Never seen those.. Are they available to buy somewhere?
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ST536NG build
Re: ST536NG build
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Re: ST536NG build
They were in the early 90s as they were sold for 486 CPUs amongst others. (PGA extraction tool)
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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Re: ST536NG build
I bought mine on Ebay a few years ago, but I think you might find some on Amibay.
Re: ST536NG build
There's was a seller on amibay, but looks like he was bannedHigashiJun wrote: Mon Dec 01, 2025 11:43 am I bought mine on Ebay a few years ago, but I think you might find some on Amibay.
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Re: ST536NG build
@exxos
That's a shame...
You cans still make use of a PCI bracket then.
That's a shame...
You cans still make use of a PCI bracket then.
Re: ST536NG build
The postman has been busy today. Family thinks it's loads of Christmas presents
We have a PGA extraction tool. A new '030, a ps/2 mouse adapter and an Aries 169 pin ZIF socket. And a free gift from the exxos store
I'm hoping I can dismantle the 169 pin ZIF socket and create the correct pin layout, then I will never break another 68030. I'll attempt that later today.
We have a PGA extraction tool. A new '030, a ps/2 mouse adapter and an Aries 169 pin ZIF socket. And a free gift from the exxos store
I'm hoping I can dismantle the 169 pin ZIF socket and create the correct pin layout, then I will never break another 68030. I'll attempt that later today.
Re: ST536NG build
The socket which was given to me didn't need any modifications.. I use one to test 030 CPUs in a DFB1Xspen wrote: Thu Dec 04, 2025 2:03 pm I'm hoping I can dismantle the 169 pin ZIF socket and create the correct pin layout, then I will never break another 68030. I'll attempt that later today.
Re: ST536NG build
That's a nice gift.exxos wrote: Thu Dec 04, 2025 2:11 pm
The socket which was given to me didn't need any modifications.. I use one to test 030 CPUs in a DFB1X
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Re: ST536NG build
I couldn't wait.....
Lift the upper layer up, carefully to not snap the tangs. It popped up a little and I was able to recover the tangs one at a time.
I tipped it over and all the pins fell out. Then I reinserted them hopefully in the correct pattern, remembering its a mirror image if you're looking at a real CPU
Put the lever and the spring back in.
Put the lid back on and carefully put the tangs in. And we have an '030 specific ZIF socket.
Now back to work!!!
Lift the upper layer up, carefully to not snap the tangs. It popped up a little and I was able to recover the tangs one at a time.
I tipped it over and all the pins fell out. Then I reinserted them hopefully in the correct pattern, remembering its a mirror image if you're looking at a real CPU
Put the lever and the spring back in.
Put the lid back on and carefully put the tangs in. And we have an '030 specific ZIF socket.
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Re: ST536NG build
@exxos
Here's something that might interest you:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/257235217464?_ ... R5iw8sHdZg
Here's something that might interest you:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/257235217464?_ ... R5iw8sHdZg
