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by TimsPCjr
Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: 18 pin Berg connectors
Replies: 0
Views: 920

18 pin Berg connectors

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-BERG-66956-0 ... 2749.l2649

Just thought I'd post this in case someone is going to build a video connector.
by TimsPCjr
Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: Rapport Drive 2 floppy cable pinout
Replies: 2
Views: 2204

Re: Rapport Drive 2 floppy cable pinout

Suggest you take pics before disassembling anything. I buy old motorcycles and take pics of every step before part or wiring removal.
by TimsPCjr
Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: Racore/Rapport 2nd drive PS
Replies: 0
Views: 853

Racore/Rapport 2nd drive PS

Has anyone replaced the original power supply in the second drive unit that used a PCjr type brick? Before experimenting I thought I'd ask here first. One curiosity is there is a -6v output from the board.
by TimsPCjr
Thu Sep 12, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: PCjr General Discussion
Topic: PCjr Cartridge Collection
Replies: 6
Views: 5852

Re: PCjr Cartridge Collection

Nice collection. I remember IBM really pushing the Andrew Tobias program back then. I was more a code head then and never had but the IBM basic cartridge. A game I liked was a 5.25 disk version of Wizard of Wall Street.
by TimsPCjr
Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: Schematic: Racore 1504/1507 Disk Upgrade
Replies: 34
Views: 16964

Re: Schematic: Racore 1504/1507 Disk Upgrade

I'd like to see the schematic even though mine is the Rapport. Probably very close.
by TimsPCjr
Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: Schematic: Racore 1504/1507 Disk Upgrade
Replies: 34
Views: 16964

Re: Schematic: Racore 1504/1507 Disk Upgrade

Hi all, I know this thread is a year old but I want to replace the power supply and would like some feedback. I have the Rapport expansion chassis and like an earlier post would like to use a single ATX supply to power both Jr and expansion. The original Rapport ps also has the Pick output line show...
by TimsPCjr
Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: PCjr since the beginning
Replies: 4
Views: 4859

Re: PCjr since the beginning

Thanks, that gives me hope to know you've done this. I was going to get the values of all the electrolytic caps, replace and then reflow the solder all connectors as you said. I've been watching the TNT Amusements pinball videos on YT for quite a while now and that is their strategy on all the older...
by TimsPCjr
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: PCjr since the beginning
Replies: 4
Views: 4859

Re: PCjr since the beginning

I just received akbkuku's power supply upgrade this week as voltage dropped in the original power pack. And today the USB floppy emulator to install. But at the same time and before installing either, the 35 yr old monitor may have kicked the bucket. It comes on but grey screen and buzzing. I'll rec...
by TimsPCjr
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: PCjr since the beginning
Replies: 4
Views: 4859

PCjr since the beginning

Hi all, Got a PCjr via a payroll deduction program IBM had in the 80's. Yes, paid the ransom for the Basic cartridge and DOS 2.1. Way later on I got 3 others from various school auctions for a few dollars each. It's also where I lucked up on the Rapport expansion kit, NIB! Sometimes the system has s...