PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)

[PhilC]

That'll be slightly corroded key switches. Electrolube EML down the key post and exercise the switch will fix that. It's the same as BBC Master keyboards.

Yes, I found that out right after I posted that, altho I've never had the issue on a beeb before.

Just going to finish the test off with a bit of Frogger ala MTX "Toado".

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[stephen_usher]

As you do... :-)

[PhilC]

Just for a laugh I tested the old 4116s that I removed from the MTX and 6 out of the 8 tested as faulty on the ram tester.

Now that I've got the MTX up and running I'll be looking to give it a modern upgrade or two.

[rubber_jonnie]

That means you must have time to get the v2 Analog built ;)

[PhilC]

That means you must have time to get the v2 Analog built ;)

Oh that's all up and running great, I just need to post some screen shots now :D

[rubber_jonnie]

That means you must have time to get the v2 Analog built ;)

Oh that's all up and running great, I just need to post some screen shots now :D

Nice one, screen shots for sure please :)

BTW there is new firmware, 20230504, it's really good. Also just released are new utility disks.

[PhilC]

@rubber_jonnie cool, I'll have to download them and try it :D

[rubber_jonnie]

@rubber_jonnie cool, I'll have to download them and try it :D

It is way faster to pickup the display on boot. With the earlier firmware my machine would get to the Apple ][ screen but just show the v2 Analog splash screen over VGA.

With the latest firmware, it shows VGA almost instantaneously so I don't need to boot a disk to activate the v2, I can use VGA right away.

[stephen_usher]

Just for a laugh I tested the old 4116s that I removed from the MTX and 6 out of the 8 tested as faulty on the ram tester.

Now that I've got the MTX up and running I'll be looking to give it a modern upgrade or two.

See if Martin has any MFX cards for sale. Also the TMSRGB (https://videogameperfection.com/product ... -v2-board/) works a treat if you don't want the MFX.

[PhilC]

I’ve had a productive week so far this week retro wise.

Got one of my two TI-99/4As up and running and parts ordered for the other.

Both needed the 4116s replaced, the one now working needed a new socket for the TMS9929A and I had to steal one of the rom chips from the other board.

The other one needs a couple of new MC6810Ps when they arrive from China.

Anyway, here’s the mandatory screen shot.

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