My 464+ fixes and conversion

[Bryce]

Not the same computer, but the same owner, so I thought I'd post these pictures here. This is a 6128+ mod that I did today to add a Tape port to ||C|-|E||s other plus.

PCB fitting:
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PCB Populated (the little white box is a tiny relay for the remote function):
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Populated PCB in place (yup, not a lot of space there):
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Case modded for the new port:
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Just needs to be tested and the mod is finished.

Bryce.

[||C|-|E||]

It looks awesome! particularly how you managed to install everything in such a tiny space! 

[Bryce]

Yeah, it's a bit of a squeeze in the corner, but it was the only place the port fits properly. I've tested the relay and that works fine. The data from a cassette (using an MSX tapedeck) is getting to the PCB, but I haven't managed to load anything yet. Probably need to fiddle with the levels a bit to get it to load.

Bryce.

[||C|-|E||]

That was always the most critical part with the external tape decks, yes  In that sense, the modded 464 Plus always loads the tapes beautifully, same as the old CPC 464 was always doing compared to my CPC 6128 through the tape port.

[Maniac]

What's the other port at the rear for please?

[||C|-|E||]

It is S-Video output 

[Maniac]

It is S-Video output 

Ah, thanks! Just wondered as that's where my Dad and I put my tape connector 25 odd years ago!

[Bryce]

Tape port, S-video, reset switch all finished and tested. Drive checked too. It'll be on its way back to you tomorrow.

Bryce.

[||C|-|E||]

Great! It will be probably here just in a little bit longer than a week then! 

[AxelStone]

Man, how did you get so white keyboard?    I want mine! 


Another question about keyboard: how can I dissasemble one key to replace for other one? My 'D' key is very hard and I'd like to replace for one function key like f8-f9 that practically don't use.


Thanks.

[Bryce]

Man, how did you get so white keyboard?    I want mine! 


Another question about keyboard: how can I dissasemble one key to replace for other one? My 'D' key is very hard and I'd like to replace for one function key like f8-f9 that practically don't use.


Thanks.

If the "D" is sticking, just pop it off carefully by levering it up with a screwdriver. the shaft is the bit that's sticking. you need to clean and lubricate the shaft and then put the cap back on (after you've found that spring that just fell on the carpet).

Bryce.

[||C|-|E||]

Bryce is right about they key  .  You can also completely disassemble the keyboard and give the plastic parts a good rinse. It usually helps.


My keyboard is so white, same as the rest of the computer, because I was lucky enough to buy it from a girl that received the machine as a present in the 90s and never actually used it  . The Amstrad was in a box all these years, ignoring that it would be eventually modded and used to test Doomsday Lost Echoes!