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Re: [Techtoolslist] Fluke FIDE 4.1.9 Run-time error'68'
by Mike Coates 11 Aug '19

11 Aug '19

from a post long, long ago ... James said ... If anyone wants the (UGLY) source code, it's available here: https://www.assembla.com/code/FIDE/subversion/nodes On 11/08/2019 21:01, David Shoemaker wrote: > If your willing to share source I will take a whack at updating to c#. _______________________________________________ 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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Needed: instruction manual for AVA 103C
by William Sudbrink via Techtoolslist 06 Aug '19

06 Aug '19

I just picked up an AVA Model 103C Floppy Exerciser. While it has a few quick tips silkscreened on the bottom of it, I think it would be helpful to have the full manual. I've done a fair bit of googling, but all I've turned up is several repair manuals for other equipment, suggesting the 103C as the ideal tool for testing and repairing their gear. Thanks, Bill Sudbrink --- 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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WTB: Fluke 9019a vfd display and/or bottom case...
by Thomas LeBlanc 30 Jul '19

30 Jul '19

Hi all, I wanted to see if anyone had some Fluke 9010a parts available for sale. I’m looking for: - a vfd display - a lower case half (Or perhaps a whole non-working/parts 9010a that has those known good parts included). Please let me know! Thanks, Tom _______________________________________________ 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 900 kit on eBay
by John Robertson 26 Jul '19

26 Jul '19

Not mine, and if I had more free time I'd probably buy it! https://www.ebay.com/itm/233291515008 Looks like it has stuff worth archiving! I do have a pair off 900s already, one of which worked the last time I tried it. 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 9010 bus test address tied message confusion
by David Shoemaker 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

Working on a space invaders board. 8080 pod, passes self-test. Put it onto UUT and hit auto. Getting an error that does make sense. ADDR bits 13 tied-Loop? Thought at first that was bits 1 & 3 tied. But probing around didn't find anything. So I tried tying them together myself to see what happens. ADDR Bits 1 and 3 tied - loop? Uh, ok so they are explicit on the two bits tied. That's good to know. But why is it only telling me one bit? So I pulled out the manual and from the bus test error messages table there should never be a "bits" message without two bits. But I am only getting one (and no MORE led, and more button does nothing). The only single bit error should be if bit tied low or high. But that is not the message (and it says "bit" not "bits"). I tried exercising bit 13, did a write @ 2000 = 0, probe set on address and can see the line being driven high. And no other bits are being driven when I check. Thoughts? Thanks, David _______________________________________________ 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: Misc Fluke pods + free stuff
by Tony Jones 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

All pass self test. Shipping is extra (from 97212). Payment via PayPal gift/F&F please. 1. 80188 with manual - $60 2. 80188 with manual, slight crease on cover of manual - $50 3. 80286H with manual - $75 4. 9900 with manual, FAA asset number scratched onto case of pod - $75 Happy to entertain offers if you take multiple. ---- All have the following which are FREE Shipping will be cheap (usps media mail) 1. 9132A Manual Set (68020, 68030, 80386) 2. 9132A Manual Set (68020, 80386) All following are in original boxes, some unopened. Happy to unbox/combine/rebox etc to reduce shipping cost. 1. 9132A-024 ROM Module 24 pin 2. 9132A-024 ROM Module 24 pin 3. 9132A-024 ROM Module 28 pin 4. 9132A-024 ROM Module 28 pin 5. 9132A-024 ROM Module 32 pin 6. 9132A-024 ROM Module 32 pin basically same as this item (not my listing) https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluke-9132A-024-ROM-Module-24-Pin-NOS-Industrial-S… _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [Techtoolslist] EPROM Emulator Questions
by techtools-steve 20 Jul '19

20 Jul '19

That's mine John. Something I put together to facilitate testing changes on Atari Vectors a few years back. I needed something with more flexibility than a bucket full of eproms and a bulk uv eraser to keep up with development. On 7/19/2019 12:08 PM, John Robertson wrote: > On 2019/07/19 11:23 a.m., techtools-steve wrote: >> Maybe something like this little guy Jess? >> >> https://i.imgur.com/K8tsyhm.png >> >> I've been using a handful of these for a couple of years now on Atari >> vector boards without issue. This photo is the earliest prototype >> and supports 2516/2716/2532/2732. It's good for development but was >> really designed as a solution for long term eprom replacement than as >> an emulator. A small upgrade could possibly shift this to full >> "emulator" supporting more aggressive development work. >> >> > Very cool! > > Who made that emulator? > > John :-#)# _______________________________________________ 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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Missing Fluke Tech Lit
by John Robertson 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

I was reviewing my 1984 Fluke Catalog and they have a list of Tech articles for the Micro-System Troubleshooters: On TTL B0127-FlukeAvoidingPotentialProblemsWhenGetting Started B0146-9020A_IEEE-488ProductionTest B0156-User_Designed_Interface_Pod_Adapters B0163-The_Probe_and_the_Program Missing (as of 1984): B0145 - Understanding Noise Spectra B0147 - Remote Operation (9020A) B0151 - Guide to 8085 Micro-Processor Based System Testing (not the 8085 Pod Manual) I'm sure there are many more we are missing, but these wouldn't hurt to add if anyone has a copy and is bored some evening and has a scanner handy! 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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Re: [Techtoolslist] Techtoolslist Digest, Vol 181, Issue 5
by Matthew A. Spynda 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

FYI, I can't see any of these images. They just show as '[cid:image002.jpg@01D53E10.77CC3C50]' in the body. -----Original Message----- From: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com Sent: Friday, July 19, 2019 11:00 AM To: techtoolslist(a)flippers.com Subject: Techtoolslist Digest, Vol 181, Issue 5 Send Techtoolslist mailing list submissions to techtoolslist(a)flippers.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com You can reach the person managing the list at techtoolslist-owner(a)flippers.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Techtoolslist digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: EPROM Emulator Questions (Jess Askey) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:00:54 +0000 From: Jess Askey <jess(a)askey.org> To: Technical Tools Mail List <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com> Subject: Re: [Techtoolslist] EPROM Emulator Questions Message-ID: <CY4PR08MB243716D3644B04DAEB00212EC4CB0(a)CY4PR08MB2437.namprd08.prod.outlook.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" My vision is that I could have 8 of them plugged into all the EPROM sockets on a board like this.. ? Then I can live debug! [cid:image002.jpg@01D53E10.77CC3C50] -----Original Message----- From: Techtoolslist <techtoolslist-bounces(a)flippers.com> On Behalf Of Phillip Eaton Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 11:24 PM To: Technical Tools Mail List <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com> Subject: Re: [Techtoolslist] EPROM Emulator Questions We had something very similar at my company in the 90s, it was a bit smaller black grey potted block with an rs232 cable sticking out. Compared with the Dataman S3 and S4 we had, it was just as fast to use for emulation and much cheaper. I'd probably buy one if they were available again at the right price, but I don't have the capacity/capability to help create one unfortunately. On Fri, 19 Jul 2019, 05:03 Jess Askey, <jess(a)askey.org<mailto:jess@askey.org>> wrote: > Here is a picture of it and the innards... there is an older CPLD on > the other side of the PCB and it looks like it just writes the binary > content to the RAM (shown) and then it runs free with the ability to > monitor what is going on. The software supports the standard 24/28/32 > pin configurations so you can make it work in anything from a 2716 up > to like a 27C010. I tried to get ahold of John Olsen who ran Itasca > (according to my instruction pamphlet) but he is no where to be found. > It's not terribly complicated. The plastic body is cheaply available. > > > > [cid:image001.png@01D53DAC.12AC7920] > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Techtoolslist > <techtoolslist-bounces(a)flippers.com<mailto:techtoolslist-bounces@flippers.com>> > On Behalf Of > Jess Askey > Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 8:40 PM > To: Technical Tools Mail List > <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com<mailto:techtoolslist@flippers.com>> > Subject: [Techtoolslist] EPROM Emulator Questions > > > > John's AdCOM question got me thinking a little bit.... > > > > So I have an old Itasca Systems NoROM Eprom emulator, it is sorta a > genius little device because it is literally a small black 'Extended > 32-Pin DIP' > and it only sticks up about 1.5 Inches. It has a Serial Port built in > with an RJ-12 (6/8Pin?) so the cable is lightweight. They stopped > making it in > 2000 or so and I really just want to make more of them (functionally). > Some improvements would be... > > > > 1. Switch to USB + daisy chain so you can literally have dozens of > these on a PCB if really needed. > > 2. An improved interface for sending data to the device(s) 3. Nice in > place debugging and sniffing > > > > Anyone interested in working on a project like this with me? I can do > the software side but Im not really there on the FPGA end. I have good > details on the packaging of the ITASCA one and I can post pics if you > want. They no longer make it or are in existence so I don't want to > duplicate it per se, just build something with core functionality in the > same form factor. > > > > Email me if interested.... > jess(a)askey.org<mailto:jess@askey.org<mailto:jess@askey.org%3cmailto:jess@askey.org>> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Techtoolslist mailing list > > Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com<mailto:Techtoolslist@flippers.com<mailto:Techtoolslist@flippers.com%3cmailto:Techtoolslist@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/ > _______________________________________________ > Techtoolslist mailing list > Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com<mailto:Techtoolslist@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/ > _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com<mailto:Techtoolslist@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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Ram / Rom / CPU reference flash cards?
by David Shoemaker 27 May '19

27 May '19

I regularly find myself having to look up pinouts for various parts to probe them. And would love a nice set of laminated references flash cards. Anyone know of such a thing out there? I keep looking them up but would like something I can keep on the bench right at hand. Thanks, David _______________________________________________ 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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