Recent content by epooch

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

Update on this year's prizes: http://www.retrochallenge.org/2024/10/day-1-for-rest-of-world.html

I agree. That usually means something already has it open. could it be getty or is ADT pro still running?

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...

Welcome to the challenge, @Ortho'sDeli ! See you for the start in October...

Have you tried sticking a system disk into the drive? The SE is bullet proof.

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:

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...

Still working on it. 😭

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...

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!

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.

Doing the RetroChallenge!

Great find! I sense some capacitors in your future.

Perfect project! Hope to see you during the challenge.