September 2002 - TechToolsList - listserv.classicarcade.com

digging in the 9100....
by John Robertson 19 Sep '02

19 Sep '02

I have had the recent opportunity to dig inside a couple of 9100's lately (I bought a few NOS ones) and I kept one to go along with my old 9100. Now the problem with these suckers is the software is keyed to a serial number embedded in the EEPROM that is tucked away on the main PCB. It just so happens that this part (an Xicor X2444 - 32 bytes) is readable by my Xeltek Superpro programmer so I unsoldered the one in my old base and read it, and then tried it again in the original base. Still works. So then I decided to unsolder one from my keeper NOS 9100 and read it tonight. So what I have is two 32 byte data streams, the first one (old base) is serial number 4900002 (unknown Site Code) is: A2 C4 4A 00 42 03 FF FB 01 00 0A 00 03 50 08 40 00 00 00 00 00 03 00 00 FE 02 00 00 00 00 BF BE And serial number (NOS) 4775000 "Site Code 1" is: 58 DC 48 00 42 00 FC 00 FC 00 00 00 03 50 08 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 FE 02 01 00 00 00 23 0F The first 9100 has the following options: 4 megs of RAM installed Sony floppy Programmers option w/video card Version 4.X software? The NOS 9100 has 2 megs of RAM ? Floppy Version 4.1 software I'll dig out more from these using the utility disc this weekend. I think the "40" on the first row last byte is the RAM size, this makes sense as the second 9100's is only "20" (2 megs), I suspect the first three bytes are the serial number...maybe... I accidentally copied the Utilities disc to the old base and it has taken over the drive from the original operating system. If anyone has 9100 discs they can be archived and stored via TELEDISK (old DOS or W95/DOS) program...I'd like a copy for trying to figure this protection out for archiving. Fluke has completely dropped the 9100/9010 and sold off everything...the buyer was Shy at Navatek.com who is only too happy to help with parts etc... shy(a)navatek.com John :-#)#

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9100 floppy archiving
by John Robertson 18 Sep '02

18 Sep '02

Anyone with a 9100 should look into archiving their system (etc.) floppies. I found a DOS (PC) based program that is pretty good at reading, storing images on a PC, and writing replacement (archive) 640K floppies. Called TELEDISK. Up on google.com somewhere or email me for a copy... This program does a nice job of reading odd sector sized floppies, plus when you have the image on your PC you can edit it. John :-#)#

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TTL postings accidentally killed off....
by John Robertson 18 Sep '02

18 Sep '02

I was using my mail filter (www.mailwasher.net) this morning and it tagged someones' postings (their host is blacklisted) to the list before I realized it. Then I hit the delete button...must not do this before awake. Saw the postings as they were being erased...nuts... So, if you posted something and it didn't appear, please try again. John :-#(#

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FS/FT : Fluke 9000a clock module for 9010a
by steve＠coule.freeserve.co.uk 18 Sep '02

18 Sep '02

I have a very nice fluke 9000a clock module for sale / trade, it's had little if any use judging by the as new condition of the flying leads. It was an impulsive ebay pruchase for $63 and I then realised my 9010a doesn't have the right interface card fitted. Reasonable offers considered before it hits ebay, would trade for -003 module for 9100a. Shipping to US is $5, UK a bit cheaper, anywhere else a bit more. Picture on request. Thanks, Steve _______________________________________________________________________ Freeserve AnyTime, only £13.99 per month with one month's FREE trial! For more information visit http://www.freeserve.com/time/ or call free on 0800 970 8890

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Convert your Z80 pod to Z80/AA
by John Robertson 17 Sep '02

17 Sep '02

i just got in, with a pile of other items, a three page modification for the old Z80 pod to make it work up to 6Mhz. (Z80B). It appears to be an Eprom change, shielded cable (that may not be required - test) and some ALS parts. A couple of cuts and jumper wires and you are on your way. I'll scan it in to the FTP site in a day or two - if anyone want sit that is... otherwise I'll get around to it someday... John :-#)#

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8051 manual?
by John Robertson 16 Sep '02

16 Sep '02

Any sign of Jeff Anderson? I've lost his email and this address (mayday19(a)idt.net) bounces...I had tried sending this message (perhaps he is still on TTL) Jeff, A long time ago you posted on Vectorlist that you had the 8051 pod manual. Do you still have it and can I borrow it to scan? Or has someone else scanned it? Thanks! John :-#)# At 04:45 AM 14/03/2000 -0500, Jeff Anderson wrote: >Make that 3 different pods.. I have a Z80QT pod. QT=quicktest, must use >some specialized software for a 9100A? I have no idea what the differences >are, but I have a Z80QT manual somewhere, Chris Loggans may have it. > >Jeff > > >On Mon, 13 Mar 2000, John Robertson wrote: > > > In a collection of Z80 pods that I bought recently there was a Z80A pod, > > opening it up reveled what looked like a standard Z80 with a slightly > > different revision number on the hardware, and the eprom had a different > > revision number. The CPU chip was the same speed, and I don't recall any > > other changes. If anyone is interested I will dig some more and post here > > the hardware revisions. > > > > If anyone is interested in the code, it is pretty small (only 2K > unzipped), > > would folks mind if I just posted it? That would be easiest... > > > > John :-#)# > > > > John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 > > Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) > > http://www.flippers.com > > "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." > > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" > in the > > message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other > > questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com. > > > >

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Re: Williams CPU Troubleshooting Part 1 manual?
by Vidpin - Callan 16 Sep '02

16 Sep '02

I have the full set of Video Recap manuals (at least I believe so). Does anyone have the video tapes that were supposed to go with them? I'll be more than happy to scan them for everyone once I get back from holiday... Callan. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: John Robertson <jrr(a)flippers.com> Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 07:55:32 -0700 >Never heard of this one... I have the part 1 and 2 of servicing the >Defender game - covers both board sets. These are photocopies... > >Not scanned in...yet...that I know of. > >John :-#)# > >At 08:34 AM 12/09/2002 -0500, Joe Magiera wrote: > > >>While scrounging through some operator's manuals I came across a Williams >>manual entitled "Video Recap CPU Board Part 2 CPU Oscilloscope >>Troubleshooting". The first paragaph says the manual is related to the CPU >>board for Defender. Does anyone have the Part 1 manual? This one is only >>about 10 pages. I don't have a scanner or anyplace to post it, but I >>probably could at least get it scanned and e-mailed to someone to post if >>anyone was interested. Maybe the same could be done for the part 1 manual? >>I'd be interested to see what it covers. >> >>Hint to John Robertson: If you happen to have an extra Part 1 manual in >>your stock of manuals, I'd sure like to buy it! >> >>Joe >>joemagiera(a)ameritech.net > >

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Williams CPU Troubleshooting Part 1 manual?
by Joe Magiera 12 Sep '02

12 Sep '02

While scrounging through some operator's manuals I came across a Williams manual entitled "Video Recap CPU Board Part 2 CPU Oscilloscope Troubleshooting". The first paragaph says the manual is related to the CPU board for Defender. Does anyone have the Part 1 manual? This one is only about 10 pages. I don't have a scanner or anyplace to post it, but I probably could at least get it scanned and e-mailed to someone to post if anyone was interested. Maybe the same could be done for the part 1 manual? I'd be interested to see what it covers. Hint to John Robertson: If you happen to have an extra Part 1 manual in your stock of manuals, I'd sure like to buy it! Joe joemagiera(a)ameritech.net

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Wanted : Fluke 6802 pod manual PDF
by steve＠coule.freeserve.co.uk 10 Sep '02

10 Sep '02

I can't find the fluke 6802 pod manual online, does anyone know if it has been scanned? My pod is reporting A8 + A9 not drivable and whilst I can probably trace it the hard way, the schematics would make life much easier! Thanks, Steve _______________________________________________________________________ Freeserve AnyTime, only £13.99 per month with one month's FREE trial! For more information visit http://www.freeserve.com/time/ or call free on 0800 970 8890

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Fwd: RE: Fluke 9100A question
by Dave Langley 10 Sep '02

10 Sep '02

Hi guys ! I got this yesterday so I guess Fluke Europe have pulled the plug as well :o( >From: <****.****(a)fluke.nl> >Subject: RE: Fluke 9100A question >Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 13:44:44 +0200 > >Hello Mr. Langley. >The 9100A and also 9010A are out of service. >We are not be able to help you because we do not have any spare parts >and/or firmware anymore in our place. >Best is contact the Fluke ROC UK [mailto:Roc.UnitedKingdom@fluke.nl], this >is >the best way for customer information so they can inform into the USA. Dave

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