Chris Satterfield
@compgeke.com
I just collect old stuff. It's not hoarding if it's functional, right? (previously @compgeke on birdapp)
In this household we will be replacing Discord with Polycom VSX Video Coneference Phones running over 512K worth of ISDN connections.
February 10, 2026 at 1:54 PM
In this household we will be replacing Discord with Polycom VSX Video Coneference Phones running over 512K worth of ISDN connections.
Finally got the finishing touch on the laser cutter: air assist relay.
Heavily modified from stock controls. Instead of running everything 110V straight through a normal switch, power runs through a contactor drive. by that 24V PSU.
Also have an aux 5/12V for stuff like lighting and fans.
Heavily modified from stock controls. Instead of running everything 110V straight through a normal switch, power runs through a contactor drive. by that 24V PSU.
Also have an aux 5/12V for stuff like lighting and fans.
February 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Finally got the finishing touch on the laser cutter: air assist relay.
Heavily modified from stock controls. Instead of running everything 110V straight through a normal switch, power runs through a contactor drive. by that 24V PSU.
Also have an aux 5/12V for stuff like lighting and fans.
Heavily modified from stock controls. Instead of running everything 110V straight through a normal switch, power runs through a contactor drive. by that 24V PSU.
Also have an aux 5/12V for stuff like lighting and fans.
Local news is San Francisco USD is heading to a strike just after West Contra Costa USD did. Both largely over pay issues and budgetary restraints on districts. I've got some feelings about this.
The bulk can be condensed to "We need to rethink schools and neighborhoods".
The bulk can be condensed to "We need to rethink schools and neighborhoods".
February 5, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Local news is San Francisco USD is heading to a strike just after West Contra Costa USD did. Both largely over pay issues and budgetary restraints on districts. I've got some feelings about this.
The bulk can be condensed to "We need to rethink schools and neighborhoods".
The bulk can be condensed to "We need to rethink schools and neighborhoods".
Why isn't "Power outage load shedding" a thing on PoE switches?
Maybe I'm a bit odd, but I'd 100% make use of being able to send a basic signal to a switch and have it cut off certain "less important" ports as UPS gets lower and lower.
Maybe I'm a bit odd, but I'd 100% make use of being able to send a basic signal to a switch and have it cut off certain "less important" ports as UPS gets lower and lower.
January 31, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Why isn't "Power outage load shedding" a thing on PoE switches?
Maybe I'm a bit odd, but I'd 100% make use of being able to send a basic signal to a switch and have it cut off certain "less important" ports as UPS gets lower and lower.
Maybe I'm a bit odd, but I'd 100% make use of being able to send a basic signal to a switch and have it cut off certain "less important" ports as UPS gets lower and lower.
I bought the WORST PS/2 Model 90 XP 486 why do I do this to myself
January 28, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I bought the WORST PS/2 Model 90 XP 486 why do I do this to myself
In less upsetting news (unless you hate IBM) here's a project I've been working on: The IBM PS/2 Model 40/57/77 SFX Adaption Kit.
This setup lets you replace the original failure prone (and not just from caps!) PSUs with an SFX power supply.
Files here: github.com/Compgeke/mid...
This setup lets you replace the original failure prone (and not just from caps!) PSUs with an SFX power supply.
Files here: github.com/Compgeke/mid...
January 25, 2026 at 3:01 AM
In less upsetting news (unless you hate IBM) here's a project I've been working on: The IBM PS/2 Model 40/57/77 SFX Adaption Kit.
This setup lets you replace the original failure prone (and not just from caps!) PSUs with an SFX power supply.
Files here: github.com/Compgeke/mid...
This setup lets you replace the original failure prone (and not just from caps!) PSUs with an SFX power supply.
Files here: github.com/Compgeke/mid...
Back in my day we got to witness executions through live leak videos.
Now we can just go outside. Gotta love America.
Now we can just go outside. Gotta love America.
January 24, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Back in my day we got to witness executions through live leak videos.
Now we can just go outside. Gotta love America.
Now we can just go outside. Gotta love America.
January 24, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Modified the K40 cutter a bit
January 18, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Modified the K40 cutter a bit
Framework? pfft I can get an upgradeable CPU in a Compaq Presario 1210.
January 11, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Framework? pfft I can get an upgradeable CPU in a Compaq Presario 1210.
One of the biggest problems with the Current Era is we aren't allowed to get good Woke Music in response to current events anymore. You just get ex-disney stars making pop.
January 6, 2026 at 4:05 AM
One of the biggest problems with the Current Era is we aren't allowed to get good Woke Music in response to current events anymore. You just get ex-disney stars making pop.
You take out the trash. I bring it in. We are not the same.
January 1, 2026 at 9:38 PM
You take out the trash. I bring it in. We are not the same.
Someone call LGR wood monitor alert
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December 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Someone call LGR wood monitor alert
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Reposted by Chris Satterfield
There are times when I've just gotta agree with public washroom graffiti.
December 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
There are times when I've just gotta agree with public washroom graffiti.
It's a General Purpose PowerPC Machine! A Linux box? Well, sort of.
December 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM
It's a General Purpose PowerPC Machine! A Linux box? Well, sort of.
You're using genai. I bought a Genesi. We are not the same.
I'm somehow worse.
I'm somehow worse.
December 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
You're using genai. I bought a Genesi. We are not the same.
I'm somehow worse.
I'm somehow worse.
lol my moms van stopped running apparently. Wonder why.
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 AM
lol my moms van stopped running apparently. Wonder why.
idk who you are but why are you pooping in my yard
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
idk who you are but why are you pooping in my yard
Reposted by Chris Satterfield
We have our First Exhibitor of 2026 - Thanks Chris! We'll have more posted shortly. Exhibitor, Vendor & Speaker Sign-ups Are Open...
www.vcfsocal.com/exhibitors
#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN
www.vcfsocal.com/exhibitors
#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We have our First Exhibitor of 2026 - Thanks Chris! We'll have more posted shortly. Exhibitor, Vendor & Speaker Sign-ups Are Open...
www.vcfsocal.com/exhibitors
#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN
www.vcfsocal.com/exhibitors
#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN
The more I have to use Acrobat on Android the more I understand Uncle Ted.
November 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The more I have to use Acrobat on Android the more I understand Uncle Ted.