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| Macintosh SE/30 Triple Threat | |
Posted by: bregard on 2026-01-07 12:22:54An SE/30 with ethernet and 32MB of RAM running OS 7.1 is perfection to me.What I am looking at right now: Duelspark Twin Card Adapter For SE/30 Stratos Technology (ordered) DayStar Turbo 040 40MHz MC68040RC40 PDS Accelerator (have it) 30Video VGA Color Video PDS Card (ordered) Looking for something like the suggested ZuluSCSI Pico Slim (need 5Ghz). | |
Posted by: finkmac on 2026-01-07 13:23:33Looking for something like the suggested ZuluSCSI Pico Slim (need 5Ghz).that will be difficult... the radio in the rp2040W only supports 2.4ghz operation | |
| Posted by: sunvalleylaw on 2026-01-07 15:02:27 I am new to this too. Yours looks like a fun project. Interested in how it all turns out. I also want to source an SE/30 at some point, and mess around with it. Posting here to mark this thread and learn. | |
Posted by: luRaichu on 2026-01-07 15:08:50I also like an SE with dual floppies and a skinny SCSI HD on top, especially with a Radius 68020 upgrade.this sounds salacious | |
Posted by: bregard on 2026-01-07 16:29:30this sounds salaciousRaspberry Pi Pico 2 W (RP2350) should support 5Ghz no options? | |
Posted by: luRaichu on 2026-01-07 16:46:21Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W (RP2350) should support 5Ghz no options?No, it only has a 802.11n/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi radio. | |
Posted by: shirsch on 2026-01-08 17:46:13I recommend the ZuluSCSI Pico Slim... It's far sturdier than the crappy case they throw in with the db25 bluescsi2 clones...I second that recommendation. I have about a half-dozen Pico Slims sitting on the back of classic macs. Appletalk over Wifi has some minor issues, but it basically works and makes it quite easy to move files around. | |
| Posted by: bregard on 2026-01-24 21:07:36 OK. Where I'm at so far... Macintosh SE/30, System 7.5.5, 128MB RAM, Fully recapped, MODE32 7.5, 2GB physical SCSI disk Stratos Technology PCBA TwinSpark Dual Slot PDS Adapter - Apple Macintosh SE/30 DayStar Turbo 040 40MHz MC68040RC40 PDS Accelerator for IIci IIcx IIsi SE/30 Not having a lot of luck. Some screens for anyone that may have tried this. | |
Posted by: zigzagjoe on 2026-01-24 21:52:54OK. Where I'm at so far...Check your 5V rail at the logic board, and if possible, verify the accelerator works in an IIci. Beyond that, you may need a new adapter. The twinspark adapter is not an appropriate adapter for Daystar cards: it is a clone of the DiimoCache 030 adapter and only appropriate for that card. Any other accelerator that works with the twinspark is by coincidence rather than by design, despite the designer's claims. A combination of accelerator/logic board that works for one person may not work for another as a result. | |
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar on 2026-01-25 08:24:26I second that recommendation. I have about a half-dozen Pico Slims sitting on the back of classic macs. Appletalk over Wifi has some minor issues, but it basically works and makes it quite easy to move files around. This is why I'm hoping that the FujiNet folks made some headway in 2026, I think that kind of addresses all of the file connectivity needs. | |
Posted by: bregard on 2026-02-01 10:24:30OK. Where I'm at so far... OK, the TwinSpark is working fine. It just needs like two minutes to do checks. Also jammed a Interware Vimage SE/30 24bit Video Card in (waiting for a DB15 to VGA adapter with dip switches). Working on Open Transport now. Will update when I get it all together. | |
| Posted by: bregard on 2026-02-28 13:54:06 It's a triple threat 🙂. Still looking for a couple things, but all is well in Macintosh land. I will update with all the specs and more pics of the internals and such. | |
Posted by: bregard on 2026-03-01 02:17:01It's a triple threat 🙂. Still looking for a couple things, but all is well in Macintosh land.Fully recapped SE/30, 128MB RAM. All original hardware, ROM, etc. 2GB internal physical SCSI and ZuluSCSI Pico 2 Slim. Stratos Technology PCBA TwinSpark Dual Slot PDS Adapter. DayStar Turbo 040 40MHz MC68040RC40 PDS Accelerator. Interware Vimage SE/30 24bit Video Card. AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor M1297. Apple AppleDesign Powered Speakers II M2497. Next up is the Apple Personal LaserWriter NTR M2000 recapped. Would love to find https://applerescueofdenver.com/pro...acintosh/apple-universal-monitor-stand-m0403/ | |
| Posted by: killvore on 2026-03-01 03:22:50 Super cool, congratulations! There are some games with unexpected 1-bit support that are worth checking out: Syndicate, Avara, and Loom will all run on a stock SE/30 in 1-bit color and they look amazing 😄 | |
Posted by: bregard on 2026-03-01 09:10:23Super cool, congratulations! There are some games with unexpected 1-bit support that are worth checking out: Syndicate, Avara, and Loom will all run on a stock SE/30 in 1-bit color and they look amazing 😄Its pretty rad. Thanks! Have Loom. Will check out the rest! | |
Posted by: bregard on 2026-03-01 09:30:00Fully recapped SE/30, 128MB RAM.Also would love to find: If I could find that card, I would go off brand and grab something like https://www.ebay.com/itm/404285416933 for sure.   | |
| Posted by: killvore on 2026-03-01 10:05:14 I got lucky and found an EIZO - I think they fit great both in terms of color and industrial design 😄 only issue is they are mostly 5:4 and mine doesn't play nice with the output from my DOS card  | |
| Posted by: bregard on 2026-03-21 00:33:06 Looking for: Apple Universal Monitor stand M0403 https://applerescueofdenver.com/pro...acintosh/apple-universal-monitor-stand-m0403/ for the M1297 working great! I have a working M1212 that has a built in stand, but it is in bad shape after shipping.  | |
Posted by: Mike68k on 2026-03-22 07:14:39Forked up the $$$ for a beautiful vintage SE/30:Note your projected screen looks like it’s not the right size. It shouldn’t fill border to border. Minor quibble but you strike me as a person who wants it set up just right! | |
Posted by: bregard on 2026-03-22 23:47:07Note your projected screen looks like it’s not the right size. It shouldn’t fill border to border. Minor quibble but you strike me as a person who wants it set up just right!Not following. Could just be a bad photo. Which monitor? | |
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