thanks.
On Sun, Apr 23, 2017 at 4:26 PM, Brian White <[email protected]> wrote: > That's why I wrote: > > --- > Order 1 flash chip per REX. (so, 3 chips if you want to build 3 boards) > > Pick any version of the chip which matches this pattern: > AM29F800BB-##E* > > Where: > ## = Speed: 90 or lower (90 or faster) > > E = Package: Only E, TSOP > > * = Temperature range: Any > > Example (what I got): > AM29F800BB-70EK > --- > > > It's complicated because, well it's complicated. Any of the parts which > match the filter pattern will work. These are all old, running-out-of-stock > parts, so there was only like 4 of the exact chip I used available, so the > simple directions which would point to exactly one part, would be simple, > but wrong. Other parts are also usable, and that exact part will run out > soon, or indeed is probably already gone. > That is the way with electronic components. It's a forest of *properties*, > and sometimes you must filter on the properties you need, not on exact part > numbers. Especially complex chips that come in 25 slightly different > versions. > > I gave the exact part number I used just to provide an example of a > correct one that fits the pattern. > > You can't use just any of the parts that come up from that Verical link, > only the ones that match this pattern. > > Where I have a 70 in my part number, you can use any that have a 90 or > lower. (actually I wonder if that is even really a requirement, to go no > higher(slower) than 90, but that comes from Steven's original specs so I'm > not fit to contest it!) > > The E must be an E. > > The K can be anything. > > -- > bkw > > On Apr 23, 2017 3:49 PM, "Michael Brant" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Brian, I am looking at the links on the page for building a REX. I am a >> little confused when I look at the Flash link there are like 16 items that >> come up on that link. >> >> On Sun, Apr 23, 2017 at 3:32 PM, Brian White <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> To build your own REX >>> >>> tandy.wiki/REX >>> >>> (Please feel free to improve this if you do it. It could be fleshed out >>> a lot more.) >>> >>> For much simpler project just to make a mombo/rombo-alike >>> >>> tandy.wiki/FigTronix >>> >>> There's 3 boards there. You're interested in only the last 2. They both >>> have pros and cons. >>> >>> If you can solder with paste and hot air, the plcc socket is the most >>> all-around convenient to use. For the record, I managed it without even a >>> cheap $60 hot air station. I used a $20 mini heat gun, just to find out >>> if it was possible. >>> >>> The soic one is the most straightforward to build, but then requires >>> either a test clip or a special programming adapter with a molex socket to >>> re-program it later. >>> >>> (The main rom is a whole separate discussion that I'll just skip in this >>> email.) >>> >>> -- >>> bkw >>> >>> >>> On Apr 21, 2017 2:13 PM, "Lee Olivares" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Have you tried dialing in with a M100? It would be nice to have a >>>>> directly compatible BBS around. >>>> >>>> Personally I've tried, but only over a hacked up cable connected to a >>>> SIP box, which I'm pretty sure didn't like pulse dialing. >>>> >>>> Others have connected, I personally have not successfully connected via >>>> analog, only via tcpser. >>>> >>>> And remember folks, if anyone is selling their REX, I need it more than >>>>> Lee :D >>>> >>>> lol! Fair enough, I'm new around here anyway, and I've got the chops to >>>> build one with the documentation. >>>> >>>> >>>> - Lee >>>> - 909.437.0250 <(909)%20437-0250> >>>> - Destroying technology problems. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 9:22 AM, John R. Hogerhuis <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 6:47 AM, Lee Olivares <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hey folks, finally grooving on the M100 I've had in my collection for >>>>>> ages; I've been aware of Club100 for more than a decade but no resources >>>>>> to >>>>>> make contact, now that I'm a grown damn adult with my own money, I got no >>>>>> reply to the order form and seemingly can't get goodies! :( >>>>>> >>>>>> Not sure if REX is still floating around and available, or if I'm >>>>>> going to have to make my own ROMBO (MOMBO?) PCBs, but that sounds fun >>>>>> either way, what I'd really like is some 8K RAM without having to >>>>>> sacrifice >>>>>> another working M100! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> REX is out of stock right now. For the moment, the options are buy one >>>>> from another user, or build your own. The plans are publicly available, >>>>> and >>>>> list member Brian White has worked out some of the necessary details to >>>>> build his own successfully. >>>>> >>>>> Steve designed REX and frequents this list so he's available for >>>>> questions. Ken runs Club100 and is on the list, though he's busy with real >>>>> life at the moment so no Club100 orders are being filled, I think. You can >>>>> talk to him here. >>>>> >>>>> I run this mailing list, so... Welcome! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> FYI, @fozztexx and I have been working on updating the Level 29 BBS >>>>>> for 40x8 and 32x8 terminal width! tpcser works great at 300 baud, and >>>>>> he's >>>>>> got a hardline available too: http://bbs.fozztexx.com/ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> Have you tried dialing in with a M100? It would be nice to have a >>>>> directly compatible BBS around. >>>>> >>>>> -- John. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>
