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9010/9100 pods & parts
by Kurt Mahan 25 Oct '02

25 Oct '02

As I was searching for something else I started talking to a guy at TruCal about the 9100 and 9010 pieces of equipment. He mentioned that he still has several pods and other pieces sitting on the shelf that he'd be willing to sell pretty cheap. (cheap is of course relative but he seemed reasonable..) Anyway, I'm not interested in these but I told him I'd pass on the information to some other interested people. Fluke 9100 and 9010 parts TruCal ( they buy/sell/calibrate test equipment - www.trucal.com ) Bryan Lottich 1-800-681-5540 He seems like a nice guy. I'd be curious to know if anybody gets any good deals out of this! Kurt kmahan(a)xmission.com

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Re: Fluke Signatures....
by Kev 22 Oct '02

22 Oct '02

Ah yes but what are you using for a seed file for the CRC 16 /32 calculators? I belive the Fluke version is possibly based on some of the original articles that were in BYTE circa 1983. I'll need to research that a bit more. Kev >Still looking for this one - what is the algorithm used to generate the ROM >Signature in the 9100/9010s? Have tried almost all the CRC programs I could >download, none were correct. It's not CRC-16, CRC-32, CCITT, CHECKSUM.... > >Anyone get any further? > >Attached is the file that I used to try and identify the signature and >these are the results: > >CRC-16 =58B8 >CRC-32 =C1E6AB10 >CCITT =E63C > >(the "Correct" Fluke signature is = 8B1A) > >The file is from a video game, it's a 4K size chunk of the main program... > >John :-#)# >

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FA: Picture tube tester/rejuvenator
by John Robertson 21 Oct '02

21 Oct '02

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1390022002 (B&W /Colour) Not me, but this is handy for small service shops John :-#)#

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Fluke 90 Series designer found!
by John Robertson 20 Oct '02

20 Oct '02

I was chatting with Shy (www.Navatek.com - spare 9100/9010 parts) and I asked him about the Series 90 that Fluke/PHILIPS produced in the early 90's and he said it was the design of a guy named Mike in Calgary, Canada! This is a device that can clip onto a Z80 or 8085 CPU (some of the 6XXX family is supported too it seems) and it will cycle steal from the UUT and allow you to run RAM, ROM etc tests. Nice hand held unit... So if anyone has one of those items sitting on a shelf I am going to try and get the schematics, etc for them. Mike's away for a few days but stay tuned! John :-#)#

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RE: pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations?
by Ranger Mike 15 Oct '02

15 Oct '02

As an interesting side note, I've had problems locating an affordable punch down tool for williams boards. While I use the crimp connectors sometimes, I also use the punch down type, depending on my local stores stock. Given that I have now rewired 3 or 4 williams cabs, some from scratch, I needed to find an easy way to punch down into the connectors. What I did, is I took that stubby flat head driver that comes in most scredriver sets, and ground the tip so it was thinner, and narrower. I then used the dremmmel tool to cut some slots in the tip, and presto, a cheap punch down tool! Mike -----Original Message----- From: Kev [mailto:KKlopp@erols.com] Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 3:17 PM To: Joe Magiera; TechToolsList(a)flippers.com Subject: Re: pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations? http://users.erols.com/mowerman/Connectors/Connectors.htm Is a project I started on but never found the time to finish. I prefer the spring loaded pin pushers for the Molex pins. (buy tools that will last a life time if you can afford it). Also you should note that crimper prices can be much higher than $30 depending on connector. Kev -----Original Message----- From: Joe Magiera <joemagiera(a)ameritech.net> To: TechToolsList(a)flippers.com <TechToolsList(a)flippers.com> Date: Monday, October 14, 2002 3:03 PM Subject: pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations? > >Yes, I cross posted this to RGVAC, but it fits here too. Any help/advice >appreciated. > >What are the sizes of the pins used in typical Williams, Gottlieb, etc. >games? .156, .093, .062, .165, other? > >What pin extractor tools and crimpers do you use that you like/dislike? Is >the "spring loaded" extractor worth the few extra bucks? > >I've found a lot of places to buy them on the net, but if anyone knows any >place that has some great prices on them, please let me know. Seems like >spring loaded extractor tools are about $12, and crimpers $20-30. Thanks, > >Joe >joemagiera(a)ameritech.net >

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Re: pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations?
by Kev 15 Oct '02

15 Oct '02

http://users.erols.com/mowerman/Connectors/Connectors.htm Is a project I started on but never found the time to finish. I prefer the spring loaded pin pushers for the Molex pins. (buy tools that will last a life time if you can afford it). Also you should note that crimper prices can be much higher than $30 depending on connector. Kev -----Original Message----- From: Joe Magiera <joemagiera(a)ameritech.net> To: TechToolsList(a)flippers.com <TechToolsList(a)flippers.com> Date: Monday, October 14, 2002 3:03 PM Subject: pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations? > >Yes, I cross posted this to RGVAC, but it fits here too. Any help/advice >appreciated. > >What are the sizes of the pins used in typical Williams, Gottlieb, etc. >games? .156, .093, .062, .165, other? > >What pin extractor tools and crimpers do you use that you like/dislike? Is >the "spring loaded" extractor worth the few extra bucks? > >I've found a lot of places to buy them on the net, but if anyone knows any >place that has some great prices on them, please let me know. Seems like >spring loaded extractor tools are about $12, and crimpers $20-30. Thanks, > >Joe >joemagiera(a)ameritech.net >

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pin sizes for extractor and crimpers? recommendations?
by Joe Magiera 14 Oct '02

14 Oct '02

Yes, I cross posted this to RGVAC, but it fits here too. Any help/advice appreciated. What are the sizes of the pins used in typical Williams, Gottlieb, etc. games? .156, .093, .062, .165, other? What pin extractor tools and crimpers do you use that you like/dislike? Is the "spring loaded" extractor worth the few extra bucks? I've found a lot of places to buy them on the net, but if anyone knows any place that has some great prices on them, please let me know. Seems like spring loaded extractor tools are about $12, and crimpers $20-30. Thanks, Joe joemagiera(a)ameritech.net

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Re: 9100/9105 display tubes NOS
by Kev 13 Oct '02

13 Oct '02

Okay so the normal crew spotted the 9100 on e-bay. I'm interested in the VECTOR module. I belive the manual is already available is anyone else interested in this part? Kev -----Original Message----- From: Corey Stup <Corey(a)stup.net> To: John Robertson <jrr(a)flippers.com> Cc: techToolsList(a)flippers.com <techToolsList(a)flippers.com> Date: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 2:20 PM Subject: Re: 9100/9105 display tubes NOS > > >> Please order only what you need, I am also letting Shy (NAVATEK) in on >> this as he is being supportive of the group, he is sending my the 9100 >> backup program that he is allowing us to share - plus he told Cory who >> made the tube and the part number which enabled me to find these. He >> needs to support his industrial client base...I've asked him to leave >> five for us. >> >> I'm ordering one... > >I'm ordering 2. I have one bad one and one marginal. > >Note that its a shit-load (technical term) of soldering to replace it. > Lots of pins in close quarters. A nice rework station would come in >handy for those of us who have them. > > > >

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FS / FA?: Fluke 6809/E pod - fully working
by steve＠coule.freeserve.co.uk 12 Oct '02

12 Oct '02

Does anyone want to persuade me not to ebay a fully working (yes, not untested!) fluke 6809/E pod with a sensible offer? It's in good condition, all the pins on the header are present and straight (pics available on request). As you're probably all aware, it's ideal for fixing Williams Joust/Defender/Robotron, Atari Star Wars etc and is pretty much the hardest to find and most expensive pod BUT it pays for itself very quickly. The pod is located in the UK but I'll ship anywhere, US/Canada airmail delivery would be $30, uk £6.45 ... others countries quoted on request. If there are no acceptable offers, I'll let ebay decide the price! Steve ps. If you want to see a picture of it plugged in running the UUT or running a RAM test etc, I'll drag my joust cab out and take a pic! _______________________________________________________________________ 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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9100/9105 display tubes NOS
by John Robertson 08 Oct '02

08 Oct '02

I just heard back from my contact (John Konishi) and there are 26 tubes left for the 9100, net cost (FOB Toronto, Canada) is $185 Canadian (approximately $115US) plus shipping and any duties (if applicable to the USA). They will do single orders. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> John Konishi / Noritake Canada Ltd. PH: 416-291-2946 Ex 240 FA: 416-292-0239 e-mail: jkonishi(a)noritake.ca URL: http://www.noritake-itron.com <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Please order only what you need, I am also letting Shy (NAVATEK) in on this as he is being supportive of the group, he is sending my the 9100 backup program that he is allowing us to share - plus he told Cory who made the tube and the part number which enabled me to find these. He needs to support his industrial client base...I've asked him to leave five for us. I'm ordering one... John :-#)#

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