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Using the 9010 to fill a block of RAM
by John Robertson 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

I'm hoping one of you code jockeys knows a simple program for filling a block of memory on the 9010 - in this case with FFs. I'm looking for something like: *Begin at address xxxxh write FFh, ** ** **Increment counter by 1 store, ** ** **Compare counter with yyyyh - if equal goto Finish** ** **Loop back to Begin** ** **Finish* I think I just about wrote the program, but it would take me up to a couple of hours to get it to work (I'm a heck of a lot better on hardware). Why do I want this? Well, I am finding that the AnyPin device we sell is loaded with 00s, and the early Williams games don't seem to like that, so I want to load them with FFs and see if that works better. A 5101 is only 4 bits wide, so I made a simple adapter that puts a second 5101 in parallel (address and selects) with the original and the four additional data lines (D4 - D7) go to a Glomper clip that fits over a handy ROM to get those connections. Now I can test the 5101 in the game using the standard built in RAM tests. 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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Cheap DIY Fluke Pod Connector Saver idea.
by Colin Davies 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Hi Guys, Blew the Dust off the spare 9010A and Z80 Pod this weekend at a friend's. Had some issues with a board with a Turned Pin IC socket, Unsure if the Pod fully made the connection fully..... I'm also aware that the connector / cable assembly is hard and expensive to replace and needs to be treated with general care and not abused.... Anyway.... It dawned on me........ You can Buy a 40 Pin Zif socket for under $2 on Ebay (from China), along with a turned pin 40 way socket for much the same cost..... Solder these two back to back, and then get a few strips of round/turned pin male to male header strips (also Ebay From china). Plug these into the turned pin socket that you soldered to the zif socket to give you male turned pins...... These will plug nicely into turned pin sockets and other types.... if pins break off, just replace a small section of the header strip. Very cheap to make and saves wear and tear on those valuable and rare pod connectors !!! While debugging the board, leave adaptor in place, and you can also pop the original cpu in the zif if required. Regards, Col _______________________________________________ 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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Symbol table for Williams System 11ish pinball - DasmX?
by John Robertson 18 Dec '14

18 Dec '14

I'm working on a mod for a Data East game, and would like to know if anyone has a Williams (or DE) symbol table they are willing to share so I can disassemble the code more easily. What I have so far is: cpu 6802 org 0x4000 vector 0x2400 pia_solenoid_PRA vector 0x2401 pia_solenoid_CRA vector 0x2402 pia_solenoid_PRB vector 0x2403 pia_solenoid_CRA vector 0xFFF8 irq_vector int_entry vector 0xFFFA swi_vector swi_entry vector 0xFFFC nmi_vector nmi_entry vector 0xFFFE res_vector reset However that is just the start...obviously more work is needed. 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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Simpler way to upgrade Williams video to 4164/4264
by John Robertson 12 Dec '14

12 Dec '14

I found what is a pretty simple way to upgrade these motherboards (Defender/Stargate/Joust/Robotron/Etc.), simply remove the 12V choke (bottom most coil) and the -5V choke, which is the top one of the four choke coils. Then run a jumper from the +5 choke output to the old 12V choke output. No cable changers (which can get lost/misplaced/buggered) needed - if you can build a cable changer you can easily modify the board. This removes the -5 and the +12 from the RAM and converts the original +12 to 5VDC which the 6164/6264 requires. Note that pin #9 which is A7 on the 6164/6264, when plugged into the 6116 socket has the 5V Vcc connection, which is irrelevant as A7 can be pulled high forever. 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 9010a test script question
by Tony htbs 05 Dec '14

05 Dec '14

I have a question on my 9010a I run fide i found some scripts for omega race on john flippers site that are a .s I know a dot h file can be run on rksic.exe What do you use a .s file on Do you have to convert it ? How Can I use it in fide ? When I generate a script on fide not all the test for ram run Only test 2 and 4 work (this is on a working board) I did cut the watchdog reset and tied the cpu side high I wish someone would do a post on how to generate a script on fide If you do it right off his site you get errors I always need to change the names of the roms to get it to run And not all the test work So I try to test a working board first 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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9020A probe?
by Nigel Williams 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

My 9020A did not come with the probe, if anyone has a spare I would be interested in buying or has anyone made a probe and discovered the pinout of the DE-9 connector? thanks. _______________________________________________ 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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Data I/O 3980 main supply output setting?
by Stuart Banks 17 Nov '14

17 Nov '14

Just recently acquired a Data I/O 3980 programmer in a not working condition and have determined that the open frame power supply made by Power One MAP80-1012 is dead. I located a replacement NOS Power One MAP80-1012 supply on ebay and would like to complete the re-installation. This power supply output is variable from 10V to 15V. Does anybody know the exact set-point output voltage value required by the 3980 for this power supply? I do not have a service manual for this beast. Does anyone have a scanned copy or original service manual for the Data I/O 3900/3910/3980 programmer series? Thanks, Stuart _______________________________________________ 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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Benchmate manual
by Joe Magiera 16 Nov '14

16 Nov '14

Couple questions. First the easiest one: Are: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org/TTL/Test_Equipment ftp://ftp.flippers.com the same? Secondly, I thought James Marous uploaded the manual for the Benchmate 400. I looked on the arcadetech ftp site and can't find it. I know he sent it to me, but I can't find the email. If anyone knows where this manual is located, can you please point me to it? James, if you are still out there, could you please email it to me again? Joe _______________________________________________ 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 80286 Interface pod 9000A-80286H
by sales htbs 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

Fluke 80286 Interface pod 9000A-80286H I just found one here and it is missing the end that plugs into the red cable The manual says plc to lcc ? does not show a part number Does anyone have a end for this pod It is the part that goes to the uut from the pod ribbon cable 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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Fluke 80286 Interface pod 9000A-80286H
by Tony htbs 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

Fluke 80286 Interface pod 9000A-80286H I just found one here and it is missing the end that plugs into the red cable The manual says plc to lcc ? does not show a part number Does anyone have a end for this pod It is the part that goes to the uut from the pod ribbon cable 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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