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  1. CharlieFrown

    Odd video output from recapped SE/30; maybe damaged bourns filters RP2 & RP3, & maybe LS166?

    I've had the same issue with my SE/30 after replacing the chips damaged by capacitors' leakage. Did you try to reflow the solder joints on that small neckboard that connects to the CRT? It helped in case of my SE/30 and other SE.
  2. CharlieFrown

    BlueSCSI v.1 case

    Hi, cant find the .stl files for basic case as seen below. All the 3D files were substituted with v2 version. Where can I find one?
  3. CharlieFrown

    9" Monitor alignment tool?

    I made one using cut wooden chopstick ;)
  4. CharlieFrown

    Mac Plus not booting from Blue SCSI

    Tobbas: Did you find the solution? I just added diode to my Plus's mobo, put dual OS (System 6/System 7.0.1) on microSD card that I inserted in my BlueSCSI v.1, naming it HD10_512.hda and voila! It booted System 6 right off the bat. You just need a proper image.
  5. CharlieFrown

    MacAuthor anyone?

    Hi, while browsing my father's old Mac software archives from the 80s, I came across a pre-release version of MacAuthor floppy with xerox copied manual (in English). Has anyone heard of this program? I believe I've read somewhere that initial MacAuthor project became Claris MacWrite in the end...
  6. CharlieFrown

    Mac Plus not booting from Blue SCSI

    zigzagjoe: the image you just offered to OP is 1.2 MB, so it wont work with the Plus. Tobbas: you could try someone else's image confirmed working on Plus. It is recommended to format the SD card using the patched Apple HD Utility, but how? When I try to do it within Basilisk I cant select my...
  7. CharlieFrown

    Macintosh SE black screen

    another update: my SE booted right off the bat after replacing ASTEC psu with Sony unit. Now I have to recap that Astec psu.
  8. CharlieFrown

    Macintosh SE black screen

    thanks!
  9. CharlieFrown

    I got a Mac SE FDHD, how should I go about loading files onto it? (system 6.0.8)

    Relax. I have never hot plugged them, just basing on people's faults. I wouldnt bother with anything faster than BlueSCSI v1.1. on Macintosh SE, since there is no app I can think of that would take advantage of greater data transfer while having 68000@8mhz. Waste of money.
  10. CharlieFrown

    I got a Mac SE FDHD, how should I go about loading files onto it? (system 6.0.8)

    they are vulnerable to plugging/unplugging while the computer is running. Besides that I have never had any problems while using them for 2 years or so.
  11. CharlieFrown

    Macintosh SE black screen

    update #2: temporarily I replaced the SE power supply with SE/30 PSU and now it works. So now it's power supply recap time. Any safety tips on replacing these Hi Voltage capacitors with warning labels?
  12. CharlieFrown

    I got a Mac SE FDHD, how should I go about loading files onto it? (system 6.0.8)

    I would suggest getting BlueSCSI v.1.1, it will allow you to swap files with your modern computer running Basilisk emulator. There's even a new firmware that allows BlueSCSI to "see" files copied and pasted into special folder without emulator! I might have a spare unit with Apple Platinum case...
  13. CharlieFrown

    PowerBook 170 with e-ink screen

    is it possible to retr0bright this plastic? ;)
  14. CharlieFrown

    PowerBook 170 with e-ink screen

    Sure it's pretty slow, but on the other hand you have Dasung Paperlike displays. link
  15. CharlieFrown

    PowerBook 170 with e-ink screen

    that's why I am talking about using PiZero based RGB2HDMI, while modern e-ink screens are HDMI compliant. Here's expample of 9,7" screen...
  16. CharlieFrown

    PowerBook 170 with e-ink screen

    I miss my PowerBook 170 I dont have anymore and consider buying PB 170 or PB 180. What scares me off is yellowed LCD (tunnel vision is another story), is there any chance to reverse that? I remember one article about upgrades from MacAddict magazine that even suggested replacing "pencil (thin)...
  17. CharlieFrown

    I'm working on an RPG!

    great! B&W Macs definitely need new games.
  18. CharlieFrown

    blown component on Sony MP-F75W

    does this drive work without eject motor? I have bunch of these with broken motor gears.
  19. CharlieFrown

    Macintosh SE black screen

    I appreciate your help Phipli, will try to perform the things that you mentioned.
  20. CharlieFrown

    Macintosh SE black screen

    Ok here's update: I did reflow the solder on analog board and no success. It doesnt give me a boot sound anymore. I can only hear internal fan and HDD spinning. What should I do next? Which one is more likely to require a recap - power supply or analog board?
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