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Fluke tapes on eBay...
by John Robertson 03 May '02

03 May '02

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1726978058 Spotted four nice new tapes... John :-#)#

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Re: 9010A w/ 4 pods on e-bay
by Kev 02 May '02

02 May '02

Nevermind, ended w/ BIN.... > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1726594492&ssPageName=AD M >E:B:SS:US:1#BID1 > >6802 >6809 >Z80 >68000 > >BIN of $750 (which probably isn't that unreasonable given the 6809 pod). > >Kev > > >

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9010A w/ 4 pods on e-bay
by Kev 28 Apr '02

28 Apr '02

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1726594492&ssPageName=ADM E:B:SS:US:1#BID1 6802 6809 Z80 68000 BIN of $750 (which probably isn't that unreasonable given the 6809 pod). Kev

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Re: VECTOR: Atari Cat Box questions
by John Robertson 27 Apr '02

27 Apr '02

If there is sufficient interest I could build a few of these adapters. The 6809, 6808/2, 6800, Z80, and 6502 are fairly simple to reproduce...the Z8002 is the pain...but I am still working on getting the PROM code for it so someone can make the adapter. This adapter would probably also work for the Fluke, by the way! If someone else wants to take on the task I have the pods for these and can show the individual how to do the job, you just need a small PCB with a bunch of cross-over circuits to re-layout the CPU end to match the CPU desired to plug into. This unit does NOT emulate, nor does it run the game under test (unlike the Fluke 9XXX or Arium test fixtures) still the Checksum feature and RAM test are fairly handy, if Atari had used shielded cables it might have been more useful, as it is I suspect that if one made up better cables - similar to the high end Fluke cables on those pods, then the RAM tests would be more useful...certainly FASTER than the Fluke! I would be happy to continue the discussion in the Techtools List...I have a bit of experience with the CAT boxes... John :-#)# At 09:06 AM 26/04/2002 -0400, Kev wrote: >It can be used on any 8 or 16 bit processor you have an adapter for. > >I've owned a Z80 adapter & used it on Pac-Man. > >Supposedly there are 6809, Z8002 adapters available too but good luck >finding them. > >Be sure to have (or install) the checksum feature. > >Kev How to subscribe/unsubscribe from the Tech Tools List: To do either you send email to "MajorDomo(a)flippers.com" and in the body you state either "Subscribe techtoolslist" or "Unsubscribe techtoolslist", note that the Subject is "" (Blank)... --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 19/04/2002

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Wanted : Manual for Rhode & Schwarz LAC64
by Mike Coates 27 Apr '02

27 Apr '02

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Possibly important
by Rodger Boots 25 Apr '02

25 Apr '02

I can't verify it right now, but I think the Des Moines game auction is the same day as a hamfest, BOTH at the fairgrounds. If the hamfest is the same day and you have any interest in finding low-cost test equipment for fixing games you might want to check it out. Typically hamfests wind down by noon, so this is something to check out before the auction.

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Shipping delicate test equipment....
by John Robertson 23 Apr '02

23 Apr '02

I don't know what you folks experience is in shipping stuff, but I just bought one of the Ariums on eBay and when it arrived it was a bit broken up inside - see small picture - so I sent the following note to the seller of the next Arium I won: ------------------------------------------------------------------- "Might I ask you to pack this securely? I just received another Arium that I had won in a previous auction and the two circuit boards inside the unit had broken their pc card edge connectors due to shock in transit. Plus the handle snapped one of it's lock buttons and the rear of the unit was bent a bit. This WAS packed in a big box with lots of chunks of foam... If possible I would ask you if you could please remove the two (or three?) small PC style circuit boards that are in the center of the unit and pack them with the pods. Then could you pack the Arium in it's own box, filled with peanuts, then place that box in a larger one, then the pods (and possibly the two/three boards) would be packed in a second smaller box and placed with the boxed Arium in the single bigger box that is also then filled with "peanuts"? I hope that is not inconvenient for you. But I really would like this to arrive in working condition. And it is somewhat fragile as I have found out to my dismay. I won't hold you responsible at all for shipping damage, we all take our chances, as long as it is well packed - that is reasonable, isn't it? We have shipped many items using this method including Pachinkos ( lots of plastic bits to break off) and old pinball backglasses and none have broken in transit." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Comments? Any one else have nasty surprises when they opened a box? I've had the points snapped off of probes, pins mangled on pods etc, so I am careful to describe recommended method of packing to sellers of equipment. for example - the Fluke Pods, it is IMPERITIVE that the plugs are taped after locked into the self test socket on the pod. Shipping tape works very well. John :-#)# "Arium-Damage.JPG" (missing attachment)

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Shipping delicate test equipment...
by Kurt Mahan 23 Apr '02

23 Apr '02

I had some bad luck with a 3 box shipment (monitor, cpu and parts). The monitor had the misfortune of having a fork lift put through the box pretty much dead center. "ouch". The box the cpu was shipped back in (a fairly large unit) was in the orignal factory packaging. Well, the box showed up back at Tektronix with the corners rounded. And when they opened the cpu box they poured out the pieces -- due to the really rough handling, the power supply (an old linear one) had torn loose and bounced around. The third box was just fine. It had the mouse and keyboard in it. Well, the Tek rep was totally pissed 'cause it was a loaner unit and he really needed it back. He was pissed, that is, until he found out that we'd insured the shipment for $25k. He loved us after that. (this was back in the late 80s). The current damage that I see is small boxes that seem to get run over by the fedex truck. Customer calls up and says "it's smashed". The worker dudes are sneaky. They'll usually put all the pieces in a new box and send it on its way. But they use the old waybill, which typically shows up the tire treads just fine. No way to protect items from that kind of abuse. The best advice to give to people is to always SAVE the packaging until you've determined if it's broken or not. Also if you see obvious damage to the boxes make the delivery dude write a report on it. Otherwise there is no proof that THEY caused the damage. But it is tough to get fedex/ups/whoever to pay for a poorly packed box. No matter what THEY did to it.... The other thing is to know who fedex/ups believes to be the "SHIPPER". Obvious you say. Not really. When you ship through a Mailboxes Etc. or Office Depot then they are the shipper. Until such time as you need to find out who it is -- like if you need to start a trace. Then, well, good luck in figuring it all out. The amount of crap they make you go through is impressive. But if you're nice to the ups/fedex folks and don't go ballistic they will typically try and help you out (at least that's been my experience).. Kurt kmahan(a)xmission.com > Comments? Any one else have nasty surprises when they opened a box? I've > had the points snapped off of probes, pins mangled on pods etc, so I am > careful to describe recommended method of packing to sellers of equipment. > for example - the Fluke Pods, it is IMPERITIVE that the plugs are taped > after locked into the self test socket on the pod. Shipping tape works very > well.

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Re: Arium ML4100 manuals
by Kev 23 Apr '02

23 Apr '02

That would be a logic analyzer for those who were wondering (like myself) Kev > >Anyone interested in a photocopy of the manual and schematics for this >unit? I have borrowed them for a couple of days and would be willing to run >a few extra sets off for $20US each set...these are fat...plus I don't have >a double siding scanner and don't want to take the time to hand feed this >monster. Lots of 11 X17 schematics... > >John :-#)# >

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Arium ML4100 manuals
by John Robertson 23 Apr '02

23 Apr '02

Anyone interested in a photocopy of the manual and schematics for this unit? I have borrowed them for a couple of days and would be willing to run a few extra sets off for $20US each set...these are fat...plus I don't have a double siding scanner and don't want to take the time to hand feed this monster. Lots of 11 X17 schematics... John :-#)#

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