Category: Computers

  • Cobalt RaQ2 webserver

    Cobalt RaQ2 webserver

    In the realm of vintage technology, sometimes a hidden gem appears when you least expect it. Scrolling through the local marketplace, my eyes caught a glimpse of a retro webserver that stirred the flames of nostalgia within me. Unable to resist, I took the plunge and acquired not just one but two Cobalt RAQ2 servers.…

  • IBM XT 5160 “overclocked” PC Sprint from 1985

    IBM XT 5160 “overclocked” PC Sprint from 1985

    I printed some PCB’s for the PC Sprint. It’s from Doug Severson out of 1985, but Rees from the UK blew some new life into that PCB design. I spotted the project on his github page: https://github.com/reeshub/pc-sprint So i went out to print them and also ordered the parts. And i made my IBM 5160…

  • Macintosh Classic repairs

    Macintosh Classic repairs

    This time i bought 2 Macintosh Classics and a SE FDHD. The SE and one of the Classics worked perfect but they need a better recap. The previous owner did recap them but not very well. All the values are little off. For example 50v caps replaced with 63v or even 100v caps. Thats not…