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Does anyone have some tips about reducing the size of a Basic program to share? I have a program on my Electron which I need to almost half in size to fit in mode 1 on an unmodified Electron. Currently running it with a MRB. I generally know I should reduce the number of lines of code by combining t...

reading this topic for the first time. My thought would be, why replace the plus 1 with a new implementation? Why not build something that combines functionality of the Plus 1 and 3, AP6, AP5 and Gotek, for those that don’t have any extensions to their Electron, and have some type of all-in-one solu...

danielj wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 07, 2019 8:43 am

But PEG + Plus 1 + AP6 + FlashFloppy Gotek = best solution

d.

Just what I have. (And a BeebSCSI just for massive storage )

I think the sideways RAM version of Elite for the Model B loads once then doesn't access the disc again. Could be wrong. Not quite what you are asking but quicker than the original disc version. I've been searching the interwebs for a B+ 64kb Sideways Ram/Rom Module but have only found some for the...

Maybe this guide can help you https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopi ... ike#p56019

daveejhitchins wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:48 am

I must go back to investigating the Electron PSU. As capable as it is, it’s working way beyond its design specifications. So a replacement, I think, would be appreciated by users who like expanding

Dave H

It does nicely warm my right hand on cold winter days.

Similar type of setup. Electron issue 6 with Prime MRB Plus 1 with AP6 fitted AP5, ROM 13 ADFS + EEPROM BeebSCSI hanging to the left of the AP5 Raspbery PI Zero Second Processor Pegasus 400 (hidden behind the AP5) with Gotek IMG_3218.jpg I also have an Electron issue 4 which I which I use with GoSDC...

walkerworks wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:27 pm

It's an ATPL Sidewise + ROM board. The manual and a photo can be found at 8bs.com.

Derek

Thanks

Hi, I reversed engineered the internal mode 7 mk2 board some years ago to see if I could repair my board. The drawings I made along with photocopies of the pcb layouts can be found here: http://www.bygonebytes.co.uk/electron.html They've not been double checked so may not be 100% accurate but hopef...

I guess you are after these ROMs https://github.com/tom-seddon/basic_edi ... eases/1.44. Instructions https://github.com/tom-seddon/basic_edi ... ocs/doc.md

Fixed it. I found that a wire from the sideways RAM connecting to a chip on the motherboard had parted company. My poor soldering at fault :oops:. All's working fine now and I've update the software on the Raspbery Pi Zero to the latest version. Now for a night of Elite enhanced (e.g. with 2nd proce...

I’m not see the boot message for Tube on my B+. I see that the Raspberry PI is powered and I’m using DFS 2.26 which should have the Tube code. Should I change a setting in a config file on the SD card? In general, you should not need to change any settings in the config file to get a working system...

I’m not see the boot message for Tube on my B+. I see that the Raspberry PI is powered and I’m using DFS 2.26 which should have the Tube code. Should I change a setting in a config file on the SD card?

tricky wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:53 pm

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Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:10 pm

Elminster wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:46 am

Pretend Beebscsi using a pi

First time I see this. Do you have a link where I can read about it? I couldn’t see a specific link in the hardware list.

Raspberry Pi to 1MHz bus interface
I think.

Yep, that’s it. Thanks

Elminster wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:46 am

Pretend Beebscsi using a pi

First time I see this. Do you have a link where I can read about it? I couldn’t see a specific link in the hardware list.

This Acorn Electron and Plus 1 item on eBay https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303327993923 has a modified Plus 1. There’s a switch to the right of the cartridge slots and an additional port above the printer port. I’m guessing the additional port is a u...

With AP5, AP6, Plus 1, BeebSCSI, Pegasus 400 it works just fine. If I add the Raspberry PI 2nd Processor with the standard 6502 it doesn't work. For MMFS MicroSD Mk1 from Ramtop, I'll need to find a Micro SD card small enough (no bigger than 8gb). I had one I was using, but I've put it somewhere saf...

Any other testers with an Electron and a minute to spare? Especially looking for test results on an issue 2 Electron, or any Electron with some hardware add-ons. Can additonally test with hardware extensions: AP5, AP6, Plus 1, BeebSCSI, Pegasus 400 and Raspberry PI 2nd Processor all plugged in toge...

I’d visit Mark at RetroClinic. He can provide you with a ready Gotek. Either email him or visit his eBay shop.

If you want to add the Gotek as a second drive you’ll need an adaptor which you can pickup from Dave H. He also has some other upgrades for the Plus 3 like ADFS with PAGE at E00.

Just to add my support as well, I’m massively interested. I’ll buy a another Electron just to fit it into.

Thanks guys. Just dug out my ropey 20 year old laptop. Have successfully copied the welcome disk to a floppy and it runs on the electron. One question though, if I press the break key the screen clears and I get Acorn Electron but the ADFS part is missing. Then I cant use the disk drive unless I ki...

Just download them. Fantastic piece of work.

Gotek is the best way to go. Dave H on this forum has an adaptor to add a Gotek as a second drive and has a version of ADFS with PAGE at E00 (useful for games that need more memory) which plugs into the Plus 3.

BBC B+ 64k

Tested it on my Issue 6 with MRB, plus1, AP6 and Pegasus 400+Gotek. In normal mode, momentarily data on the screen at the bottom and then red grid lines. Turbo mode, momentarily data on the screen at the bottom and then red grid lines with flickering and corruption. Shadow+Turbo mode blank screen on...

I would take a look at www.acornelectron.co.uk. There’s a ton of stuff available on USB stick if you purchase it.

Thanks.

A correction for mdfs.net then. http://mdfs.net/System/ROMs/Filing/Disk/Acorn/ADFS.txt

Fantastic!

To get hold of ADFS disc images for the Electron you can either go to Stairwaytohell https://www.stairwaytohell.com/electron/adfs/homepage.html . Or Acorn Electron World http://www.acornelectron.co.uk/c-dvd.html and either order the DVD, or better, the USB massive collection of software and document...

I'm using Slogger Pegasus 400 Disc Interface, but this should help. Setup for ADFS filing system. Jumper selection IMG_3193[1].JPG View disc images IMG_3189.JPG Selected\Loaded Disc image IMG_3191.JPG Accessing the disc image IMG_3192.JPG You don't need to change drive "*DIR :4". I only do this as I...