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Anyone know where to get a goldfinger device?

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First post, by STX

Posted on 2018-01-05, 21:39

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DonutKing wrote on 2011-06-30, 22:42:
...if you dig one up let us know....

Old Thrashbarg wrote on 2011-06-30, 22:45:
I'd be interested to know as well....

luckybob wrote on 2011-06-30, 23:09:
make me another thats interested in one....

... I have one.

Edit: Added context.

Last edited by STX on 2023-10-21, 04:04. Edited 3 times in total.

Reply 1 of 7, by Ozzuneoj

Posted on 2018-01-05, 21:57

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STX wrote:
I have one.

Very informative.

Now for some blitting from the back buffer.

Reply 2 of 7, by WildW

Posted on 2018-01-05, 22:34

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I just checked and the 2B pencil I used to unlock my Thunderbird 1.2GHz in 2002 is still in my computer toolbox. Do you think maybe I don't need it any more?

Reply 3 of 7, by meljor

Posted on 2018-01-05, 23:01

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STX wrote:
I have one.

Make a couple of good clear pictures from each side, that would be nice and a lot better than ''i have one''..

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Reply 4 of 7, by Auzner

Posted on 2018-01-05, 23:21

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The Slot A version looks like it could be recreated by cutting up a floppy cable with 5.25" drive connectors.

On old thread revival, if it takes 10 years to find parts for 20 year old stuff, can there technically be thread necroing?

Reply 5 of 7, by meljor

Posted on 2018-01-05, 23:56

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Auzner wrote:

On old thread revival, if it takes 10 years to find parts for 20 year old stuff, can there technically be thread necroing?

I don't think the necroing is that bad on a website like this, to keep some info at one place i think it is very logical (and helpful).
But necroing to only make a little comment (like '' i have one'') that doesn't really adds anything is not very useful.

That's why i asked about the photo's. Good, clear high-res pictures of the device is very nice i think.

Reply 6 of 7, by STX

Posted on 2018-01-09, 19:39

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meljor wrote on 2018-01-05, 23:01:
Make a couple of good clear pictures....

Behold its retro majesty and simple elegance!

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Northwind GFD 3.0 reverse side.jpg

Would you also like a clear photo of the Slot A Athlon 600 PCB that I accidentally destroyed with a screwdriver when my hand slipped while trying to follow these simple directions? (A few surface-mount components were knocked off and went skipping across my basement floor at 100 MPH; current whereabouts of those tiny components—unknown.) I still have another Slot A Athlon, and I'll remove this one's case using two small wedges & a hammer rather than a screwdriver.

Edit: Added photo of reverse side.

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Reply 7 of 7, by STX

Posted on 2018-01-23, 20:04

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Does anyone have a Socket-A–to–Slot-A adapter? I do not.

NMC Socket A slotket

NMC Socket A slotket edge connector

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