paulrickardsMay 30, 2023

Everyone’s on their Hand386 so I dusted off my PocketChip and look at that, I’m running System 7.5.3 thanks to Mini VMac! It’s delightfully quick!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketChip #MiniVMac

Show threadpaulrickardsMay 30, 2023
Could I build Mini VMac for Pocket Chip myself to include the LocalTalk over UDP option?? How hard could it be?! 🤪
Show threadpaulrickardsMay 30, 2023

After making some really sketchy repository changes and doing an incantation, I got some X11 sources installed and Mini VMac actually compiled without issue!

And look! It’s speaking AppleTalk (UDP) on my network!! Hahaha this is so weird to me. Should I print something to my AppleTalk ImageWriter II from my handheld? 😅

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketChip #MiniVMac #AppleTalk #LiveLaughLocalTalk #LocalTalk

Show threadpaulrickardsMay 31, 2023

After a few tries I was able to fully print from Quark XPress to the ImageWriter II over #AppleTalk with the #AirTalk from the #PocketChip! It wasn’t quick but it worked!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #MiniVac #ImageWriterII #QuarkXPress

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023

How about browsing the ✨ Internet ✨ on the emulated Mac? 😅

Using MacIPGW here for MacIP. Writing up a blog post about all of this later today!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #LiveLaughLocalTalk #MiniVMac #PocketCHIP

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023

New blog post: Macintosh Emulation and Printing using Mini VMac on a PocketCHIP

In this post I go over how I got Mini VMac compiled on the PocketCHIP with LocalTalk options enabled. I also go over how I printed to a real ImageWriter II as well as browsed the web with Netscape 2.0!

https://biosrhythm.com/?p=2688

Thanks in advance for a boost!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #LiveLaughLocalTalk #MiniVMac #PocketCHIP #Emulation

» Macintosh Emulation and Printing using Mini VMac on a PocketCHIP

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 2, 2023

Fly my pretties! Fly! 😅

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #MiniVMac #Emulation #AfterDark #FlyingToasters

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 22, 2023

Ha you thought I was done with this silly PocketCHIP? 😅 Let’s run SoftPC!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #MiniVMac

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 22, 2023

C:/win 🙃

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #MiniVMac #SoftPC #Windows31

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 23, 2023

Minesweeper because solitaire didn’t place the cards right (probably because of the weird screen size?)

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #MiniVMac #SoftPC #Windows31

Show threadpaulrickardsOct 27

Picking up this project from two years ago, I finally printed a bezel and key set for my PocketCHIP. I printed it with Polar Retro Platinum and used waterslide decals for the key tops and badge with Univers 57 font.

Update: I collected the models and the art for the waterslide decals in one place:

https://www.printables.com/model/1461477-pocketchip-macintosh

#RetroComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac

Show threadpaulrickards

Boot the emulated Mac on the PocketCHIP.. from Floppy?! Sure, why not! 🙃

#RetroComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac

Oct 29 at 9:27pmWeb
Show threadTelmo 🦕Oct 29
@paulrickards this is getting out of hand, i love it. See, you sharpened all the pencil and now it’s a new one!!!
Show threadJames against the machineOct 30
@paulrickards this whole thread inspired me to finally persist in unbricking (and re-bricking, several times) my own Pocketchip. Fun!! I need to print this case and keys; they look fantastic!
Show threadpaulrickardsOct 30
@j Fantastic! Glad to hear it was an inspiration. The keyboard does give it a more polished feel. And it's so much easier to locate keys. Look forward to seeing yours when it's finished 🙂
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Show threadpaulrickardsMay 30, 2023

After making some really sketchy repository changes and doing an incantation, I got some X11 sources installed and Mini VMac actually compiled without issue!

And look! It’s speaking AppleTalk (UDP) on my network!! Hahaha this is so weird to me. Should I print something to my AppleTalk ImageWriter II from my handheld? 😅

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketChip #MiniVMac #AppleTalk #LiveLaughLocalTalk #LocalTalk

Show threadpaulrickardsMay 31, 2023

After a few tries I was able to fully print from Quark XPress to the ImageWriter II over #AppleTalk with the #AirTalk from the #PocketChip! It wasn’t quick but it worked!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #MiniVac #ImageWriterII #QuarkXPress

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023

How about browsing the ✨ Internet ✨ on the emulated Mac? 😅

Using MacIPGW here for MacIP. Writing up a blog post about all of this later today!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #LiveLaughLocalTalk #MiniVMac #PocketCHIP

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023

New blog post: Macintosh Emulation and Printing using Mini VMac on a PocketCHIP

In this post I go over how I got Mini VMac compiled on the PocketCHIP with LocalTalk options enabled. I also go over how I printed to a real ImageWriter II as well as browsed the web with Netscape 2.0!

https://biosrhythm.com/?p=2688

Thanks in advance for a boost!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #LiveLaughLocalTalk #MiniVMac #PocketCHIP #Emulation

» Macintosh Emulation and Printing using Mini VMac on a PocketCHIP

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 2, 2023

Fly my pretties! Fly! 😅

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #MiniVMac #Emulation #AfterDark #FlyingToasters

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 22, 2023

Ha you thought I was done with this silly PocketCHIP? 😅 Let’s run SoftPC!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #MiniVMac

Show threadHowToPhilJun 22, 2023
@paulrickards I wish there was a pi designed to slot into this case
Show threadpaulrickardsJun 22, 2023
@howtophil That would be really cool!
Show threaddan 💾Jun 2, 2023
@paulrickards Happy #FlyingToastersFriday !
Show threadbitcrush.ioJun 2, 2023
@billgoats There's a whole day for Flying Toasters?! And it happens every week?! You have made me so happy with this knowledge.
@paulrickards
Show threaddan 💾Jun 2, 2023
@bitcrush_io there is if you want there to be :D
Show threadmedia archaeology labJun 2, 2023
@paulrickards ok you've sold us, now we just have to figure out how to reset our PocketCHIP since the donor didn't give us a password...
Show threadpaulrickardsJun 2, 2023
@mediaarchaeologylab Yeesss! It boots to the icon menu? Tried the default passwords?
Show threadmedia archaeology labJun 2, 2023
@paulrickards tried "chip", are there others?
Show threadpaulrickardsJun 2, 2023
@mediaarchaeologylab AFAIK, just that one but used for both user chip and root.
Show threadmedia archaeology labJun 2, 2023
@paulrickards hmmmm fun. we'll poke some more...
Show threadMichael JobJun 2, 2023
@paulrickards nice - a web version: https://www.michaeljob.ch/fly/
Flying Toasters

Flying Toasters

Show threadJackJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards @stroughtonsmith Makes me wish I still had my pocketchip
Show threadMaxime RipardJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards I’ve worked on the PocketCHIP for so long, it holds a special place in my heart. I’m glad it’s still being used today to make awesome things like this.
Show threadSirSwatchJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards Ah, Quark XPress 3.1. That’s the first version I started using on my Centris 610.
Show threadChris [list of emoji]Jun 1, 2023

@paulrickards

Cool!

Show threadChris [list of emoji]Jun 1, 2023

@paulrickards

(I have paid for and not received a PocketCHIP on *two* separate occasions, so I've taken that as a sign from $DEITY that I am not meant to own one.)

Show threadStewart RussellJun 1, 2023
@suetanvil @paulrickards Chris, if I'm able to get my PocketCHIP going again, shall I send it to you?
Show threadChris [list of emoji]Jun 2, 2023

@scruss @paulrickards

Alas, I think that time has passed. I've moved on to meaning to do things with my Pinebook Pro.

Show threadStewart RussellJun 2, 2023

@suetanvil @paulrickards I've been meaning to do things with a Synertek SYM-1 since 1988, so I feel you

(Same goes for an OLPC and an Asus Eee)

Show threadKevin Karhan Jun 1, 2023
@paulrickards why does this have so many @NanoRaptor and @ActionRetro vibes...
Show threadMiniJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards ResEdit 😍
Show threadEric Gustafson ☑️Jun 2, 2023
@paulrickards Oh nice, i recently re-discovered my Pocket CHIP in a desk, similarly abandoned .. now I think I have a fun new project .. thanks !
Show threadNabeel SiddiquiJun 1, 2023

@paulrickards

Cool stuff. I always wondered if the Pocket Chip community took off. Is it active?

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023
@nabsiddiqui No idea, I've not used it in 5 years. I guess is there's still a user base out there for everything.
Show threadwakest ⁂Jun 1, 2023
@paulrickards omfg that's amazing I want a pocket hypercard stack asap
Show threadChiefGyk3DJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards @liaizon oh I need to dig my pocket chip out for this!
Show threadEndlessMasonJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards neat 📸
Show threadHubert FiguièreJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards my poor LC 475 from 1993 would probably be slower. Even with the Ethernet card.
Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023
@hub Would certainly have more screen size to play with! 😅
Show threadFalk SternJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards @tsia_ Oh, AppleTalkIP is a thing again? I faintly remember some netatalk patches and wild Linux kernel modules to get my Classic 2 onto the Internet with an EtherTalk bridge.
Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023
@tsia_ @falk_ Yep! What’s old is new again 🙃
Show threadJason CosperJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards I've got a #PocketCHIP sitting on my desk that's doing a great job collecting dust, so I am *very* interested in this future post. 😁
Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023
@boogah It's up, linked from the original thread. Cheers and good luck!
Show threadEric VitielloMay 31, 2023
@paulrickards As the kids would say, "There's a lot to unpack here”
Show threaddan 💾Jun 1, 2023
@paulrickards impressive :D
Show threadSolarbird Jun 1, 2023

@paulrickards oh my god how

i have one of these, never used it for much after supporting the kickstarter tho

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023
@moira See the replies to the thread for some pointers on how to get started. If building it yourself is out of reach, there’s a couple of pre built binaries too.
Show threadSolarbird Jun 1, 2023
@paulrickards thanks!
Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023
@moira Also I have a blog post coming later today with lots more detail!
Show threadWillard GooseyJun 1, 2023

@paulrickards
You inspired me to get mini vmac running on my pocketchip!

It only took a little fiddling around in /lib to get it working. Im amazed!

Show threadpaulrickardsJun 1, 2023
@goosey Awesome! Glad to hear it worked for you. 😊 Enjoy!
Show threadWillard GooseyJun 1, 2023
@paulrickards
Yeah!
I'm a bit amazed! In 2023 I downloaded random linux-arm binaries and they worked on the pocketchip? Mind blown!
Show threaddan 💾May 30, 2023
@paulrickards That's amazing! You definitely need to print something now 🖨️
Show threadpaulrickardsMay 30, 2023
@billgoats I’m on it! 🖨️
Show threadSpike May 30, 2023
@paulrickards is there a guide I can follow to install this on mine?
Show threadpaulrickardsMay 30, 2023
@spike I can give some general guidance as to what I did but honestly I can't tell you where I started with my Pocket Chip (it's been 5+ years since I used it) and I'm not sure exactly which of the incantations I cast actually did the trick. I "only" needed to install the X11 source, but that was problematic since the OS I have "Jessie" is no longer supported. So I had to point the package manager to the archived version at Debian. But then there were expired keys which I bypassed.
Show threadpaulrickardsMay 30, 2023
@spike The best place to start is this pre-built binary for the PocketChip. Grab it and the Mac II ROM, supply your own disk image and boot! (This version doesn't have LocalTalk over UDP enabled.) https://github.com/zzxzzk115/Pocketchip-MacOS-Emulator
GitHub - zzxzzk115/Pocketchip-MacOS-Emulator: Custom compile. Base on MinivMac Emulator.

Custom compile. Base on MinivMac Emulator. Contribute to zzxzzk115/Pocketchip-MacOS-Emulator development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub
Show threadpaulrickardsMay 30, 2023

@spike If you do compile it yourself, here's the commands I used to build it on the PocketChip (with X11 sources installed):

cd minivmac
gcc setup/tool.c -o setup_t
./setup_t -t larm -m II -lt -lto udp -speed z -hres 480 -vres 272 -fullscreen 1 -emm 0 > setup.sh
chmod +x setup.sh
./setup.sh
make

Show threadpaulrickardsMay 31, 2023
@spike I could also just send you the binary I built which should work too.
Show threadStarcadeMay 30, 2023

@paulrickards

This reminds me of...

Show threadpaulrickardsMay 30, 2023
@Starcade 😍
Show threadEli the BeardedMay 30, 2023
@paulrickards That's a lot more exciting than my Pocket Chip, which just acts as my alarm clock
Show threadFor whom the Taco Bell tollsMay 30, 2023
@paulrickards awesome! I love the D-pad too
Show threadrequiem 🦫May 30, 2023
@paulrickards so timely!