general • Re: Today I received.....
When you say it is working.... you have set up your own phone network? I didn't think you can still use modems anymore since all BT telephone lines went VOIP some time ago?No I am using my regular...
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: Replacement 20mm mouse balls
The replacement s via Alibaba sound similarly priced to the ones I got but they were less than perfect, some were better than others but overall not idealStatistics: Posted by Ukwebb — Thu Jul 25,...
View Articleintroduce yourself • Re: New member from Cumbria - A3000 repair coming soon -...
Welcome to a great forum.Statistics: Posted by Chris_68 — Thu Jul 25, 2024 12:31 pm
View Articlegeneral • Re: Station 112 Breaks The Internet
Blimey, I don't even remember those diagonal dots! I am using RGBtoHDMI now but I can connect it up to a CRT to see if there is still picture interference.PSU is unlikely to have been re-capped, I...
View Article8-bit acorn software: games - high scores • Re: High Score Challenge - S23 -...
Trying to get through cave 10 here. It's just that final jump!120945.PNGStatistics: Posted by Rod C — Thu Jul 25, 2024 2:04 pm
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8-bit acorn hardware • Re: 150ns 41464 fast enough in a Master?
Looking at a TMS44256 datasheet... 120ns RAM has a 220ns R/W cycle time so just fast enough for a Master with a 250ns memory cycle (4MHz). So 150ns is too slow... but as Mark points out some timings...
View Articlenew projects in development: games • Re: Apache Valley - possible new...
I have an idea for at least 1 alien design that will finally allow Electron users to fight and enemy from an iconic game that only appeared in the Beeb version....Statistics: Posted by rasto1968 — Fri...
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: RiscPC - Blue screen [Post battery leak cleanup]
I rolled my sleeves up and have been doing my homework and testing as much as I can...Removed IC20 (CMOS RAM) gave it thorough clean and checked the pads individually for continuity, all buzz...
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: Moving games and other software to rom
Have you got the latest version, v1.01? I added a work-around to be able to run in MODE 6 on the Electron.If that's still causing problems, I'll update the distribution by ripping all the comments...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Electron clone with JamSoftElectronULA
Very interesting, but I cannot see the Mode7 Mk2 board in your photos?JohnHi John,I incorporated the Mode 7 Mk2 on the board, the SA5050 and other chips are sitting along the bottom edge of the PCB. I...
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off-topic • Re: Painful shoulder improvement
The knuckle pushups shouldn't be started in the prone position. Start by pushing yourself away from a wall using your fists, this will build up the support structure without the possibility of serious...
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8-bit acorn software: games - high scores • Re: High Score Challenge - S23 -...
Made it to the timed levels 41+ when the level has to be completed in an exact time so any mistakes are punished with a life lost. Level 41 starts with about 5 seconds on the clock so you have to get...
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8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Paddles for Micro/ Master
I use slightly modified Atari paddles for my beebs when I take them to shows and have ported a few arcade games that use them, Circus/Acrobat TV, Super Breakout, Rip Cord and Warloards (4 player with...
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introduce yourself • Hello from Bristol
Hey everyone, I’m from Bristol,I am a collector of vintage computers and games consoles I have at present 2 Acorn electronsAcorn electron Plus oneBBC model B Cumana dual Disk Drive (it has a few...
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introduce yourself • Re: Hello from Bristol
Welcome.You seem to be missing a B+, Master, Compact and any 32bit kit - not forgetting an Atom or the system range Statistics: Posted by tricky — Sat Jul 27, 2024 1:51 pm
View Articlegeneral • Re: Any hotplate recommendations (for rework, surface mount soldering)
Try searching 'bga rework station infrared' on Aliexpress.This lists items like the T862, also the hotplate part which can be used with a heat gun.Statistics: Posted by sP1d3r — Sun Jul 28, 2024 12:15...
View Article32-bit acorn software: other • Re: How to contact RISC OS Open/ join forum
It seems phase-of-the-moon dependent - email forwarding is a mess these days and more likely to fail than work. I can post over there saying that you'd like to get in contact / join, referencing this...
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: Most powerful Acorn hardware?
To me, an Acorn machine is a base system that Acorn actually sold. Add accessories to taste.Contemporary accessories, perhaps. Otherwise, we're back to stuffing modern gadgetry into the case.You'll be...
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: Replacement 20mm mouse balls
would these bearing balls work ?https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kozelo-10pcs-P ... 0CGF6D1SX/Statistics: Posted by lovebug — Sun Jul 28, 2024 1:37 pm
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8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Issue with Formatting a Real Disk using the Cumana...
Thanks, DV8That worked brilliantly, I'll remember that command! I did have to remove the Memory device as well for some reason but it worked well, I have found a few disks that seem to be beyond help,...
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