Again, in good, but not perfect condition for the box/polys. It comes with various leads and tapes (mainly blanks).
However, whilst the PSU works, the actual machine had trouble booting.
The first attempt was with the screen trash above. After several more attempts, I did actually get a beep and the BASIC prompt (the cursor was not flashing though). So not far from being able to boot, but still; no cigar.
mrbombermillzy wrote: Tue May 30, 2023 2:50 pm
Lastly the Electron:
Again, in good, but not perfect condition for the box/polys. It comes with various leads and tapes (mainly blanks).
However, whilst the PSU works, the actual machine had trouble booting.
The first attempt was with the screen trash above. After several more attempts, I did actually get a beep and the BASIC prompt (the cursor was not flashing though). So not far from being able to boot, but still; no cigar.
Perhaps this is one for @rubber_jonnie ?
I might have been interested if I didn't already have 2 Electrons
If it booted to BASIC, then there may be hope for it yet, fingers crossed the ULA is good and it's just a power, CPU or RAM issue, but it looks like a neat little bundle for somebody.
One of mine has a dead ULA and I have a ULA replacement board, but getting hold of the 10M08SCE144C8G that I need that is the heart of it is really problematic, and that project has been on hold for me for 2 years now!!!
Also, I just bought a breadbin C64 from PhilC and I already have a Spectrum 128 and a C64C, so I'm afraid the answer is 'not on this occasion', though I do hear the Electron calling me to help...
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
mrbombermillzy wrote: Tue May 30, 2023 3:05 pm
@rubber_jonnie
The Electron is in very fine cosmetic shape. I was quite taken back when it wouldnt boot properly.
Have tested with another working 16V DC supply (which I know powers up another Electron fine) with the same results as the Genuine PSU.
My dead one is a bit scruffy having used the nice parts to bring my good one back to life. Luckily I did get 2 working PSUs out of it.
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
mrbombermillzy wrote: Tue May 30, 2023 3:01 pm
You are like me Phil. I prefer the machines in more of a Call of Duty edition look.
These things are far too fine for life around my house.
Actually that's a pretty good description there, I think I shall steal it and what's a few cracks in a case between friends
If nobody else is interested in the electron then I may take it off your hands, just to fix it though as I have a Beeb B and a Master as it is right now.