exhibitor
list
Check out the exhibitors for the show before you arrive! Check back often as booths are purchased.
Arcade Components
Platinum Sponsor
Your source for old and rare components for arcade games, old school computers, and old school game consoles!
Nybbles and Bytes
Platinum Sponsor
​Come take a look at a selection of Japanese computers evolving from Japan's first pre-assembled machine, all the way up to a modern '90s arcade-quality gaming powerhouse in the FM TOWNS. Check out STREK running on an IBM AS/400, and have a blast playing Nybbles: Legend of the Drunken Snake on June's 128Dcr, and even buy a copy to take home!
International Stuff with Shane & Stephen
Gold Sponsor
Stephen's Soviet Elektronika DVK-3 and Japanese NEC PC-88 along with Shane's Archimedes 3010, MC0511 running rt-11, mc1502, bk, BBC with pitubedirect, peacom and a microbee
obtainiumretro.com
Gold Sponsor
At Obtainium Retro, there's something truly special about bringing old machines back to life and experiencing the charm of computing history all over again. Our deep love for preserving vintage technology has led us to gather a selection of well-crafted products tailored for retro computers. We take joy in helping you bring your ideas to reality. If there's a project you're working on and could use a hand, don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here for it.
RetroStack
Gold Sponsor
The RetroStack project is dedicated to exploring and preserving the legacy of older computer systems. This involves reimplementing these systems and making them available for free. I will be exhibiting the replica systems and parts I’ve created for the TRS-80 Model 1.
Joel @ AByteBehind
Silver Sponsor
AByteBehind.com is home to everything I do classic computing wise. “A personal place for vintage and classic computing.”
Exhibit 1: TRS-80 Network 3 and Network 2 with software, games, educational titles, binders, examples and more. Users can dive into the early innovation of networking with the TRS-80's Network 3 system, a groundbreaking tool for large classrooms that harnessed the RS232 protocol to seamlessly share resources and programs across multiple TRS-80 Model 3 and 4s. Tailored for educators and students, this system transformed the TRS-80, offering capabilities mirroring a stand-alone, disk-equipped Model III setup. Users can explore features in person like the Network 3 Operating Software, 15MB Hard Disk System, and more. The network 3 consists of four (4) TRS-80 models 3, 4, 4D and 4P connected via RS232 network sharing a hard disk and software from the host. More info can be found here: https://abytebehind.com/trs-80-network-3. Will be showcasing all educational recovered titles, all machines are restored and working, and functions as a game arcade.
Exhibit 2: Tandy TRS-80 Model 2000 HD with software, extras including the rare Infocom titles (Planetfall, Witness, etc.), unrecovered software from Digital Research and Microsoft, including development titles of Mahjong, Taipei, Solitaire among others. Users can dive into the world of vintage computing with the Tandy 2000HD—a pioneering marvel of its era. This retro gem is loaded with features and upgrades from Tandy and its 3rd party groups and includes demonstrations and other software for the system. It’s built with a hard disk controller, DSQD diskette storage, and an array of features including a BUS mouse and clock/calendar card. Curious about what set the Tandy 2000HD apart? Discover its unique hardware and place in history! The system has been completely restored and includes uncommon upgrades like the ROM updates, memory expansions, 8087, external hard disk, and much more. Of course, there’s more info on the site: https://abytebehind.com/tandy-model-2000hd
TandyShowcase.com
Silver Sponsor
TandyShowcase.com is a home for memories of Tandy Corporation, Radio Shack, other related companies, and... the people.
The 8-Bit Guy
Meet The 8-Bit Guy. Pick up a copy of Petscii Robots or a Commander X16.
ABQ Retro Computers
Albuquerque's premier vintage computing club!
Apple Enthusiasm
An Apple II, a couple of Power Macs, a Mac Pro, and maybe a Mac LC457.
ChrisKewl's Crazy Contraptions
Classicbytes
Various computers and handheld devices from the early 1980s to the 2000s. Manufacturers include Apple, Atari, Commodore, Dell, Franklin, IBM, Palm, and others.
Clevenger
Just a couple of examples of systems we're working on (likely an SGI Indigo and a couple of other systems)
Commander X16 Mania
All things Commander X16 related. See case styles, capabilities, see the Otter16, and X16 peripherals.
Dadasynths
The booth will include a selection of vintage Apple computers (two 128ks, 1993 PowerBook) and a station for taking selfies with an Apple QuickTake camera and printing them on a vintage Apple printer. I hope to also have a replica of a 1981 Roland analog / digital bass synthesizer to play.
Dalforth Microscience
Computers and parts for sale
DEC Computing
A display of various vintage DEC (Digital Equipment Corp) computers from PDP to VAX.
DEC Minicomputers
A Qbus PDP-11 will be running with the new QProbe 2023 that provides "blinkin' lights" for later generation PDP-11s. A PiDP-11/70 replica will also be shown.
Dell Turns 40
Celebrating 40 Years of Dell with three device setups, including the unique Dell Inspiron Duo & Dell Axim PDA. An OptiPlex will be playing a loop of 'Dude, You're Gettin' A Dell' commercials on a vintage LCD monitor. Mounted printed ads will complete the exhibit.
DFW Computer Gamers
A computer setup w/ late 90s - 00s like what are played at the meetups. Some similar era computing hardware for sale.
Edgar Digital
Exploring Vintage CGI (Wave Design)
Demonstrations of early computer-generated imagery software on Macintosh and SGI hardware.
Forgotten Machines
The rare, the obscure, the unknown, all about computers that truly are...Forgotten Machines! We investigate, reverse-engineer, and restore computers and systems that almost nobody else knows about. We also do data-recovery on the oldest of magnetic media to preserve old operating systems and software!
FujiNet
FujiNet is a WiFi Network Adapter for an increasing number of 8-bit systems providing not only a virtual disk and a virtual printer, but also a network device that can speak a wide variety of protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, FTP, HTTP/S, SSH, SMB, NFS, TNFS, and more), and parsing document formats such as XML and JSON, allowing our little 8-bits to actually use the Internet!
Genericable
Ever wonder about the equipment that you would see in a Cable TV Headend? We demonstrate the local forecast computers from The Weather Channel and the computer behind the Prevue Guide.
Gettin' Rid of Stuff
Selling items from Personal Collection
gotBASIC.com
BASIC... past, present and future!
Hard-N-Retro
Hard-N-Retro is my Ko-Fi page where I am the restorer of vintage computers and purveyor of retro electronics. I am currently focused on early Apple computers and will be showing off a number of rare(r) models
HP Pen Plotters
The most entertaining way to transfer information to paper: the forgotten Pen Plotters. 1000 dpi resolution - as long as you only need to only print lines.
Get your portrait drawn by an 80's HP Pen Plotter.
IBM Museum
IBM PC Exhibit
Display of IBM equipment from the 5150 to the 486 era. Mostly a combination of the XTs, ATs, and Personal System/2 computers, along with a few other odds and ends!
IBM RT PC (and other IBM randomness)
My exhibit will feature a functional IBM RT PC - a RISC workstation from 1986. Whatever else is in the exhibit entirely depends on what is working that particular week, but it'll likely include a pen plotter and a demonstration of an IBM Professional Graphics Controller.
IBM ThinkPads of the 1990s
A small collection of IBM ThinkPads from the 1990s running various operating systems
Lost Wonders
All types of computer and computer game items from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Something for everyone!
Macintosh Librarian
Macintosh Librarian - Retro macintosh and apple goodness! Join Kate Fox and Maccy at the booth!
Mark Matthews
Selling vintage computer and logic analyzers
Matt Kisha
Displaying IBM PC hardware, some other retro favorites and selling some vintage equipment
MDCon
The first-ever International MiniDisc Convention!
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We are a passionate community of MiniDisc enthusiasts from around the world, gathering both physically and in spirt to showcase the once-revolutionary portable audio format. Explore a diverse array of MiniDisc equipment and experience live demonstrations of this groundbreaking technology! With 500 square feet dedicated to MiniDisc examples, there's plenty to see and discover. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of MiniDisc innovation!
MSX and Other 8-bit Computers and accessories
Two Panasonic MSX2 and one Sony MSX computers with carts, joypads, etc. With luck there will be Atari 1200XL, Atari 800, Commodore 64 for sale as well. Also some 90s PC parts, drives, etc.
Modern Dev on Retro Hardware
I will be showing equipment and software tools I've used to build software on retro hardware. For sure on a ti 994a, depending on what else I complete between now and then maybe also Atari and commodore.
Modern Usability Enhancements for Tandy Color Computers
I have designed a USB keyboard and Atari joystick adapter for the TRS-80 MC-10 (pikey.tech) and a VGA adapter for the Color Computer 1 and 2 (cocovga.com) which also provides other enhancements including a reconfigurable palette and character set, 16-color graphics, and 64-column text and semigraphics. I'll likely also be demonstrating other Tandy/Radio Shack-related equipment.
Nagano's Junk
Japanese desktops for display as well as many assorted things I'd like someone else to take home. FM Towns towers, Sharp MZ-700, NEC PC-8801 mc, and more.
NeXTSTEP: The Original MacOSX
Working NeXT cube and Color Turbo Slab machines, original NeXT docs, books and ads/reviews. History of NeXT Computer, Inc.
Old World Computing Presents - It Comes in Colors!
When Henry Ford introduced the Model T he said, "You can have it in any color as long as it's black." The computer industry through the 90s was the same, you can have it in any color as long as it’s beige or sometimes black. Apple bucked the trend in 1998 introducing the iMac with its translucent Bondi blue case and in total released the iMac in 13 unique colors (18 if you count the two variations of the “5 Flavors” models.)
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This booth will showcase all 18 colors and variations of the iMac. Some on display and a few to interact with.
OS-9 and the Foenix F256 Jr.
The Foenix F256 Jr. is a new retro computing platform for 6502 and 6809 enthusiasts. This exhibit features the F256 Jr. running OS-9 on the 6809.
Panhandle Surplus
Panhandle Surplus LLC specializes in the sale of hard-to-find technology, test equipment, electronics and more. We also enjoy collecting and restoring vintage personal computers.
Petar's Place
Various Projects from my lifetime collection and YT channel of Macintosh and Apple II and IIgs goodness. Avid and Digidesign 1990 era working edit suite. Apple IIgs Dealer setup from 1986.
Pete and Bryan’s Retro Misadventure
A few computers running and some low priced vintage goodies
Retro Computer Collection Reduction
Time to say goodbye to most of my collection. I will have my Altair 8800 with Northstar & CP/M, along with other rare collectables. Other machines include Commodore PET 2001, Apple II, TRS-80 and more. Come see my collection and see them running or maybe make an offer.
Retro Computer Video Formats
A booth proving a look at various weird vintage video formats running on real hardware. Also will include a mechanical TV display.
The Retrodesk
I haven’t fully finished planning yet, but I intend to show off whatever weirdness I’ve managed to get up to this year.
Sad Mac
Vintage Macintosh computer/parts and other retro computers with some vintage gaming intertwined.
The SCELBI-8B and SCELBI Computer Consulting
Come learn about one of the early pioneers in home computing, SCELBI Computer Consulting! On display is a reproduction of their final Intel 8008 based computer, the SCELBI-8B.
Shawn Clayton
Display of (hopefully) completed projects, some of which I have shown on Youtube. Including the TRS-80 Model II that came from the 2023 VCF.
SneakyNet Telecommunications
Ever wondered how America got Online? Wondered what's at the other end of your modem or why tech support needs you to reboot things? The fine folks at SneakyNet are happy to show you how our live network serves real and fake endpoints around the show.
Tandy Assembly
These booths are to introduce people to the Tandy Assembly events. There will be pictures and descriptions of previous Tandy Assembly shows.
Technomancer Technologies
Selling various vintage computer electronics and software
Tektronix 4054A - Vector Graphics Desktop Computer
Introduced in 1979 with an integrated 19-inch storage tube CRT and 4096x3125 vector graphics resolution, 16-bit bit-slice CPU, 64KB ROM BASIC and 64KB RAM, Option 31 Dynamic Graphics Coprocessor and Option 30 Color Dynamic Graphics CRT! I will be demonstrating GAMES like Asteroids, Star Wars "Tie Fighter Attack", Battlestar Galactica "Cylon Attack", Vector and Bitmap PICTURES, and MUSIC
Texas Tandy Restorations
Show new products, restored rare Tandy products, and components related to upgrading and updating the collector's favourite Trs-80/Tandy product.
Totally Normal Computing
Weird operating systems running on weird old computers!
Usagi Electric
The current goal is to come with the Centurion and a PDP-11 this year. I'm not entirely sure what all will be running in time for the event, but that's the hope!
Vicenary
Victor FPGA Replacement for the VIC-20 6560/6561 video chip
Vintage Computer History
A look into the development of the "appliance computer" throughout the 1970s. Learn about some systems you may not have heard of, and how computers went from $100,000 to under $1,000 in the span of a decade.
William Tooker & Alex Anderson-McLeod
Will and Alex are primarily dedicated to preserving and reverse-engineering the Apple Lisa and its accoutrements, but will be featuring a number of other Apple and non-Apple machines.
Ye Olde Retro Electronic Computer Store
Step back in time and explore our collection of retro computers, software, and collectibles from yesteryear. Or look for the latest gadgets and solutions for your retro tech.