November 2015 - TechToolsList - listserv.classicarcade.com

Heathkit ET-3400 trainer kit on eBay
by John Robertson 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

Not mine. I already have two of these 6800 and 6502, but not the instructions, breadbox side, nor the tapes - and I wouldn't have the time in any case to play with it. Lots of goodies! http://www.ebay.com/itm/311492096792 Nice bit of history, and if you live near the seller (Oakland, CA) you can save yourself $80 in shipping! John :-#)# -- How to subscribe or unsubscribe from TTL http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Fluke 9105
by Tony Jones 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

>From reading the manuals, the 9105 has two floppies, no hard drive and is non-programmable. being designed to run programs developed on the 9100. Is the lack of programmability just due to the missing HDD and perhaps different software load? I looked at the service manual hoping to find out if the SCSI interface is a card or on the mainboard but it didn't say. I guess I'm curious if it's possible to convert a 9105 to a 9100. This said, I'm guessing the 9105 generally did not come with a graphics card? Related question; what from a 9105 is useful - from a spare parts perspective - for a 9100. Thanks Tony _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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9100 probe
by Tony Jones 15 Nov '15

15 Nov '15

Does anyone have a picture of this? What is the part#? Is it the same as the 9010 probe that is supposedly rarer than hens teeth? I couldn't find anything poking around ftp site. _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Beeprog device programmer
by Tony Jones 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Hi. I've been offered one of these (BK 866 rebrand version) for $200. Curious if it's a good deal? Not really any history on eBay other than a 866B version that didn't sell for $450. . It's 7 years old and superceded twice by the BeeProg+/866B and Beeprog-2c/866C. The original is still supported by the software. USB supports Windows 7 so it'll work with the compact laptop I have. It will do a lot of old PROMS but not the Intersil IM56xx. Needs an adapter to do 2708/TMS2716 which is another $100 or so. Curious if anyone has any experience. Asked on EEVblog but no real feedback other than it sounds like Elnac is doing some iffy things with adapters for the newer +/2c versions. Cheers Tony http://www.elnec.com/products/device-programmers/beeprog/ http://www.bkprecision.com/products/discontinued/866-universal-device-progr… _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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8T28 Data buffers can mask RAM test faults...
by John Robertson 07 Nov '15

07 Nov '15

I was servicing a Williams System 4 pinball MPU the otehr day and while my 6800 pod said there was a Bit 1 problem with the Long RAM test, it turned out that there was no problem with the Data 1 line. However I did have a small solder bridge between D3 & D4 which I only found by using the Williams test fixture BUS test module where it showed that D3 & D4 (buffered) where operating together. So, something to watch out for - buffered Data lines may not show up on the pod tests if there are shorts or other problems. At least with the 8T28 bi-directional buffer! John :-#(# -- How to subscribe or unsubscribe from TTL http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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WTB Z80 pod for Fluke 9010A
by Les Benito 07 Nov '15

07 Nov '15

I'm looking for a Z80 pod for my Fluke 9010A. Does anyone have a spare they are willing to sell or know of where I can get one? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Les -- Les Benito _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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