Mitkraft Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Nice = has a nice personality Which you know it must because that thing is UGLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 << HERE >> If you don't need it as an RS-232, you could always strip it out and use it for a TI-related project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 This P-Box has no bids, it could be due to shipping prices. Now if someone is closer (to Michigan), this might be a chance to score a P-Box. << HERE >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Very seldom HP-99/4A on ebay: >> Yes, it could be true, as ALL initial founders of Compaq (pls correct me if it was HP) came from Texas Instruments (!) >> (so in the heart of any Proliant-Server today "beats an TI" ?) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Texas-Instruments-TI99-4A-Computer-w-Power-Supply-Box-game-/391211906232?hash=item5b160bf4b8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Anyone outside of TI ever seen these or the others he has? eBay Auction -- Item Number: 221851095225 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Anyone outside of TI ever seen these or the others he has? eBay Auction -- Item Number: 221851095225 Outside of the TI, no. The other day Chris made some awesome PDF's of them available in << THIS THREAD >> just in case you missed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 There is a Myarc Personality card (extremely rare) on ebay HERE I had one of these back in the 80's that I picked up some how. But if I remember right mine was only a 5 or 10mb model. If I recall the WDSXX signified the size of disk to be used (5 or 10mb). Been so long I'm not 100% positive on that. If that is true this one says WDS100 so does that mean a 100mb MFM ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 There is a Myarc Personality card (extremely rare) on ebay HERE I had one of these back in the 80's that I picked up some how. But if I remember right mine was only a 5 or 10mb model. If I recall the WDSXX signified the size of disk to be used (5 or 10mb). Been so long I'm not 100% positive on that. If that is true this one says WDS100 so does that mean a 100mb MFM ? The maximum size that the controller card can access is 15mb. You can connect a larger drive, but it will only format to 15mb maximum. I had one of these for a while, and I updated the disk manager for it. It is not a standard hard drive device for the TI, and is problematic. I don't recommend bidding on it unless you are interested in it purely for historical sake. I noticed the WDS100 board is bare, the original had a unique case that held the board, drive, and power supply. I believe Arcadeshopper may be the last individual using one of these beasts. Gazoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 just a guess, I thought this bare WD1001-Adapter comes between the WDS/100 in the PEB (via the free Connector J5) and a (here not given) Winchster-MFM-harddisk (with 2 of the 3 the shown cables, 1 small seems to be too much here in the pic) ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl99 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Is somebody from here bidding on this? I would be interesting in preserving the document: http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-P-System-Version-IV-14-For-The-TI99-8-Original-Specification-TI99-8-TI-99-4A-/131578028218?hash=item1ea2a960ba "The P-System Version IV.14 For The TI99/8 Original Specification" According to my list of documents, this Specification is not on whtech, nor in the Cyc DVD, nor online elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I am on it... for posterity! Err, wait... I just noticed two bids on it. I will wait until I know I am not running it up against someone else who will scan and distribute it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) I am on it top... But it depends on the final price anyway the importante is scan it ! Edited August 19, 2015 by ti99iuc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl99 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 did anyone here have won the auction on the P-System Specification for the TI-99/8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I lost sorry ... Just hope that the winner will scan it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 just a guess, I thought this bare WD1001-Adapter comes between the WDS/100 in the PEB (via the free Connector J5) and a (here not given) Winchster-MFM-harddisk (with 2 of the 3 the shown cables, 1 small seems to be too much here in the pic) ? WDS100.JPGWD1001.JPG Yes, the cable connects to the 2 connectors indicated. To the potential buyer: WARNING! Make sure you observe correct polarity when connecting the cable from the Personality card to the WDS100 card! Connecting the cable improperly will cause damage to one or both of the cards. I remember seeing several repaired cards that this happened to. Gazoo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'll scan the p-system document once I get it. It was one of a very small number of 99/8 documents that I don't already have as originals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'll scan the p-system document once I get it. We have a ......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Now here's an auction with something I hadn't seen before: a Mitsumi keyboard with BLACK keytops! The other two are good types for those who need to refurbish/replace a keyboard, but the black Mitsumi is a definite surprise, considering how late those moved into the parts mix. Hi Ksarul, I also have these keyboards in my TI - (Black with the brown board "Misumi") and (Black with the green board - "HiTEK") http://www.ebay.com/itm/BAM-Lot-of-3-TI-99-4A-Replacement-Keyboard-NICE-/161761924021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a9c313b5&nma=true&si=Q48LZrJM7dnkwJP%252Fa6V7RvqzRe8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Question: it the green Hi-TEK card also "mylar" or is it considered switched keyboard? (it looks switched to me, but I am double-checking) Reason: * I am fixing my original TI, temporary I put a beige-mitsumi-mylar keyboard in it, everything works (but I am aware of the issues) * however my black-Hi-Tek keyboard only a few keys work. Can these keyboards be fixed? (or e.g. spray contacts or something like that) or is there a difference in contact points / interface? (I find it a bit strange, because the switched keyboard supposed to be better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'll scan the p-system document once I get it. It was one of a very small number of 99/8 documents that I don't already have as originals. Damn Jim, why you not posted here you were interested in ? so you are this m***k( 3330) ? we fight for this item and if i know you were interesed I would have avoided to bid on it... instead i won this other document that i missing too... http://www.ebay.it/itm/221852165779?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi Ksarul, I also have these keyboards in my TI - (Black with the brown board "Misumi") and (Black with the green board - "HiTEK") http://www.ebay.com/itm/BAM-Lot-of-3-TI-99-4A-Replacement-Keyboard-NICE-/161761924021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a9c313b5&nma=true&si=Q48LZrJM7dnkwJP%252Fa6V7RvqzRe8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Question: it the green Hi-TEK card also "mylar" or is it considered switched keyboard? (it looks switched to me, but I am double-checking) Reason: * I am fixing my original TI, temporary I put a beige-mitsumi-mylar keyboard in it, everything works (but I am aware of the issues) * however my black-Hi-Tek keyboard only a few keys work. Can these keyboards be fixed? (or e.g. spray contacts or something like that) or is there a difference in contact points / interface? (I find it a bit strange, because the switched keyboard supposed to be better). Ignore my posting above - I think I can fix the switched keyboard...I was looking into it again just now and suddenly had the connector cable in my hand (all connectors broke, probably because of the heat and sitting in storage too long). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ouch ... I know that too well ... when I build by TI-USB-Keyboard. Then I soldered a pin header in its place. This seems to be the most brittle thing inside the console. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 This seems to be the most brittle thing inside the console. ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY! 100% agreement! I had the same issue when installing my PS/2 keyboard adapter. With any luck he'll have the proper connector that allows one to remove and replace the individual wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 That connector is a definite pain! I have quite a few keyboards where it has disintegrated. Double-check the wires too--they tend to corrode inside their sheath, as they are apparently a mix of two metals that do not get along well together when left in long-term proximity. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Here is something you don't see on Ebay every day.... TI-99/8 Keyboard Strip --- << HERE >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Here is something you don't see on Ebay every day.... there is my bid on it :D also if i missed the BASIC One too i only have scans thanks to Ksarul Edited August 23, 2015 by ti99iuc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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