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Fluke 9100A POD error codes
by Andre Huijts 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

I just put the 6532 of a 6800 pod (which self-tested OK) into my totally non working Z80 pod. There is some progress, since now I get an error code 2001. Yes, I checked the Z80 pod manual but the listed error codes there are only for the 9010 since they are only two digit. Now, I'm taking a wild guess and thinking "20" means a pod problem and "01" is probably the error as listed in the pod manual.... Is that correct ? André Huijts andre.huijts(a)upcmail.nl _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Re: [Techtoolslist] FYI: 9100A/FT - writes HD floppies
by David Shoemaker 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

I wonder if we could "field" upgrade from a to ft? _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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FYI: 9100A/FT - writes HD floppies
by John Robertson 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Was playing with it yesterday, trying to figure out how to copy entire directories in one swoop and realized that it can indeed handle HD floppies (the ones with the extra hole on the left). I wish I could find a copy of the service manual! John :-#)# _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Floppy drives...Sony FP17W-50L info needed
by John Robertson 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Well, it turns out that the FP17W-50L is the drive used in my 9100A/FT (has things like "SAMPLE" and Engineers disk" written on its cover) that allows me to write 1.44 (1.2?) HD discs. Just did a backup that would require 10 regular floppies on 5 HD floppies...somewhat handy. Still am looking for more ways to archive the system. Tried to find a PDF of anything on that floppy online, but nothing has shown up so far. Was thinking if I know the full parameters of this drive, then other 1.44s may well be able to be used. Note whatever drive you test it must be able to be set to D0 (drive 0) or the 9100 can't find it at all. Not sure of the pinout for the 9100A/FT floppy port... John :-#)# _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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9100 OS 6.1 Backup...
by John Robertson 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Anyone running 6.1 with an editor? I am trying to troubleshoot my 9100A/FT machine, the BACKUP utility is giving error messages, and I do not think it is the same version of Backup that is on the site (V3.0). I searched through the OS 6.1 files on TTL, but did not find the word "BACKUP" in text on any of the 4 discs, leading me to think there is at least a fifth disc for adding that program. So, at the moment I can't make an image of the SCSI drive, unless I can get at it via one of my old PCMCIA SCSI cards and a working PC that supports PCMCIA slots - be playing with that idea Monday. John :-#)# _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Re: [Techtoolslist] OmniFlop
by David Shoemaker 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Send it my way please. _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Updates to PDFs Z80 & 9100 training
by John Robertson 11 Nov '12

11 Nov '12

Just found something a few people have been looking for - a way to upgrade a Z80 pod to Z80AA! It involves modifying the pod slightly, faster clock crystal, and away you go with Z80B speeds! Also, have found errata info for the Z80 pod. Also added some additional stuff for 9100A_Systems Training (extras) and a nice cover for you to attach to your binder. Look in the PDFs (pods and 9100_Fixture) section for these updates. As a further topic for possible interest - the Z80QT uses the same lower board as the Z80/Z80AA. Perhaps someone with timeontheir hands could make a replacement upper board so folks could convert their Z80/AA pods to the QT pod. Advantages to QT? Quick Test - RAM and ROM tests are up to ten times faster - test is done directly on the motherboard from code in the pod, no back&forth between the pod and the base (9010/9100) to do each memory address... Anyone who has a QT doesn't go back to the regular pod easily! John :-#)# PS, still looking for the 9100FT service manual. _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Fluke 9100A monitor output & more....
by Andre Huijts 10 Nov '12

10 Nov '12

OK I have been digging through the manuals but either I get dizzy by SO much information or it's not in there. The only info about the monitor connection I can find is this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/8170047354/ And that looks like a monochrome set-up. Now the manual says the color set-up is for a "standard IBM monitor", I am sure they mean CGA, but what is the pin-out from the 9100A in color set-up ? Other question: I am confused about when to hook up the pod. The manual(s) seem to be inconsistent too, but I think mostly they say the 9100A should be powered off before hooking up a pod. Can you damage the pod by connecting it to the 9100A while it's powered up ? I've done this while testing the pods. I did a reset (from the keypad) after replacing the pod. Note, I'm not talking about UUT power at all yet, I am not that far yet ;) André _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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Re: [Techtoolslist] Fluke 9100A V6.1
by andre.huijts＠upcmail.nl 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

OK guys, I found my not-so old NEC USB floppy drive and hooked it up to my Win XP laptop. Of course windows doesn't recognize the floppy. Now how do I make images so I can send them to John (and others) ? I saw a German DOS tool for it I believe in one of the FTP directories is that what I need to use. Or is there any Windows tool that does a "blind" track by track floppy image. Because I do have tools for the Atari ST that can do that...IIRC :) I assume Clonezilla is only good for doing Harddisk images and not floppies ? Andre Original Message: ----------------- From: John Robertson jrr(a)flippers.com Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:17:53 -0800 To: techtoolslist(a)flippers.com Subject: Re: [Techtoolslist] Fluke 9100A V6.1 OK folks, I now can CONFIRM that 6.1 is NOT serialized! I removed the top case from my newest 1990 9100A (ex. Barry) which has 6.1 installed on its hard drive, and dropped it onto an earlier version 9100A (which had 4MB of RAM), and it booted up just fine! So - looks like we need the four discs from System 6.1 - the three install disks and the Editor disc. I understand that the collection on the FTP site is defective. I'll check around and see what I can find, if Andre has a good set then if he can back them up and send to me I shall upload them to TTL. Alternatively I'll see if I can read the SCSI drive to a PC and upload that image. John :-#)# Andre Huijts wrote: > > Verstuurd vanaf mijn iPad > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Techtoolslist mailing list > Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com > http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist > FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org > Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/ _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Microsoft® Exchange solutions from a leading provider - http://link.mail2web.com/Business/Exchange

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9100 series and Ethernet...
by John Robertson 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Anyone have Ethernet connection to their 9100 machine? I'm seeing some 50 pin SCSI to Ethernet interfaces and was thinking that would be interesting...network storage! John :-#)# -- John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, VideoGames) www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out" _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ttl.arcadetech.org Archive site: http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/techtoolslist/

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