Monthly Archives: July 2017

DECstation 220 Now Getting Corrupted Video

Posted on July 31, 2017 by rjarratt

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DECstation 220

Posted on July 27, 2017 by rjarratt

Some time ago I collected a DECstation 220. This is the machine that succeeded the Rainbow. It uses an Intel 80286 processor and is DOS compatible. Mine, being a European version, has Olivetti parts inside. The person I got it … Continue reading →

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DECstation 5000/240 Progress

Posted on July 19, 2017 by rjarratt

I have made a lot of progress in getting my newly acquired DECstation 5000/240 going again. Before doing anything I took it apart and opened up the power supply to inspect the electrolytic capacitors. They all looked fine. I then … Continue reading →

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DECstation 5000/240

Posted on July 15, 2017 by rjarratt

My latest acquisition. A DECstation 5000/240 with a TURBOchannel Extender. Continue reading →

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Rejuvenating This Site

Posted on July 5, 2017 by rjarratt

For some time now I have been thinking of updating this site, and actually documenting more about my collection. The impetus came recently after I started working on an emulator for MU5 and I needed a home for information about … Continue reading →

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