For sure.rubber_jonnie wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:53 am I think once it's built and working, I'll give it a go, but I'll need to sort out my workbench first, it needs a new top, then some extra tools to help me shape it. It'll be a while off, but definitely worth the effort.
OSI 600D Superboard Build
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And more parts arrived just now for the OSI:
Plus I just remembered I have a 5v PSU going spare:
So getting sorted that's for sure. Next I need to walk through the assembly manual to pick out what parts (Resistors, caps, diodes etc) are still needed, since the build image I have is missing some parts, as is the BoM.
In the meantime please admire our cat chilling out in the linen cupboard, because that's how he rolls
Plus I just remembered I have a 5v PSU going spare:
So getting sorted that's for sure. Next I need to walk through the assembly manual to pick out what parts (Resistors, caps, diodes etc) are still needed, since the build image I have is missing some parts, as is the BoM.
In the meantime please admire our cat chilling out in the linen cupboard, because that's how he rolls
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She's so cute !
I love cats.
So @exxos and you are both cat friendly guys.

She's so cute !
I love cats.
So @exxos and you are both cat friendly guys.
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She's a heHigashiJun wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:12 pm @rubber_jonnie
She's so cute !
I love cats.
So @exxos and you are both cat friendly guys.
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Nice, I remember the clone of the OSI called the Compukit UK101 appeared in the Practical Electronics mags to build. Always wanted to do one back in the day when I was a kid.
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Oooh, interesting, I'll have a read of that, thanks. I recall the Compukit machine, but at the time had neither the skills or cash to get one.Icky wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:53 pm Nice, I remember the clone of the OSI called the Compukit UK101 appeared in the Practical Electronics mags to build. Always wanted to do one back in the day when I was a kid.
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EDIT: I just had a look and it looks like it'll be helpful in terms of some of the components missing from the BoM
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Oh, it's a UK101! 
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It would seem so
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Hmm, interesting, a 32K and ROM upgrade: UK101 RAM/ROM upgrade.
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And the key caps are on their way to the UK 
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