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Comment on Commodore Modem Model 8010 by Thomas - Richi

Thomas - Richi — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:09:53 +0000

Dear all,
a great modem! I am currently searching for one to work with it on my Commodore machines. If there is any possiblity that someone wants to sell it, please let me know!

Thank you a lot folks! :)

Comment on Teac FD-235F ReCAP (Amiga Floppy Drive) by Voltron

Voltron — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:38:21 +0000

My 161u floppy drive has non-polar capacitors and polarized c75. The problem is in c75. The acid has corroded the negative pad and the line and there is no continuity. There is continuity in the other leg. If I connect the negative leg to any gnd pad (for example, the negative pad of the smd capacitor just above), does it do the same job?

Comment on Fujitsu FM Towns II PSU Repair by Mathias

Mathias — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:41:02 +0000

@samson, this is caused by the rupture of 1 or several traces in the bigger ribbon cable connecting the front fascia to the motherboard. This is repairable if you can solder . Check your ribbon cable after having removed the front cd unit for any discontinuity/ tear. they are very fragile. @Samson

Comment on Super Wildcard SWC DX 32Mb – Front FarEast by xAD / nIGHTFALL

xAD / nIGHTFALL — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:42:56 +0000

@Ara

Here: https://www.nightfallcrew.com/01/06/2015/super-wildcard-dx-32mb-diagnosisrepair/

Comment on Super Wildcard SWC DX 32Mb – Front FarEast by Ara

Ara — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:37:24 +0000

My SWC DX blank screen, found that GAL20V8A dead, have you dumped it ? if yes, can you share it ? or anyone have it? really hope someone can help. TIA

Comment on Golden Image JD-560 / JD-562 (Boxed) by Benjamin

Benjamin — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 06:59:50 +0000

Hello,
I have the same floppy drive, but unfortunately I can’t get it to work. There’s a switch and several jumper settings.
Could you please send me the manual as a photo or scan?
I would be very grateful.
Best regards,
Benjamin

Comment on Golden Image JD-560 / JD-562 (Boxed) by Benjamin

Benjamin — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:31:58 +0000

Hello,

I have the same Floppy, but no manual.
Do you have mabee a scan of it for me?
That would be great!
Thank you and best regards
Benjamin

Comment on Mivar 9BN2V (Red) by Marco Zambotto

Marco Zambotto — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:03:47 +0000

Is it possible to obtain a service manual for the model 9BN2V?
Many thanks

Comment on Some low-cost things from FNIRSI store by xAD / nIGHTFALL

xAD / nIGHTFALL — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:27:31 +0000

@MiaM I totally agree with you

Comment on Repairing a defective Olivetti M21 by peter

peter — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:18:37 +0000

hey I am currently fixing a M21
and I am I need of a isa riser are you willing to sell yours?

Comment on Some low-cost things from FNIRSI store by MiaM

MiaM — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:33:59 +0000

While these devices might be great value for money, I would say that anyone repairing vintage computers would want an oscilloscope that does at least 10MHz.

1MHz / 5Msample/s would be great for other things though, like automotive diagnostics, but in that case you tend to want multiple channels

Comment on PenUltimate+ VIC-20 Cartridge + Diagnostic DeadTest+ support by Rich Powell

Rich Powell — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:31:52 +0000

The rom version I have maybe a little out dated and a never version could be burnt to a new eprom.

Comment on PenUltimate+ VIC-20 Cartridge + Diagnostic DeadTest+ support by Rich Powell

Rich Powell — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:11:25 +0000

Thanks for the reply ,Ive got a version like yours but I dont have the option to do a dianostic test,
It might just be a rom reflash..

Comment on PenUltimate+ VIC-20 Cartridge + Diagnostic DeadTest+ support by xAD / nIGHTFALL

xAD / nIGHTFALL — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:53:55 +0000

@Rich Powell I don't have the dump of my cartridge but why you need the dump ?

Comment on Flash Multicart for SABA Videoplay (Fairchild Channel-F) by xAD / nIGHTFALL

xAD / nIGHTFALL — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:51:43 +0000

@Mik Exactly.