Hello MCes,
I appreciate the work you've done with this and its usefulness. Before declaring interest, however, I have a few questions, since I am not an expert on C16 with a MOS 8501R1.
My C16 powers on, but the video output is black with a bit of static noise. I've tried both the RF modulator output and the composite output with new cables, but I had no luck.
I don't have the means to test all ICs, but I suspect it could be the CPU, since it since it is the most common thing to fail. So, I wanted to ask:
1. From your experience, what is the probability that the actual problem is with the CPU, and not other components? I visually inspected the traces, fuses, and done some basic testing with a tester, and the other chips all seem fine.
2. Does this CPU replacement need any other parts, like a modified KERNAL or RAM to work, or is it just "plug and play"?
3. Does this work with SaRuMan's TED 64k RAM expansion?
Thank you for your time.
Regards