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Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 22 May 2023 20:39
by PhilC
stephen_usher wrote: 22 May 2023 20:13
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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Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 22 May 2023 21:13
by stephen_usher
As you do... :-)
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 23 May 2023 10:32
by 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.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 23 May 2023 10:36
by rubber_jonnie
That means you must have time to get the v2 Analog built ;)
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 23 May 2023 10:50
by PhilC
rubber_jonnie wrote: 23 May 2023 10:36
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
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 23 May 2023 10:55
by rubber_jonnie
PhilC wrote: 23 May 2023 10:50
rubber_jonnie wrote: 23 May 2023 10:36
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.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 23 May 2023 11:06
by PhilC
@rubber_jonnie cool, I'll have to download them and try it :D
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 23 May 2023 11:19
by rubber_jonnie
PhilC wrote: 23 May 2023 11:06
@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.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 23 May 2023 14:16
by stephen_usher
PhilC wrote: 23 May 2023 10:32
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.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 24 May 2023 21:12
by 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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