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root42, 24 days ago to random

And these are the before and after pictures of the cast metal frame. I used deoxit and an old cloth and cotton buds to remove the dirt and cover the metal at the same time with the deoxit, which usually gives a very thin coating that will protect the metal. Smells horribly though. :)
I think I will need to lube the top and bottom ball bearings of the spindle. The top one I can reach easily. For the bottom one I probably have to unmount the flywheel, but I don't want to...

A much cleaner metal frame, with significantly less visible corrosion

NanoRaptor, 3 months ago to random

Which way do floppy drives spin in the southern hemisphere?

NanoRaptor, 3 months ago to random

Macintosh Quadra 950 Pro.

kiwa, 3 months ago to random

ok now i really really need to get my backup server going again, i need to move the parts from that random pc case to one of the 1u or 2u cases i have and find a good backup software that can handle the tape library

kiwa, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

Found this all in one computer on a scrap pile, it works if you plug in a HDMI display so I guess that's something, it's interesting though, the motherboard is "thin-Mini-ITX" (according to the manual, never heard of that before) so maybe I can use it for something dumb idk

Philsturgeon, 4 months ago to random

Who’s still got two thumbs and passed his chainsaw license! 👍🏼👍🏼

Random_Seed, 4 months ago to retrocomputing

Found this in a bunch of stuff I recently acquired. Brings back good memories. It’s a 3.5” magneto optical disk from the 90s. Magnitudes more reliable than other removable storage technologies with a lifespan of 30 + years. The 5.25” disks hold up to 9.4GB. I’ve only come across SCSI MO drives of these types but I believe Olympus made usb versions of the 3.5”. #retrocomputing #macintosh #opticaldisk #removablemedia

640MB Verbatim magneto optical cover and disk media.
640MB Verbatim magneto optical disk media closeup.

europlus, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

I’m blocking VCF Actual (@admin) as they flippantly belittle the concept of art being made by human creators, and they choose to use ripped off art via AI regurgitators. If you support creators, I ask you to consider also blocking them.

jcs, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

Slowly making my way through turning these 30 battery packs into PowerBook 140-180c batteries

https://www.tindie.com/products/jcs/powerbook-1xx-battery/

kalleboo, 4 months ago to Japan

Our eldest daughter is starting elementary school in #Japan in April and we have to submit bank details for a direct debit for school fees

The debit system used is some local thing only supported by the local banks, and the application is done on paper.

There's a pre-filled out section for how the school is going to submit the debits with the options for

• Paper ledger
• Floppy Disk
• Magneto-optical
• DVD
• Data transmission

I'm sad to say my daughters school did not choose floppy disk 😢

Random_Seed, 4 months ago to retrocomputing

R.I.P. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/price-result/melted-macintosh-computer/

#macintosh #retrocomputing #apple

MLE_online, 4 months ago to random

It is bicycle swap meet morning. What treasures and horrors will we find?

billgoats, 6 months ago to random

My electricity standing charge is going down by a very generous 0.005p per day. <insert eye roll here>

jcs, 7 months ago to random

My BlueSCSI Wi-Fi Desk Accessory for System 6+ is now available:

https://jcs.org/bluescsi

It lets you view your current network name and signal strength, and change networks on the fly without having to edit your BlueSCSI configuration

Perfect for taking your 68k PowerBook to the coffee shop (but who would do such a thing?)

paulrickards, 9 months ago to retrocomputing

Well, I just placed orders for boards and parts to build a new Lisa 2/5 around my existing Lisa CPU card, the only part of a Lisa I’ve ever owned.

I would never have thought this was possible if it weren’t for the work of @DosFox who recently built the first new Lisa since 1986! Thanks for the inspiration!

I’ll continue this thread as parts roll in. I may ask (beg) if folks have some parts in your bins! 😀

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #AppleLisa #AppleLisaClone

paul, 10 months ago to random

In my defense it was free and only 12 minutes away (and possibly broken).

Edent, 10 months ago to random

It is a gorgeous sunny day - and our #eucalyptus tree is thriving.

We were a bit concerned with how it would do in the London clay, but with a bit of TLC, a splurge of food, and plenty of water, it is growing up quickly.

Huge thanks to https://www.hardy-eucalyptus.com/ for the plant, accessories, and advice.

#PlantATree

root42, 10 months ago to Mushrooms

Perfect example of Boletus edulis versus Tylopilus felleus. B. edulis has a white netting, dark brown cap and white line at the cap, and yellowish tubes. T. felleus has dark netting, light brown cap and pinkish tubes. And it is BITTER.
#mushrooms

Random_Seed, 10 months ago to retrocomputing

She’s home. Safe and sound. No cracks and the back peripheral flap intact! Chimes. Gonna check caps before doing anything else. How beautiful is she? #retrocomputing #classicapple #macintosh #powerbook

Front view open.
Side view closed.
Front view closed.

billgoats, 10 months ago to random

A floppy disk organiser box from a random eBay seller arrived in the post just now, and survived the journey! Not even a little crack in the lid or at the hinges. :D
💾