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acorncomputers [2018-01-31 16:28] 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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   * Case in reasonable condition but yellowed and dirty.   * Case in reasonable condition but yellowed and dirty.
   * No Econet module.   * No Econet module.
 +
 +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) <del>BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0011778)
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   * 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)</del>   * OS ROM appears upgraded with a stacked socket (VLI / 551 VM 9481 / 231024-1028 / 0201,843-0 / Acorn / SING-T)</del>
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-BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #27) 
- 
-  * Fully working 
-  * Issue 7 board 
-  * 8271 disk controller 
-  * Econet 
-  * ROMs: OS 1.20, BASIC, DNFS 1.21, Wordwise 
-  * PSU capacitors replaced 2018-01. 
-  * Case in good condition. Clean and intact, minor scuffs only. 
  
 <del>BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #21) <del>BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #21)
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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) - 80 track only, appears to work.   * Watford Electronics single 5.25" floppy drive (computer-powered) - 80 track only, appears to work.
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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]]
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-===== Todo ===== 
- 
-  * Decide what to keep 
-  * Clean the ones that we keep 
-  * Fixes to the kept Model B: 
-    * Remove stray jumper wire 
-    * Re-fit composite video connector 
-    * Swap broken clear keystrip with other Model B 
-    * Consider 1770 upgrade (take from other Model B) 
-  * Fit Econet to kept computers 
-  * Test floppy drives 
- 
-Keep: 
- 
-  * one BBC Master (the one that's working) 
-  * one BBC Model B (the one that's working) 
-  * single 5.25" floppy drive 
-  * 6502 Second Processor (they're rare) 
-  * 1 CUB monitors (the one with the classic boxy metal case) 
-  * a few books 
- 
-Dispose of: 
- 
-  * Non-working BBC Master 
-  * Non-working BBC Model B 
-  * floppy-drive/monitor-stand 
-  * 1 CUB monitor 
  
 ===== See Also ===== ===== See Also =====
  
-We're going to build an [[econet]]. +We built an [[econet]], but it's been disassembled now.
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