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Fluke 9110FT SPECTRUM-TX diskettes imaged
by Martin Olsson 10 May '23

10 May '23

Hi all! I bought a Fluke 9110FT setup and with that setup came the SPECTRUM-TX diskettes which I now have imaged and uploaded to the "/TTL/Test_Equipment/Fluke/9100 Series" folder on John's FTP site. Inside the ZIP archive is a ReadMe with more details about the images etc. I haven't tested the images myself but I think they should probably work as the original diskettes was error free. Enjoy! /Martin! _______________________________________________ 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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ftp site is down...
by John Robertson 23 Dec '22

23 Dec '22

Does anyone know Tim Matthews (in the UK) and can ask him if he is aware his web site arcadetech.org is down? He is hosting the TTL library (I have a complete archive of course) and I noticed it was down when I tried to upload some files yesterday. I sent him an email but did not hear back. The domain is listed as active until 2020 so it must be a server thing... Thanks! 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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ADDR ERROR @ XXXXh - LOOP?
by John Robertson 24 Mar '21

24 Mar '21

And here is a new one for me, don't recall seeing that error message before, nor can I find reference to it in the 9010A Operator Manual. Pressing the MORE key gives me "ADDR BITS 0100 - LOOP?" so I assumed this was some sort of a decode issue and will proceed accordingly. Just thought I would post it here in case anyone else runs across this rare error message which I assume was added to the 3A ROMs in the 9010, but not to the manual - at least the copy I have... (later) It was indeed a problem with some address lines. For only A7 and A8 when loop reading @ 0000 (easiest - all should be Low) with the 9010 probe (set to Address) the Low light was flickering, not steady Low. Turned out to be a 74LS367 that had two inputs that were somehow pulling the lines slightly high. This did not show up when doing a ROM or BUSS test - only in either of the RAM tests. FYI 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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Alpha Electronics Dynamic Integrated Digital IC Tester on eBay
by John Robertson 17 Feb '20

17 Feb '20

I chatted with the seller and he confirms that it does NOT power up. So chances are the battery backed up system ROM has failed. Item 390623172259 He reduced the price on his own from the original asking $59.95 to $19.95. Pity. I was hoping to find a good one to extract the program from to save mine... If someone here buys it and CAN extract the ROM data I'd sure like a copy! John :-#(# _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.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 FIDE 4.1.9 Run-time error'68'
by John Robertson 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

I've been using the 9010A only with the keyboard, however I am now finding that I have to run some scripts for servicing some old game boards - Pole Position 2 by Namco. By and large I can type the stuff in, but I wanted to use FIDE to both edit the code and upload it to my unit either via the USB mod or the Wi-Fi mod (back in 2015/2016 we talked about these). Is anyone else using Quarterarcade's FIDE? I have a regular occurrence of the run-time error 68. It is Windows based: 68 Device unavailable A hardware device or necessary requirement for the program is not being found. Verify all hardware and software required by the program is installed. If you continue to have the same issues verify the latest updates are installed for the program as well as any hardware device the program needs. Anyone else found a solution or a cause for this? James did leave the source code for FIDE: https://app.assembla.com/spaces/FIDE/subversion/source/HEAD I don't know if James is still hanging out here at TTL, but I certainly appreciate his FIDE program! Perhaps FIDE just isn't happy running over a network...or does it needs longer timeouts? Thanks, 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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For the Fluke Z8000 Pod - making interface PCB for Z8002 CPU
by John Robertson 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

I have a Z8000 pod and am in the process of making a PCB for the Z8001 test socket on it so I can test Z8002 (Pole Position of course) logic. The PCB is to adapt the Z8002 CPU to the Z8001 test socket. I will likely be making two or three of these (minimum quantity) so if anyone is interested in one for their Z8000 pod please let me know - @ cost plus postage. I plan on having the PCBs run off either later this week or next. 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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FS: Fluke 9100A with original Fluke video card and IEEE488 interface
by Tony Jones 16 Apr '19

16 Apr '19

I just sold one on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/183770937604 and I'd forgotten how much I despise giving eBay their flat 10% fee. I have a second system, identical to above. If anyone here is interested, I will sell for $1500 PayPal gift or cashiers check. Guaranteed working on arrival else I will provide full refund and pay for return shipping. I'll of course provide detailed pictures on request. Shipping extra. Item is 25 pounds 25x16x12 shipping from 97212 zipcode.. Fedex ground, insurance and signature service. I also have for sale separately: - 9100FT configured the same as above (original video and GPIB) $2300 - a number of 9100 probes, vector i/o modules, parallel i/o modules and clock modules 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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256 bit 32 x 8 TBP18S030 BPROMS @ BG MICRO
by wkarkula＠comcast.net 03 Apr '19

03 Apr '19

Hi, BG MICRO has T.I. TBP18S030 256 bit 32 x 8 BPROMS for $1.95. You can get an additional 12% off today (4/3/2019) using code "ODS" for a $20 or more order and they will ship lightweight stuff USPS first class so you don't get killed by shipping (sorry overseas folks). They erroneously call it CMOS: <https://www.bgmicro.com/ICSTBP18S030N.aspx> https://www.bgmicro.com/ICSTBP18S030N.aspx Best, Bill --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ 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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