Docs for Heath ID-5001 "Advanced Weather Computer"?

From: Vintage Computer Festival <vcf_at_siconic.com>
Date: Sat Dec 27 15:44:37 2003

On Sat, 27 Dec 2003, Ethan Dicks wrote:

> I've just run across a partially-working Heath ID-5001 and am trying to get
> it do something useful. At the very least, the flourescent bulb PSU is
> out (the TIP41 gets *really* hot in a couple of minutes), and the front
> bezel has some cracks. The rest of the unit looks fine, though.
>
> With the top off, and room light shining in, it's possible to read the
> display. I can set the baud rate and the date/time from the front panel,
> but not much else.
>
> I've already run across an LED back-light scheme, so in the long-run, I can
> fix that. I've also seen a page on how to manufacture temperature sensors
> with non-obsolete parts. I could really use some docs on how to calibrate
> the unit (there are several pots on the CPU board), and how the other sensors
> work.
>
> Anyone on the list have one of these?

I've got one, but it's at my parents' house, where I plan to install it
someday. I seem to recall I have the manual with it. I may be up there
next week to provide my dad some hard labor, so I'll try to remember to
dig it out then.

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