Acorn Archimedes A3000/A3010 wanted

ck1200 · 05 August 2010, 00:46

I appreciate this would be better placed on an Arc forum but cant really find any, i was passed a link to one by a member here but cant seem to see anything about a forum many other cool Arc stuff and links though

anyway to the add.....

I really would like to add an Acorn Archimedes to my computer collection and intreaged if anyone who logs in here would possibly have one they would sell, i would mainly be after an A3000 but would consider an A3010 also

im not to fussed on the condition of the keyboard but the case must be in good condition no yellowing or marks from schools etc, willing to pay a reasonable price for a working unit.

Thanks

ck1200 · 06 August 2010, 00:36

Just to say looks like i'm sorted for an a3000 now and maybe an a3010, will confirm back on this as i know

prowler · 06 August 2010, 22:40

Hi Chris,

Here is a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-yours Archimedes A3000.

Click on the thumbnails for bigger pics.

Don't worry, I'll give it a good clean and test before I send it up.

musashi5150 · 06 August 2010, 23:00

Wow, look how cool she is! Excellent stuff

ck1200 · 06 August 2010, 23:39

Thanks Peter Looks superb!!! cant wait

sent you a pm too!

ck1200 · 07 August 2010, 00:32

Thread Update

I now have an Excellent A3000 sorted out thanks to Prowler

....and no longer require an A3010

fitzsteve · 07 August 2010, 20:44

Wow that looks in great shape, nice one guys!

Paul_s · 07 August 2010, 21:28

I know a local school who had quite a few of those A3000's. I'll have to ask sometime and see if they still have them

ck1200 · 08 August 2010, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzsteve

Wow that looks in great shape, nice one guys!

Thanks bud i'm made up with it thrilled infact

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

I know a local school who had quite a few of those A3000's. I'll have to ask sometime and see if they still have them

Yeah i was going to do that, im thinking some primary schools may still have a few!

Paul_s · 08 August 2010, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck1200

Thanks bud i'm made up with it thrilled infact

Yeah i was going to do that, im thinking some primary schools may still have a few!

It was some time ago, makes me feel really old! I even asked my old High School if they had their Amiga A1500's/500's a few months back. Only like 17 years ago since I last laid my eyes on them

The technician seemed amazed someone would ask!

ck1200 · 08 August 2010, 20:43

lol we never had any amiga's in school

i was bidding on a a3010 on ebay and the chap mentioned in a mesage he got it for free from a local school

so there is hope!

paul2010 · 09 August 2010, 03:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck1200

lol we never had any amiga's in school

i was bidding on a a3010 on ebay and the chap mentioned in a mesage he got it for free from a local school

so there is hope!

I remember we had A3000's in Year 7-9 and A5000's in Year 10-11.

We had great fun making the A5000's talk in our Design and Technology lessons.

I seem to recall us having Acorn RISC PC 600s in the library during Year 10 and 11.

Apparently, they were sent to us without the PC part (ROM chip?) in the computer and had to be sent back to Acorn.

This may have been 1994-96 but RISC OS didn't half look good - very clean and stylish design.

ck1200 · 09 August 2010, 09:23

For me it was the BBC model B in primary then in year 7-11 the A3000 and some A3010's, its a shame they went the way they did but at least the Arm chip lives on

ck1200 · 14 October 2010, 22:09

Still on the look out for Archimedes systems (mainly a3000/3010/3020....and any accessories anyone may have

please let me know on the thread or through pm if you have anything, Thanks

Chris

prowler · 15 October 2010, 22:53

@All,

I haven't reneged on this deal.

My A3000 Is still available, but it's developed a fault which may have been there all along.

When I acquired it, I was also given an Acorn AKF12 monitor to go with it which was described as "wonky".

I was not able to get the A3000 working with a TV as monitor, but when I tried it out with the Acorn monitor, it worked perfectly!

When I agreed that Chris could have it, I stripped, cleaned and tested it. Then I thought I would try again to get it working with a TV. I succeeded in this by applying external D.C. voltage to the TV SCART 'AV Mode' and 'Blanking' pins. It remains to be seen whether the A3000 has a suitable source available internally.

Shortly after this, however, the fault developed, and in this state the video output could indeed be described as "wonky", but it's definitely not the monitor at fault.

I have not used this machine at all for long periods before, and this may be why the fault has not appeared until now.

Obviously I can't let it go in this state, but I am hopeful that it can be fixed.

Here is the machine running the Lander Demo on the AKF12 monitor shortly before the fault appeared:

Paul_s · 16 October 2010, 11:32

Always wondered. Who made the Acorn machines and how did the BBC end up with their name on them? Did they just do the funding or something?

alexh · 16 October 2010, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

Who made the Acorn machines

Erm, Acorn.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

how did the BBC end up with their name on them?

The BBC wanted to produce BBC branded equipment for an educational program called "BBC Computer Literacy Project". Companies put in a tender, Acorn submitted the Acorn Proton and won. It got renamed the BBC Micro and that as they say is that.

ck1200 · 16 October 2010, 16:40

Sorry Peter I should have mentioned that, Prowler in no way backed out on this deal as we where all set to go ahead but then under testing this fault became clear peter had not used this for sometime after getting another risc machine

We are hoping to still go ahead if it can be fixed

but I am interested in any acorn/risc hardware or software anyone may have, will also send you a pm about something I seen the other day peter

Chris

Paul_s · 16 October 2010, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

Erm, Acorn.

I guess that answers that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

The BBC wanted to produce BBC branded equipment for an educational program called "BBC Computer Literacy Project". Companies put in a tender, Acorn submitted the Acorn Proton and won. It got renamed the BBC Micro and that as they say is that.

Ta

Paul_s · 25 November 2010, 19:44

We found an Acorn A7000 at a school today. It was still in regular use and had survived all the kids in the nursery for the past 15 years! (now replaced with PC). Just required a new CD-ROM/HDD to get her working properly as the old drive had bad sectors. It was the top of the line 7000 which was £895 new... ouch!

05 August 2010, 00:46	#1
ck1200 CBM & Retro Mad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Wales/Wirral Uk Age: 42 Posts: 611	Acorn Archimedes A3000/A3010 wanted I appreciate this would be better placed on an Arc forum but cant really find any, i was passed a link to one by a member here but cant seem to see anything about a forum many other cool Arc stuff and links though anyway to the add..... I really would like to add an Acorn Archimedes to my computer collection and intreaged if anyone who logs in here would possibly have one they would sell, i would mainly be after an A3000 but would consider an A3010 also im not to fussed on the condition of the keyboard but the case must be in good condition no yellowing or marks from schools etc, willing to pay a reasonable price for a working unit. Thanks

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06 August 2010, 00:36	#2
ck1200 CBM & Retro Mad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Wales/Wirral Uk Age: 42 Posts: 611	Just to say looks like i'm sorted for an a3000 now and maybe an a3010, will confirm back on this as i know

06 August 2010, 22:40	#3
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi Chris, Here is a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-yours Archimedes A3000. Click on the thumbnails for bigger pics. Don't worry, I'll give it a good clean and test before I send it up.

06 August 2010, 23:00	#4
musashi5150 move.w #$4489,$dff07e Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 42 Posts: 2,351	Wow, look how cool she is! Excellent stuff

06 August 2010, 23:39	#5
ck1200 CBM & Retro Mad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Wales/Wirral Uk Age: 42 Posts: 611	Thanks Peter Looks superb!!! cant wait sent you a pm too!

07 August 2010, 00:32	#6
ck1200 CBM & Retro Mad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Wales/Wirral Uk Age: 42 Posts: 611	Thread Update I now have an Excellent A3000 sorted out thanks to Prowler ....and no longer require an A3010

07 August 2010, 20:44	#7
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Wow that looks in great shape, nice one guys!

07 August 2010, 21:28	#8
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,334	I know a local school who had quite a few of those A3000's. I'll have to ask sometime and see if they still have them

08 August 2010, 20:43	#11
ck1200 CBM & Retro Mad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Wales/Wirral Uk Age: 42 Posts: 611	lol we never had any amiga's in school i was bidding on a a3010 on ebay and the chap mentioned in a mesage he got it for free from a local school so there is hope!

09 August 2010, 09:23	#13
ck1200 CBM & Retro Mad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Wales/Wirral Uk Age: 42 Posts: 611	For me it was the BBC model B in primary then in year 7-11 the A3000 and some A3010's, its a shame they went the way they did but at least the Arm chip lives on

14 October 2010, 22:09	#14
ck1200 CBM & Retro Mad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Wales/Wirral Uk Age: 42 Posts: 611	Still on the look out for Archimedes systems (mainly a3000/3010/3020....and any accessories anyone may have please let me know on the thread or through pm if you have anything, Thanks Chris

15 October 2010, 22:53	#15
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	@All, I haven't reneged on this deal. My A3000 Is still available, but it's developed a fault which may have been there all along. When I acquired it, I was also given an Acorn AKF12 monitor to go with it which was described as "wonky". I was not able to get the A3000 working with a TV as monitor, but when I tried it out with the Acorn monitor, it worked perfectly! When I agreed that Chris could have it, I stripped, cleaned and tested it. Then I thought I would try again to get it working with a TV. I succeeded in this by applying external D.C. voltage to the TV SCART 'AV Mode' and 'Blanking' pins. It remains to be seen whether the A3000 has a suitable source available internally. Shortly after this, however, the fault developed, and in this state the video output could indeed be described as "wonky", but it's definitely not the monitor at fault. I have not used this machine at all for long periods before, and this may be why the fault has not appeared until now. Obviously I can't let it go in this state, but I am hopeful that it can be fixed. Here is the machine running the Lander Demo on the AKF12 monitor shortly before the fault appeared:

16 October 2010, 11:32	#16
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,334	Always wondered. Who made the Acorn machines and how did the BBC end up with their name on them? Did they just do the funding or something?

16 October 2010, 16:40	#18
ck1200 CBM & Retro Mad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Wales/Wirral Uk Age: 42 Posts: 611	Sorry Peter I should have mentioned that, Prowler in no way backed out on this deal as we where all set to go ahead but then under testing this fault became clear peter had not used this for sometime after getting another risc machine We are hoping to still go ahead if it can be fixed but I am interested in any acorn/risc hardware or software anyone may have, will also send you a pm about something I seen the other day peter Chris

25 November 2010, 19:44	#20
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,334	We found an Acorn A7000 at a school today. It was still in regular use and had survived all the kids in the nursery for the past 15 years! (now replaced with PC). Just required a new CD-ROM/HDD to get her working properly as the old drive had bad sectors. It was the top of the line 7000 which was £895 new... ouch!

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