Archie A3000 inbound

[HigashiJun]

@rubber_jonnie

Thanks for the tips !

[rubber_jonnie]

@rubber_jonnie

Thanks for the tips !

You're welcome 😁

[HigashiJun]

Just a little update:

Since Exxos Forum is more ATARI related than other retro machines, I will continue the Acorn A3000 thread on the Stardot Forum.

For interested persons, please check here:

https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=27807

Cheers.

8-)

[JezC]

Hi @HigashiJun

I understand you not wanting to have to post information in multiple locations - but I thought I'd just let you know that I've been following your (and @rubber_jonnie's) Archimedes repairs with interest.

I'm an infrequent visitor on stardot at the moment (I've a Master plus a couple of BBC model Bs - one is my first ever computer... ;) ) but I'll try to pick up your progress as/when I can.

Just wanted you to know that you have some forum members who follow but don't necessarily comment!

[chronicthehedgehog]

I've been following them too :cheers:

[exxos]

Since Exxos Forum is more ATARI related than other retro machines, I will continue the Acorn A3000 thread on the Stardot Forum.

We was primarily a Atari forum yes, but any retro content is generally allowed. We have a Amiga section and various 8bit machines etc

IMHO there isn't enough active Atari peoples anymore to generate much content. So we must diverse into other areas. It keeps things fresh and interesting with more diverse content.

[rubber_jonnie]

@HigashiJun I'm with the others, just because it's non Atari doesn't mean it doesn't belong here, and although it started life as primarily Atari, I really feel it's grown to become a great forum that's dedicated to all things retro.

I've posted about so many different platforms here, from ZX81 to TRS-80 and multiple consoles, not just Atari, and see the forum as a great repository of all things retro.

I also love reading about/following your work, and feel it has a place here, and whilst I am a frequent visitor to Stardot, this is my retro home for everything :)

Diversifying is a good thing, as it brings a wide variety of visitors here for different reasons.

[HigashiJun]

@JezC @chronicthehedgehog @exxos @rubber_jonnie

Vox populi, vox dei...

No problem then to continue the Archie A3000 story on Exxos Forum.

Thanks for your support !

:D

[HigashiJun]

So, here are the last news:

I have finally received my AKA12 podule and found some time to perform the following mod:

Midi.JPG

As you can see, a pin socket is fitted onto the AKA12, so I can connect a second podule on top of it.

The second podule will be a modified ZIDEFS IDE from CJE, but I haven't ordered it yet. The current one will remain as it is, ie. non modded.

In order to make the two podules work, I will have to connect the PS signal from pin 9 (or 10) on IC33 to the third pin from the right on SK3.

I also wanted to insulate the loud speaker on the right side, since the ULTRA VIDC enhancer is just close to it:

Insulation.JPG

This red rubber cap looks really good, and I also decided to insulate the left speaker even if it's not necessary...

8-)

[rubber_jonnie]

Looking really good, the AKA 12 is midi right?