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Forum: support.Hardware 17 January 2023, 04:05
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By Irl
I found this amibay listing that has some of the...

I found this amibay listing that has some of the parts, but it wouldn't be easy to get the programming. I also found a post on amiga.org's forum where they talk about how the creators lost interest...
Forum: support.Hardware 16 January 2023, 22:45
Replies: 1
Views: 423
Posted By Irl
Question ZZ9000 and Video Toaster

Does anyone know if the ZZ9000's A500 Denise adapter could be used on an A2000 so the video slot remains available for the Video Toaster?

This was the main thing I disliked about the VA2000, I...
Forum: support.Hardware 16 January 2023, 22:30
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By Irl
When I am testing circuits, I like to mark bad...

When I am testing circuits, I like to mark bad components with red and tested-good components with blue. This is really helpful in things like AV receivers which may have dozens to hundreds of...
Forum: support.Hardware 06 June 2022, 04:58
Replies: 161
Views: 45,193
Posted By Irl
The values do not matter as much as the resultant...

The values do not matter as much as the resultant partition sizes.
I used an SD2SCSI for mine, not sure if this thread will help: https://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=86613
Forum: support.Hardware 06 June 2022, 04:50
Replies: 14
Views: 2,567
Posted By Irl
:great

:great
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 23 January 2021, 20:00
Replies: 123
Views: 17,453
Posted By Irl
Lol, it's lovely when you get corrected by...

Lol, it's lovely when you get corrected by someone just to find out they were the incorrect ones.

Maybe they were trying to fake some kind of accent or something.
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 22 January 2021, 20:15
Replies: 123
Views: 17,453
Posted By Irl
I too used to pronounce it SIG-Nosis, but have...

I too used to pronounce it SIG-Nosis, but have since learned that was incorrect. I had a similar experience with Wacom.. for years I pronounced it Way-Com, but then I saw a promotional video from...
Forum: support.Hardware 22 January 2021, 18:11
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Irl
Thanks. I was surprised that NewTek was actually...

Thanks. I was surprised that NewTek was actually repairing these boards up until about a decade ago. They will still provide the software to you if you open a ticket, but they don't offer any...
Forum: support.Hardware 22 January 2021, 02:25
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Irl
Video Toaster Shorted

I have an Amiga 2000 with video toaster and managed to short out the toaster.. and, it's toast.

Anyone know where I can obtain diagrams, repair guides, or board files? I can't seem to locate...
Forum: support.Hardware 19 January 2021, 00:50
Replies: 161
Views: 45,193
Posted By Irl
Hey, I was away for a while. I am glad you got...

Hey, I was away for a while. I am glad you got it working, sorry I didn't get you the other info you needed.
Forum: request.Other 15 September 2019, 02:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,483
Posted By Irl
If it's a small project, you might consider...

If it's a small project, you might consider learning to solder yourself. It is a highly useful skill for hobbies/projects and it is very easy to get started.

I recommend the old PACE learning...
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 15 September 2019, 02:51
Replies: 37
Views: 5,727
Posted By Irl
Lightbulb 2cents: Usually it has to do with whether the...

2cents: Usually it has to do with whether the game is running in true fullscreen vs fullscreen windowed mode. A lot of console ported games on Windows will have a frame limit applied to the full...
Forum: support.Hardware 14 September 2019, 17:24
Replies: 161
Views: 45,193
Posted By Irl
Just wanted to mention this.. I was fighting...

Just wanted to mention this..

I was fighting with the VA2000CX tool to get rid of flickering and decided to see what would happen with '512' as a value and it worked perfectly. I know the...
Forum: support.Hardware 07 September 2019, 21:13
Replies: 46
Views: 4,512
Posted By Irl
Diagrom.com is not resolving properly today. I...

Diagrom.com is not resolving properly today. I hope this is temporary, but if you need the latest stable ROM, it is on Internet Archive here:
...
Forum: support.Hardware 07 September 2019, 21:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Posted By Irl
I use this trick often. One of the best...

I use this trick often. One of the best successes I had was in repairing a plastic side-view mirror mount on a car with it. The glue ends up a lot harder and sets almost instantly when the baking...
Forum: support.Hardware 07 September 2019, 19:11
Replies: 32
Views: 9,449
Posted By Irl
I know, this was a year ago... but why leave it...

I know, this was a year ago... but why leave it unanswered since I am here.

Everything being 'hear-say' as I wasn't around for it, it came down to costs. It cost more to install sockets & the...
Forum: support.Hardware 07 September 2019, 19:02
Replies: 32
Views: 9,449
Posted By Irl
Been away for a while. Yes, it is still running...

Been away for a while. Yes, it is still running fine. The GVP series can be finicky, but I have already replaced some components of my GVP card (RAM, resistors, etc. nothing major just out of spec...
Forum: support.Hardware 24 May 2019, 02:04
Replies: 87
Views: 7,392
Posted By Irl
Sounds good. If you need any parts of a MegaChip...

Sounds good. If you need any parts of a MegaChip tested for values (resistors, capacitors, etc), let me know and I will take mine apart and probe it.
Forum: support.Hardware 12 May 2019, 23:58
Replies: 87
Views: 7,392
Posted By Irl
Just reading over this post. Have you tested the...

Just reading over this post. Have you tested the Agnus socket? As mentioned, their pins get loose over time and it could be that it isn't making appropriate contact with the MegaChip. I actually...
Forum: support.Hardware 12 May 2019, 23:45
Replies: 1
Views: 737
Posted By Irl
Philyon, That adapter should work fine. In this...

Philyon, That adapter should work fine. In this case it is more about straight video adapting than it is about compatibility with the Amiga. There are newer RTG and accellerator cards on the market...
Forum: support.Hardware 08 May 2019, 18:06
Replies: 0
Views: 398
Posted By Irl
Video Toaster with EVAL 8/90 stickers

I took my video toaster apart because I noticed a lot of cold solder joints on it, and some corrossion setting in on the branding (it's made just like non-tinned pads, so I am going to tin them). ...
Forum: support.Hardware 01 May 2019, 21:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,429
Posted By Irl
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: support.Hardware 01 May 2019, 20:44
Replies: 223
Views: 34,675
Posted By Irl
I had put a notch into the chassis lid to...

I had put a notch into the chassis lid to accommodate the capacitor on top of the SCSI2SDv6, but I mounted mine on top of my Gotek. Because the Gotek bezel is too small for the Amiga 2000, there was...
Forum: support.Hardware 01 May 2019, 20:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,429
Posted By Irl
Anyone deeply familiar with tick generators?

Just curious if there are any problematic tick generators out there to avoid, or if there is a newer product that is appealing. My 200W Lite-On Amiga PSU is still kicking, but I might need more...
Forum: support.Hardware 17 June 2018, 20:45
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By Irl
The pins look oxidized (corroded slightly) to me....

The pins look oxidized (corroded slightly) to me. I see some fibers, too, but I am assuming those are dust or fibers from cleaning it. You can try brushing off the corrosion with a swab covered in...
Forum: support.Hardware 17 June 2018, 20:29
Replies: 32
Views: 9,449
Posted By Irl
I have an active, external terminator in place of...

I have an active, external terminator in place of the GVP's resistor packs to get this working. Because the SCSI2SD v6 is an actively terminated device, I needed an active termination on the GVP end...
Forum: support.Hardware 17 June 2018, 20:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,571
Posted By Irl
Just got my Amiga set back up after storing it...

Just got my Amiga set back up after storing it for a move. I haven't had a chance to attempt to install an OS yet, but the chips I placed in the Emplant show up as "OK" in the diagnostics (in case...
Forum: support.Hardware 17 July 2017, 21:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,567
Posted By Irl
Mindlight 7 or MindEye Clone

Today I was auto-sniped on an eBay auction of a Mindlight 7 :bash. I was hoping to purchase it to make an attempt at creating board files, etc for it. Now, I just thought "maybe someone already...
Forum: MarketPlace 19 April 2017, 23:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Posted By Irl
Yeah, you have a good point there. It has been...

Yeah, you have a good point there. It has been up for a while, maybe he will decide to split it up or reduce the price if it sits for too long.
Forum: MarketPlace 19 April 2017, 22:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Posted By Irl
Large Amiga lot found on Craigs List

Unfortunately, I don't have the time, truck, or money.. but I would hate to see this guy decide to scrap it all. I can only imagine the gems tucked away in there...

In Ottis, CO
...
Forum: support.Games 13 April 2017, 03:05
Replies: 713
Views: 514,128
Posted By Irl
Here is an example of this, but someone working...

Here is an example of this, but someone working on TOSEC should set it up so they have easy access to the results.

https://goo.gl/forms/CppM3HUTzZiuLJRt2
Forum: support.Games 13 April 2017, 02:54
Replies: 713
Views: 514,128
Posted By Irl
Just a thought: If this were created as a...

Just a thought:

If this were created as a Google Spreadsheet with a public form containing all of the relevant information in fields, it would tabulate into the spreadsheet and be easier to...
Forum: support.Hardware 13 April 2017, 02:19
Replies: 28
Views: 7,003
Posted By Irl
In Workbench, select the HDToolbox icon, hold...

In Workbench, select the HDToolbox icon, hold right mouse and use the Icon menu. Select "Information" and there is an edit box at the bottom. Find the entry. If it has parenthesis around it,...
Forum: request.Apps 10 April 2017, 01:56
Replies: 6
Views: 2,776
Posted By Irl
This review makes it seem like there was no...

This review makes it seem like there was no software as it wasn't mentioned for installation... just speculation :/

http://www.cucug.org/amiga/amiinfo/reviews/SolidStateLeis.txt

Correction:
...
Forum: support.Hardware 10 April 2017, 01:41
Replies: 9
Views: 7,715
Posted By Irl
In case it helps, the workbench.library from...

In case it helps, the workbench.library from Amiga Forever Classic Workbench 3.1 is 39.29. It installs to libs by default in that version of workbench. I am using it with their 3.X (45.64) ROM in...
Forum: support.Apps 10 April 2017, 01:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,787
Posted By Irl
Sorry to necro :( I had the same question...

Sorry to necro :(

I had the same question for RoadShow. I discovered when I decided to buy RoadShow that the installer will detect that it is installed already and offer to uninstall it.
Forum: support.Hardware 10 April 2017, 01:15
Replies: 22
Views: 2,676
Posted By Irl
Not sure if you are meaning acetone, but it is...

Not sure if you are meaning acetone, but it is very cheap and available at most hardware stores. 32oz is usually >$5
Forum: support.Amiga Forever 08 April 2017, 21:08
Replies: 18
Views: 10,624
Posted By Irl
I requested support from Amiga Forever due to a...

I requested support from Amiga Forever due to a ROM binary issue. It took them 3 weeks, but they did reply and emailed me the binary I needed. If you bought the disc-based version, it should also...
Forum: support.Hardware 08 April 2017, 20:24
Replies: 25
Views: 5,927
Posted By Irl
I also have a keyboard where Ctl+Amiga+Amiga...

I also have a keyboard where Ctl+Amiga+Amiga isn't working reliably, but individually the keys seem to work just fine. I have noticed that, if I press all 3 down and try to wiggle them while...
Forum: support.Hardware 08 April 2017, 20:08
Replies: 730
Views: 462,801
Posted By Irl
I may be misunderstanding your goal then. If you...

I may be misunderstanding your goal then. If you are hoping to insert the device driver into the ROM, you will need to consider many factors. Is it 'pure' or not, will it fit in ROM or need to move...
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