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by 1024MAK
25 Oct 2022 13:36
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS
Topic: only three weeks to go
Replies: 12
Views: 16741

Re: only three weeks to go

Bill B wrote: 16 Oct 2022 08:46 Assuming no train strikes, I am planning to come along.
Unfortunately industrial action has been called for that week on the railways including Saturday 5th November 2022.

Mark
by 1024MAK
25 Oct 2022 13:32
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS
Topic: only three weeks to go
Replies: 12
Views: 16741

Re: only three weeks to go

Potholepete wrote: 15 Oct 2022 15:28so if you are interested please post a reply on either this or the actual Events/Memofest2022 page.
Ahh, I presume you mean this topic

Well, someone needs to eat some of the cake 🎂

So I will be joining you.

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by 1024MAK
25 Oct 2022 13:29
Forum: MEMOFEST 2022
Topic: Memofest 2022 possible ? Where ? When ?
Replies: 12
Views: 37065

Re: Memofest 2022 possible ? Where ? When ?

Well, someone needs to eat some of the cake 🎂

So I will be joining you.

Mark
by 1024MAK
04 Sep 2022 01:59
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS
Topic: Questions about the Memotech MTX that you were too afraid to ask...
Replies: 42
Views: 33193

Re: Questions about the Memotech MTX that you were too afraid to ask...

Why did Memotech pin the composite out to monochrome on quite a few MTX machines? Apart from extra protection against stalking… A monochrome composite video signal can have a higher resolution compared to a colour composite video signal. That’s why the Acorn BBC B, Electron and BBC Master 128 machi...
by 1024MAK
20 Aug 2022 21:50
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: What's the best way to rejuvenate keyboard switches?
Replies: 7
Views: 3690

Re: What's the best way to rejuvenate keyboard switches?

The keyboard switches are similar to those on an Acorn BBC / Master / Electron. Sometimes spraying switch cleaner into the mechanism (yes, easier said than done) helps if you exercise them as well. Short of that, yes, desoldering and partially dismantling them would be the next step. But do try repe...
by 1024MAK
29 Jun 2022 09:34
Forum: MEMOFEST 2022
Topic: Memofest 2022 possible ? Where ? When ?
Replies: 12
Views: 37065

Re: Memofest 2022 possible ? Where ? When ?

That’s a strange date for bonfire night :shock:
Is there some local reason for this?

In my part of the world, we have the Somerset Illuminated Carnivals, but these start on November 5th and continue through to the 19th.

Anyway, November 5th or 6th are the better dates for me.

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by 1024MAK
08 Mar 2022 19:44
Forum: MEMOFEST 2022
Topic: Memofest 2022 possible ? Where ? When ?
Replies: 12
Views: 37065

Re: Memofest 2022 possible ? Where ? When ?

The U.K. government has removed all COVID19 restrictions in England (health is devolved for elsewhere in the U.K. so the situation may be different in Scotland and Wales). And some other ‘retro’ computer events are starting to plan in person physical events. So yes, it is reasonable to think about a...
by 1024MAK
08 Mar 2022 19:38
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: Cassette Loading problems
Replies: 14
Views: 9868

Re: Cassette Loading problems

The thing is, intermittent failures of chips are not very common. But intermittent problems with contacts or leads are fairly common. Is the CTC in a socket? If yes, have you removed it carefully (so as not to bend any pins when it finally becomes free from the socket), cleaned the pins, then carefu...
by 1024MAK
26 Feb 2022 01:26
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: Cassette Loading problems
Replies: 14
Views: 9868

Re: Cassette Loading problems

It may be that the magnetic coating (particles) on the tape are becoming detached and then clogging up the tape head in the cassette deck.

Try cleaning the tape head with a tape cleaning fluid. Or if you can’t get that, use IPA.

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by 1024MAK
24 Feb 2022 22:33
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: Cassette Loading problems
Replies: 14
Views: 9868

Re: Cassette Loading problems

Slow down there! How are you trying to load? Are you using a cassette tape deck and an original cassette tape? Is this a commercial (prerecorded) tape? Or a “home made” recording? Or are you using a modern item (such as a smartphone, MP3 player, computer or other digital device)? What lead(s) are yo...