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IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 02 Oct 2019 09:38
by IngoQ
"I am doing what he does, only slower" :-)
So my first step is obtaining a 1040ST as part source. I was lucky and found a hopefully bargain at ebay, 20 Bucks for a VERY dirty one:
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BUT the case looks intact, so at least this will give me a good case and some parts, after a lot of cleaning and probably retrobrighting... So lets see how that goes :)
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:04
by derkom
Wow, so much dirt on that one, it probably increased the postage! :mrgreen:
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:08
by IngoQ
Yep, will definitely not touch that thing without gloves :-)
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 08 Oct 2019 17:19
by IngoQ
Arrived today. And yes, it is really dirty...
dirty_st.jpg
But to my great surprise:
but_working.jpg
Will examine it further at the weekend and let's see how far I go. But until now not bad for 20 EUR... :mrgreen:
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 08 Oct 2019 17:25
by PhilC
Looks like someone found it in a field :)
Cool that it works, any surprises when you opened it up?
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 09 Oct 2019 09:13
by IngoQ
Haven't opened it yet. Will do so tonight probably and give the case a nice soaking in soap over night then. The disk drive seems to be busted, makes funny noises, but haven't looked into it.
The case is dirty but on first examination completely intact, so that's definetely a win :)
Until know, the only thing missing is the ESC key ;)
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 09 Oct 2019 10:43
by derkom
IngoQ wrote: 09 Oct 2019 09:13
the only thing missing is the
ESC key ;)
Well of course. :roll:
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 09 Oct 2019 15:29
by stephen_usher
There's not escape from this one.
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 09 Oct 2019 17:24
by IngoQ
Managed to sneak a little Atari time in today ;)
My guess is, this ST belonged to a musician because there are markings at the MIDI port, indicating IN and OUT.
When turning around to disassemble I noticed the intact warranty seal... so no big surprises inside ...
... besides loads of dirt ;)
keyboard.jpg
The mainboard is a C103088 Rev. 2A:
board.jpg
Blitter seems to be integrated, so I guess I have to find one for the H4. What else am I missing for the build?
PSU seems to be a Mitsumi SR98:
psu.jpg
So could probably recap it, or buy a nice one from Exxos :)
And lastly the floppy:
floppy.jpg
Its an Epson SMD400 with long button, currently not working. Lets see, what it is missing....
I put the case parts and keycaps in a nice bubble bath of soap and will let it soak over night.
So much for today ;)
Re: IngoQs attempt at messing up the H4
Posted: 09 Oct 2019 18:02
by stephen_usher
Erm, that's a short button floppy, en Epsom SMD-480 with a strange "SMD-400" label. It's the last type of floppy fitted to the STFM line.
Believe me, I've got quite good at spotting the different floppies over the last couple of weeks! :D