> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctech-admin_at_classiccmp.org [mailto:cctech-admin_at_classiccmp.org]On
> Behalf Of Joe
> Sent: 12 December 2002 07:41
> To: cctalk_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: Re: BBC Acorn
>
" vs "colour"),
>
> That makes sense. I noticed that the ROM containing BASIC is
> labeled "US BASIC".
>
> What is "DFS OS"?
>
> I was surprised to find that it uses an intel 8271 for floppy
> drive controller.
>
> It powered up up but isn't recognizing any keys except the
> BREAK key. I ran it for over an hour then one of the rectangular
> tantalum filter caps in the PSU blew. Fixing the PSU shouldn't be
> a problem. Does anyone know what they use for a keyboard
> interface (if it even uses one)? or if there's any schematics
> posted anywhere for it?
Joe,
Your best bet for all Beeb related question is this site:
http://bbc.nvg.org/docs.php3
It contains the full service manual, user manuals and tons of other useful
stuff.
cheers
--
adrian/witchy
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Received on Mon Dec 16 2002 - 19:09:22 GMT