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Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 26 Dec 2019 21:51
by PaulJ
PhilC wrote: 26 Dec 2019 16:29
PaulJ wrote: 26 Dec 2019 15:35
@PhilC , were getting close on the second H4. :) :) :) Hows that 80% H4 coming?
I haven't had any time, still just sitting there mostly assembled.
Well, applied power today and got 20 bombs.. dragrom doesn't put any serial data or screen with text. Current is around 1.5 amps which is normal. So if you power yours up Phil let me know if you get anything beyond my bombs. Will be using the scope and ohm meter to ferret out any issues. :dizzy:
Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 02:10
by PaulJ
@PhilC , to late its alive! its alive!!!. Helps if one populates R908 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Is this the first H4 born with SMT GLUE and MMU? Have to check everything out tomorrow and insure there are no defects.... I have to thank
@PaulJ_2.0 for suggesting that I tin the SMT pad prior to soldering. Made drag soldering much easier. :) :)
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Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 08:36
by PhilC
Well done @PaulJ you beat me on both versions of the board.
Very happy to see it booting.
Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:49
by Icky
Nice. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 10:04
by PhilC
@PaulJ it might be the photo but check your MMU, bottom right pin next to C3, looks like the pin is on the wrong pad.
Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 14:16
by PaulJ
PhilC wrote: 27 Dec 2019 10:04
@PaulJ it might be the photo but check your MMU, bottom right pin next to C3, looks like the pin is on the wrong pad.
Nope, the devices went on well. tinning the pads makes soldering much easier. The glue device had bent leads so it was a little buffer but also installed easily.
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Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 14:25
by PaulJ
Ran all the Atari diagcart tests and everything passes with the except of the parallel port which must have some bad lines.
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Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 14:30
by exxos
:bravo:
I don't think anyone has tested the parallel or midi ports yet.
Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 14:50
by PaulJ
I believe it tested ok on the H4-1. So I'll have to take a look at the -2.
Re: PaulJ's H4 Mongrel Build x 2
Posted: 27 Dec 2019 15:02
by PaulJ
@exxos , what's the scoop with the MFP chips. All the DIP 68901's I have are all extremely oxidized where the leads enter the chip. Must have been cheaply made even if they have a Motorola logo. Where are the PLCC chips available. I'd like to give one a try.
Its pretty strange when you have boards where all the chips are in good shape except the MFP's. :WTF: