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While Mouser doesn't have the part I ordered for use with the Altair and micro KIM, it does have a replacement (Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, Output: 7.5VDC 1A, NEMA1-15) with a 2.1mm center positive connector. http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Triad-Magnetics/WSU075-1000/?qs=B4sXYbYweUqOrf3th92klqT7...

Hello, Is it possible to simply wire up a DB9 connector to the serial header on the disk controller board? I know there is the included USB to serial adapter, but is it possible to just use regular serial connection on those lines? Otherwise, the disk controller board is running excellent (I did hav...

The first computer I ever interacted with was some homebrew unit my father built (just a plywood front panel and wood base with the electronics and power supply). I remember playing hangman when I was 6 or 7. The first computer I ever owned was a trs-80 mc-10. I've owned a bunch of color computers s...

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I ordered one from the main page but I guess I should have checked the forums first. Any chance I got in on the first 20?

-CN

I used these (from Jameco) for the microKim, Replica-1 and Altair 8800 micro:

133648 SPACER,3/16 HEX,ALUMINUM1
2094389 @ SCREW,PAN HEAD,PPN4-40X1/4

I finished kit #114 last night. This has been the most enjoyable kit build to date. I did have to make a small modification; the PCB standoff's glued to the front panel had broken off during shipping. I thought about re-gluing them but 1) I've never had much luck with gluing aluminum together (even ...