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"Headless" Macintosh Plus in a 1U server case
Posted by: mactjaap on 2017-09-22 09:23:53 (Due to a database roll back my item was lost in cyber space. I'm trying to restore it here: See: https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php?/topic/31254-2017-09-22-database-rollback/ ) I'm having fun with my Macintosh Plus, a FloppyEmu and a web server ( MacHTTP). If I switch on the Plus it will boot a HD image with System 7.0.1 from the FloppyEmu and with an alias in the Startup folder. So it boot "automagicaly" into MacHTTP and becomes a web server. The Plus is connected to a Etherprint Mini LOcalTalk bridge and in my LAN I have a macIPpi running with port forwarding so I can reach this web server from the Internet. I was thinking to make this a permanent live Macintosh Plus webserver. Then I thought, how to implement this in a hosting centre? Maybe build this solution ( Plus+LocalTalk bridge + MacIPpi) into a 1U server case. Because of the auto staring of the HD and the web server I don't need a monitor. I there anyone with experiance how to boot a Plus motherboard WITHOUT the analog board and monitor?If so.... I have some clue what to do I can experiment with this. Turned it on for today: http://plus.macip.net I aleady got one advice: Get the connector pinout and connect it to a atx PS. I would at least include a speaker so you can hear it chime. Otherwise, the mac plus logic has no way of knowing that it's not connected to a screen. Also, in case your interested, I'm actually working on an adapter that will allow internal connection of a hard drive to a Macintosh plus logic board. Stay tuned... Josh OK .......and when I switch it off tonight we still have the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZbe8pweUAI
Posted by: mactjaap on 2017-09-22 09:24:39 Question is..how to connect a speaker to the Plus motherboard. It is a good idea because you will here if it is booted alright.
Posted by: mactjaap on 2017-09-22 09:26:33 Second question.... will it be possibe in any way to connect a smail LCD / TV screen to the motherboard.
Posted by: 360alaska on 2017-09-22 10:34:07 I had already replied to this but I guess my reply was "rolled back". #1 If you get the pinout for the logic board, you can connect an ATX power supply and also connect a speaker. In short, the mac plus logic has no way of knowing it's not connected to a monitor. #2I read on this forum that you can build an adapter that will allow composite out. The other option is to find a
Posted by: mactjaap on 2017-09-22 11:26:26 @360alaska Yes your answer was deleted by the database roll back. Thanks for completing the post. I'm still missing a small part because your post was not complete: The other option is to find a
Posted by: Gorgonops on 2017-09-22 11:39:53 #2: read on this forum that you can build an adapter that will allow composite out. Note on this: That mod to build a composite out only works with monitors that will accept a very non-standard video frequency. (The context in which it appeared also included instructions for hacking a specific Apple II monitor to be able to take the output.) It won't work with just any off-the-shelf LCD TV.
Posted by: 360alaska on 2017-09-22 13:20:50 @360alaska Yes your answer was deleted by the database roll back. Thanks for completing the post. I'm still missing a small part because your post was not complete: Oh, I was thinking you might be able to get a powerview to work with the plus.
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