Falcon030 dead after Centuriontech CT60/CT60PSU incident - investigation begins

[alexh]

There is supposed to be a 5V USB power on the connector

5V USB? You mean "+5VSB"? 5 volt standby power? Why would anything on CT6x be wired to "+5VSB"?

[exxos]

5V USB? You mean "+5VSB"? 5 volt standby power? Why would anything on CT6x be wired to "+5VSB"?

Id assume that's how the CT60 turns on / off the PSU.. It would need power to do that in the first place. Those 2 chips must be the circuit which controls that.

[alexh]

Ah probably to do with full ATX spec when you can turn an ATX PSU off(/on?) with software? Not applicable if you're using a physical switch like CT60PSU I guess.

[exxos]

Ah probably to do with full ATX spec when you can turn an ATX PSU on/off with software? Not applicable if you're using a physical switch like CT60PSU I guess.

No idea if software can turn it on/off or not. Maybe it could turn it off via software, never heard of anyone doing that though. I just always used the power headers on the CT60 to turn the PSU on. Likely some people just hardwire the PON wire so as soon as the PSU is turned on, the CT60 powers up..

[alexh]

No idea if software can turn it on/off or not. Maybe it could turn it off via software, never heard of anyone doing that though.

Well that is how PC's turn off ATX PSUs without any button presses.

I just always used the power headers on the CT60 to turn the PSU on.

I understand. Again that is how most PCs turn on ATX PSUs they have a momentary PON button going to the motherboard. I didn't realise there were any electronics associated with it on the motherboard powered on +5VSB! I thought the button press just went directly to the PSU. Learn something new every day.

[Maximilian]

Must have "blown" £100 on ROM's so far

Maybe you can make a bodge to use a onerom for this?

[exxos]

Maybe you can make a bodge to use a onerom for this?

Had not heard about that project. I cut down flashy clock for a STE version, could be adapted for the falcon.. Just not enough time for all the piles of side projects I want to do

[exxos]

Anyway, Ordered some -7ns PLD's a few days ago. Hopefully they will actually work! Just got a £60 bill from DHL for import tax I believe the replacement Videl is on order as well now.

Probably not much can be done until parts arrive. But I am really busy with work next week or 3, so likely not much time for any Atari stuff anyway.

[HigashiJun]

Just got a £60 bill from DHL for import tax

Isn't that too much for just a few PLDs ?

[exxos]

Isn't that too much for just a few PLDs ?

Its always to much. They expensive parts to buy these days. But they also charge on shipping as well.. Really sucks