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Wobble_master

Quote from: McArti0 on 14:53, 11 November 2460Hz set.... maybe

@Wobble_master have You oscilloscope or multimeter ?
I have a multimeter and logic probe, I'm struggling with the schematics against the later costs down board saving board in mine. Has anyone got a basis diagram of the layout. 
Thanks 👍

McArti0

Internet not remember pinout ASIC3 AMS40226  :-X

CPC 6128, Whole 6128 and Only 6128, with .....
NewPAL v3 for use all 128kB RAM by CRTC as VRAM
TYPICAL :) TV Funai 22FL532/10 with VGA-RGB-in.

Wobble_master

Quote from: McArti0 on 15:37, 11 November 24Internet not remember pinout ASIC3 AMS40226  :-X


Found the pin out for the ASIC
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McArti0

Try found 4MHz Clock signal on Pin6 CPU and 1MHz on WAIT signal on PIN24 CPU with duty 25%
CPC 6128, Whole 6128 and Only 6128, with .....
NewPAL v3 for use all 128kB RAM by CRTC as VRAM
TYPICAL :) TV Funai 22FL532/10 with VGA-RGB-in.

Wobble_master

Quote from: McArti0 on 16:20, 11 November 24Try found 4MHz Clock signal on Pin6 CPU and 1MHz on WAIT signal on PIN24 CPU with duty 25%
I think I'd need an oscilloscope for that, all I have is multimeter and logic probe. 

Thanks 🙏 
Thanks 👍

McArti0

Add photo this multimeter and logic probe
CPC 6128, Whole 6128 and Only 6128, with .....
NewPAL v3 for use all 128kB RAM by CRTC as VRAM
TYPICAL :) TV Funai 22FL532/10 with VGA-RGB-in.

Wobble_master

Quote from: McArti0 on 16:38, 11 November 24Add photo this multimeter and logic probe
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Hopefully you can see the image?
Thanks 👍

McArti0

Preview and  Click or drag files here to attach them.
CPC 6128, Whole 6128 and Only 6128, with .....
NewPAL v3 for use all 128kB RAM by CRTC as VRAM
TYPICAL :) TV Funai 22FL532/10 with VGA-RGB-in.


Wobble_master

Quote from: McArti0 on 17:14, 11 November 24Preview and  Click or drag files here to attach them.
Got it, thanks 👍
Thanks 👍

McArti0

Ok use oscillophone.

Set speeker volume  louder.

Cross Pin1 expansion port (sound) and Pin16 CPU (INT) You should hear 300Hz sound.

Try this on Synchro Pin videoPort too (60Hz)
CPC 6128, Whole 6128 and Only 6128, with .....
NewPAL v3 for use all 128kB RAM by CRTC as VRAM
TYPICAL :) TV Funai 22FL532/10 with VGA-RGB-in.

Wobble_master

Quote from: McArti0 on 18:52, 11 November 24Ok use oscillophone.

Set speeker volume  louder.

Cross Pin1 expansion port (sound) and Pin16 CPU (INT) You should hear 300Hz sound.

Try this on Synchro Pin videoPort too (60Hz)
Will give this a try tomorrow, also order this to help
Thanks 👍

McArti0

Its not help

Minimum is DPOX180H
CPC 6128, Whole 6128 and Only 6128, with .....
NewPAL v3 for use all 128kB RAM by CRTC as VRAM
TYPICAL :) TV Funai 22FL532/10 with VGA-RGB-in.

McArti0

Quote from: McArti0 on 18:52, 11 November 24Ok use oscillophone.

Set speeker volume  louder.

Cross Pin1 expansion port (sound) and Pin16 CPU (INT) You should hear 300Hz sound.

Try this on Synchro Pin videoPort too (60Hz)
You only need one wire for this.
CPC 6128, Whole 6128 and Only 6128, with .....
NewPAL v3 for use all 128kB RAM by CRTC as VRAM
TYPICAL :) TV Funai 22FL532/10 with VGA-RGB-in.

Wobble_master

Quote from: McArti0 on 01:09, 12 November 24Its not help

Minimum is DPOX180H
Is this just because its doesn't have a probe?  Will try you suggestion tomorrow. 
Thanks 👍

McArti0

DSO152 mini   2,5MSa/s 200KHz   ... You need 100-200 times more ...
CPC 6128, Whole 6128 and Only 6128, with .....
NewPAL v3 for use all 128kB RAM by CRTC as VRAM
TYPICAL :) TV Funai 22FL532/10 with VGA-RGB-in.

abalore

Board fixed, it was a bad RAM IC

abalore

@Wobble_master but you at least should have been able to see the screen geometry, so don't discard the monitor is also broken. A 2x1 scam :(

Wobble_master

Quote from: abalore on 17:58, 19 November 24Board fixed, it was a bad RAM IC
Wow can't wait to get it back and have a play. Might not be everyone taste but I loved the Dizzy games.
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Wobble_master

Quote from: abalore on 18:04, 19 November 24@Wobble_master but you at least should have been able to see the screen geometry, so don't discard the monitor is also broken. A 2x1 scam :(
I have no plans to get rid of the green screen as that will complete my 80's experience of having a CPC464 😊
Thanks 👍

Wobble_master

Massive thanks to @abalore for fixing my CPC board, just playing Bomb Jack 👌👌👌👌
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