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by Dave
Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: New Q68 Case
Replies: 45
Views: 6334

Re: New Q68 Case

My only thought on this is it would be nicer to have a taller case, with the Q68 mounted in the top of the case. This way, an expansion can sit under the Q68 instead of cramming in above it.
by Dave
Sat May 21, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: The Off-Topic Section
Topic: Today I Received...
Replies: 642
Views: 285558

Re: Today I Received...

Is it integrated with QDOS?

It is a thing of beauty, Sir!
by Dave
Thu May 12, 2022 12:15 am
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: Andy Pennell's books.
Replies: 96
Views: 20773

Re: Andy Pennell's books.

I love that this has sparked something super productive.
by Dave
Sat May 07, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: The Off-Topic Section
Topic: Next Gen QL…
Replies: 14
Views: 4735

Next Gen QL…

Today I am picking up two 68040 based black computers. One is a Next Cube and the other is a Next slab. Pics and deets will follow. They both have a similar design language to the QL, which makes me wonder if Steve Jobs saw one?
by Dave
Sat May 07, 2022 1:36 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Sandy SuperQ Board question
Replies: 6
Views: 1566

Re: Sandy SuperQ Board question

This is an official mod at Sandy to make the regulator less noisy. Any small ceramic capacitor will do as long as it has the rated voltage. It can be added either side of the board.
by Dave
Mon May 02, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: Help needed!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1807

Re: Help needed!!!

Vacuum production is a level of production where you really need to get professional help for the purchase decision and the install. It's not simple kit and the set-up requires a lot of tuning. The ESD safe part just comes along free for the ride with this type of equipment. Asking random people on ...
by Dave
Sat Apr 30, 2022 1:12 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: HELP again- GOLD CARD
Replies: 26
Views: 4827

Re: HELP again- GOLD CARD

I don't want to bother Nasta with it as he's so very busy these days. Also, I'll be out of town for two weeks road tripping to Seattle to pick up a NeXT Cube and slab.
by Dave
Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: HELP again- GOLD CARD
Replies: 26
Views: 4827

Re: HELP again- GOLD CARD

I'm currently reverse engineering the layout of the SGC. If there isn't a published schematic I'll put mine up when it's done.
by Dave
Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: HELP again- GOLD CARD
Replies: 26
Views: 4827

Re: HELP again- GOLD CARD

Sounds like time to hit that whole board with some contact cleaner, and to wiggle/reseat all the ICs.
by Dave
Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: FS: A collection of QL books
Replies: 19
Views: 8039

Re: FS: A collection of QL books

Or I bought them and forgot :D One of those :D