Retro hardware give-away thread

mike-s · 11th March 2012, 2:51 PM

Ok, here are the rules which although most are slightly obvious, I think are fair.

1) First come first served, unless it's too big, too tricky or too much effort (you're a lazy arse) to post.

2) If the intended hardware recipient is able to pick the gear up, then it's free. They are doing you a favour to help you get rid of crap. If the recipient is interstate, then as this is a give-away thread, it is fair that they ONLY pay for postage costs.

3) If you post, remember the static bags and correct packing. I've had parcels crushed and sometimes decent packing can make a difference.

4) Please don't go offloading your known to be broken crap here, especially if it is via post. That isn't fair on the recipient whom paid for the privilege of binning your junk. If it is suspect OR if it's not been used/tested for a number of years, please mention it as hardware decay does happen.

5) Method of payment is up to you two to negotiate. Money order, direct deposit, paypal, whatever, this is an agreement between the buyer and seller and ocau is just being used as a means of communication between recipient/offloader, yadda yadda yadda.

6) Please keep your adverts up to date & remove / strikeout anything that goes.

And yeah I've gotten Agg's ok for this thread.

mike-s · 11th March 2012, 4:35 PM

Ok here is part of my trove of treasure I need to get rid of.

4) Hard drives:
* Seagate ST36421A (6.4Gb)
* Fujitsu PMC3043AT (4.3Gb)
* Seagate ST34342A (4.3Gb)

5) Qic-80 tape drive along with the install media for central point backup & Arcadia backup & a floppy drive cable.

7) Video cards:
* PCI Diamond Multimedia Trio 64 (2meg / PCI)
* Generic S3 Trio 64V+ (2 meg / PCI)
* S3 Virge/GX2 (4 meg i think / AGP 3.3v)
* ATI Rage IIC (? meg / AGP 3.3v)
* Geforce 4 mx/400 (64Meg / AGP 3.3v & 1.5v compatible)

Misc Cards & components:
* 3.5 Floppy drive
* LG GCE-8526B CR-r/RW drive (IDE)
* Lite-ON LTN-483S CDROM drive
* ps/2 genius mouse.

DonutKing · 11th March 2012, 4:58 PM

I would be interested in the two 2.1GB hard drives.

With the Model M that's missing bits, would I be able to grab the space bar's stabilizer (the wire thing under the spacebar?) as I have an otherwise complete Model M but that wire bit is missing so the space bar is very wobbly and needs to be hit dead centre to register a keystroke. Maybe take a photo if possible...

I have some bits to add to this but I need to sort out what I've got first...

mike-s · 11th March 2012, 6:09 PM

Hard drives, no worries, just let me format them first (requires a bit of mucking about on my part).

Model M Keyboard wire, I could do that, but was hoping to keep it intact as aside from key covers all it needs is this, or a spring from a pen. As an alternative, if i get hold of the right gauge piano wire from a hobby store (I have a micrometer so could get the exact thickness required), I could use the current wire as a template and bend up a replacement for you at cost. Thoughts?

kazimatiz · 11th March 2012, 8:33 PM

Where are you located?

I'm just after a serial mouse pretty much (or is it a trackball?). Wouldn't mind some of that RAM either.

Honestly, I think you should sell those Model M's. I reckon you would get $100+ for the pair of them on eBay.

DonutKing · 11th March 2012, 9:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike-s

Model M Keyboard wire, I could do that, but was hoping to keep it intact as aside from key covers all it needs is this, or a spring from a pen. As an alternative, if i get hold of the right gauge piano wire from a hobby store (I have a micrometer so could get the exact thickness required), I could use the current wire as a template and bend up a replacement for you at cost. Thoughts?

That would be great - doesn't matter if its not genuine, I just want the spacebar to work properly

mike-s · 11th March 2012, 10:15 PM

I'm in Arncliffe, pm me for my number & we can sort out the rest.

As to the M's, I might take your suggestion and run with it after making the part up.

dustar · 12th March 2012, 6:18 AM

Cool thread. Too bad I'm from the other part of the world :-) .

Wizard2k · 12th March 2012, 1:28 PM

ill take all the ram mike if its still available could pickup this weekend or ill pay to send it to guildford no prob.

mike-s · 12th March 2012, 2:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazimatiz

Wouldn't mind some of that RAM either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wizard2k

ill take all the ram mike if its still available could pickup this weekend or ill pay to send it to guildford no prob.

This weekend is fine, depends what kazimatz wants first. If you both want 72pin I can split it roughly into equal portions.

Wizard2k · 12th March 2012, 5:53 PM

cool i didnt see katimatiz reply

im cool to split half half

Kevlarman · 12th March 2012, 6:57 PM

Can I have the Model M with the missing D cover? I can pick up in Sydney.

mike-s · 12th March 2012, 9:31 PM

So kazimatiz, any ram preference?
Kevlarman , deal. PM me for contact info. Those whom want stuff, aside from publically requesting the bits, please PM me so we can sort out pickup/postage/whatever eventuates.

As to the second Model M, I've changed my mind and am keeping the other. I can get spares online/piecemeal. (Still doing the key spacer when i can)

Oh and feel free for anyone to list their crap^H^H^H^Hstuff here too.

breech · 12th March 2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevlarman

Can I have the Model M with the missing D cover? I can pick up in Sydney.

Let me know if you're just taking key caps because i need a few. cheers.

kazimatiz · 13th March 2012, 2:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike-s

So kazimatiz, any ram preference?

Sorry for the slow reply. I've got a fair bit of EDO already so perhaps if I could just get a matched pair of 16MB sticks Wizard2K can have the rest.

Those 512MB SD sticks would be good to service my Tualatin and iMac so I'd like to take them please. Also could I get dibs on the Bigfoot?

Will send you a PM now

11th March 2012, 2:51 PM	#1
mike-s Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,696	Retro hardware give-away thread Ok, here are the rules which although most are slightly obvious, I think are fair. 1) First come first served, unless it's too big, too tricky or too much effort (you're a lazy arse) to post. 2) If the intended hardware recipient is able to pick the gear up, then it's free. They are doing you a favour to help you get rid of crap. If the recipient is interstate, then as this is a give-away thread, it is fair that they ONLY pay for postage costs. 3) If you post, remember the static bags and correct packing. I've had parcels crushed and sometimes decent packing can make a difference. 4) Please don't go offloading your known to be broken crap here, especially if it is via post. That isn't fair on the recipient whom paid for the privilege of binning your junk. If it is suspect OR if it's not been used/tested for a number of years, please mention it as hardware decay does happen. 5) Method of payment is up to you two to negotiate. Money order, direct deposit, paypal, whatever, this is an agreement between the buyer and seller and ocau is just being used as a means of communication between recipient/offloader, yadda yadda yadda. 6) Please keep your adverts up to date & remove / strikeout anything that goes. And yeah I've gotten Agg's ok for this thread. __________________ Successfull trades: RakOon, drfbro, mR_CaESaR, Spyfox If I've got crap for sale on ebay you like, click here. Old hardware giveaway thread here. Sony Vaio Club Member #21

11th March 2012, 4:35 PM	#2
mike-s Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,696	Ok here is part of my trove of treasure I need to get rid of. 4) Hard drives: * Seagate ST36421A (6.4Gb) * Fujitsu PMC3043AT (4.3Gb) * Seagate ST34342A (4.3Gb) 5) Qic-80 tape drive along with the install media for central point backup & Arcadia backup & a floppy drive cable. 7) Video cards: * PCI Diamond Multimedia Trio 64 (2meg / PCI) * Generic S3 Trio 64V+ (2 meg / PCI) * S3 Virge/GX2 (4 meg i think / AGP 3.3v) * ATI Rage IIC (? meg / AGP 3.3v) * Geforce 4 mx/400 (64Meg / AGP 3.3v & 1.5v compatible) Misc Cards & components: * 3.5 Floppy drive * LG GCE-8526B CR-r/RW drive (IDE) * Lite-ON LTN-483S CDROM drive * ps/2 genius mouse. __________________ Successfull trades: RakOon, drfbro, mR_CaESaR, Spyfox If I've got crap for sale on ebay you like, click here. Old hardware giveaway thread here. Sony Vaio Club Member #21 Last edited by mike-s; 4th May 2012 at 5:39 PM.

11th March 2012, 6:09 PM	#4
mike-s Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,696	Hard drives, no worries, just let me format them first (requires a bit of mucking about on my part). Model M Keyboard wire, I could do that, but was hoping to keep it intact as aside from key covers all it needs is this, or a spring from a pen. As an alternative, if i get hold of the right gauge piano wire from a hobby store (I have a micrometer so could get the exact thickness required), I could use the current wire as a template and bend up a replacement for you at cost. Thoughts? __________________ Successfull trades: RakOon, drfbro, mR_CaESaR, Spyfox If I've got crap for sale on ebay you like, click here. Old hardware giveaway thread here. Sony Vaio Club Member #21 Last edited by mike-s; 11th March 2012 at 6:13 PM.

11th March 2012, 10:15 PM	#7
mike-s Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,696	I'm in Arncliffe, pm me for my number & we can sort out the rest. As to the M's, I might take your suggestion and run with it after making the part up. __________________ Successfull trades: RakOon, drfbro, mR_CaESaR, Spyfox If I've got crap for sale on ebay you like, click here. Old hardware giveaway thread here. Sony Vaio Club Member #21

12th March 2012, 1:28 PM	#9
Wizard2k Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 48	ill take all the ram mike if its still available could pickup this weekend or ill pay to send it to guildford no prob. __________________ Succesful Trades Texiun, Guru-Choc, bob(nz), garfield2k, Bracken_02

11th March 2012, 4:58 PM	#3
DonutKing Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tweed/Gold Coast Posts: 499	I would be interested in the two 2.1GB hard drives. With the Model M that's missing bits, would I be able to grab the space bar's stabilizer (the wire thing under the spacebar?) as I have an otherwise complete Model M but that wire bit is missing so the space bar is very wobbly and needs to be hit dead centre to register a keystroke. Maybe take a photo if possible... I have some bits to add to this but I need to sort out what I've got first...

11th March 2012, 8:33 PM	#5
kazimatiz Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney 2224 Posts: 592	Where are you located? I'm just after a serial mouse pretty much (or is it a trackball?). Wouldn't mind some of that RAM either. Honestly, I think you should sell those Model M's. I reckon you would get $100+ for the pair of them on eBay.

12th March 2012, 6:18 AM	#8
dustar Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Belgium, EU Posts: 109	Cool thread. Too bad I'm from the other part of the world :-) .

12th March 2012, 5:53 PM	#11
Wizard2k Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 48	cool i didnt see katimatiz reply im cool to split half half __________________ Succesful Trades Texiun, Guru-Choc, bob(nz), garfield2k, Bracken_02

12th March 2012, 6:57 PM	#12
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12th March 2012, 9:31 PM	#13
mike-s Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,696	So kazimatiz, any ram preference? Kevlarman , deal. PM me for contact info. Those whom want stuff, aside from publically requesting the bits, please PM me so we can sort out pickup/postage/whatever eventuates. As to the second Model M, I've changed my mind and am keeping the other. I can get spares online/piecemeal. (Still doing the key spacer when i can) Oh and feel free for anyone to list their crap^H^H^H^Hstuff here too. __________________ Successfull trades: RakOon, drfbro, mR_CaESaR, Spyfox If I've got crap for sale on ebay you like, click here. Old hardware giveaway thread here. Sony Vaio Club Member #21 Last edited by mike-s; 12th March 2012 at 9:33 PM.