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by 1024MAK
24 May 2023 20:54
Forum: MFX
Topic: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread
Replies: 127
Views: 168893

Re: MFX mass-storage add-on - Original Thread

Dave wrote: 23 May 2023 18:12 I am a bit behind on orders, I moved house before Christmas and have not quite caught up with the (few) orders that I have yet

regards
Dave
Speaking of which, any news of any progress?

Mark
by 1024MAK
24 May 2023 20:51
Forum: INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Topic: Just a quick introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 9426

Re: Just a quick introduction

Hello Phil

Welcome to the forum for the big black beautiful beast!

Mark
by 1024MAK
15 Apr 2023 22:58
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: GOTEK
Replies: 13
Views: 22821

Re: GOTEK

Derailed? :shock:

More like smashed through the terminus and just keep going… :lol:

Nice work :ugeek:

Mark
by 1024MAK
15 Apr 2023 22:55
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: MTX printer cable needed -URGENT
Replies: 10
Views: 23511

Re: MTX printer cable needed -URGENT

Nassimbakir wrote: 15 Apr 2023 18:40 I just assembled one … and it’s working great 😊

Thanks mates …
8-) :D
by 1024MAK
14 Apr 2023 00:28
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: MTX printer cable needed -URGENT
Replies: 10
Views: 23511

Re: MTX printer cable needed -URGENT

Isn't it the same as the BBC Micro parallel printer cable? I'm pretty sure that it is. http://www.gamebytes.co.uk/det/651/BBC-Micro-Centronics-Printer-Cable/ No, the BBC uses an IDC connector at the computer end with less pins. So unless you cut pins off the Memotech’s male connector, it won’t fit....
by 1024MAK
13 Apr 2023 16:23
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: MTX printer cable needed -URGENT
Replies: 10
Views: 23511

Re: MTX printer cable needed -URGENT

All the relevant parts are still available from larger electronic suppliers or from trading sites. The printer end is a “Micro Ribbon 36 pin IDC flat ribbon male” type. The computer end is a “IDC Connector, With Strain Relief, IDC Receptacle, Female, 2.54 mm, 2 Row, 34 Contacts, Cable Mount” type or...
by 1024MAK
05 Apr 2023 19:44
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: Help! (MTX512 Problem)
Replies: 9
Views: 9445

Re: Help! (MTX512 Problem)

A REMEMOrizer can replace the internal RAM in a MTX. Or alternatively, the machine can continue to use the original on-board RAM, be that 32K bytes or 64K bytes. Differently programmed PAL / GAL chips are used depending on which of the above configurations are used. The correct PAL / GAL chip must b...
by 1024MAK
27 Mar 2023 21:51
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: Building a replacement MTX PSU
Replies: 166
Views: 186179

Re: Building a replacement MTX PSU

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by 1024MAK
27 Mar 2023 21:43
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: Building a replacement MTX PSU
Replies: 166
Views: 186179

Re: Building a replacement MTX PSU

Yeah, I don’t know of anything else that is suitable. The important point being that an alternative transformer has a suitable primary for your mains voltage and either a 7.5V - 0 - 7.5V centre tapped output, or dual 7.5V secondaries. The “power” rating should be 40VA or above. If you go to the manu...
by 1024MAK
11 Feb 2023 16:21
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS
Topic: Release date of the Memotech MTX ?
Replies: 13
Views: 28570

Re: Release date of the Memotech MTX ?

Martin A wrote: 10 Feb 2023 22:26 I got my original 512 in December '83.

The old bank statement I found shows the cheque cleared on 20/12/83!
And people think I’m odd, keeping bank statements for ten years :lol:

Mark