[cctalk] Re: Rainbow H7842 PSU Fault

2023-04-22 Thread Brent Hilpert via cctalk
On 2023-Apr-22, at 3:53 PM, Peter Coghlan via cctalk wrote: On 2023-Apr-22, at 1:07 AM, Rob Jarratt via cctalk wrote: >> This seems to be because I measure a steady 0.6V on pin 6 of the transformer >> (p4, PSU Sheet 3). I just can't imagine where it might be coming from as the >> chopper won't

[cctalk] Re: ESDI drive imaging

2023-04-22 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 4/22/23 17:14, r.stricklin via cctalk wrote: > > I can’t say that’s been my experience. I guess I've led a sheltered life. I will say that some ESDI controllers do have a bewildering variety of configuration options. And the Q for the DTC 6280 does confirm your experience.

[cctalk] Re: ESDI drive imaging

2023-04-22 Thread r.stricklin via cctalk
> On Apr 22, 2023, at 4:44 PM, Chuck Guzis via cctalk > wrote: > > On 4/22/23 15:18, Dennis Boone via cctalk wrote: >> I think I know the answer to this, but just in case: >> >> Is there a way to image ESDI disks other than to hook them up to their >> usual host controller and use the host?

[cctalk] Re: ESDI drive imaging

2023-04-22 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 4/22/23 15:18, Dennis Boone via cctalk wrote: > I think I know the answer to this, but just in case: > > Is there a way to image ESDI disks other than to hook them up to their > usual host controller and use the host? E.g. for MFM, I'd grab the MFM > Emulator board. In my experience, you can

[cctalk] Re: Rainbow H7842 PSU Fault

2023-04-22 Thread Peter Coghlan via cctalk
> > This seems to be because I measure a steady 0.6V on pin 6 of the transformer > (p4, PSU Sheet 3). I just can't imagine where it might be coming from as the > chopper won't be running. I had previously removed the transformer and there > are no shorts between the pin 5-pin 6 winding and any of

[cctalk] Continental 50 Pin connector vs. AMP 200276 50 pin connector - same?

2023-04-22 Thread Jay Jaeger via cctalk
I have an HP 2875B paper tape drive that I want to interface to. It has a 50 pin block connector (using well under 1/2 the pins). The connector manufacturer was Continental. I have already discovered, the hard way, that it is not a winchester connector - the pins on the 50 pin Winchester

[cctalk] ESDI drive imaging

2023-04-22 Thread Dennis Boone via cctalk
I think I know the answer to this, but just in case: Is there a way to image ESDI disks other than to hook them up to their usual host controller and use the host? E.g. for MFM, I'd grab the MFM Emulator board. Cheers, De

[cctalk] Re: Rainbow H7842 PSU Fault

2023-04-22 Thread Peter Coghlan via cctalk
> > This seems to be because I measure a steady 0.6V on pin 6 of the transformer > (p4, PSU Sheet 3). I just can't imagine where it might be coming from as the > chopper won't be running. I had previously removed the transformer and there > are no shorts between the pin 5-pin 6 winding and any of

[cctalk] Re: Magazine no longer in print

2023-04-22 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
My "answering the call of nature" standard reading was EDN. Sadly, it and Electronic Design are no longer published on dead trees. --Chuck

[cctalk] Re: Magazine no longer in print

2023-04-22 Thread Ron Pool via cctalk
Juiced.GS is still publishing, with new a new issue delivered each quarter. I subscribe and am always happy to see the latest issue delivered to me by the post office. But I've never seen a copy at a newsstand or book store. https://juiced.gs/ "Juiced.GS is a quarterly print magazine devoted

[cctalk] Re: Magazine no longer in print

2023-04-22 Thread KenUnix via cctalk
Well still in print is Linux Journal and Linux Format. Ken On Sat, Apr 22, 2023, 1:02 AM Tarek Hoteit via cctalk wrote: > Funny you mentioned Brave New World. Just two hours ago I bought the book > at Target. What a coincidence > > Regards, > Tarek Hoteit > > > On Apr 21, 2023, at 9:53 PM,

[cctalk] Rainbow H7842 PSU Fault

2023-04-22 Thread Rob Jarratt via cctalk
As some of you may be aware I am trying to find a fault in a Rainbow H7842 PSU. I am using Tony Duell's schematic from here http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/rainbow/duell_schematics/psu.pdf. I have been testing the Control Module by using a bench PSU to supply 15VDC to the input of the 7812