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--- acorncomputers [2018-01-06 18:24] – tim
+++ acorncomputers [2023-06-18 20:02] (current) – [Inventory] tim
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-====== Acorn Computers at the Lab ======
+====== Acorn Computers ======
-===== New Audit 2018-01 =====
+===== 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)
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   * 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
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   * Keyboard missing "8" key
   * 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
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   * WE 32K RAMCARD
   * ROM fitted: 1770 DFS
-  * ROM fitted: WE 3K RAM
+  * ROM fitted: WE 32K RAM
   * No Econet
   * No keyboard
-  * Not working (motherboard known to be faulty)
+  * Not working (motherboard known to be faulty)</del>
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+Accessories
-| Serial | Owner | Model | Spec | Status |
+  * Microvitec CUB 1451, serial number 128754, metal/cube, working, dirty, missing one case screw
-| 01-AMB15-0065278 | Tim | BBC Master | Econet | Working |
+  * <del>Microvitec CUB 1451/DS4, serial number 272506, plastic</del>
-| 01-AMB15-0042078 | Tim | BBC Master | Econet, RetroClinic DataCentre | Working |
+  * RGB cable - 2m moulded, new
-| Hacklab-22 | Tim | BBC Model B | | Faulty |
+  * RGB cable - 1m DIY
-| none | Al | BBC Model B | Original box | Working |
+  * RGB cable - 1m DIY
-| 01-AMB15-0222432 | Martin | BBC Master | | Working |
+  * Watford Electronics dual 5.25" floppy drives in monitor plinth - Switchable 40/80 track. Appears to work.
-| Hacklab-27 | Martin/Hacklab? | BBC Model B | | |
+  * Stag SE15 PROM eraser [Al]
-| 01-AMB15-0011778 | Hacklab | BBC Master | | Incomplete |
-| Hacklab-23 | Hacklab | BBC Model B | | |
-| Hacklab-21 | Hacklab | BBC Model B | | |
-===== Beebs =====
+<del>Parts
-BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 27):
+  * Model B keyboard 21242 - no keys, some missing switches
-  * no PSU
+  * Model B keyboard 12252 - all keys present, some track damage and repairs, bent connector
-  * missing composite video connector
+  * Model B keyboard 05042 - all keys present, reasonable condition but untested, ribbon cable included</del>
-  * missing screws.
-  * may belong to Martin
-  * continuous tone at boot, blank screen
-BBC Model B (006447, Hacklab asset 23):
+Box 1
-  * Donated by Stephen Giles
-  * PSU present (may be the faulty PSU awaiting replacement capacitor)
-  * <del>Watford DFS</del>
-  * <del>Solidisk 128K sideways RAM kit</del>
-  * <del>external ZIF socket</del>
-  * case dirty but no id markings
-  * keyboard missing
-  * missing RAM ICs
-BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 21): Watford 32K ramcard
+  * 6502 Second Processor (external "cheese wedge") 03-ANC01-1005471 - working
-  * Watford 32K sideways RAM
+  * Component box containing:
-  * 1770 DFS
+    * EPROMs
-  * 3.5mm speaker jack
+    * MC68854P
-  * 2 external switches (not connected)
+    * DM74LS245N (x2)
-  * case dirty but no id markings
+    * SN74ALS245AN (x4)
-  * donated by Stephen Giles
+    * SN74LS245N (x2)
-  * broken: some chips missing, reports "Illegal address" at boot
+    * HM6264LP-15
-  * Issue 7 motherboard
+    * Wordwise Plus
+    * ARM
+    * ADFS
+    * Micron Plus 1.30
+    * XTALK 2.08W
+    * WE DFS
+    * R65C02P3 11450-13 8642
+    * 8143 SY6502A
+  * 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)
+  * 5-pin DIN to 3.5mm plug
+  * <del>BBC Model B PSU, C2 capacitor replaced 2013-03-05</del>
+  * AMX mouse
+  * <del>Set parts from a Model B: 4 short screws, BNC connector, short wire</del>
+  * 5.25" floppy drive cleaning kit
+  * 3.5" floppy disc
+  * <del>Model B keyboard ribbon cable</del>
+  * 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 dual/stacked 5.25" floppy drive (computer-powered) - 40 track only, Belongs to Al
-BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 22):
+Box 2
-  * Belongs to Al/Tim
-  * Makes continuous noise
-BBC Model B:
+  * Books (see separate list)
-  * In box
+  * Assorted 5.25" floppy discs
-  * Fully working
+  * Blank 5.25" floppy discs
-  * Belongs to Al, do not hack.
+  * Cassette recorder
+  * R6522P ICs (x3)
+  * The Hobbit (cassette for BBC Micro, Beam Software 1983)
+  * HCR Electronics Micron Plus 64K EPROM Programmer
+  * Acornsoft Elite (5.25" for BBC Micro)
+  * Dust cover for BBC Model B
+  * Watford Electronics ROM/RAM board
+  * Watford Electronics 12 ROM board (with selection of ROMs fitted)
+  * Solidisk BBC Sideways RAM board
+  * ZIF ROM socket extension
+  * Assorted screws
+  * ZIF socket (component part only)
-BBC Master 128 (01-AMB-0011778):
+===== Books =====
-  * no PSU, damaged cartridge slot
-  * missing "8" key
-BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0222432):
+^ ISBN ^ Title ^ Author ^ Notes ^
-  * PSU present, CMOS battery replaced in 2013
+| 0246121033 | 21 Games for the BBC Micro | Mike James, S M Gee, Kay Ewbank |
-  * Watford "Transferom" ROM
+| 0201146045 | Start Programming with the Electron | Masoud Yazdani |
-  * case slightly marked
+| 0907563147 | Let Your BBC Micro Teach You To Program | Tim Hartnell |
-  * Belongs to Martin
+| 0563165340 | The Book of Listings - Fun Programs for the BBC Microcomputer | Tim Harnell, Jeremy Ruston | Al |
+| 0563165588 | BBC Microcomputer System User Guide | | Al |
-===== Peripherals =====
+| 0563165588 | BBC Microcomputer System User Guide | | damaged |
+| - | BBC Microcomputer System Master Compact Welcome Guide | |
-HCR Electronics EPROM programmer: 1MHz bus interface. (tested, not detected by the software so needs fettling)
+| 0860822699 | 30 Hour BASIC | Clive Prigmore | Copy #1 |
+| 0860822699 | 30 Hour BASIC | Clive Prigmore | Copy #2 |
-Dual 5.25" floppy drives with integrated monitor plinth.
+| 0521217040 | Illustrating BASIC (A Simple Programming Language) | Donald Alcock |
+| - | BBC Microcomputer System Master Series Reference Manual Part 1 | |
-(more peripherals to be catalogued.)
+| 0946827001 | The Advanced User Guide for the BBC Microcomputer | Bray, Dickens & Holmes |
+| - | An Introduction to Wordwise Plus | Jacquetta Megarry |
+| - | Wordwise Plus Reference Manual | John Coll, Andrew Myers |
+| - | The Cumana Disk Drive Guide for the BBC Microcomputer | |
+| - | Pace Micro Technology - Disc Filing System Manual | |
+| - | The Beginner's Programming Handbook in BASIC & Machine Code | Lisa Watts, Gaby Waters | Martin |
+| 0906812216 | Easy Programming for the BBC Micro | Eric Deeson |
+| 0521277302 | A child's guide to The BBC Micro | John Dewhirst |
+| 0712603530 | Microguide for the BBC Micro | Professor Peter Morse, Brian Hancock |
+| 0003832236 | The BBC Micro Advanced Reference Guide | Bruce Smith |
+| 0408014377 | Exploiting BBC BASIC | A P Stephenson, D J Stephenson |
+| 0333262867 | Continuing BASIC | P E Gosling |
+| 0905104153 | Software Secrets - Input, Output and Data Storage Techniques | Graham Beech |
 ===== Notes =====
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 [[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.