Fun surprise from ebay (please don't hate me edition).

[joethezombie]

So, I saw this little guy for a BIN of $49.

It came in today.  I won't make you guess the surprise this time.  Please don't hate me.

Micron XCEED MacroColor 30.

 

[blitter]

Looks like a BMOW ROM SIMM in there too.

 

[joethezombie]

Yeah, that's my test rig for SE/30 parts.  I've got a ROMinator-II in there with a custom image containing some diagnostic tools and anti-virus.  Since it boots off the ROM, no risk of virus exposure, and I can clean the drives before backing them up to an SD card via SCSI2SD.  I hacked together an extension cable for the analog board so the logic can sit out on the bench.

The eBay acquired machine  doesn't boot up.  The capacitors have leaked.  But here I am testing the main prize, the XCEED card, which works perfectly!   :beige:

 

[defor]

nice get- I miss good chance finds like this, but the market's been a mess for years.

 

[olePigeon]

Does this one also do grayscale with the adapter?

 

[Unknown_K]

Nice score, but I would hate to get stuck with a dead se30 with no usable cards for $50 + $30+ in shipping on a hunch.

 

[Juror22]

Nicely done!  Excellent catch in the shadow of the expansion slot.

 

[joethezombie]

Yes, this one is also grayscale with the adapter. 

And yes, certainly it's a chance that the card isn't usable, but $50 for an XCEED, I'll take that risk every time.

 

[360alaska]

I HATE YOU! No, not really... Nice Find! You know if I had a time machine...

 

[ScutBoy]

Maybe it's time to mention I have the Micron Grayscale adapter. Been sitting on it for years, hoping I'd find the card to go with it.

If you (or anyone else) is interested, drop me a PM

 

[just.in.time]

That is awesome, congrats! I'd really like to get one at some point I have been watching eBay for a while, just not having any luck at reasonable prices.

If anyone is ever interested in selling a card and adapter let me know!