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by Dave
Tue May 30, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: The Off-Topic Section
Topic: Sam Coupé
Replies: 2
Views: 2893

Sam Coupé

This one's for XorA and all the Sam Coupé owners out there... Screen Shot 2017-05-30 at 3.52.39 AM.png I'll send him one for testing, and if everything's correct (I just spent 6 hours checking it point to point) I'll be sending a batch over to the UK. They'll be a lot cheaper than the current 256K e...
by Dave
Mon May 29, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: New QL backplane.
Replies: 54
Views: 26511

Re: New QL backplane.

After this batch is gone, Paul in Germany will take over assembly. It definitely will make it cheaper than shipping from the US. Hi, Dave. I sent you a private message few days ago but I have not had any response. Should I wait for your answer or should I contact with Paul for qlplane orders? Best ...
by Dave
Mon May 29, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: New QL backplane.
Replies: 54
Views: 26511

Re: New QL backplane.

Ok, I've sold through the entire stock of DIN connectors as of now.

I'll start taking orders again next week when more connectors arrive. They cost a bit less, so I'll be adjusting the price to reflect the lower costs.
by Dave
Sun May 28, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: The Future of the QL Wiki
Replies: 164
Views: 79376

Re: The Future of the QL Wiki

It does seem that, given the small amount of data, simply cut'n'pasting it to a more mainstream system and recreating the content without porting the database would take the same or less time, and would maybe yield better/more satisfying results. It just requires good organization at the start to ma...
by Dave
Sun May 28, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: The Future of the QL Wiki
Replies: 164
Views: 79376

Re: The Future of the QL Wiki

It doesn't matter. Rich thinks I'd be "taking on too much." That's a politically correct insult of the highest order. I currently run a hiking group with 2,615 members, which has a wiki with 16 active and 5 inactive editors. I also am a WRT coder. A small part of a big team, but something ...
by Dave
Sat May 27, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Still possible to get Minerva ROM
Replies: 77
Views: 22256

Re: Still possible to get Minerva ROM

I have a crapt.... large number of the carrier boards in storage. Something like 80 or so, with IC on them but pins not attached IIRC. I'll go to the storage on Wednesday and dig them out.
by Dave
Sat May 27, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 60349

Re: CST Thor 1

Time to whip out the logic analyzer. :/

I have a USB one. It's a nicer one, but 16 channel @ 16MHz can be had cheaply for around $75.
by Dave
Sat May 27, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: QSound and QPrint Interface
Replies: 185
Views: 65909

Re: QSound and QPrint Interface

I think I have six or eight MC6821P around here in a tube. If you make progress on this let me know and I'll send them to you. I can easily get more for very little as the Motorola/Freescale bulk/surplus warehouse is just a couple of miles away. Just let me know.
by Dave
Sat May 27, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: QSound and QPrint Interface
Replies: 185
Views: 65909

Re: QSound and QPrint Interface

Good work! I think for this ROM image, you're well into the realm of "software preservation." Also, the image is going to someone who legitimately has the board. I have one of these laying around in a drawer but it never had the ROM, so I feel Paul's pain. I wanted to incorporate the sound...
by Dave
Fri May 26, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: New QL backplane.
Replies: 54
Views: 26511

Re: New QL backplane.

All currently paid orders are now shipped. Any orders after today will ship Tuesday due to Memorial Day weekend.

After this batch is gone, Paul in Germany will take over assembly. It definitely will make it cheaper than shipping from the US.