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Re: [Techtoolslist] techtoolslist: HP 5006A help
by teeray 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

Thanks John Looks like several pages are missing. 8-46 is the last page in the file, but contents shows pages up to 8-51. I know the probe and timing pod schematics are missing also the Option 30 and Option 40 info. >teeray wrote: >> Does anyone have or know were I can get a readable copy of the >> schematics for the HP 5006A? >> >> I have the down loadable manual from Agilent and everything is readable >> except the schematics. All of the down loadable manuals I have found >> are like this. >> >> Thanks >> Tim >> >> >So - does anyone have the HP 5006A manual and a decent copy of pages >8-43 and 8-45 that they could scan and upload to TTL ftp so I could >repair the bad copy on our site? Looks like Agilent is using the same >copy which I think I got from Spies years ago (thanks AL!). > >Thanks, > >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://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/TestEquipment _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/TestEquipment

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techtoolslist: HP 5006A help
by teeray 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Does anyone have or know were I can get a readable copy of the schematics for the HP 5006A? I have the down loadable manual from Agilent and everything is readable except the schematics. All of the down loadable manuals I have found are like this. Thanks Tim _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/TestEquipment

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Fluke 9010a Troubleshooting w/ Omega Race
by Matt Rossiter 13 Sep '08

13 Sep '08

This might be more of a Vectorlist question, but I thought I might try here. Right now I'm using a 100% working Omega Race boardset to make sure I have the correct setup using the Fluke 9010a and Z80 Pod. First of all, the boardset just won't run with the Z80 Pod. I can see that the Reset line is pulsing. It won't run if I disable the watchdog circuit either. *sometimes* I can get it to do a Quick Ram Test successfully. Other times I get data error messages and if I do a bus test it will report a bunch of data lines tied together. Of course, if I put a normal z80 processor back in the game works perfectly fine. So, I'm just wondering if anyone out there knows how to properly setup an Omega Race boardset for troubleshooting with the Fluke 9010a and Z80 pod. This Pod should be working fine since I used it recently on a Pac-Man. thanks Matt _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist

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Tektronix 1230 Logic Analyzer video
by Matt Rossiter 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

This is a pretty cheezy but helpful quicktime video on operating the Tektronix 1230 Logic Analyzer. http://games.rossiters.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=3502 [1] Enjoy... Matt Links: ------ [1] http://games.rossiters.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=3502 _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/TestEquipment

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Ping: trollian aka XY-Man_at_pyramidm.demon.co.uk aka B. D'Oliveira aka aztarac@ukvac.org.uk
by John Robertson 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Well, sort of a lost cause but trying to track this fellow down as he seems to be the only person on the planet with copies of the Atari Pinball Test Fixture overlay cards....I've been trying to get a copy for over ten years from whoever has a set, but have turned up nothing - however wandering through my email I find that XY-Man had these and we had talked about them back in '99. So, yup, a long shot, but figured someone might know this fellow - he lives(d) in Atherton, UK... 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://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/TestEquipment

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Re: [Techtoolslist] Data I/O and Windows XP
by Matt Rossiter 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Thanks Mike! Let me just confirm a couple of things if you don't mind. 1) I'm using the same cable/null modem that works when I'm using Windows98 - Is that fine? 2) On my computer settings I have the serial port configured as Com1, 9600, 8, none, 1, and hardware flow control enabled. - does that sound good? My other option for flow control is XON/XOFF. 3) In the promlink configuration I have the programmer port set to Com1, 9600, 8, none, and 1. There's no option to set flow control. Is there a way to set that in Promlink? I tried the new PL.SET file but now it complains about Port1 and Port2. I can't communicate with the programmer at all. Just wondering if I'm missing something. Thanks for all the help. Matt >> On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:40:37 +0100, Mike Coates <mike(a)the-coates.com> >> wrote: >>> I've used promlink on XP without problem (but then I patched it!) >>> >>> If you have no flow control, you are losing data during the transfer - >>> simple commands are only a single byte, but file transfer either way is > >>> going to send large amounts of info. >>> >>> you also say you are using com1, but the error indicates that it's >>> trying to use com2 initially - I've attached my config file, def. com1 > - >>> but with flow control enabled - has worked for me using a cable made to > >>> the specs on the leopardcats web page. >>> >>> >>> >>> Matt Rossiter wrote: >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> I'm hooking up a laptop to a Data I/O UniPak 2B Eprom Programmer and >>>> connected through a USB to Serial adapter made by Airlink. I'm using >>>> Promlink 6.10, which is the patched version from MikesArcade.com. >>>> >>>> http://mikesarcade.com/arcade/promlink.html >>>> >>>> My Settings are Com1, 9600 Baud, Parity None, Data Bits 8, Stop Bits 1 >>> and >>>> of course flow control is off. I/O Format is current set to Absolute >>>> Binary. >>>> >>>> I've read some of the threads before on this and I seem to be running >>> into >>>> a similar problem regarding trying to send and receive eprom data. I >>> can >>>> do things such as blank checks, selecting devices, reading eproms, > etc. >>>> >>>> 1) First of all, when I initially start up Promlink, I always get > this >>>> message "16 Bit MS-DOS Subsystem - pl.exe The system cannot open Com2 >>> port >>>> requested by the application. Choose 'Close' to terminate the >>> application. >>>> >>>> Rather than choosing 'Close' I click 'Ignore' and get in. >>>> >>>> 2) When I read eproms, I can do so and get a sumcheck, but if I save >>> them >>>> to a file I can't identify the file using romident. >>>> >>>> 3) When I try to send a file to the programmer I will see a progress > bar >>>> quickly go to 100% and it will wait indefinitely with a "Waiting for >>>> programmer response..." message. >> _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/TestEquipment

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Data I/O and Windows XP
by Matt Rossiter 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Hello, I'm hooking up a laptop to a Data I/O UniPak 2B Eprom Programmer and connected through a USB to Serial adapter made by Airlink. I'm using Promlink 6.10, which is the patched version from MikesArcade.com. http://mikesarcade.com/arcade/promlink.html My Settings are Com1, 9600 Baud, Parity None, Data Bits 8, Stop Bits 1 and of course flow control is off. I/O Format is current set to Absolute Binary. I've read some of the threads before on this and I seem to be running into a similar problem regarding trying to send and receive eprom data. I can do things such as blank checks, selecting devices, reading eproms, etc. 1) First of all, when I initially start up Promlink, I always get this message "16 Bit MS-DOS Subsystem - pl.exe The system cannot open Com2 port requested by the application. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application. Rather than choosing 'Close' I click 'Ignore' and get in. 2) When I read eproms, I can do so and get a sumcheck, but if I save them to a file I can't identify the file using romident. 3) When I try to send a file to the programmer I will see a progress bar quickly go to 100% and it will wait indefinitely with a "Waiting for programmer response..." message. I've also tried changing a few port settings including lowering or turning off the buffers. I'm just wondering if anyone else has been able to work around a similar problem? Up until now I've always used Windows98 and using an older version of promlink but it would be nice to use WindowsXP if possible. Thanks! Matt _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/TestEquipment

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Eprom programmer interfaces needed.
by Steve Larkins 28 Jun '08

28 Jun '08

Hello all, I was wondering if there is anyone out there that may have some information or even the modules available for the following. - Dataman omnipro2 PIC socket adapter - MQP 200 Pic socket adapter & PROM socket adapter I think the pic adapters are quite simple but I have been told by mqp that the PROM interface has to handle the high voltage and current involved in programming a prom. Many thanks Steve _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist FTP site is: ftp://ftp.flippers.com/TTL/TestEquipment

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Introduction and manuals
by Tim Matthews 24 Jun '08

24 Jun '08

Hi. I've just subscribed to this list after lurking in the archives for some months. I'm in the Midlands, UK and fix arcade boards in my spare time. I only picked this up about a year ago but like to think I'm a reasonably quick learner. I prefer the earlier era hardware but also work on JAMMA boards. I'm working on a system to reverse engineer PALs to improve the depth of coverage in MAME and aid future repairs. I'm hoping to end up with a similar solution to Leopardcats pal-cracker but using a standard EPROM programmer and easy(ish) to use software. Anyway, I managed to obtain a PDF of the manual for Rohde & Schwarz LAC64 logic analyser which I've uploaded into incoming at flippers.com. It took more than a few pleading emails to R&S but it was worth it! I think it's the only freely available copy and I hope somebody else finds it useful. If anybody knows of the CPU specific pods (LAS-Z14, LAS-Z30) used to disassemble from the data bus I'd appreciate a pointer. Finally, I've just bought an ABI Boardmaster 4000 and am looking for manuals, firmware and anything of interest. I've got the programming manual from TTL which I'm working through. I'd appreciate any tips or pointers too! thanks for reading, tim -- trmatthe(a)gmail.com _______________________________________________ Techtoolslist mailing list Techtoolslist(a)flippers.com http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/techtoolslist

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Fluke pod cables (related to 6502 pod)
by David Shoemaker 27 May '08

27 May '08

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