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ADSL vs Cable
by John Robertson 27 Jun '00

27 Jun '00

Well, a bit off topic, but I just had ADSL service set up at home...1200K+ baud! Our cable modem only gives me 600K at the same time. Cute. Goodbye cable! John :-#)# John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) http://www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com.

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RE: Data I/O Promlink manual
by Chris Loggans 20 Jun '00

20 Jun '00

Speaking of Promlink, does anyone know what Data I/O systems it is compatible with? I recently picked up a Data I/O 121A Gang Programmer (20 EPROMS at once!) but it came without software or manuals. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, -Chris -----Original Message----- From: John Robertson To: TechToolsList(a)flippers.com Sent: 6/19/00 5:34 PM Subject: Data I/O Promlink manual > I was playing with Promlink 3.1 for the Data I/O on my Windows 95 system, and noticed that it talks about the "User Functions" and refers users to the PROMLINK manual for same. Anyone have a copy of this? Covers some of the setup option for the programmer to expand it capabilities (slices bread, creates water, transmogrifies lead into gold?) John :-#)# John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) http://www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com.

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Fluke 9100s - Who has what?
by ayeckley 19 Jun '00

19 Jun '00

Jeff Anderson & I have been trying to determine who all is using the Fluke 9100 system, and to what level of sophistication. Anyone actually using the Programmer Station option? Anyone using the I/O pods? Clock modules? I'm at the larval stage on this system. Alex http://www.elektronforge.com ayeckley(a)elektronforge.com To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com.

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fluke 9010a help required please
by Peter Davies 15 Jun '00

15 Jun '00

I have been writing some script files for my fluke 9010a in order to trouble shoot some 'Universal boardsets that I have (eg:- cosmic monsters etc.) The problem is I only have One Tape. so i decided to download the scripts to my pentium III portable. No Problem downloaded perfectly :-)) trouble is when i try to upload them back to the fluke always at line 7 fluke sends an error message (Scriptfile about 110 lines long) and aborts sadly the message it gives is the abiguous message AUX-Receiving-ERROR discribed as 'Miscellanious Transmission Problems'???? Can anyone sugest anything I might try. I am sending to the pc with BAUD 9600 , PARITY=NONE , BITS=1 and Xon Xoff protocol as I say no problem sending to the pc. When Scriptfile and Signature Analysis is complete will post it for the use of the list members. Thanks in advance Pete Davies (Invadar) To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com.

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Tek 1241 ROM Pack Manuals Needed
by Chris Loggans 02 Jun '00

02 Jun '00

Does anyone have a manual for one of the CPU ROM packs for the Tek 1240/1241 logic analyzer? I am trying to use one of these without a manual and am not having much luck. If you have one for any of the packs (except the Performance Analysis pack) please let me know. Thanks, -Chris To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com.

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RE: Programming the Fluke 9100 - Am I out of luck?
by Chris Loggans 30 May '00

30 May '00

I don't remember the exact error message, but I know for sure that you cannot enter edit mode without the keyboard attached. And the keyboard is specific to the 9100A. You cannot use a regular PC keyboard (I've tried). I don't know about the monitor, but it wouldn't do you any good without it because the edit mode runs entirely on the monitor screen. You should be able to tell if you have the programming option by looking for the 9 pin D-type connection (like a serial port) on the back. That is the monitor connector and the programming option is really just a monitor card and (I think) some additional software. Hope this helps, -Chris PS - If anyone understands keyboard interfacing and might be able to figure out what makes the Fluke keyboard special (and hopefully make an adapter for normal keyboards), let me know. I have a Fluke keyboard, minus keys, that I can loan out if someone is serious about the project. -----Original Message----- From: ayeckley To: TechToolsList(a)flippers.com Sent: 5/29/00 10:31 PM Subject: Programming the Fluke 9100 - Am I out of luck? I'm hoping that someone else with a Fluke 9100 system can answer some questions: Even though the option sticker on the back of my case lists the -004 (programming) option and 4mB of RAM, it looks like someone has pulled them both out. When I hit the EDIT key, I get a "EDIT OPTION NOT INSTALLED" error. Even though I don't have the programmer's keyboard or monitor, I would think it would still enter the EDIT mode without them if the -004 software was really installed. Can anyone that *does* have this option check to see what happens when you try to enter the EDIT mode without the keyboard and monitor attached? It looks like without EDIT mode this thing might be no more powerful than a 9010A. Apparently, you can't even use the RS-232 ports to transfer data unless you get into EDIT mode. Best case, I can save key sequences on floppies and not much more. Or am I (hopefully) missing something? Alex http://www.elektronforge.com ayeckley(a)elektronforge.com To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com.

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Programming the Fluke 9100 - Am I out of luck?
by ayeckley 30 May '00

30 May '00

I'm hoping that someone else with a Fluke 9100 system can answer some questions: Even though the option sticker on the back of my case lists the -004 (programming) option and 4mB of RAM, it looks like someone has pulled them both out. When I hit the EDIT key, I get a "EDIT OPTION NOT INSTALLED" error. Even though I don't have the programmer's keyboard or monitor, I would think it would still enter the EDIT mode without them if the -004 software was really installed. Can anyone that *does* have this option check to see what happens when you try to enter the EDIT mode without the keyboard and monitor attached? It looks like without EDIT mode this thing might be no more powerful than a 9010A. Apparently, you can't even use the RS-232 ports to transfer data unless you get into EDIT mode. Best case, I can save key sequences on floppies and not much more. Or am I (hopefully) missing something? Alex http://www.elektronforge.com ayeckley(a)elektronforge.com To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com.

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Re: Gotta get a new oscilloscope
by ayeckley 29 May '00

29 May '00

I like the 7633 I have from Tektronix pretty well. I picked mine up at a Ham radio show, so I could kick the tires first. Not quite portable, but only about half the weight of the Tek 502 I have. Depending on the modules you install, you can get up to 4 channels (not differential though). Alex http://www.elektronforge.com ayeckley(a)elektronforge.com -----Original Message----- From: Matt Rossiter - Verio Southern California <matt(a)veriosc.com> To: techtoolslist(a)flippers.com <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com> Date: Monday, May 29, 2000 5:33 AM Subject: Gotta get a new oscilloscope >My Tektronix 465M is starting to die on me. I supposed I could take it >apart and try to fix it, but I'm thinking of getting a new oscilloscope >anyway. > >Just wondering if anyone has some recommendations. I'm just looking for a >2 channel, 100Mhz scope with X-Y mode and ext. Z axis (for obvious >reasons). Similiar to the one I already have. If it's at all possible, >I'd like to find something not quite so heavy, but that might be wishful >thinking. > >Also, I'm looking for recommendations as to where to get good deals. I've >been looking at ebay, but I have a hard time trusting people that say >"Sold as is". > >Thanks, > >Matt > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the > message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other > questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com. > >

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Gotta get a new oscilloscope
by Matt Rossiter - Verio Southern California 29 May '00

29 May '00

My Tektronix 465M is starting to die on me. I supposed I could take it apart and try to fix it, but I'm thinking of getting a new oscilloscope anyway. Just wondering if anyone has some recommendations. I'm just looking for a 2 channel, 100Mhz scope with X-Y mode and ext. Z axis (for obvious reasons). Similiar to the one I already have. If it's at all possible, I'd like to find something not quite so heavy, but that might be wishful thinking. Also, I'm looking for recommendations as to where to get good deals. I've been looking at ebay, but I have a hard time trusting people that say "Sold as is". Thanks, Matt To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. Please direct other questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com.

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RE: RFI: 9000A-Z80 Pod EPROM
by Fish, David 25 May '00

25 May '00

Hmmm... What's the difference between the Z80-A and the Z-80AA. Clock speed? Functionality? I'll take you up on the offer of the EPROM image. Chris L. offered to send me images also but is better to have several that can be compared. Thanks. Dave > -----Original Message----- > From: John Robertson [mailto:jrr@flippers.com] > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 10:30 PM > To: TechToolsList(a)flippers.com; 'TechToolsList' > Subject: Re: RFI: 9000A-Z80 Pod EPROM > > > A little more digging...turns out that that is the checksum > for the Z80-AA > pod, I guess it is essentially the same as the standard Z80 > pod. Hmm, need > to take apart a few of my spare Z80 pods to figure this out > better...time... > > John :-#)# > > At 06:07 AM 5/24/00, Fish, David wrote: > >Hi Folks, > > > > Has anyone archived the EPROMS inside the 9010A pods? I need > >someone to verify the checksum of mine or send me the image of > >thier EPROM. I've disassembled the code in order to understand the > >communication between the pods and mainframe but there are several > >instructions that just don't make sense. The EPROMS should all be > >archived anyway, they're getting to/at that age where the > bits start to > >evaporate. > > > > The STANDARD checksum that I get is: 785E > > > >Thanks in advance. > >Dave > > > > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from techtoolslist, send a message with > "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the > > message body to: techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com. > Please direct other > > questions, comments, or problems to jrr(a)flippers.com. > > > John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 > Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) > http://www.flippers.com > "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." >

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