+bob1200xl Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 It would probably be best if you PM me with what you want. I'll try to pull what I can from the forum, but PM would be safer. Bob Do you need a PM to be on the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 30-40 miles? Train? You mean BART? It goes to Oakland (close-by). Do you want some LaserJets? Bob I guess if you're too far, it may be a hassle for the HP laserjets using public transportation. I guess I'll wait for my turn for the Atari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Wait, you are in Oakland? PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hey Bob, were you able to get started on this yet (or did I miss out)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake.depression Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hello! I just try send message to Bob, but i thing it's not going anywhere because my phone Mini Opera... I'm too interesting one 1200 because they newer sell it in Finland. (And because my STe/STfm drives are broken i'm intererting these 720K drives too if they are compatible for these. Because i cannot send messages here, i put my mail here: Jake(dot)depression@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm almost finished with inventory, so I can start on the 1200XLs soon. Let me clarify a little... If you come pick one up, it's free! The quality varies and all of them have bad keyboards, but they will all boot up OK. If you want me to mail it to you, send me a box with your address and postage on it. I'll put your 1200XL in your box and ship it to you - free. If you want me to get a box and packaging and address it for you, I'm going to charge you $10, plus whatever postage is. OK? If you want me to fix your keyboard, it will cost you $20. If you want me to fix R63 and tweak the video a little, (very little) it will cost you $10 more. If you want me to put a dual OS in it that can be selected by the CHAN switch, you supply the OS files and I'll supply the parts and installation for $30 more. Anything else you would like, (512K SRAM memory, Svideo, etc.) is $20 per hour plus parts. I really don't want to spend a lot of time doing hardware upgrades, but I do understand that some of you are dangerous with a soldering iron in your hand... And, the whole objective is to get some 1200XLs out to Atari folks that they can use. I'm going to do my best to make all future hacks just a plug-in. (if your system has sockets - stock up on 1200XLs/600XLs!) No, you haven't missed out... Bob Hey Bob, were you able to get started on this yet (or did I miss out)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 I don't think my 720K drives will work on an ST - you might want to ask the ST folks about that. You're on the list! Bob Hello! I just try send message to Bob, but i thing it's not going anywhere because my phone Mini Opera... I'm too interesting one 1200 because they newer sell it in Finland. (And because my STe/STfm drives are broken i'm intererting these 720K drives too if they are compatible for these. Because i cannot send messages here, i put my mail here: Jake(dot)depression@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm almost finished with inventory, so I can start on the 1200XLs soon. Let me clarify a little... If you come pick one up, it's free! The quality varies and all of them have bad keyboards, but they will all boot up OK. If you want me to mail it to you, send me a box with your address and postage on it. I'll put your 1200XL in your box and ship it to you - free. If you want me to get a box and packaging and address it for you, I'm going to charge you $10, plus whatever postage is. OK? If you want me to fix your keyboard, it will cost you $20. If you want me to fix R63 and tweak the video a little, (very little) it will cost you $10 more. If you want me to put a dual OS in it that can be selected by the CHAN switch, you supply the OS files and I'll supply the parts and installation for $30 more. Anything else you would like, (512K SRAM memory, Svideo, etc.) is $20 per hour plus parts. I really don't want to spend a lot of time doing hardware upgrades, but I do understand that some of you are dangerous with a soldering iron in your hand... And, the whole objective is to get some 1200XLs out to Atari folks that they can use. I'm going to do my best to make all future hacks just a plug-in. (if your system has sockets - stock up on 1200XLs/600XLs!) No, you haven't missed out... Bob Hey Bob, were you able to get started on this yet (or did I miss out)? Hi Bob, are you going to contact people that have already expressed an interest, or do we need to pm you etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake.depression Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks for put me in list. (If it is now needed info, i need these things then: Box and packaging and address + keyboardfix +R63 fix and video tweak.) Is Paypal ok to send money to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACML Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Bob, Do you have good spare working 1200XL keyboards? I tried a third time for perfection and met with disaster. I had one almost there ~95% and I used Radio Shack electronics cleaner (aerosol). The silicon gasket did not react well to it. If you have a spare working keyboard PCB assembly (PCB + silicon gasket + Mylar), I could sure use one to save this unit. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Bob - I need the same things as Jake - box and packing, keyboard fix, and R63+Video. Thanks a bunch - let us know how and when to get the funds to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Bob - I need the same things as Jake - box and packing, keyboard fix, and R63+Video. Thanks a bunch - let us know how and when to get the funds to you. Same for me too please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I am guessing that bob is almost done with his spring cleaning What are you going to do with the newly created space then bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACML Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Bob, I would greatly appriciate a 1200XL if you are willing to part with it. Again, very greatfully, I'd prefrer if possible: U.S. manufactured (83S DA XXXXX) working keyboard fix (I'm have a 1200XL I am most had perfect and ruined the silicon gasket on the keyboard with an aerosol electronics cleaner. I can do the R63 and Clearpic2002. Any chance you have a spare working keyboard PCB assembly to salvage my machine? Thanks Bob, you have done so much for the 1200XL community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I don't often write this on a message board (in fact, this may be the first time) but ... LOL "Almost done..." that's a good one! Bob, I'll send you a PM. I am guessing that bob is almost done with his spring cleaning What are you going to do with the newly created space then bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hey... I can see the back wall of one of the storage spaces! Of course, it's getting pretty hard to walk around in the Attic. And basement. And the rest of the house. My wife asked me the other day: "How strong are those ceiling joists you put in?". Bob I don't often write this on a message board (in fact, this may be the first time) but ... LOL "Almost done..." that's a good one! Bob, I'll send you a PM. I am guessing that bob is almost done with his spring cleaning What are you going to do with the newly created space then bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 well, you've heard of "Aladdin's Cave", now it's Aladdin's attic, full to burstin' with lovely A8 kit/gear (and some ST gear as well) I can just imagine the amount of 'gold' is in the Aladdin's attic the 'gold' being the fully working A8 hardware of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Ah, thanks. I wasn't sure what 'gold' might have been referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 I'm going to stop paying $250/mo. for it... It's getting there. I will notify everyone who I am aware of when I start shipping things, so if you see the announcement and I have not contacted you, send me a PM or something. Not yet, later. Bob I am guessing that bob is almost done with his spring cleaning What are you going to do with the newly created space then bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchennau Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Bob you in Oakland? Dag nabitt I am in San Leandro. Good sweet lord if you are handy with a soldoring iron... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchcock4 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 PM sent. I'm interested too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Were you in the SLCC? I'm in Alameda, actually. Bob Bob you in Oakland? Dag nabitt I am in San Leandro. Good sweet lord if you are handy with a soldoring iron... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNIXcoffee928 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) You may not have thought of it, but dot matrix printers make great robot parts. They are especially useful because of the fine degree of control that you have, via printer control codes, over a standard parallel port. I used to work with giant, very expensive robotic SCSI tape autoloaders, & the internals were very similar to the mechanisms that are commonly found in dot matrix printers. Here's some video links to describe what I mean: Autoloader 2 Neat, right? Nice rainy day hacking project, since you have the know-how, and plenty of parts. Just think of the possibilities, the next link should really stir your imagination... ha, the whole town's lighting should dim when you power on one of these suckers: Edited October 31, 2010 by UNIXcoffee928 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Bob, to asking a straight question....you are only getting shot of the atari gear/kit that is no longer needed (i.e surplus to requirements) and your not getting shot off all your atari kit/gear (i.e getting out of the atari scene) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Ah... always wondered what "no longer needed" means. It's a relief you chose the "straight question" route instead of the "meandering and needlessly verbose" option... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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