Re: Decapping techniques?

Posted on 2021-10-09, 14:12

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Well, I don't know what to tell you, because adding flux to aid in removal is per IPC-7711B/7721B and corresponding J-STD-001, used by the global rework industry as the gold standard. It does aid in removal to a significant degree, and it is obvious once you do it. It clears the vacuumed holes much …

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Re: Decapping techniques?

Posted on 2021-10-09, 13:38

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I don't know of any reason why flux should be needed when desoldering, it inhibits the job while providing no advantages to offset this. It aids in the removal so solder doesn't get stuck in tight tolerance areas. (helps it get sucked out easier) It isn't inhibiting the job at all, it makes it far …

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Re: Amiga 500 workbench help kickstart roms

Posted on 2021-10-09, 12:31

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Hi I found this. https://amigastore.eu/en/826-dual-kickstart-rom-flash-adapter-switcher-.html Has this got both the Kickstarters already on the chip? It may be what I'm looking for thx Yes, that will work. Amigastore.eu is generally ok to order from.. but don't expect any support/RMA if something …

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Re: Decapping techniques?

Posted on 2021-10-09, 12:20

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Through Hole -- Add fresh solder / flux to the capacitor legs from the back side. Use a soldering iron and solder sucker to remove the solder from the mounting holes. A manual hand pump works fine, but a mechanical vacuum pump is easier. Pull capacitor out. (some additional heat may be needed if …

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Re: Amiga 500 workbench help kickstart roms

Posted on 2021-10-09, 11:44

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Hi i am aware of the pistorm project however at this point in time i am not very interested in it as i really want to keep this amiga as stock as possible hence why i wont even install a pi zero for the hdmi option. as ive said previously i just really want to run workbench 3.1 but keep …

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Re: Amiga 500 workbench help kickstart roms

Posted on 2021-10-09, 11:06

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hi can we please keep the thread relevant to the A500 as im not interest in other computers atm thanks FYI, the A500 and A2000 are extremely similar in design, the only major difference being that the A2000 has expansion slots. What is relevant to the A2000 is relevant to the A500 in terms of …

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Re: Amiga 500 workbench help kickstart roms

Posted on 2021-10-08, 01:40

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Yea, you definitely don't need 2MB chip RAM for the large majority of games with WHDload. I use 1MB of chip RAM on my A500 and A2000 and just about everything I've played works just fine. For modern stuff and AGA, I'll obviously use my A4000. If you wanted to run 2MB of chip on an OCS/ECS machine, …

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Re: What is this extra LED-USB connector on this USB header adapter?

Posted on 2021-10-06, 12:32

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I have one on my MSI K8N Neo Platinum. It gives you boot status codes that correspond to the LED patterns shown in the user manual.

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Re: Amiga 500 workbench help kickstart roms

Posted on 2021-10-06, 11:28

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For workbench 3.1, you use the kickstart 3.1 ROM. You can buy one, or burn your own with a chip programmer. It replaces the currently installed one. There are also kickstart switchers that you can use a toggle switch to swap ROM versions before booting. But if you go with an accelerator board, some …

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Re: Amiga 500 workbench help kickstart roms

Posted on 2021-10-04, 12:46

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You'll have to decide what kickstart/workbench you want to run. Version 3.1 is the last original Commodore Amiga kickstart. You can run Amiga OS 3.1, 3.5, and 3.9 with it. 3.1 is very common to run. There's also Hyperion versions of 3.1.4 and 3.2. I run 3.1.4 myself -- 3.2 just came out and I've …

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Re: Newly made Retro styled AT/Baby AT Case

Posted on 2021-10-02, 11:07

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I think nobody has made one (like on kickstarter) because it would cost far more than just buying an original one off eBay for $60-150.

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Re: (Spray)Paint old case - how to recreate surface structure?

Posted on 2021-09-30, 22:39

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I have a powder coated case. It is gloss smooth, almost like a car paint job.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-09-29, 03:54

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Meh, the ozone layer repairs itself. It is actually on an upward trend to restore to pre-1980's levels by year 2030 or so.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-09-28, 21:23

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It's pretty epic. Made for cleaning circuit boards. Makes them look and smell factory new in less than a minute 🤣. (also non-hazardous to your health)

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-09-28, 21:02

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Don't know, I have only used Freon TF successfully. I've tried tons of other products without luck. Maybe oxyclean or smoke-away products, but those may harm computer components if not removed quickly.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-09-28, 20:45

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It isn't the nicotine (that's colorless/odorless), it is the reconstituted tobacco tar that sticks to the dust and surfaces. But I usually dust it out first, then spray Freon TF over everything and it takes the smell away in about 30 seconds.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-09-28, 20:36

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Seller messaged me and says it came from a smoker home, so it is pretty smelly. Nothing a little Freon TF can't take care of. 😁

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-09-28, 20:21

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Seller photo.. won this ebay auction today. I really wanted an eMachine eMonster again, because I had one back in the day when they were brand new. (eMonster 550MHz) So, this is pretty darn close to that. Plus, it still has all the stickers and the factory seal on the back that hasn't been opened. …

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Re: Amiga 500 workbench help kickstart roms

Posted on 2021-09-21, 21:04

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The A500 is great for non-AGA games. It will play hundreds of titles as-is. There are lots of cheap accelerator options for it as well. Pistorm, HC508, ACA500, Vampire, Terriblefire TF534/536, Classic 520, etc. There are tons of different ways to expand the RAM, Chip RAM, CPU, hard disks, and all …

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Re: Mini ISA ROM Card

Posted on 2021-09-20, 17:41

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I have to setup a few different test rigs to test the two cards soon. I have one more work trip to go on this coming week, then I should be free for more play time after that.

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