Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Forums
« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS  (Read 16041 times)

Description:

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« on: May 23, 2009, 10:19:28 PM »
The 128 Tower project is finally going back under the knife!

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/

Those pictures were taken today and shows the system fully operational with SuperCPU 128, but partially disassembled. First on the agenda for tonight is to install a 2nd 1571 drive internally. This is harder than you might expect for many reasons, it will take me a couple hours. I have deleted the idea of putting a 1581 internally for the time being. No need to go overkill with internal drives and the 1581 would very rarely get used consider the uIEC will be back in place tonight.

I hope to upload addition pictures tonight. Please post a note in this thread if you are interested in this project, to confirm there is still interest here. I'd appreciate it! I enjoy working on this project and enjoy talking about it, but I'd rather not be talking to myself ;-)
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2009, 10:32:55 PM »
@Jeff

Thank you on both comments, very much appreciated! I expect to have more pics tonight and tomorrow as I am taking some leisure time to work on the project. In case you missed the older pictures before, this folder has some unsorted pics from different stages of the project.

http://redsretro.com/128t/
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2009, 11:59:01 PM »
Ok, a small snag. I just installed a 1571D JiffyDOS chip, but it appears to be bad. Anyone have a confirmed working 1571D chip for sale they can post quickly next week?
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2009, 12:28:59 AM »
MMU128 card is installed, so SuperCPU 128 is working on the 128 side now.

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09c.JPG

Here is a pic booted to 80 colum mode.

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09d.JPG

It is so darn difficult to take a picture of a monitor display!
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2009, 01:11:43 AM »
Quote from: redrumloa;455895
Ok, a small snag. I just installed a 1571D JiffyDOS chip, but it appears to be bad. Anyone have a confirmed working 1571D chip for sale they can post quickly next week?


I found my stash of JiffyDOS chips I forgot I had, there was a 1571D in there. I no longer need one :-D
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2009, 02:08:48 AM »
@orb85750

Thanks!

One of the major parts of this project was to convert both the 40 column (composite) and 80 column (RGBi) outputs to SVGA. At least here in the USA, I don't think I can find any Commodore branded new SVGA CRT monitors. That would be a nice touch!
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2009, 05:29:45 AM »
Quote from: blanning;455917
Am I to assume that you remove it from the case for this?  I've been looking for an inexpensive (preferably dead) 1571 to be a donor.  I want to hack a scsi slot load dvd rom drive into a 1571 case.  How much of 1571 case would be left over and would you be willing to part with it?  I'd need the case, plastic from the front, LEDs, the drive door lever, and probably the power supply.

brian


The 1571 was working, but the case was in bad shape so I threw it.
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2009, 05:31:43 AM »
Last picture for the night! :-/

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09e.JPG

The 2nd 1571 drive board is mounted. Tommorow morning I finish up, getting the 2nd 1571 functional :-)
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2009, 03:07:28 PM »
Quote from: Retro_71;455932
Very Nice work Red. your giving me ideas!!!! :D


That's part of my master plan! ;-)

Gotta stay in love with the 8bit!
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2009, 11:33:23 PM »
Quote from: taunusand;455949
Nice work :-)
I look forward to more pics and updates on your projekt :-)


Thanks :-)

These things ALWAYS take longer  than expected and I am partially just slacking today :-p

I am still working on the 2nd internal 1571, with all the cables and connectors needing to be extended.

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09f.JPG

The 1571 board is mounted and has power, I already have the new faceplate ready. As soon as I am done with this wiring extension she will be installed operational! Stay tuned!
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2009, 03:34:18 AM »
Quote from: slayer;456087
The project keeps more than the 128 alive I bet :-)

Just wanted to say, I like your Webpages. (all in US dollars?)


Thanks!

Yes the default is all US Dollars. I do have a drop down selection for GB pound, Euro, Australian and Canadian Dollar too.
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2009, 03:39:41 AM »
Quote from: VingtTrois;456073
Simply EXCELLENT !!!


Thank you sir!

I am pleased with the progress so far, but think I can make it even better!
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2009, 07:33:31 PM »
Quote from: mdivancic;456155
Hey Red, what's a MMU128 card?


It is a small MMU board that is required with the SuperCPU 128, in order to use the accelerator in 128 mode.
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2009, 07:52:39 PM »
The 2nd 1571 is installed and operational! The uIEC is also installed and operational!

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09g.JPG

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09h.JPG

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09i.JPG

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09j.JPG

I am going to button her up, enough work on the inside for now. Once buttoned up I will take a few more pics and maybe even a video for Youtube.

I am not completely finsihed with this project, I have more plans :-) At the very least, the blank faceplate is going to become a major switch panel. Fun fun fun :-D
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 

Offline redrumloaTopic starter

  • Original Omega User
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2002
  • Posts: 10126
    • Show all replies
Re: Commodore 128T going back under the knife - PICS
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2009, 01:36:29 AM »
Well, I think I am going to wait until I finish staining the computer bench before making a Youtube video. The nasty, dirty Kraft paper covering it right now doesn't look too nice. I did button her up and took a few pics, here is the one that came out best.

http://redsretro.com/128t-may09/128Tmay09k.JPG

If you have a pic request, let me know! Otherwise, that may be it for a little bit until I either get the bench finished or find some time to put a little more work into it.
Logged
Someone has to state the obvious and that someone is me!
 
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »