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acorncomputers [2018-01-06 21:27] timacorncomputers [2023-06-18 20:02] (current) – [Inventory] tim
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-====== Acorn Computers at the Lab ======+====== Acorn Computers ====== 
 + 
 +===== Inventory ===== 
 + 
 +Following a clear-out, we now have one BBC Master and one Model B in good working order.
  
 BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0222432) BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0222432)
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   * No Econet module.   * No Econet module.
  
-BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0011778)+BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #27) 
 + 
 +  * Fully working 
 +  * Issue 7 board 
 +  * 8271 disk controller 
 +  * Econet 
 +  * ZIF ROM socket 
 +  * ROMs: OS 1.20, BASIC, DNFS 1.21, Wordwise 
 +  * PSU capacitors replaced 2018-01. 
 +  * Case in good condition. Clean and intact, minor scuffs only. 
 + 
 +Acorn Electron (07-ALA01-0053496): 
 + 
 +  * Acorn Electron Plus 3 floppy module (04-ALA13-0102022) 
 +  * 21V power supply 
 + 
 +BBC Model B (02-ANB03-1004089): 
 + 
 +  * Untested 
 + 
 +Peripherals: 
 + 
 +  * Single 5.25" 80-track double-sided floppy drive (Watford Electronics) 
 +  * Single 5.12" 40-track single-sided floppy drive (TEAC FD-55AV-10-U) 
 +  * External 6502 Second Processor 
 +  * Microvitec CUB 1451 monitor, serial number 128754 
 +  * AMX mouse 
 +  * STAG SE15 PROM Eraser [Al Bennett] 
 + 
 +Cables: 
 + 
 +  * Cassette DIN-7 to DIN-3 + 2.5mm remote 
 +  * 2x Cassette DIN-7 to DIN-7 
 +  * 3x Monitor RGB 
 + 
 +Books: 
 + 
 +  * BBC Microcomputer System User Guide 
 +  * The Advanced User Guide for the BBC Micro 
 +  * BBC Master Reference Manual Part One 
 +  * The Beginner's Programming Handbook in BASIC and Machine Code [Martin] 
 + 
 +Software: 
 + 
 +  * Acornsoft Elite (5.25" floppy) 
 + 
 +Other: 
 + 
 +  * Assorted ROMs and EEPROMs 
 +  * Assorted 5.25" floppies (data and blanks), cleaning kit 
 + 
 +Unsorted donation box containing: 
 + 
 +  * QJI Turbo SV121 Joystick (no cable connector) 
 +  * Assorted 5.25" floppies 
 +  * RGB to UHF modulator 
 + 
 +===== Stuff that we used to have ===== 
 + 
 +Tim adopted the equipment that we couldn't justify storing the in lab any more. If you are interested in any of it, please ask as some of it may still be available. 
 + 
 +<del>BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0011778)
  
   * No PSU   * No PSU
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   * Keyboard missing "8" key   * Keyboard missing "8" key
   * Keyboard has damaged ribbon cable   * Keyboard has damaged ribbon cable
-  * OS ROM appears upgraded with a stacked socket (VLI / 551 VM 9481 / 231024-1028 / 0201,843-0 / Acorn / SING-T)+  * OS ROM appears upgraded with a stacked socket (VLI / 551 VM 9481 / 231024-1028 / 0201,843-0 / Acorn / SING-T)</del>
  
-BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #27) +<del>BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #21)
- +
-  * Issue 7 +
-  * fully working +
-  * Composite video connector not fitted +
-  * Trailing patch wire on motherboard (not connected to anything) +
-  * No Econet +
-  * OS and BASIC ROMs only +
-  * No screws +
-  * Case: yellowed, dirty, faint marker pen, ROM slot open, clear keystrip chipped and broken (repaired with tape) +
- +
-BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #21)+
  
   * Issue 7   * Issue 7
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   * WE 32K RAMCARD   * WE 32K RAMCARD
   * ROM fitted: 1770 DFS   * ROM fitted: 1770 DFS
-  * ROM fitted: WE 3K RAM+  * ROM fitted: WE 32K RAM
   * No Econet   * No Econet
   * No keyboard   * No keyboard
-  * Not working (motherboard known to be faulty)+  * Not working (motherboard known to be faulty)</del>
  
 Accessories Accessories
  
   * Microvitec CUB 1451, serial number 128754, metal/cube, working, dirty, missing one case screw   * Microvitec CUB 1451, serial number 128754, metal/cube, working, dirty, missing one case screw
-  * Microvitec CUB 1451/DS4, serial number 272506, plastic+  * <del>Microvitec CUB 1451/DS4, serial number 272506, plastic</del>
   * RGB cable - 2m moulded, new   * RGB cable - 2m moulded, new
   * RGB cable - 1m DIY   * RGB cable - 1m DIY
   * RGB cable - 1m DIY   * RGB cable - 1m DIY
-  * Watford Electronics dual 5.25" floppy drives in monitor plinth+  * Watford Electronics dual 5.25" floppy drives in monitor plinth - Switchable 40/80 track. Appears to work. 
 +  * Stag SE15 PROM eraser [Al]
  
-Parts+<del>Parts
  
   * Model B keyboard 21242 - no keys, some missing switches   * Model B keyboard 21242 - no keys, some missing switches
   * Model B keyboard 12252 - all keys present, some track damage and repairs, bent connector   * Model B keyboard 12252 - all keys present, some track damage and repairs, bent connector
-  * Model B keyboard 05042 - all keys present, reasonable condition but untested, ribbon cable included+  * Model B keyboard 05042 - all keys present, reasonable condition but untested, ribbon cable included</del>
  
 Box 1 Box 1
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     * R65C02P3 11450-13 8642     * R65C02P3 11450-13 8642
     * 8143 SY6502A     * 8143 SY6502A
-  * 7-pin DIN to 3-pin DIN and 2.5mm plug (3xunopened, for cassette recorder)+  * 7-pin DIN to 3-pin DIN and 2.5mm plug (<del>3x</del> unopened, for cassette recorder)
   * 7-pin DIN to 7-pin DIN (2x)   * 7-pin DIN to 7-pin DIN (2x)
   * 5-pin DIN to 3.5mm plug   * 5-pin DIN to 3.5mm plug
-  * BBC Model B PSU, C2 capacitor replaced 2013-03-05+  * <del>BBC Model B PSU, C2 capacitor replaced 2013-03-05</del>
   * AMX mouse   * AMX mouse
-  * Set parts from a Model B: 4 short screws, BNC connector, short wire+  * <del>Set parts from a Model B: 4 short screws, BNC connector, short wire</del>
   * 5.25" floppy drive cleaning kit   * 5.25" floppy drive cleaning kit
   * 3.5" floppy disc   * 3.5" floppy disc
-  * Model B keyboard ribbon cable+  * <del>Model B keyboard ribbon cable</del>
   * 5.25" floppy drive mechanism (marked "Do not use, I eat discs")   * 5.25" floppy drive mechanism (marked "Do not use, I eat discs")
-  * Watford Electronics single 5.25" floppy drive (computer-powered) +  * Watford Electronics single 5.25" floppy drive (computer-powered) - 80 track only, appears to work. 
-  * Watford Electronics dual/stacked 5.25" floppy drive (computer-powered) - Belongs to Al+  * Watford Electronics dual/stacked 5.25" floppy drive (computer-powered) - 40 track only, Belongs to Al
  
 Box 2 Box 2
  
 +  * Books (see separate list)
   * Assorted 5.25" floppy discs   * Assorted 5.25" floppy discs
-  * Books (see separate list) +  * Blank 5.25" floppy discs
- +
-Box 3 +
- +
-  * Books (see separate list)+
   * Cassette recorder   * Cassette recorder
-  * 5.25" blank floppy discs 
   * R6522P ICs (x3)   * R6522P ICs (x3)
   * The Hobbit (cassette for BBC Micro, Beam Software 1983)   * The Hobbit (cassette for BBC Micro, Beam Software 1983)
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 [[http://wouter.bbcmicro.net/hardware/repair/index.html|Some debugging information]] [[http://wouter.bbcmicro.net/hardware/repair/index.html|Some debugging information]]
-===== See Also ===== 
  
-We're going to build an [[econet]].+===== See Also =====
  
 +We built an [[econet]], but it's been disassembled now.
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