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Fluke keyboards question
by Barry Shilmover 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

All, I have a couple of Fluke products made for warehouse/assembly (namely the Fluke 1020 and 1050). They are both touch screens with a keyboard. One is monochrome, the other color. Anyway, I picked up the 1020 because it had the keyboard and wanted to see if I could use it with the 9100 (and the monitor is nearly identical inside too). Anyway, the keyboard looks like the original 9100A keyboard from Oak, but the keys are a bit different (see picture). The cable was ruined, so I swapped that. The 9100 recognizes that there is a keyboard attached and goes into programmer’s mode, but the keyboard does nothing except for beeping when keys are pressed (LEDs on the keyboard flash when fluke starts and work when pressed). Since I had it open, I pulled the EPROM and read it, figuring I could take the ROM from the similar 9100A keyboard and make it mostly work. The PCB in the keyboard appears identical, its the strange cpu with the piggybacked eprom. When I compare the ROM file on TTL ftp site and the one I read off my keyboard, they are identical. Which surprised me. All I can think of is that some of the other chips on the pcb are different. Anyone have one of the Oak fluke keyboards that can send me high resolution images of the PCB and chips on the board? Thanks, Barry _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Z80/AA pod for sale
by Marc Desfossés 27 Jan '23

27 Jan '23

Hi, I am selling a 9000A-Z80/AA pod. https://www.ebay.com/itm/234751884917 Asking 800USD + pp fees + shipping from Canada. Thanks ! Marc _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Fluke 9000 Pod (Z80) UUT ribbon cable
by Greg Baumgratz 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Happy New Year to all! There's not much in my TTL archive about this, and varying opinions/options upon web searches but I wanted to see what the current thought are on this topic? I have a Z80 pod that works depending on how you position the pod/cable. If it's working you can twist the cable slightly at the pod and it will stop working. I have pulled it apart and did notice that the upper level ground foil did split and I bridged this will wire/solder. Still seems to be doing failing. The 40 pin dip side seems fine - any options? Has anyone re-terminated the pod side? Any replacements available? I see some pages reference just using a 40 pin flat cable - has anyone tried this and if so what are your experiences? Thanks, Greg _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Re: [Techtoolslist] Fluke 9000 Pod (Z80) UUT ribbon cable (Pat Danis)
by John Frank 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Some (if not most) of the repro units use a 40 pin flat ribbon cable for the Z80 UUT Cable. I have made the following: 1. UUT pcb for a straight through 40 way ribbon cable to single pod header; 2. A (almost universal using jumpers) UUT pcb for a dual 40 way ribbon cable to dual pod header; 3. A UUT pcb for 68000, 64 pin dual 64 way ribbon cable to dual pod header; 4. Replacement protection modules to suit almost all pods; 5. Replacement module for custom protection ic; 6. Replacement module for the precision resistor array. The UUT cable adapters can use straight ribbon cable or twisted pair (like the original fluke cables) to improve signal quality and noise immunity. I have been slow in getting these properly tested (initial quick tests were ok) so they are not released yet. I was also working on an easier way (than the original hand wired fluke cables) to do the Z80 cable you mention - a UUT pcb dual 40 way ribbon cable to a single pod header (for better signal quality). I was looking at adding a small pcb at the pod end to go from the dual 40 way ribbon cable back to a single header with the appropriate shield wires grounded. As well as repairing some Fluke 9010A mainframes and Pods, I have repaired some Fluke UUT connectors (with broken pins) and dismantled and inspected to the pod header cable like on the Z80 that uses dual UUT 40 wire twisted pair cables. So, yes your UUT cable can be repaired but is a little fiddly. I hope to get around to doing more testing to be able to release the UUT Cable assemblies or parts soon. Regards, John -----Original Message----- From: Techtoolslist <techtoolslist-bounces(a)flippers.com> On Behalf Of techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com Sent: Tuesday, 3 January 2023 5:40 PM To: techtoolslist(a)flippers.com Subject: Techtoolslist Digest, Vol 222, Issue 1 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. Fluke 9000 Pod (Z80) UUT ribbon cable (Greg Baumgratz) 2. Re: Fluke 9000 Pod (Z80) UUT ribbon cable (Pat Danis) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2023 14:32:45 -0500 From: Greg Baumgratz <voyager(a)galaxian.com> To: Technical Tools Mail List <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com> Subject: [Techtoolslist] Fluke 9000 Pod (Z80) UUT ribbon cable Message-ID: <d9d09377-d3ff-9a2e-55e9-a355b78a772f(a)galaxian.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Happy New Year to all! There's not much in my TTL archive about this, and varying opinions/options upon web searches but I wanted to see what the current thought are on this topic?? I have a Z80 pod that works depending on how you position the pod/cable.? If it's working you can twist the cable slightly at the pod and it will stop working. I have pulled it apart and did notice that the upper level ground foil did split and I bridged this will wire/solder.? Still seems to be doing failing.? The 40 pin dip side seems fine - any options?? Has anyone re-terminated the pod side?? Any replacements available?? I see some pages reference just using a 40 pin flat cable - has anyone tried this and if so what are your experiences? Thanks, Greg ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2023 13:38:08 -0600 From: Pat Danis <patdanis(a)verizon.net> To: Technical Tools Mail List <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com> Subject: Re: [Techtoolslist] Fluke 9000 Pod (Z80) UUT ribbon cable Message-ID: <ECD1CDC0-7F79-402C-92CD-F80DEC807855(a)verizon.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I believe Raymond Jett (Channelmanic or Channelmaniac on other forums) sourced some of that cable. I don?t know if he is on here. I will ask and see if he has any left Pat Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 2, 2023, at 1:33 PM, Greg Baumgratz <voyager(a)galaxian.com> wrote: > > ?Happy New Year to all! > > There's not much in my TTL archive about this, and varying opinions/options upon web searches but I wanted to see what the current thought are on this topic? I have a Z80 pod that works depending on how you position the pod/cable. If it's working you can twist the cable slightly at the pod and it will stop working. I have pulled it apart and did notice that the upper level ground foil did split and I bridged this will wire/solder. Still seems to be doing failing. The 40 pin dip side seems fine - any options? Has anyone re-terminated the pod side? Any replacements available? I see some pages reference just using a 40 pin flat cable - has anyone tried this and if so what are your experiences? > > Thanks, > Greg > > > _______________________________________________ > Techtoolslist mailing list > Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com > https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist > FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment > Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/ ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist ------------------------------ End of Techtoolslist Digest, Vol 222, Issue 1 ********************************************* _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Clearout: Fluke 9100 clock modules
by Tony Jones 29 Dec '22

29 Dec '22

I have 2 Fluke 9100A clock modules left. Last of my Fluke parts. For 9100A/9100FT only. Will not work with 9010A. I WANT THEM GONE so I'm pricing accordingly (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). $22 each shipped (US lower 48), $40 for both This is cheapest I can see on ePay (and is what they look like): https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729644716 Paypal friends and family / gift or cover fees. _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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ftp site is down...
by John Robertson 23 Dec '22

23 Dec '22

Does anyone know Tim Matthews (in the UK) and can ask him if he is aware his web site arcadetech.org is down? He is hosting the TTL library (I have a complete archive of course) and I noticed it was down when I tried to upload some files yesterday. I sent him an email but did not hear back. The domain is listed as active until 2020 so it must be a server thing... 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 220, Issue 8
by John Frank 22 Dec '22

22 Dec '22

I would love to get that manual. I have a friend coming to visit me early next year from the US so I can get you to ship it them. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Techtoolslist <techtoolslist-bounces(a)flippers.com> on behalf of techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com <techtoolslist-request(a)flippers.com> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2022 5:39:25 PM To: techtoolslist(a)flippers.com <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com> Subject: Techtoolslist Digest, Vol 220, Issue 8 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. Free: Fluke 9000A-80186 manual (Tony Jones) 2. Re: Free: Fluke 9000A-80186 manual (Tony Jones) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:25:35 -0800 From: Tony Jones <tony(a)tonyjones.com> To: Technical Tools Mail List <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com> Subject: [Techtoolslist] Free: Fluke 9000A-80186 manual Message-ID: <CAKpApv5k3RfCR5vJq4u3UamdygTc36UMVwx200paQMARZ9gPpw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" It's in good condition with one exception. There is a crease/twist affecting the back cover and the back 3 sheets. Nothing torn. Expect you could press it flat with an iron. Please cover USPS Media Mail shipping via PayPal gift. Not interested in shipping internationally. If you want to see a pic, email me. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:28:52 -0800 From: Tony Jones <tony(a)tonyjones.com> To: Technical Tools Mail List <techtoolslist(a)flippers.com> Subject: Re: [Techtoolslist] Free: Fluke 9000A-80186 manual Message-ID: <CAKpApv5dMH8kq5W5VwQs5zdb6XBqBBiyusFDWaD_zmBeVG7VOw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" "sold". On Wed, Dec 21, 2022 at 6:25 PM Tony Jones <tony(a)tonyjones.com> wrote: > It's in good condition with one exception. There is a crease/twist > affecting the back cover and the back 3 sheets. Nothing torn. Expect you > could press it flat with an iron. > > Please cover USPS Media Mail shipping via PayPal gift. Not interested in > shipping internationally. > > If you want to see a pic, email me. > ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist ------------------------------ End of Techtoolslist Digest, Vol 220, Issue 8 ********************************************* _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Free: Fluke 9000A-80186 manual
by Tony Jones 22 Dec '22

22 Dec '22

It's in good condition with one exception. There is a crease/twist affecting the back cover and the back 3 sheets. Nothing torn. Expect you could press it flat with an iron. Please cover USPS Media Mail shipping via PayPal gift. Not interested in shipping internationally. If you want to see a pic, email me. _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Data I/O 2900 - where are the disks?
by Mark 23 Nov '22

23 Nov '22

Help! I've had a Data I/O 2900 sitting on the shelf for a while, and the time has finally come to use it. However the floppy disks that it came with are for dev list 5.4 (and doesn't include the device I need), whereas the latest seems to be 8.7. Matthieu Benoit has v8.0 on his website, but without the PC disk. The ftp.flippers.com site contains the v8.7 dev list, but I can't see the 8.7 disks (or later) themselves on the ftp site. Can anyone tell me how I can obtain the latest disks or disk images for the 2900? Thank you. Mark _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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What's happening with old 2716/2732
by Jose Luiz Martins 23 Oct '22

23 Oct '22

Hi folks Got some old 1980's Taito boards to fix and surprise! All 2716 are blank! This happened with about 5 boards and more than 40 ICs most of them are 2716 but some 2732 too. Do you guys is experiencing something like this? Thanks! JL _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/Test_Equipment Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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