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by stephen_usher
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: MEMBER BLOGS
Topic: General Stuff(tm)
Replies: 1703
Views: 323649

Re: General Stuff(tm)

When I got the Apricot Xi out on the bench on Wednesday evening in anticipation of the arrival of the TexElec pads I found that the hard drive was finding it difficult to start spinning up. This morning, after getting back from work, I opened the machine up again and took a look. Knowing that previo...
by stephen_usher
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: HARDWARE ISSUES
Topic: ATARi 1040STE keyboard vs standard 520/1040ST
Replies: 9
Views: 181

Re: ATARi 1040STE keyboard vs standard 520/1040ST

Keyboards are generally interchangeable, however the STM keyboards are not compatible with the STFM/STE due to different connector etc. Indeed. This is due to the joystick ports being on the main board and hence these lines need to be passed back to the motherboard. Also, there's no floppy LED on t...
by stephen_usher
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: 8 BIT CORNER
Topic: OSI 600D Superboard Build
Replies: 320
Views: 55374

Re: OSI 600D Superboard Build

I think the fuzzy video thing is due to the change in speed (and manufacturing process) between now and the 1970s. Indeed, I'm surprised that the BoM didn't state a specific manufacturer's part as the timings differed so greatly back in the day. There are many systems where the service manual states...
by stephen_usher
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: 8 BIT CORNER
Topic: OSI 600D Superboard Build
Replies: 320
Views: 55374

Re: OSI 600D Superboard Build

Oh, so marginal timings... What fun.
by stephen_usher
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: MEMBER BLOGS
Topic: General Stuff(tm)
Replies: 1703
Views: 323649

Re: General Stuff(tm)

Apparently the post-person failed to deliver any post today as no-one was on our reception at five past two this afternoon. *sigh* P.S. Well, well. The receptionist says that she was at her desk at 2:05pm and was there without a break since 1:40pm. she's going to have stern words with the postie on ...
by stephen_usher
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: MEMBER BLOGS
Topic: General Stuff(tm)
Replies: 1703
Views: 323649

Re: General Stuff(tm)

Looks like the pads are at the local Royal Mail delivery office.
by stephen_usher
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: MEMBER BLOGS
Topic: Neo Geo - Of the Pocket variety
Replies: 2
Views: 42

Re: Neo Geo - Of the Pocket variety

I was going to say that the screen looked nice and crisp. Obviously that's due to your lighting conditions.
by stephen_usher
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: MEMBER BLOGS
Topic: Stuff and Things.
Replies: 1495
Views: 365333

Re: Stuff and Things.

Yeah, seems like it's lost its capacitance a bit. :-)

I have loads and loads of capacitors... mostly due to the one I need always being one I don't have. Either the capacitance is wrong or the voltage or the size.
by stephen_usher
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: MEMBER BLOGS
Topic: General Stuff(tm)
Replies: 1703
Views: 323649

Re: General Stuff(tm)

Yeah. The TexElec pads are in the UK now so are stuck in customs purgatory for the next few days.
by stephen_usher
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: MEMBER BLOGS
Topic: General Stuff(tm)
Replies: 1703
Views: 323649

Re: General Stuff(tm)

Well, I couldn't get any contractors to turn up next week, they all seem to be going on holiday, so I've cancelled my trip and my leave. There's no point taking time off if I need to use it later in the year.

Still, it means that I'll be around for the deliveries.

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