Recent content by Juleshsmith

Hi VCFED world. My beloved CBM 8032 died last week As is often the case, I proudly showed her off to dinner guests last Saturday night, hit the power button... NOTHING!!!, not even the cheerful welcoming 'chirp'. I was guttered, as were my guests. She was last turned on and working approx 2...

Hi VCFED world. My beloved CBM 8032 died last week :-( As is often the case, I proudly showed her off to dinner guests last Saturday night, hit the power button... NOTHING!!!, not even the cheerful welcoming 'chirp'. I was guttered, as were my guests. She was last turned on and working...

Thx Eudimorphodon! Lovin the 8032! Does anyone know any other sites that have TAP files for the PET (and hopefully for 8032) besides: http://www.classic-computers.org.nz/blog/2011-02-27-pet-programs-for-download.htm I've just started looking into the cause of the lil fireworks display my 4040...

Sweet as!

Hey Jac. First time I've entered basic into a computer in over 25 years! Was a real hoot, but I'm really rusty, and alas have got my first "syntax error" (oh, that brings back memories!) Silly question, should I have spaces between everything or type it out exactly how you've done? BTW, been...

GENTLEMEN... This is indeed a fine day! I can't thank you all enough for your invaluable contribution. You have guided me through this superbly with absolute spot on precision. Considering I knew nothing on how to fix an 8032 less than a week ago, to fixing not one, but two major issues...

As requested Eudimorphodon! So glad I waited before RAMdomly removing chips possibly the ROM way! :-) EDIT: I'm guessing c000 and a000 are suspect?

Good call Jac! I put in the "m c5ao..." command and it worked (see pic). What does this tell you??? Heading out for bout an hour. I know it's probably really late over where you are, but if you can leave me some suggestions I can work on, that would be awesome! Til then... BTW Jac, I have...

UPDATE 1932pm Aussie time. Lot's of great progress guys! But not quite there yet... I've replaced/socketed all the 2114s and definitely made great progress (RIP Vic 20 :-( ) But as with all vintage computer repairs (so I've learned), there's usually more than just one issue. As you can see...

Actually Kevin, for me I think it may be learning "curb"... I feel like I'm still in the gutter! :-) Ok, so I'm going to stage 2. 1) Remove and socket the 4 x video RAMs (2114) with known working vic 20 chips (ma poor vic :-( "taking one for the team") 2) Re-seat UA3 (video gen) 3) Turn back...

Hi world. My first time on this forum! Have just acquired a CBM 8032 (32K) with a video display issue (see pic). I've read lots of forums about similar issues and know it could be a few things... just need guidance on where to start looking with this one as I really get lost in the technical...