Archie A3000 inbound

[stephen_usher]

I was thinking about buying it, but the RJ45 version from ANT is definitely better.

I don't doubt it, but these things are unicorns these days.

Unicorn coprolites even!

I was going to suggest getting an old 3Com 4 port hub, which has an AUI connector and 10Base2 coax connector but then saw the stupid prices on eBay.

[rubber_jonnie]

I don't doubt it, but these things are unicorns these days.

Unicorn coprolites even!

I was going to suggest getting an old 3Com 4 port hub, which has an AUI connector and 10Base2 coax connector but then saw the stupid prices on eBay.

I have just been looking at the stupid 10Base2 prices on ebay, so now considering my options and digging through my boxes of old stuff. £5 for a single BNC terminator is a bit off.

[stephen_usher]

https://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/ ... KoQAvD_BwE

Having said that, 75 ohm terminators are about £5 from Farnell too.

[rubber_jonnie]

https://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/ ... KoQAvD_BwE

Having said that, 75 ohm terminators are about £5 from Farnell too.

I do like Cricklewood, and I can get 2 terminators (50 Ohm), 2 Tee pieces and a 2M BNC cable for £11:52 inc VAT

Will check my 'stock' first see if I can find anything, but that's pretty cheap. Just need a cheap hub with BNC and ethernet now.

[HigashiJun]

I don't doubt it, but these things are unicorns these days.

Yes, even rarer...

[rubber_jonnie]

I don't doubt it, but these things are unicorns these days.

Yes, even rarer...

I suppose when you deal in unicorns, such as we do, you have to have a certain level of acceptance

[HigashiJun]

I suppose when you deal in unicorns, such as we do, you have to have a certain level of acceptance

For sure, but not with everything...

[HigashiJun]

I've been quite busy last days, but as I had a day off today, I managed to spend some time for my A3000.

I have modified the ZIDEFS IDE to fit on the MIDI podule:

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I can now fit an IDE flash memory and have a compact internal 2 podules system in the Archie.

I still have to solder the PS signal and test if both podules work simultaneously, but it's for another day.

While I was working, the postman delivered something I was waiting for more than one week now:

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But it's another story.

[rubber_jonnie]

Nice stuff, but get the lid off the A5000 and check the battery area right away.

[chronicthehedgehog]