Hello everyone,
I've recently become the proud owner of a great condition Macintosh Plus (boots to screen waiting for disk) and I ordered some parts and peripherals for it after scouring various forums and YouTube videos:
Essentially my goal with this computer is to make it as robust as possible with the newer caps, and I heard that the solid tantalum ones are great for long term use. I opted for the M0110 since it's smaller than the keyboard that originally came with the Plus. I do have some questions about getting started with this machine:
I've recently become the proud owner of a great condition Macintosh Plus (boots to screen waiting for disk) and I ordered some parts and peripherals for it after scouring various forums and YouTube videos:
- Recap kit from Console5
- Solid Tantalum cap kit from Console5
- ZuluSCSI Mini from Rabbit Hole Computing
- M0110 keyboard and M0100 mouse
- Right angle SCSI adapter
Essentially my goal with this computer is to make it as robust as possible with the newer caps, and I heard that the solid tantalum ones are great for long term use. I opted for the M0110 since it's smaller than the keyboard that originally came with the Plus. I do have some questions about getting started with this machine:
- Would it be beneficial for me go through replacing all the caps that both kits I purchased provide, despite the (seemingly) working condition its in? Or should I inspect and replace only components that are recommended and/or are needed (such as caps about to burst)
- I've heard talk about a mod that will allow for the external SCSI port to provide power to the ZuluSCSI. I saw a few videos where it was a very simple diode, but I've also heard that it could be potentially harmful to the machine or the ZuluSCSI? I'd like for the port to independently power the ZuluSCSI to keep the required power cord count to 1. Is this mod safe for the machine or peripherals?
- The only other device I've soldered was a mechanical keyboard kit that I purchased a few years ago. I have a 60w digital soldering kit that has some lead-free solder. Is this sufficient for any soldering I'll need to do with this computer?