ThunderScan: Turning an ImageWriter into a scanner
I was able to acquire a ThunderScan scanner recently that turned an original Apple ImageWriter printer into a scanner by means of replacing the print head with a scan head. This one looks to...
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Macintosh SE Upgraded to SE-30 (note the dash)
This computer had a curious feature that made me think it might have been a prototype. This is a Macintosh SE that was upgraded to an SE/30 but it’s unique feature included finger wells...
Apple Macintosh 128k upgraded with SCSI and extra memory
I recently acquired a Macintosh 128k that looked almost stock except for the external SCSI connector on the back. Clearly, this was an upgraded machine but I wanted to see how original it was...
IBM PC 110 Memory Module
Below are pictures of the front and back of the IBM PC 110 Memory module that I have in my PC 110. Unfortunately, I can’t boot it properly, at the moment so I can’t...
Altair Card Guide dimensions
Here are a series of pictures of the card guides inside my Altair 8800. The top picture is what the card guides look like installed (overhead shot). The card guide dimensions (some may not...
IBM 3277 Terminal
Here are some pictures of my IBM 3277 terminal. I got it recently and cleaned it up including disassembling and cleaning up the keyboard. This is the 3277 Model 2 that has an 80...
Interact Model One computer
Here are some pictures of an acquisition a little while ago. This is an Interact Model One computer that is an Intel 8080 based computer. This particular model is a later version in white. ...
AgVision Videotex terminal
Below are pictures of an interesting looking Videotex terminal with an Elenco AgVision front label but could easily be mistaken for a Tandy Color Computer. The bottom reveals a TRS-80 Videotex Terminal label with...
Apple II Rev 3: Clone or prototype?
I recently bought a couple of Apple II Rev 3 boards. They are slightly different than a normal board and are claimed to have been acquired from an Apple insider. I cannot verify this...
Bendix Keyboard/Control Panel from NASA
This is a Bendix keyboard/control panel that was originally purchased from from a surplus auction at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. It looks like it’s from NASA and it is!...
ITT ETL18 Key Switch
Here are some pics of the ITT ETL18 key switch. I am actually very impressed by the key feel. Because of the nature of the spring, it collapses and snaps back much like an...
Damaged IBM 5153 monitor
I am really sad that this monitor didn’t make it in transit. The seller packed it quite well but the damage may have been caused because packing peanuts were used even though there was...
Albert Computer
This is an Albert computer that is an Apple II clone. It is a recent acquisition so I am exploring its abilities. This computer works and starts up at an “Apple ][” screen. Hitting...
Apple Djinn
This is an Apple Djinn. The Apple Djinn was a product jointly produced by Apple and France Telecom to provide services via France’s Minitel. This particular unit was actually located in the United States...
Sun Voyager
This is a Sun Voyager. (Please note: this is for testing purposes. A much nicer page will be coming soon)
Processor Technology Helios II
Here are some pics of my Processor Technology Helios II disk drive after restoration.
IMSAI 8048 Control Computer
Below are some pictures of the IMSAI 8048 Control Computer. The IMSAI 8048 Manual is here: IMSAI 8048 Control Computer Manual The Schematics and Assembly Diagram is here: IMSAI 8048 – Schematics...