Re: 12 640x480 hack Re: Origin...

2002-03-31 Thread the pickle
At 17:38 -0800 on 28/03/02, Gregg Eshelman wrote: --- Mark Benson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm interested in the 640x480 hack for the 12 RGB screen. Is it easily doable, or un-doable? I don't have the URL to the site handy. Someone here probably does. I haven't tried it on my 12 RGB. The

Re: 12 640x480 hack Re: Origin...

2002-03-31 Thread Gregg Eshelman
--- the pickle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The incredibly hard part is the re-wiring of the video cable to that of a VGA monitor/connector. That's the part where I gave up, because I didn't need to put my 12 RGBs to work *that* badly... the pickle Awww, just get a male and a female DB15

Re: 12 640x480 hack Re: Origin...

2002-03-31 Thread the pickle
At 14:01 -0800 on 31/03/02, Gregg Eshelman wrote: --- the pickle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The incredibly hard part is the re-wiring of the video cable to that of a VGA monitor/connector. That's the part where I gave up, because I didn't need to put my 12 RGBs to work *that* badly... the

Re: 12 640x480 hack Re: Origin...

2002-03-31 Thread Gregg Eshelman
--- the pickle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 14:01 -0800 on 31/03/02, Gregg Eshelman wrote: --- the pickle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The incredibly hard part is the re-wiring of the video cable to that of a VGA monitor/connector. That's the part where I gave up, because I didn't

Re: 12 640x480 hack Re: Origin...

2002-03-31 Thread Mark Benson
I was initially discouraged but it now seems you can do it in a double-ended DB-15 housing without opening the monitor right (Gregg)? This'd be ideal because, although I fancy doing the mod, I don't want to 'blemish' this perfect little LC set that my dad so kindly got for me :). If you have

Re: 12 640x480 hack Re: Origin...

2002-03-31 Thread the pickle
At 14:46 -0800 on 31/03/02, Gregg Eshelman wrote: the old plug off and solder up the new. If you can't find that sort of plug for cheap then you must live in the backwoods someplace where they don't even have a Radio Shack. I've even seen some PC joystick Ratty Shark doesn't sell them. I've

Re: Origin...

2002-03-28 Thread Mark Benson
I'm interested in the 640x480 hack for the 12 RGB screen. Is it easily doable, or un-doable? -- Mark Benson Vintage Macs List Nanny aka silicon_valley_pirate_uk (Yahoo! Messenger) SilValleyPirate (AOL Instant Messenger) Visit Flat Pack Macs Online at:

Re: 12 640x480 hack Re: Origin...

2002-03-28 Thread Jonathan Diana Long
Check out this link for additional info. http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~mobley/e05mod03.html Jon - Original Message - From: Gregg Eshelman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Vintage Macs [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 7:38 PM Subject: 12 640x480 hack Re: Origin... --- Mark Benson

First Performa 475s (Was: RE: Origin...)

2002-03-28 Thread John Carrell Swanson
Yes there were some made like that. I used to have one but sadly I don't have it any more. I recently passed an eBay auction which consisted of a Performa 475. Or at least that's what the seller said it was. The picture showed a flat pack Mac, LC-style case (ribbed front) with Macintosh

Re: Performa 475 appearance (was: Origin...)

2002-03-28 Thread Keith Johnson
I recently passed an eBay auction which consisted of a Performa 475. Or at least that's what the seller said it was. The picture showed a flat pack Mac, LC-style case (ribbed front) with Macintosh Performa inked on it. Below that was a sticker (not a typical Mac badge, just a sticker)

Re: Origin....

2002-03-27 Thread Andrew Michael MacTao
Mark Benson wrote: I think my dad deserves a bottle of scotch for his efforts. Single Malt... May I suggest Glenlivet? Iechyd Da, Andrew -- When are the Adults in this world going to grow up? -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/

Re: Origin....

2002-03-27 Thread Terry Graham
Mart wrote, On Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 01:47 AM, mart wrote: But getting the back casing off ... you don't want to know. Mark (I think) replied, Well mine well be staying together, I was in hopes of some kind of cool mac thing, that I was missing. :-] Now this is interesting, I

Re: Origin....

2002-03-27 Thread Mark Benson
On Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 06:31 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now this is interesting, I thought the stand was lost by the previous owner, you mean the stand was taken off to fit flush on the top of the LC's ? Were there any feet, or something, to create some space for

Re: Origin...

2002-03-27 Thread Mark Benson
On Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 04:57 AM, Keith Johnson wrote: I recently passed an eBay auction which consisted of a Performa 475. Or at least that's what the seller said it was. The picture showed a flat pack Mac, LC-style case (ribbed front) with Macintosh Performa inked on it. Below

Re: Origin...

2002-03-27 Thread OSTIAANTIC
In a message dated 3/27/02 11:09:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You're referring to the manual-inject floppy version, right? Bob- Yes, the floppy used in most PowerMacs. Ron -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: Origin...

2002-03-27 Thread KADaggett
My Reply follows quote. On 27/03/2002 17:03 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mark Benson) On Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 04:57 AM, Keith Johnson wrote: I recently passed an eBay auction which consisted of a Performa 475. Or at least that's what the seller said it was.

Origin....

2002-03-26 Thread Mark Benson
Well I have finally met my new acquisition, the complete LC system my dad managed to swing. It's pretty complete but sadly lacking it's packaging, but not anything else thankfully. Here is the complete stuff list I got with it: - Mac LC - 40MB Hard Disk one Floppy - 4MB RAM

Re: Origin....

2002-03-26 Thread az_desertrat_one
- Original 12 RGB screen Got mine with my LCII The RGB Screen is clear as a bell and very bright, no burn in at all. I just need to know how to adjust the horizontal width, it's not in the array of twiddly screws at the back. Go to Gamba's site, hit the manuals link, they

Re: Origin...

2002-03-26 Thread Keith Johnson
Well I have finally met my new acquisition, the complete LC system [...] Congr.! Museum line-up complete now? No, the Mac II is still outstanding an I don't have a Classic. As for the Flat Pack Museum I just need an LCII and an LC475 (a proper one rather than a 475 board in a III+

Re: Origin....

2002-03-26 Thread az_desertrat_one
On Wed, 27 Mar 2002 02:14:27 + Mark Benson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 01:47 AM, mart wrote: It's inside. The high voltage multiplier has a few rotary pots in/on it. One of them is horizontal screen size, IIRC. But getting the back casing off ...