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====== Acorn Computers at the Lab ====== | ====== Acorn Computers at the Lab ====== | ||
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- | ===== New Audit 2018-01 ===== | ||
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) | + | <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) | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #27) | ||
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* Case: yellowed, dirty, faint marker pen, ROM slot open, clear keystrip chipped and broken (repaired with tape) | * Case: yellowed, dirty, faint marker pen, ROM slot open, clear keystrip chipped and broken (repaired with tape) | ||
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset #21) | + | <del>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 | Box 1 | ||
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* Model B keyboard ribbon cable | * Model B keyboard ribbon cable | ||
* 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) |
- | * Watford Electronics dual/ | + | * Watford Electronics dual/ |
Box 2 | Box 2 | ||
- | * Assorted 5.25" floppy discs | ||
* Books (see separate list) | * Books (see separate list) | ||
+ | * Assorted 5.25" floppy discs | ||
+ | * Blank 5.25" floppy discs | ||
+ | * 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) | ||
- | Books | + | ===== Books ===== |
^ ISBN ^ Title ^ Author ^ Notes ^ | ^ ISBN ^ Title ^ Author ^ Notes ^ | ||
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| 0563165340 | The Book of Listings - Fun Programs for the BBC Microcomputer | Tim Harnell, Jeremy Ruston | Al | | | 0563165340 | The Book of Listings - Fun Programs for the BBC Microcomputer | Tim Harnell, Jeremy Ruston | Al | | ||
| 0563165588 | BBC Microcomputer System User Guide | | Al | | | 0563165588 | BBC Microcomputer System User Guide | | Al | | ||
+ | | 0563165588 | BBC Microcomputer System User Guide | | damaged | | ||
| - | BBC Microcomputer System Master Compact Welcome Guide | | | | - | BBC Microcomputer System Master Compact Welcome Guide | | | ||
- | | 0860822699 | 30 Hour BASIC | Clive Prigmore | | + | | 0860822699 | 30 Hour BASIC | Clive Prigmore |
+ | | 0860822699 | 30 Hour BASIC | Clive Prigmore | Copy #2 | | ||
| 0521217040 | Illustrating BASIC (A Simple Programming Language) | Donald Alcock | | | 0521217040 | Illustrating BASIC (A Simple Programming Language) | Donald Alcock | | ||
| - | BBC Microcomputer System Master Series Reference Manual Part 1 | | | | - | BBC Microcomputer System Master Series Reference Manual Part 1 | | | ||
+ | | 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' | ||
+ | | 0906812216 | Easy Programming for the BBC Micro | Eric Deeson | | ||
+ | | 0521277302 | A child' | ||
+ | | 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 ===== | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
- | ------------------ | + | ===== Todo ===== |
- | | Serial | Owner | Model | Spec | Status | | + | * Decide what to keep |
- | | 01-AMB15-0065278 | Tim | BBC Master | Econet | Working | | + | * Clean the ones that we keep |
- | | 01-AMB15-0042078 | Tim | BBC Master | Econet, RetroClinic DataCentre | Working | | + | * Fixes to the kept Model B: |
- | | Hacklab-22 | Tim | BBC Model B | | Faulty | | + | * Remove stray jumper wire |
- | | none | Al | BBC Model B | Original box | Working | | + | * Re-fit composite video connector |
- | | 01-AMB15-0222432 | Martin | BBC Master | | Working | | + | * Swap broken clear keystrip with other Model B |
- | | Hacklab-27 | Martin/ | + | * Consider 1770 upgrade (take from other Model B) |
- | | 01-AMB15-0011778 | Hacklab | BBC Master | | Incomplete | | + | * Fit Econet to kept computers |
- | | Hacklab-23 | Hacklab | BBC Model B | | | | + | * Test floppy drives |
- | | Hacklab-21 | Hacklab | BBC Model B | | | | + | |
- | ===== Beebs ===== | + | Keep: |
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 27): | + | * one BBC Master |
- | * no PSU | + | * one BBC Model B (the one that's working) |
- | * missing composite video connector | + | * single 5.25" floppy drive |
- | * missing screws. | + | * 6502 Second Processor (they' |
- | * may belong to Martin | + | * 1 CUB monitors (the one with the classic boxy metal case) |
- | * continuous tone at boot, blank screen | + | * a few books |
- | BBC Model B (006447, Hacklab asset 23): | + | Dispose of: |
- | * Donated by Stephen Giles | + | |
- | * PSU present (may be the faulty PSU awaiting replacement capacitor) | + | |
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- | * case dirty but no id markings | + | |
- | * keyboard missing | + | |
- | * missing RAM ICs | + | |
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 21): Watford 32K ramcard | + | * Non-working |
- | * Watford 32K sideways RAM | + | * Non-working BBC Model B |
- | * 1770 DFS | + | * floppy-drive/ |
- | * 3.5mm speaker jack | + | * 1 CUB monitor |
- | * 2 external switches (not connected) | + | |
- | * case dirty but no id markings | + | |
- | * donated by Stephen Giles | + | |
- | * broken: some chips missing, reports " | + | |
- | * Issue 7 motherboard | + | |
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 22): | ||
- | * Belongs to Al/Tim | ||
- | * Makes continuous noise | ||
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- | BBC Model B: | ||
- | * In box | ||
- | * Fully working | ||
- | * Belongs to Al, do not hack. | ||
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- | BBC Master 128 (01-AMB-0011778): | ||
- | * no PSU, damaged cartridge slot | ||
- | * missing " | ||
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- | BBC Master 128 (01-AMB15-0222432): | ||
- | * PSU present, CMOS battery replaced in 2013 | ||
- | * Watford " | ||
- | * case slightly marked | ||
- | * Belongs to Martin | ||
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- | ===== Peripherals ===== | ||
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- | HCR Electronics EPROM programmer: 1MHz bus interface. (tested, not detected by the software so needs fettling) | ||
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- | Dual 5.25" floppy drives with integrated monitor plinth. | ||
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- | (more peripherals to be catalogued.) | ||
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- | ===== Notes ===== | ||
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- | [[http:// | ||
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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