Re: [ql-users] Di-ren Keyboard interface

2002-05-01 Thread RWAPSoftware
In a message dated 01/05/02 04:33:39 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have a copy of the manual and disk supplied with the di-ren keyboard interface they could let me have please (photocopy or disk copy of manual acceptable). Is this anything to do with the Di-Ren

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Al Feng
Essentially, when you swap QL ROMs, the video output for TV mode changes from NTSC to PAL and vice-versa for JSU JS, respectively. Al On Wed, 1 May 2002 04:50:15 + (GMT) Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, What do you think would happen if you put JS ROMs in a US spec QL? Or

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Robert Newson
Al Feng wrote: Essentially, when you swap QL ROMs, the video output for TV mode changes from NTSC to PAL and vice-versa for JSU JS, respectively. Errm...don't the ROMs contain the CPU instructions...the video output is shurely the job of other board chips (ZX8301, etc). However, (these

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Dave
On Wed, 1 May 2002, Robert Newson wrote: Al Feng wrote: Essentially, when you swap QL ROMs, the video output for TV mode changes from NTSC to PAL and vice-versa for JSU JS, respectively. Errm...don't the ROMs contain the CPU instructions...the video output is shurely the job of

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread ZN
On 01/05/02 at 16:24 Dave wrote: Essentially, when you swap QL ROMs, the video output for TV mode changes from NTSC to PAL and vice-versa for JSU JS, respectively. Errm...don't the ROMs contain the CPU instructions...the video output is shurely the job of other board chips (ZX8301, etc).

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Al Feng
Okay, here's the skinny: I've been using JS ROM code installed via a Tom Bent designed daughter board since about 1988 in my US/Samsung-made QL. I've also used MGUK MGUS (?) ROM code in my Samsung-made QL. I also have a pair of *real* JS ROMs for the day when the EPROM may give up the ghost

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Phoebus Dokos
At 02:46 ìì 1/5/2002, ZN wrote: snip It may be possible to use a bit of external logic to slow the 68008 down on certain cycles and make it compatible again. I know Stuart H had to solve that for the GC. In fact, running the 68008 at double rate would probably make the logic simpler, I suspect

Re: [ql-users] Di-ren Keyboard interface

2002-05-01 Thread Phoebus Dokos
At 03:15 ìì 1/5/2002, you wrote: John Hall bought a Di-Ren interface from jjohn gilpin at the Manchester Show. He also got the manual (I know, as I was on John Gilpin's house when he found it!!) Maybe John Hall would be able to photocopy it for you - its only a single A4 page (front and

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Dave
On Wed, 1 May 2002, ZN wrote: The EU and US specs are actually remarkably similar, and only really differ in the number of lines drawn on the screen. 312 EU, 262 US. However, both However, the English PAL system is BETTER! ;P If you watch US TV for too long, you go blind, and I'm not

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Phoebus Dokos
At 03:40 ìì 1/5/2002, you wrote: On Wed, 1 May 2002, ZN wrote: The EU and US specs are actually remarkably similar, and only really differ in the number of lines drawn on the screen. 312 EU, 262 US. However, both However, the English PAL system is BETTER! ;P I do agree... being

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Dave
In reply to the comment about a 5 lb heatsink on the 8301, Phoebus studiously and wittily remarked: Then you would probably break the mainboard ;-) Don't forget it's a Sinclair Design not Nasta's ;-) Ahhh, so THAT'S why his designs are all so small and pokey, with the chips practically

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread ZN
On 01/05/02 at 19:40 Dave wrote: However, the English PAL system is BETTER! ;P Oh yes. Especially on a 100Hz TV :-) but a decent capture card and large monitor will do fine. To summarise: nothing to spectacular would happen if the ROMs were exchanged. Ow... I was hoping for a rift in the

Re: [ql-users] Di-ren Keyboard interface

2002-05-01 Thread Darren Branagh
Yes, All comments about my demise are premature.. ;-)) Have had a hard time with ISP's, life, girlfriends and my business of late... But much of it sorted now. I'll contactable on [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers, Darren. My GOD Darren is ALIVE Seriously now,

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread ZN
On 01/05/02 at 15:02 Phoebus Dokos wrote: I have also constructed (ah, the good old days!) a 68020 add-on board... I did a lot of guesswork when doing that circuit and more logic would have been needed to get it to work right... I would probably make short work of it today since now I have a

Re: [ql-users] memory expansion standard ql

2002-05-01 Thread Roy Wood
On Tue, 30 Apr 2002 23:01:32 +0200 henk verbeek [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know how to upgrade the memory of a standard (classic) ql ? I have searched the net but i didn't find a circuit or anything. Are there no do it yourself circuits available ? I have some memory expansion

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Phoebus Dokos
At 04:44 ìì 1/5/2002, you wrote: On 01/05/02 at 15:02 Phoebus Dokos wrote: I have also constructed (ah, the good old days!) a 68020 add-on board... I did a lot of guesswork when doing that circuit and more logic would have been needed to get it to work right... I would probably make short

Re: [ql-users] ROM versions

2002-05-01 Thread Phoebus Dokos
At 06:40 ðì 1/5/2002, Al Feng wrote: Essentially, when you swap QL ROMs, the video output for TV mode changes from NTSC to PAL and vice-versa for JSU JS, respectively. Al I would imagine that it is patch-able though no? Phoebus

Re: [ql-users] USA 2002 QL Show, 1st June 2002

2002-05-01 Thread Christopher M. Catotti
What is the schedule for the show? (Dates/Time/Location). Will there be any Z88 things or QL only? Thanks! Chris Catotti PO BOX 621777 OVIEDO FL 32762-1777 U.S.A.