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14th Apr 2021, 7:26 pm | #1642 | |
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They used to fill spray cans for touch up, cellulose paint, that were significantly better for spraying than the cans you get in halfords and other similar places. Much better coverage and propellant and not much more expensive. I’m talking about 25+ years ago so regulations on what they can supply may have changed. |
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14th Apr 2021, 8:08 pm | #1644 |
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Colin didn't say how the unit was marked with the postcode (Of Kendal College, Cumbria). Engraved? Stencilled? It would be a pity if that historic detail was lost. If it can't be preserved on the outside then maybe it could be re-inscribed or painted on the inside.
I'm wondering now if the machine was disposed of by the college in an already electronically ruinous state - the educational environment is a notoriously tough one for anything to have to survive. If so, Colin may be the first person to see it working since it last worked there. It's just a shame that the interim owner didn't keep it in a drier place. |
14th Apr 2021, 8:19 pm | #1645 | |
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It's a bit, er, maunual. Like you, I don't want to lose it either. I'll have to find away to tidy the case up but leave that bit.
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14th Apr 2021, 8:29 pm | #1646 |
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Mm, now I see it I think it will be difficult to eradicate the rust and still keep the engraved postcode where it is. The priority is probably to neutralise the rust otherwise it may start coming through any paint or coating you care to put on it.
I think it would be OK just to repaint it on the inside somewhere, as long as that detail stays with the machine. |
14th Apr 2021, 8:33 pm | #1647 |
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The engraving should survive I would think it is probably quite deep - just don't fix it - you can always manually adjust the engraving after and lacquer it to stop it rusting?
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14th Apr 2021, 8:35 pm | #1648 | |
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I think the postcode will always look like a rather ugly scar. Why not replicate it on a label discreetly stuck to the serial number plate?
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14th Apr 2021, 8:41 pm | #1649 |
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I've just been looking at Kendal College's website, they still have a computing department there. If they have an in-house magazine the survival and resurrection of this machine which obviously came from there originally would make quite an interesting story for them. We have to hope, of course, that it was officially disposed of / acquired legitimately all those years ago.
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14th Apr 2021, 8:46 pm | #1650 | |
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Funnily enough, that's next on my list - to contact them to let them know.
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14th Apr 2021, 8:47 pm | #1651 |
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Does anyone know how to get the labels off so I can paint the PET - I think my masking skills won't be up to it, and there's always the possibility that there is rust under the labels that needs got rid of too.
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There's isn't a chess player in the world, human or otherwise, that can't trounce me at chess so it's not exactly my favourite game.
My best guess would be that the labels / decals will come off more easily when the metalwork is quite warm. Not having seen one close up I assume the main 'PET' logo is printed on a bit of brushed aluminium which is stickied onto the casing, probably in a slight hollow just the right size and shape. This is definitely not my area, though. |
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The label is vinyl and glued on - not the original aluminium type.
On the IEEE subject, is the code on page 184 of this PDF worth typing in to try? http://www.1000bit.it/support/manual...EEE488_Bus.pdf Colin. |
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My PET had a vinyl-like sticker with a metallic foil backing that would be hard to remove without tearing as its quite thin. Perhaps some kind of solvent and a q-tip and a huge amount of care might do it...
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14th Apr 2021, 9:19 pm | #1657 |
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I think you'll ruin the labels if you try removing them. I doubt if rust has developed underneath the labels unless they're showing signs of peeling. Careful masking is the only answer in my view. Definitely worth buying some modellers masking tape. Just a reminder of what can be achieved:
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...&postcount=185 The modellers tape is yellow in this example. Alan |
14th Apr 2021, 9:23 pm | #1658 | |
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Anyway, the second result should be 255 (same as the number you wrote out in the second instance). When you write out 255 (decimal) you are sending all 1s (11111111) to the output latches and when you PEEK the port you should see the same bit states coming back, but instead you are seeing 126 which is 01111110, suggesting a possible fault with bits 0 and 7 of the port. Try that program and see what it reports. If it agrees there is a problem we'll drill down and find out whether the problem is with output to the port or readback from the port. If you Code:
POKE 59426,0 If you then Code:
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14th Apr 2021, 10:08 pm | #1659 | |
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I'll take your advice - thanks. Going to be a couple of days before I start on this I think. I need to get the rust off first and then rub it down.
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OK - typed it in and run it (it makes me miss cut&paste...).
As suggested, it reports that the bad GPIB bits are 7 and 0. Colin. Quote:
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