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| Click here to select a new forum. | | Getting started with an incomplete Performa 6100 | Posted by: somedude on 2016-06-12 18:21:03
Thanks guys,
Once I get video, I will continue to storage.
The PRAM battery seems OK, but of course, I don't have a video connector yet.
Not too sure at this point that I will want to network it, but I do want to get it running.
I have 2 options for drives, a 4G and an 18G, both 68 pin, as well as an old SCSI card that will allow me to test these drives in my PC.
I also have some cables, both 50 pin and 68 pin and I might try to crimp on two 50 pin connectors on a 68 pin cable, one for the mobo connection and the other for the CD.
That is, if I can't get a cheap adapter. They do exist, 50 pin male to 68 pin male, not cheap, but available.
Then there's the issue of termination, but I will cross that bridge when I get there.
| Posted by: somedude on 2016-06-16 11:40:59
Update
Step one is complete, I finished the HDI-45 to VGA adapter and I now have video.
Step two is to find a set of ADB keyboard and mouse without breaking the bank.
Online prices are insane, at least what I found so far.
I will try locally, maybe I can find some stuff for less.
I even found some nut jobs like myself that have built ADB converters to use modern peripherals on the ADB.
That might be another avenue.
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