII, C650, Q605, Q630. Laptops: PB165, PB180, PB540c, Duo Minidock, Duo Dock, Duo Dock II, Newer Tech UltraDock 16sce. NuBus...
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    Designing a Mac-to-VGA monitor sync-splitter adapter

    I most definitely want one of these! My one small LCD that supports sync-on-green (ViewSonic VG150) is flaking out on me and it would be so nice be able to just keep just my NEC LCD1550V on my workbench to use with all my vintage Macs!
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    Color classic wont power in after recap.

    It looks like CPU pin 83 is bent and might be touching pin 82? Another one to check would be U5 near the sound ports, my understanding is it is involved in startup somehow and might need the same treatment as the egret.
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    "Power Macintosh Card" and "601 Processor Upgrade" - What is the difference?

    I wonder if Apple did have a plan to offer a direct PPC upgrade card for the 68030 based 550, perhaps using the 32-bit LC PDS slot? Something like the DayStar Turbo 601 that works for the 68030 based IIci/si/vx/vi (Performa 600) via their PDS slots. I think DayStar made adapters that let you...
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    Memory test application for SE/30?

    Apple Personal Diagnostics can do this. https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-personal-diagnostics-111
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    Questions about Meow Toast battery replacement

    I use the same 3V Lithium batteries in my Macs that originally had 4.5V Alkaline batteries. Thread on this here: https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?threads/rayovac-4-5-battery-replacement-hack.39833/
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    Powerbook 150 ADB hack ?

    Did you happen to try this yet? I’m contemplating it. I did find this old post that shows a bit more detail: https://web.archive.org/web/20100205012616/http://homepage.mac.com/inachan/mac/pb150/adb/adbto150-e.html
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