RE: PDP-8/e

2018-12-07 Thread mike via cctalk
What I do for loading paper tape into my PDP8E via the ASR33 is. 1. key in the RIM loader from the front panel 2. Run the RIM to load the a copy of BIN from the ASR33 paper tape 3. Once the BIN is in core, you can load any other file or program from the ASR 33 Paper tape. What tapes do you have?

RE: PDP-8/e

2018-12-07 Thread mike via cctalk
What I do for loading paper tape into my PDP8E via the ASR33 is. 1. key in the RIM loader from the front panel 2. Run the RIM to load the a copy of BIN from the ASR33 paper tape 3. Once the BIN is in core, you can load any other file or program from the ASR 33 Paper tape. What tapes do you have?

Re: Burroughs BU4400 tape drive. What is it?

2019-04-02 Thread mike--- via cctalk
Quoting Chuck Guzis via cctalk : If you're going to use this thing, do check the carbide (sometimes ceramic) cleaning blade. You want the edge to be sharp and smooth; if it's nicked or chipped, it will end up doing more harm than good. In this case, it's really just for show - I don't have a

Re: Burroughs BU4400 tape drive. What is it?

2019-04-02 Thread mike--- via cctalk
Quoting Anders Nelson via cctalk : Here is a 10-pack of 9-track tapes for $10USD: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BASF-9-Track-Mag-Tapes-Brand-New-Case-of-10/112152910883 Shipping to NZ will probably be $100... I bought one of these boxes and could send you a single tape if you need it, but I imagine

RE: PDP-8 signed overflow detection

2019-03-25 Thread mike via cctalk
Kyle and Vince, thanks for the education. Not sure I can use this right now, but it is always helpful to see how others attack a problem. Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768 -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Kyle Owen via cctalk Sent: Monday,

RE: Wirewrap DIP sockets - any interest?

2019-02-11 Thread mike via cctalk
Will I would be interested in some. Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768 -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of William Donzelli via cctalk Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 02:37 PM To: Bill Gunshannon; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts

RE: Classic equipment available & my bad year.

2019-11-08 Thread mike via cctalk
May God be with you. Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768 -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Dave Dunfield via cctalk Sent: Friday, November 08, 2019 05:10 PM To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Classic equipment available & my bad year. Hello

RE: Floppy pressure pad replacement?

2020-11-12 Thread mike via cctalk
On my Shugart and Siemens 8 inch drives I've used a heavy felt pad that I made using a steel punch. Then super glued it to the pin that snaps into the pickup arm. I've had the snap pin break and have successfully used a small nylon bolt and nut, which has the pad glue to it. I have tried small

RE: Floppy pressure pad replacement?

2020-11-12 Thread mike via cctalk
ke Zahorik (414) 254-6768 -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Guzis via cctalk Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 01:11 PM To: mike via cctalk Subject: Re: Floppy pressure pad replacement? On 11/12/20 10:50 AM, mike via cctalk wrote: >

RE: Classic sale/give-away Jefferson, WI USA

2021-09-18 Thread mike via cctalk
John, I'd be interested the 8" drives. What kind are they? Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768 -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of John Foust via cctalk Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2021 12:25 PM To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Classic

RE: 8" disk drive questions...

2021-11-01 Thread mike via cctalk
I use a few Shugart 8" single sided drives on my cp/m 2.2 machine. How do you make 'flippies'? Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768 -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Guzis via cctalk Sent: Monday, November 01, 2021 12:34 AM To: Ali via cctalk

[cctalk] Re: Why the Floppy Disk Just Won't Die

2023-03-10 Thread mike via cctalk
Chuck can you give a few details about 'baking' disks? Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768 -Original Message- From: Chuck Guzis via cctalk [mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2023 03:12 PM To: Sellam Abraham via cctalk Cc: Chuck Guzis Subject: [cctalk] Re: Why the Floppy Disk