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- | ====== Acorn Computers | + | ====== Acorn Computers ====== |
- | ===== New Audit 2018-01 | + | ===== Inventory |
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+ | 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 floppy drive | ||
+ | * 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' | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | * 5.25" floppy drive in enclosure | ||
+ | * 5.25" floppy drive without enclosure | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Stuff that we used to have ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <del>BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0011778) | ||
* No PSU | * No PSU | ||
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* Keyboard missing " | * Keyboard missing " | ||
* 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)</ |
- | 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)</ |
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</ |
* RGB cable - 2m moulded, new | * RGB cable - 2m moulded, new | ||
* RGB cable - 1m DIY | * RGB cable - 1m DIY | ||
+ | * RGB cable - 1m DIY | ||
+ | * 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</ |
- | ------------------ | + | Box 1 |
- | | Serial | Owner | Model | Spec | Status | | + | * 6502 Second Processor (external " |
- | | 01-AMB15-0065278 | Tim | BBC Master | Econet | Working | | + | * Component box containing: |
- | | 01-AMB15-0042078 | Tim | BBC Master | Econet, RetroClinic DataCentre | Working | | + | * EPROMs |
- | | Hacklab-22 | Tim | BBC Model B | | Faulty | | + | * MC68854P |
- | | none | Al | BBC Model B | Original box | Working | | + | * DM74LS245N (x2) |
- | | 01-AMB15-0222432 | Martin | BBC Master | | Working | | + | * SN74ALS245AN (x4) |
- | | Hacklab-27 | Martin/Hacklab? | BBC Model B | | | | + | * SN74LS245N (x2) |
- | | 01-AMB15-0011778 | Hacklab | BBC Master | | Incomplete | | + | * HM6264LP-15 |
- | | Hacklab-23 | Hacklab | BBC Model B | | | | + | * Wordwise Plus |
- | | Hacklab-21 | Hacklab | BBC Model B | | | | + | * 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 (< | ||
+ | * 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</ | ||
+ | * AMX mouse | ||
+ | * < | ||
+ | * 5.25" floppy drive cleaning kit | ||
+ | * 3.5" floppy disc | ||
+ | * <del>Model B keyboard ribbon cable</ | ||
+ | * 5.25" floppy drive mechanism (marked "Do not use, I eat discs" | ||
+ | * Watford Electronics single 5.25" floppy drive (computer-powered) | ||
+ | * Watford Electronics dual/ | ||
- | ===== Beebs ===== | + | Box 2 |
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 27): | + | * Books (see separate list) |
- | * no PSU | + | * Assorted 5.25" floppy discs |
- | * missing composite video connector | + | * Blank 5.25" floppy discs |
- | * missing screws. | + | * Cassette recorder |
- | * may belong to Martin | + | * R6522P ICs (x3) |
- | * continuous tone at boot, blank screen | + | * 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 Model B (006447, Hacklab asset 23): | + | ===== Books ===== |
- | * Donated by Stephen Giles | + | |
- | * PSU present (may be the faulty PSU awaiting replacement capacitor) | + | |
- | * < | + | |
- | * < | + | |
- | * < | + | |
- | * case dirty but no id markings | + | |
- | * keyboard missing | + | |
- | * missing RAM ICs | + | |
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 21): Watford 32K ramcard | + | ^ ISBN ^ Title ^ Author ^ Notes ^ |
- | * Watford 32K sideways RAM | + | | 0246121033 | 21 Games for the BBC Micro | Mike James, S M Gee, Kay Ewbank | |
- | * 1770 DFS | + | | 0201146045 | Start Programming with the Electron | Masoud Yazdani | |
- | * 3.5mm speaker jack | + | | 0907563147 | Let Your BBC Micro Teach You To Program | Tim Hartnell | |
- | * 2 external switches (not connected) | + | | 0563165340 | The Book of Listings - Fun Programs for the BBC Microcomputer | Tim Harnell, Jeremy Ruston | Al | |
- | * case dirty but no id markings | + | | 0563165588 | BBC Microcomputer System User Guide | | Al | |
- | * donated by Stephen Giles | + | | 0563165588 | BBC Microcomputer System User Guide | | damaged | |
- | * broken: some chips missing, reports " | + | | - | BBC Microcomputer System Master Compact Welcome Guide | | |
- | * Issue 7 motherboard | + | | 0860822699 | 30 Hour BASIC | Clive Prigmore | Copy #1 | |
- | + | | 0860822699 | 30 Hour BASIC | Clive Prigmore | Copy #2 | | |
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 22): | + | | 0521217040 | Illustrating BASIC (A Simple Programming Language) | Donald Alcock | |
- | * Belongs to Al/Tim | + | | - | BBC Microcomputer System |
- | * Makes continuous noise | + | | 0946827001 | The Advanced User Guide for the BBC Microcomputer | Bray, Dickens & Holmes | |
- | + | | - | An Introduction to Wordwise Plus | Jacquetta Megarry | | |
- | BBC Model B: | + | | - | Wordwise Plus Reference Manual | John Coll, Andrew Myers | |
- | * In box | + | | - | The Cumana Disk Drive Guide for the BBC Microcomputer | | |
- | * Fully working | + | | - | Pace Micro Technology |
- | * Belongs to Al, do not hack. | + | | - | The Beginner' |
- | + | | 0906812216 | Easy Programming for the BBC Micro | Eric Deeson | | |
- | BBC Master | + | | 0521277302 | A child' |
- | * no PSU, damaged cartridge slot | + | | 0712603530 | Microguide for the BBC Micro | Professor Peter Morse, Brian Hancock | |
- | * missing " | + | | 0003832236 | The BBC Micro Advanced Reference Guide | Bruce Smith | |
- | + | | 0408014377 | Exploiting BBC BASIC | A P Stephenson, D J Stephenson | | |
- | BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0222432): | + | | 0333262867 | Continuing BASIC | P E Gosling | |
- | * PSU present, CMOS battery replaced | + | | 0905104153 | Software Secrets - Input, Output and Data Storage Techniques | Graham Beech | |
- | * Watford " | + | |
- | * case slightly marked | + | |
- | * Belongs | + | |
- | + | ||
- | ===== Peripherals ===== | + | |
- | + | ||
- | HCR Electronics EPROM programmer: 1MHz bus interface. (tested, not detected by the software so needs fettling) | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Dual 5.25" floppy drives with integrated monitor plinth. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | (more peripherals to be catalogued.) | + | |
===== Notes ===== | ===== Notes ===== | ||
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===== See Also ===== | ===== See Also ===== | ||
We're going to build an [[econet]]. | We're going to build an [[econet]]. | ||
acorncomputers.txt · Last modified: 2023-06-18 20:02 by tim