Yeah, had the drive out, cleaned the heads, no go. Lights up but gives disk error 4 blah blah. Same error if accessing or formatting.
Tried a known good drive and that works so it's not the machine.
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- Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:52 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: A440/1 3.5" Floppy Drive
- Replies: 4
- Views: 726
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:19 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: A440/1 3.5" Floppy Drive
- Replies: 4
- Views: 726
A440/1 3.5" Floppy Drive
Mine seems caput so need a replacement. They seem to be not as sturdy as the rest of the machine these floppy drives, I think the one on my A3000 is on it's way out too.
Anybody got one or know of a suitable substitute? Modify PC floppy maybe?
Anybody got one or know of a suitable substitute? Modify PC floppy maybe?
- Sat Mar 09, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: RISC OS ROM format
- Replies: 1
- Views: 538
RISC OS ROM format
Sorry if this all sounds a bit basic but would just like to better understand. I assume it's possible to use EPROMs to hold the opeating system (talking about 3.1x here) but how would you get the OS into the EPROM? I know, using an EPROM programmer but I mean how are the ROMs formatted? The OS can b...
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 4:20 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: A5000 8MB upgrade
- Replies: 0
- Views: 487
A5000 8MB upgrade
Anybody got one or know where one might be reasonably obtained? I'd like to upgrade my 4MB A5000.
Cheers,
Mike.
Cheers,
Mike.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:51 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: Extension ROMs - A5000
- Replies: 5
- Views: 762
Re: Extension ROMs - A5000
Success! So, I built the extension rom flashed it, installed it, all good.
The problem with the BASIC program was simply a couple of variables (filestoadd & nooffiles) not initialised in the right place. It would have worked as is for a podule rom I guess.
The problem with the BASIC program was simply a couple of variables (filestoadd & nooffiles) not initialised in the right place. It would have worked as is for a podule rom I guess.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:42 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: Extension ROMs - A5000
- Replies: 5
- Views: 762
Re: Extension ROMs - A5000
Should have checked the BASIC content first.
There is an error in the code, it's a while since I've done BBC BASIC but I should be able to work it out. Sorry for the noise.

There is an error in the code, it's a while since I've done BBC BASIC but I should be able to work it out. Sorry for the noise.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:11 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: Extension ROMs - A5000
- Replies: 5
- Views: 762
Re: Extension ROMs - A5000
Ok, I've had a quick go at building ane extension rom, using the tools provided by steve3000, but not got very far at all. I'll pm Steve about this thread in case he has time to help. The ROMbuild tool errors out when adding IDEFS with 'Mistake at line 2150'. In the meantime, I'll do some reading on...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 10:16 am
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: Extension ROMs - A5000
- Replies: 5
- Views: 762
Re: Extension ROMs - A5000
If you're considering the updated ADFS to get better IDE compatibility, I'd seriously consider using Wizzo instead: I'm just trying to replace a noisy Conner IDE with CF/SD cards but caught in the chicken and egg scenario. Can't boot from the CF/SD card cos the unpatched ADFS can't be read from it ...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:07 am
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: Extension ROMs - A5000
- Replies: 5
- Views: 762
Extension ROMs - A5000
Anybody any info on what is needed and how to put one of these together? I'm looking to put the updated ADFS (v2.68) into one for my A5000 but I have absolutely no idea where to start or even what eprom chip I would need. Initially, I thought I'd include ADFS in my powertec scsi card but it appears ...
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:28 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: "Arcflash" A3000/A3xx/A4xx/A5xx/A5000 in-system programmable ROM -- any interest?
- Replies: 180
- Views: 17812
Re: "Arcflash" A3000/A3xx/A4xx/A5xx/A5000 in-system programmable ROM -- any interest?
Good stuff.
Put me down for 1 x A5000, 1xA3000.
Put me down for 1 x A5000, 1xA3000.
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:55 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: Disc Error 20/21/23 and SATA->IDE support
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8255
Re: Disc Error 20/21/23 and SATA->IDE support
I know, another post to an old thread but I've been trying to quieten down my A5000 so I replaced the PSU fan with a silent one and the Conner IDE with a dual CF adapter, with two 512MB cards. They won't format with ADFS v2.67, giving an error 23. They do format with the patched ADFS v2.68 but give ...
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:22 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: A3020 EtherLan 210
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6479
Re: A3020 EtherLan 210
Old thread I know, came across it looking for A3000 network podule. Not sure if anybody got something sorted but I built an RJ45 MAU for my A3020 a while back if anybody is interested. Works faultlessly. Biggest problem was sourcing bits n bobs. It wasn't professional but it worked.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:52 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: A3000 Technical Drawings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 426
Re: A3000 Technical Drawings
Fantastic. Many thanks.
Mike.
Mike.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:02 am
- Forum: for sale / freebies
- Topic: FOR SALE: 8 & 16 bit IDE Podules - SOLD OUT
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3527
Re: FOR SALE: 8 & 16 bit IDE Podules
Hi,
If the 8bit podule is available, I'll take it off your hands.
Cheers,
Mike.
If the 8bit podule is available, I'll take it off your hands.
Cheers,
Mike.
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:20 am
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: A3000 Technical Drawings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 426
A3000 Technical Drawings
Any know if the system board drawings for the A3000 are available online? I have the TRM & Service Manual, just after motherboard drawings.
Cheers,
Mike.
Cheers,
Mike.
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:01 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: Acorn 3000 4mb Ram Expansion
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6349
Re: Acorn 3000 4mb Ram Expansion
Thanks. Got one sorted.
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:56 pm
- Forum: for sale / freebies
- Topic: Sold: New A3000 4MB memory
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6722
Re: New A3000 4MB memory
Just noticed this thread. Any left? If so, I'll have one.
Regards,
Mike.
Regards,
Mike.
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:21 pm
- Forum: 32-bit acorn hardware
- Topic: Acorn 3000 4mb Ram Expansion
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6349
Re: Acorn 3000 4mb Ram Expansion
I know this is an old thread but are any of these expansion boards still available? I like one if so. If not, anybody know of any other source?
Regards,
Mike.
Regards,
Mike.
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:13 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: joystick or elk stuff wanted - buy or swap podules?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 901
Re: Electron wanted - possible swap podules?
Hi John,
I'd be interested in an 'Arcin IDE', I have Elks that I can swap. You mention 'accessories' without specifics, what exactly would you be looking for?
Regards,
Mike.
I'd be interested in an 'Arcin IDE', I have Elks that I can swap. You mention 'accessories' without specifics, what exactly would you be looking for?
Regards,
Mike.
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:43 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2184
Re: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
Crumbs, don't skip it - where are you? Is it a 1451 or 1431? Its a model 1431MS. I wasn't gonna skip it until Colinmac said it wasn't of any use, but eventually, it will have to go if it's faulty. Had the back off, no apparent capacitor failures. Can't see anything obvious. There 'appear' to be a f...
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:33 am
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2184
Re: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
Fair point. I may as well whip the case off and take a look before 'skipping' it.It’s possible it could just be a life expired electrolytic capacitor
- Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:13 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2184
Re: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
You can ask for PMs to be enabled by using the Contact us link at the bottom of every page. Yep, did that a week ago but nothing back yet. Great stuff - many thanks - will wait to hear .. Sorry for delay but moving & downsizing so mayhem persists. Don't think it's good news. Cub powers up fine ...
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:13 am
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: RISC OS 4.39 ROMs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 837
Re: RISC OS 4.39 ROMs
I am not sure how that sits legally, but assuming you 'bought' the softload version could you burn it onto a couple of EPROMs? I should have posted back, my apologies, but I actually received a set the other day. The code that makes up the roms is compressed (down from 6meg I believe) so apart from...
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:59 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2184
Re: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
Can't PM at the moment so .... Went up into the loft this morning, could only see the one Cub for some reason. I know there was at least one more up there. Anyway, the one I've got down is the cream variety (BBC specific) model 1431MS. I'm not going to hook it up today though as that would probably ...
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:33 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2184
Re: Wanted: Microvitec Cub Monitor Repair(er)
Can't help with regard to repair but I do have a cub or 2 in the loft. Haven't been powerered up for years but I can check if you are interested. I'm in West Lancashire though so not exactly roud the corner.
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 8:14 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: WTD: Acorn SCSI interface podule ROM Upgrade AKA35
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1638
Re: WTD: Acorn SCSI interface podule ROM Upgrade AKA35
Many thanks.As promised, here's the dump of my AKA35 rom. However, the module versions seem to be the same as yours
I'll take a look. It may well be that the rom on this card has been updated but I was sure there were later modules.
- Sun Dec 02, 2018 10:51 pm
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: WTD: Acorn SCSI interface podule ROM Upgrade AKA35
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1638
Re: WTD: Acorn SCSI interface podule ROM Upgrade AKA35
No problem, that would be great if you could.Sorry - I've been busy for the last couple of days and have only just seen this.
I'll try to dig out the AKA35 ROM image tomorrow.
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:11 am
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: RISC OS 4.39 ROMs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 837
RISC OS 4.39 ROMs
As per the subject, I'm after a set of ROMs for RISC OS 4.39, what was termed 'Adjust'.
If you can help, let me know.
Cheers.
If you can help, let me know.
Cheers.
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:53 am
- Forum: wanted
- Topic: WTD: Acorn SCSI interface podule ROM Upgrade AKA35
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1638
Re: WTD: Acorn SCSI interface podule ROM Upgrade AKA35
I don't suppose one of you guys could provide me with a dump of the rom contents? Having trouble here so would like the most recent modules I can get.
My card currently has SCSIDrive v1.10 (1992), SCSIFS v1.10 (1991) and SCSIFiler v1.10 (1992).
Cheers.
My card currently has SCSIDrive v1.10 (1992), SCSIFS v1.10 (1991) and SCSIFiler v1.10 (1992).
Cheers.