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by bagpuss22
Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Anyone with a psu for Microperipherals Floppy Interface?
Replies: 45
Views: 28057

Re: Anyone with a psu for Microperipherals Floppy Interface?

@cercamon Well if it comes to the point where my parts are useless without the bit you have in the middle then I would be happy to let you have the bits you need to get a complete system. I only have these pieces as I collect Sinclair bits and pieces, I already have floppy drives for both my QLs. Russ
by bagpuss22
Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:42 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Anyone with a psu for Microperipherals Floppy Interface?
Replies: 45
Views: 28057

Re: Anyone with a psu for Microperipherals Floppy Interface?

IS this still an on going issue/question? I have now come into the possession of the original PSU (missing DIN plug) and a second drive (with 5 pin DIN). I take it that neither are that useful without the drive in the middle UNLESS I just make an adaptor that converts the voltages to 12 and 5v My ot...
by bagpuss22
Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 65571

Re: CST Thor 1

I am very excited about a running Thor. Would it be Thor 1 or 2? Had the early ones a mouse port? The one I have is a Thor 1, the 2F version which has 2 floppy drives. I am assuming that the 9 pin serial port on the back of the unit can be used to run a serial mouse? I have yet to confirm this but ...
by bagpuss22
Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:23 am
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 65571

Re: CST Thor 1

Does anyone have the software and manuals for the Thor 2F ? Looking at the notes there were 2 disks, one with 1F, 2F or 1FW on and another with THIRUTIL on. A User manual would be good too, if a PDF is available... @Derek, not sure if you have a spare board but I would be interested in replacing mi...
by bagpuss22
Sun Feb 12, 2017 2:54 am
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 65571

Re: CST Thor 1

Does anyone have the software and manuals for the Thor 2F ? Looking at the notes there were 2 disks, one with 1F, 2F or 1FW on and another with THIRUTIL on. A User manual would be good too, if a PDF is available... @Derek, not sure if you have a spare board but I would be interested in replacing min...
by bagpuss22
Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 65571

Re: CST Thor 1

OK a small update today as been unwell.

Case stickers arrived and one installed. Power supply and connectors back in and tested. PSU seems OK.

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by bagpuss22
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 65571

Re: CST Thor 1

Just some advice from problems I have found from powder coating motorcycle frames. Watch out for anything earthing through the box. You might need to scratch off the powder coating around the screw holes to get a good earth connection. Great improvement though, better than when it left the factory....
by bagpuss22
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 65571

Re: CST Thor 1

Looks great! Now I hope, the electronics will work, too. I hope so too! :shock: I have to admit I should have tested the internals first but I am hoping that they should be easy to test and fix (if needed). The PSU, floppies and QL board are modular and replaceable, the battery damage to the extens...
by bagpuss22
Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 65571

Re: CST Thor 1

Looks great! Now I hope, the electronics will work, too. I hope so too! :shock: I have to admit I should have tested the internals first but I am hoping that they should be easy to test and fix (if needed). The PSU, floppies and QL board are modular and replaceable, the battery damage to the extens...
by bagpuss22
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: CST Thor 1
Replies: 78
Views: 65571

Re: CST Thor 1

OK phase 1 complete! Brass fixtures and fittings have arrived from China and the case is back from the paint and finishers. Replacement CST Thor case stickers are in the post ( I will have a fair few spare! ). https://s28.postimg.org/rw44ux4f1/IMG_1874a.jpg https://s28.postimg.org/b9mklubh9/IMG_1878...