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6502 pod error code
by Andre Huijts 18 Nov '12

18 Nov '12

OK.... Something I noticed when checking once again my 6502 pod is that the interconnecting pins between the two boards seemed very loose on one side (the more near the lowest part of the pod). I tried to connect them as tight as possible but the spacer near where the ground connection of the flat-cable is placed prevents it to fit really tight. I have a feeling there is still not a good/reliable connection between the boards this way. When I connect it now and run the self-test I get this error: Add line AB12 pin 22 not drivable Neither the original pod manual nor the additional Pod info for the 9100 indicate this error code and what it means. It is clear enough I guess but what do they mean with AB12 ? André Huijts andre.huijts(a)upcmail.nl _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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OmniFlop
by Andre Huijts 18 Nov '12

18 Nov '12

Guys, I found this very promising looking program to back up the Fluke 9100 floppies: http://www.shlock.co.uk/Utils/OmniFlop/OmniFlop.htm I like it because it runs under Windows, yes even W7 and it supports a load of formats, amongst them OS-9 formats. As a test I am now backing up the V6.0 disks. If anyone is able to recreate these floppies using OmniFlop and try them on a 9100a that would be great, I didn't have the time yet to hook up a monitor/ TV. Instead I dug out my PC which hasn't been used since 2005.....which eventually worked after getting some Raid 0 errors and the videocard loosing power because of what looks like a burnt power connector.... Anyway, OmniFlop recognizes the Fluke floppies as Gravograph ISIS format, which is a computer controlled engraving machine. If anyone has a "spare" system they can try out these floppy images on so that we know if OmniFlop works for us that would be great ! :) Verstuurd vanaf mijn iPad _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Fixing 9010 serial port?
by David Shoemaker 17 Nov '12

17 Nov '12

My 9010 seems to have a LOT of trouble talking to my PC. Any suggestions on improving the communications? The PC doesn't have any trouble talking to any other devices I have. David _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Re: [Techtoolslist] More updates to ftp - FLUKE
by David Shoemaker 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Well that goes with my usage. It was either a commodore 1084 or a NEC 3d I used on mine. No mods. _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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More updates to ftp - FLUKE
by John Robertson 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Not sure if anyone else cares, but I have been cleaning up the Fluke subdirectory for the past few days. Have eliminated many duplicate and superfluous files (files both in zips and unzipped), sorted out the various DOS applications for the 9010 and 9100 and zipped them up better. Will continue to review site, but I think it is easier to navigate and a bit more obvious. Next challenge is to organize the 9010 scripts - that is a mess! Give me a week or two to get around to that... John :-#)# _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Fluke 9100A POD error codes
by Andre Huijts 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

I just put the 6532 of a 6800 pod (which self-tested OK) into my totally non working Z80 pod. There is some progress, since now I get an error code 2001. Yes, I checked the Z80 pod manual but the listed error codes there are only for the 9010 since they are only two digit. Now, I'm taking a wild guess and thinking "20" means a pod problem and "01" is probably the error as listed in the pod manual.... Is that correct ? André Huijts andre.huijts(a)upcmail.nl _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Re: [Techtoolslist] FYI: 9100A/FT - writes HD floppies
by David Shoemaker 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

I wonder if we could "field" upgrade from a to ft? _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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FYI: 9100A/FT - writes HD floppies
by John Robertson 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Was playing with it yesterday, trying to figure out how to copy entire directories in one swoop and realized that it can indeed handle HD floppies (the ones with the extra hole on the left). I wish I could find a copy of the service manual! John :-#)# _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Floppy drives...Sony FP17W-50L info needed
by John Robertson 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Well, it turns out that the FP17W-50L is the drive used in my 9100A/FT (has things like "SAMPLE" and Engineers disk" written on its cover) that allows me to write 1.44 (1.2?) HD discs. Just did a backup that would require 10 regular floppies on 5 HD floppies...somewhat handy. Still am looking for more ways to archive the system. Tried to find a PDF of anything on that floppy online, but nothing has shown up so far. Was thinking if I know the full parameters of this drive, then other 1.44s may well be able to be used. Note whatever drive you test it must be able to be set to D0 (drive 0) or the 9100 can't find it at all. Not sure of the pinout for the 9100A/FT floppy port... John :-#)# _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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9100 OS 6.1 Backup...
by John Robertson 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Anyone running 6.1 with an editor? I am trying to troubleshoot my 9100A/FT machine, the BACKUP utility is giving error messages, and I do not think it is the same version of Backup that is on the site (V3.0). I searched through the OS 6.1 files on TTL, but did not find the word "BACKUP" in text on any of the 4 discs, leading me to think there is at least a fifth disc for adding that program. So, at the moment I can't make an image of the SCSI drive, unless I can get at it via one of my old PCMCIA SCSI cards and a working PC that supports PCMCIA slots - be playing with that idea Monday. John :-#)# _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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