Re: Atari still crashing after power supply recap.
Posted: 11 Oct 2019 21:48
I'm running YAART now from a floppy disk. It's at pass 2. Test #3 and so far no errors.
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I'm running YAART now from a floppy disk. It's at pass 2. Test #3 and so far no errors.
You'll need to leave the machine running for a long time, as you said before it crashes after it has been on for a long time, so you need to replicate this by just running the RAM test program. I would think you would need to run it for 12 hours.Cosmic Puppet wrote: 11 Oct 2019 21:48 I'm running YAART now from a floppy disk. It's at pass 2. Test #3 and so far no errors.
I live in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Sounds like I need someone who can look at the whole system.exxos wrote: 11 Oct 2019 15:57 For repairs and upgrades I would contact Steve on here.. I don't know where either of you are in the world though.
So what voltage are you running that PSU on then 230V UK ?Cosmic Puppet wrote: 11 Oct 2019 21:56 I live in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Sounds like I need someone who can look at the whole system.
That's seems to have changed. Notator now crashes upon loading. Music Mouse works, which is why I wondered about the Dongle as it's the thing that's different and was crashing on the machine I gave up which had previously run for 14 years. I thought getting a new machine would help. It looks awesome, but...exxos wrote: 11 Oct 2019 21:50You'll need to leave the machine running for a long time, as you said before it crashes after it has been on for a long time, so you need to replicate this by just running the RAM test program. I would think you would need to run it for 12 hours.Cosmic Puppet wrote: 11 Oct 2019 21:48 I'm running YAART now from a floppy disk. It's at pass 2. Test #3 and so far no errors.
Running it through a stepdown transformer which has 2 American 110V outputs. My machine would be fine if I didn't need Notator. Floppy drive works. Ultrasatan works. All 14 drives working. Muh.exxos wrote: 11 Oct 2019 21:59So what voltage are you running that PSU on then 230V UK ?Cosmic Puppet wrote: 11 Oct 2019 21:56 I live in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Sounds like I need someone who can look at the whole system.
I really would suggest getting a proper UK PSU, even a original, but get it recapped properly at least.Cosmic Puppet wrote: 11 Oct 2019 22:08 Running it through a stepdown transformer which has 2 American 110V outputs. My machine would be fine if I didn't need Notator. Floppy drive works. Ultrasatan works. All 14 drives working. Muh.
Wish I knew this when I sold my old UK machine. Thanks, will do. I see your RAM upgrade would involve cutting the shielding on my board. I would like to try and work with the Marpet if possible. I'm also thinking of getting my hands on another Notator Dongle. Would a faulty dongle definitely show up on this test?exxos wrote: 11 Oct 2019 22:15I really would suggest getting a proper UK PSU, even a original, but get it recapped properly at least.Cosmic Puppet wrote: 11 Oct 2019 22:08 Running it through a stepdown transformer which has 2 American 110V outputs. My machine would be fine if I didn't need Notator. Floppy drive works. Ultrasatan works. All 14 drives working. Muh.
When you have run YAART for 12 hours and confirm its stable (don't run for less time!) Then run for another 12 hours with Notator plugged in and see what happens.
It's the loading on the dongle on the bus which is why the test is being done. You first prove your machine is stable without the dongle, then try with the dongle to see if RAM becomes unstable.
Okay thanks. Gonna leave it on while I sleep so I can have both 12 hour tests done by tomorrow night.exxos wrote: 11 Oct 2019 22:29It's the loading on the dongle on the bus which is why the test is being done. You first prove your machine is stable without the dongle, then try with the dongle to see if RAM becomes unstable.