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Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:24 pm
by Ralf R.
I think, it was always ICE, which was used on the Thor range, even on the XVI.

Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:45 am
by vanpeebles
Any updates? :)

Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:15 pm
by bagpuss22
Sorry gents, been a busy period at work so the Thor has been overlooked.

All the parts I wanted have arrived, replacement sockets new RTC and diodes so hopefully
I have now got time to have a play over the weekend and see what I can get sorted

;)

Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:13 pm
by vanpeebles
Don't make us send Professor Yaffle after you! :lol:

Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 11:07 pm
by bagpuss22
Best I start looking at it again then! :D

Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 1:59 pm
by bagpuss22
OK, so been a while but I have got the CST Thor out for a weekend of work!

Floppy drives are now back in! Yet to be tested though.
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Next came the battery corrosion, I thought the sockets maybe were hiding some damage and boy
were they, so out they come!
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Time to replace
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Will also be replacing the caps and crystals as well, photos later!

Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 6:01 pm
by Dave
Following with interest - my Thor is nicely etched like this too. I stopped it progressing but I haven't repaired everything. It boots, but can't get the display image out.

Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 10:15 pm
by bagpuss22
OK so new sockets and ICs as well as both Crystals replaced and the diodes.
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Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 10:17 pm
by bagpuss22
Now to put back together, in goes level 1.
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Next the QL motherboard and we are back together..
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Back.
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Re: CST Thor 1

Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 10:18 pm
by bagpuss22
@Dave What is supposed to be displayed when this boots? I have never seen one before so
when I come to boot this up I am not sure what to expect.... :D