JimG Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hi All I am cleaning out my house, getting rid of junk. Every year I do this I save all the boxes of 800 gear from my childhood. I decided this year I want to pass it along to whoever would want it. The 800 does not work. Does not recognize the drive (from what I hear that is a common problem). But it boots. I have a couple 1040 drives. Joysticks. Miscellaneous stuff, and a lot of technical documentation on various 8-bit related things. The nerd in me learning engineering as a teen loved all the schematics and technical documentation. Maybe someone would like it too. If there is interest I'll take a ton of pics, post, and you can have at it. I'm not looking for money. You can pay for shipping if you want it. You can even just stop by my place in Allentown, PA and just take it. Just please let me know you will give my old friend a good home. If you will pick up, I will take preference over shipping to someone. I'm curious if there is interest. Thanks! Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 PM sent. I will take it for shipping if no one will pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter83 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I could meet up this week if it's available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter83 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEditor Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I am in Maryland and will pick it up this weekend if no one else can. Sent from my LG-V496 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Jim I am in Easton and will pick this up no problem.... your 18 minutes away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimG Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hi All. Just to follow up. I got one person to pick up my stuff. Since the docs might be interesting, I will work with him to scan in and post for all. Thanks for the responses! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Jim were you a member of users groups in our area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimG Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 I had no idea there were users groups in the area. The last 8bit users group I knew of was the Atari Computer Enthusiasts.....thats 1980s timeframe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimG Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hey. I just saw a post for an ACE meet. That group is still going on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter83 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 There's an ACE in our area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerbob Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Has this been sold - given away?? I am looking for an 800 (original) not working is fine as I am wanting to use the case and keyboard. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter83 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I picked the lot up right before I headed back to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) Can't wait for the scans and goodies to begin appearing on Atari Age when scooter83 begins the work he has been entrusted with doing.... It's a decent amount. Scooter when you get the chance could you make atr of the ABE's ACE's library disks... I know it could be slow work and it's not the ACE group from where you live but it's still nice to what you now have from the ABE natives of the users group. Edited February 6, 2017 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter83 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Doctor send me a message about the Abe ace disks. For years uve wanted to back up disks to a hard drive. But I'm missing a way to get 5.25 to 3.5 diskettes. If I can do thst I can copy and back up any disk on my computer. For as the scans it'll be slow work due to my job and on the road time but I plan on bringing a small scanner on the truck to start the process while on the road. My plan is to start it next time I'm home and see how far I can with it on the road. I'm also debating screen shots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Scanning during off time while over the road is a tough deal....Most people don't realize how tiring driving a Rig can be... although modern tractors are more comfy... air ride can get you sea sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Doctor send me a message about the Abe ace disks. For years uve wanted to back up disks to a hard drive. But I'm missing a way to get 5.25 to 3.5 diskettes. If I can do thst I can copy and back up any disk on my computer. For as the scans it'll be slow work due to my job and on the road time but I plan on bringing a small scanner on the truck to start the process while on the road. My plan is to start it next time I'm home and see how far I can with it on the road. I'm also debating screen shots. If you need help PM me. I don't think I am too far from you being in Connecticut. I have a lot of experience in arching stuff. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter83 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Allan I reached out to you before and I never heard back. I think someplace in the mailbox we lost communication. But I welcome your help since I'll need it on the software end of which we originally spoke of. I'll be home in about a week back in nj. How is the best way to reach you. Please send me a private message with the best way to be in contact with you. And we can go from there. Carts disks need saving as well as I need to scan in these documents for the community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter83 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I love all the help I can get the software carts are starting to stack up lo. Honestly I appreciate the help Allan and look forward to working with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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