BBC Model B No2. Will it live again!

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rubber_jonnie wrote: 27 May 2021 11:44 I will do my level best not to break #3!!
Jon, with three of them you should have enough parts to make two?
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stephen_usher wrote: 27 May 2021 12:18
rubber_jonnie wrote: 27 May 2021 11:31

It took me about a week, but after the first jab I was bedridden for a whole day the day after the jab. This time it just comes and goes, most of which is fine, it's the nausea that I have a problem with.

BTW, can I get a BooBip. The new machine rolled up just now and I seem to have got a nice one. It's in nice condition, makes a BooBip on boot, ctrl+break resets, so it looks like I have my reference machine :)
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I just popped the lid, and internally it is pristine!! Outside is pretty nice too, so whilst I paid more than I really wanted to, it is way better than I expected in terms of condition.

All I think it needs is a quick external clean and I'll redo the Rifa caps as I have a spare set. Running CAT* blind turns the relay on, and running *MOTOR 1 and *MOTOR 0 operates the relay then turns it off.

So with the BooBip as well, it's looking really good. I do need to plug it in to a TV and test later on though.

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PaulJ wrote: 27 May 2021 13:26
rubber_jonnie wrote: 27 May 2021 11:44 I will do my level best not to break #3!!
Jon, with three of them you should have enough parts to make two?
Yes, but I'm aiming for three :)
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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...
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 27 May 2021 13:27
PaulJ wrote: 27 May 2021 13:26 Jon, with three of them you should have enough parts to make two?
Yes, but I'm aiming for three :)
You don't seriously think any of us believe you will stop at three, do you? :lol:
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@derkom I don't believe he won't break no.3 :lol:
If it ain't broke, test it to Destruction.
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 27 May 2021 13:27
Yes, but I'm aiming for three :)
Hmm, I guess we will have to call you the BeeBoop whisper if you get all three running. :dizzy:
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derkom wrote: 27 May 2021 13:36
rubber_jonnie wrote: 27 May 2021 13:27

Yes, but I'm aiming for three :)
You don't seriously think any of us believe you will stop at three, do you? :lol:
Did I say I would stop?
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PhilC wrote: 27 May 2021 13:37 @derkom I don't believe he won't break no.3 :lol:
Hey, steady on, I almost read that wrong and then was really offended!!
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Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
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PaulJ wrote: 27 May 2021 13:47
rubber_jonnie wrote: 27 May 2021 13:27
Yes, but I'm aiming for three :)
Hmm, I guess we will have to call you the BeeBoop whisperer if you get all three running. :dizzy:
Works for me :)
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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...
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Forgot to mention, the new working one is an issue 4, just like the dead one.
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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...

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