Well look at that, I've been debating something similar, tho my idea was more to monitor with none of the debugging features you have. If this becomes a kit, I think I'll grab one.
I was bracing myself for a long, arduous c64 repair after it was seemingly suffering heat damage back in like 2014, but powering it on last year, everything was perfect running on a modern PS replacement. Still, ome of those for c64 would be useful to diagnose my 3rd if I get into a repair spiral later on
@1BitFeverDreams There is a diagnostic cartridge for the C64. There is a company in Toronto that sells some. I should design a signal board for the C64
I've thought of that, but the issue is that the signals are weaker, so the card won't work properly if too far from the motherboard. Thanks for commenting
I like the design, but why didn't you put the card slot on your test board, so it's even easier to put probes on Apple cards you want to test? How far can a card function from the actual slot on the computer? Thank you for any input on this.
Good questions. The board doesn't have a slot as it would require external power and complicates things. As for the length, I would no go longer than 60cm or 24 inches. My ribbon cable is 18 inches or 45 cm. Long ribbon can reduce the signals unless you have some signal amplifier.
Amazing tool Rudy. Thanks for such a comprehensive video.
Thanks, and glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting, too
Well look at that, I've been debating something similar, tho my idea was more to monitor with none of the debugging features you have. If this becomes a kit, I think I'll grab one.
@TG626 Thanks for commenting. I'm working on the kit now. Will make a video on it and other projects I've built, so stay turned
Wow Rudy, this amazing!!! Excellent work my brother 🎉🎉🎉🎉💪💪💪
Thanks bro!!!
Fun board. Always love me some blinkenlights!!
Thank you, and yes, it seems that everyone likes blinking lights. Thanks for commenting
What a cool tool! Thanks Rudy!
Thanks, and thanks for all your support
That is really neat Rudy
Thanks, Dave, for all your support!
Very cool device Rudy!
@BigBadBench Glad you liked it, and thanks for commenting
Love IT!!!! Well done.
Thanks for your idea about the meters. I forgot to mention that, sorry
@@RudysRetroIntel No worries. Its all good and we here to help each other.
@@RudysRetroIntel No worries as we all work together on things to support one another.
I was bracing myself for a long, arduous c64 repair after it was seemingly suffering heat damage back in like 2014, but powering it on last year, everything was perfect running on a modern PS replacement. Still, ome of those for c64 would be useful to diagnose my 3rd if I get into a repair spiral later on
@1BitFeverDreams There is a diagnostic cartridge for the C64. There is a company in Toronto that sells some. I should design a signal board for the C64
Here something. Put a slot on the diag card outside the case so you can plug a card into it from outside the machine.
I've thought of that, but the issue is that the signals are weaker, so the card won't work properly if too far from the motherboard. Thanks for commenting
@@RudysRetroIntel Good point did not think of that.
I've tried it before, and it's not a great success, so I removed the addition on the board
I like the design, but why didn't you put the card slot on your test board, so it's even easier to put probes on Apple cards you want to test?
How far can a card function from the actual slot on the computer?
Thank you for any input on this.
Good questions. The board doesn't have a slot as it would require external power and complicates things. As for the length, I would no go longer than 60cm or 24 inches. My ribbon cable is 18 inches or 45 cm. Long ribbon can reduce the signals unless you have some signal amplifier.
@@RudysRetroIntel thanks for the reply.