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Any updates on if/when these will be available? Understand it's been a dire few months for small-scale electronics manufacturing, but would be interested in one if you're able to make them.

Any additional updates on this project? I've got an idea that would benefit from this approach; basically, I'm looking to set up a Mac SE board as a server, wiring the VGA output from this board into an existing server cabinet KVM setup, and then using the Retro Apple Mods display as a crash...

From the Tinker Different thread, it appears the problem is that the driver itself won't work with certain MAC addresses. Their solution was to give three known-good options.

I lack any Commslot II Macs but I do think these are a nice option, especially compared to used options. The 3 MAC limitation is frustrating, though, and I hope they're looking to solve it going forward. While I suspect collisions will be rare it's a meaningful flaw in an otherwise useful product.

Having a raised Ethernet jack helps a lot, too. My Maccon usually requires a credit card to remove the cable but my Bolle riser has the RJ-45 port level with the back of the case.

Oh yeah, that seems much more optimal than the software approach. Great to have a good internal option for driving a LCD, too! Not to hop on my hobby horse here, but does having the CPLD in the mix make it easier to implement Swivelview? I know the blocker with the original cards was the...

Really cool! What's the difference here that allows for 16-bit color? Are there any other potential implications of the hardware changes?

ZMK (https://zmk.dev/) ran into a similar problem and ended up adopting MIT. That doesn't keep derivatives from going closed-source, but if there's any conversations about their decision-making it might be useful reading.

I have a Mac LC III where one of the metal contacts inside the connector corroded away. Does anyone know what the appropriate replacement is? The PSU is otherwise in good shape and I'd rather replace a single contact (or wire in the harness) instead of going with a PicoPSU.

All good information, thank you! Sounds like I'll need to do some experimentation (which is half the fun, anyway).

Thanks, all! This is very helpful. Sounds like speeds won't be anything to write home about, but I expected that. It sounds like we're looking at a bit worse than DaynaPort emulation, which feels like enough to make it worth pursuing if not a substitute for Ethernet. @NJRoadfan, I'll definately...

I'm thinking through a project on Digi's Portserver line; specifically, I'd like to document how to use them as serial network switches (of sorts) for computers without Ethernet. In the Mac context I'd be direct-wiring machines to the Portserver over serial connections and using the Portserver's...

Auto supply stores will have it. Can also pick up dielectric grease for the anode cap.

Glad you're enjoying it! Was hoping someone would put it to use; it was just sitting in a box in my storage room.

I do like that idea! I don't know if this is a common situation, but I have a SE/30 on my desk and often want to move files between it and my Mac Studio. I think the workflow you're describing would fit my needs better since I could just keep the tether between the machines permanently connected...