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Indy VCC, June 2023

Pictures from the Indianapolis Vintage Computer Club meeting on May 20, 2023.

You’d be forgiven for thinking it was the Kaypro Show.

Chris B. has an 80 column display on an Atari 130XE. Showing nearby are two 80 column devices and a home built FujiNet.
Chris B. has an 80 column display on an Atari 130XE. Showing nearby are two 80 column devices and a home built FujiNet.
The original XEP80 reproduction is this XEP80-II from MyTek. This is an FPGA solution which added HDMI output with just a few additional ICs.
The original XEP80 reproduction is this XEP80-II from MyTek. This is an FPGA solution which added HDMI output with just a few additional ICs.
Chris B. is currently using this Raspberry Pi Pico based 80 column display which has HDMI output and only requires a voltage level shifter to interface the 3.3v Pico with the 5v data from the Atari 130XE.
Chris B. is currently using this Raspberry Pi Pico based 80 column display which has HDMI output and only requires a voltage level shifter to interface the 3.3v Pico with the 5v data from the Atari 130XE.
Also connected to the Atari 130XE is this home built FujiNet.
Also connected to the Atari 130XE is this home built FujiNet.
Randy's non-functional Osborn 1 is going to get some love at the club meeting.
Randy’s non-functional Osborn 1 is going to get some love at the club meeting.
Lige works on the Osborn 1. It does not power up and has the "magic smoke" aroma.
Lige works on the Osborn 1. It does not power up and has the “magic smoke” aroma.
A blown Rifa capacitor is found in the Osborn 1.
A blown Rifa capacitor is found in the Osborn 1.
The Compaq iPAQ. It's not a Palm Pilot, it's not a phone. It does connect to wifi but ultimately it was released too late for the PDA demand and too early for mobile computing.
The Compaq iPAQ. It’s not a Palm Pilot, it’s not a phone. It does connect to wifi but ultimately it was released too late for the PDA demand and too early for mobile computing.
Simon displays many Kaypro computers. This is #1.
Simon displays many Kaypro computers. This is #1.
Kaypro #2.
Kaypro #2.
Kaypro #3.
Kaypro #3.
Kaypro #4 looks like it's not operational.
Kaypro #4 looks like it’s not operational.
Alas, Kaypro #4 is running on an external monitor.
Alas, Kaypro #4 is running on an external monitor.
And finally, Kaypro #5.
And finally, Kaypro #5.
Randy displays two Amiga 1000's. This computer has the 256 Kb expansion and more importantly, a Parceiro II which adds 8 MB of RAM, micro SD HDD emulation and the ability to boot from emulated HDD.
Randy displays two Amiga 1000’s. This computer has the 256 Kb expansion and more importantly, a Parceiro II which adds 8 MB of RAM, micro SD HDD emulation and the ability to boot from emulated HDD.
The Parceiro II connects to the side expansion slot of the Amiga 1000.
The Parceiro II connects to the side expansion slot of the Amiga 1000.
This Amiga 1000 has the 256 Kb expansion but no other upgrades.
This Amiga 1000 has the 256 Kb expansion but no other upgrades.