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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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Peripherals: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Single 5.25" 80-track floppy drive | ||
+ | * External 6502 Second Processor | ||
+ | * Microvitec CUB 1451 monitor, serial number 128754 | ||
+ | * AMX mouse | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Unsorted donation box containing: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Donated Model B | ||
+ | * Donated Electron with Plus 3 | ||
+ | * Joystick | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== 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 | 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 (3x, unopened, for cassette recorder) | + | * 7-pin DIN to 3-pin DIN and 2.5mm plug (<del>3x</ |
* 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</ |
* 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</ |
* 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</ |
* 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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| 0905104153 | Software Secrets - Input, Output and Data Storage Techniques | Graham Beech | | | 0905104153 | Software Secrets - Input, Output and Data Storage Techniques | Graham Beech | | ||
+ | ===== Notes ===== | ||
- | ------------------ | + | [[http:// |
- | | Serial | Owner | Model | Spec | Status | | + | [[http:// |
- | | 01-AMB15-0065278 | Tim | BBC Master | Econet | Working | | + | |
- | | 01-AMB15-0042078 | Tim | BBC Master | Econet, RetroClinic DataCentre | Working | | + | |
- | | Hacklab-22 | Tim | BBC Model B | | Faulty | | + | |
- | | none | Al | BBC Model B | Original box | Working | | + | |
- | | 01-AMB15-0222432 | Martin | BBC Master | | Working | | + | |
- | | Hacklab-27 | Martin/Hacklab? | BBC Model B | | | | + | |
- | | 01-AMB15-0011778 | Hacklab | BBC Master | | Incomplete | | + | |
- | | Hacklab-23 | Hacklab | BBC Model B | | | | + | |
- | | Hacklab-21 | Hacklab | BBC Model B | | | | + | |
- | ===== Beebs ===== | + | ===== Todo ===== |
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 27): | + | * Decide what to keep |
- | * no PSU | + | * Clean the ones that we keep |
- | * missing | + | * Fixes to the kept Model B: |
- | * missing screws. | + | * Remove stray jumper wire |
- | * may belong | + | * Re-fit |
- | * continuous tone at boot, blank screen | + | * Swap broken clear keystrip with other Model B |
+ | * Consider 1770 upgrade (take from other Model B) | ||
+ | * Fit Econet | ||
+ | * Test floppy drives | ||
- | BBC Model B (006447, Hacklab asset 23): | + | Keep: |
- | * 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 | + | * one BBC Master |
- | * Watford 32K sideways RAM | + | * one BBC Model B (the one that's working) |
- | * 1770 DFS | + | * single 5.25" floppy drive |
- | * 3.5mm speaker jack | + | * 6502 Second Processor |
- | * 2 external switches | + | * 1 CUB monitors (the one with the classic boxy metal case) |
- | * case dirty but no id markings | + | * a few books |
- | * donated by Stephen Giles | + | |
- | * broken: some chips missing, reports " | + | |
- | * Issue 7 motherboard | + | |
- | BBC Model B (Hacklab asset 22): | + | Dispose of: |
- | * Belongs to Al/Tim | + | |
- | * Makes continuous noise | + | |
- | BBC Model B: | + | * Non-working |
- | * In box | + | * Non-working BBC Model B |
- | * Fully working | + | * floppy-drive/ |
- | * Belongs to Al, do not hack. | + | * 1 CUB monitor |
- | 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. | ||
- | |||
- | (more peripherals to be catalogued.) | ||
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- | ===== Notes ===== | ||
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- | [[http:// | ||
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- | [[http:// | ||
===== 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