Post here everytime you get something new!

[protek]

@SDG: I found a relatively easy way to test a capacitor. If you have a can of air, spray it onto the capacitor so that it developes "frost" on the capacitor's surface and "boils" away. You should smell the rotten fish, if it has leaked.

Not sure if this was exactly what you were after. A dry or otherwise faulty capacitor should affect the output voltage.

 

[salaxi54]

Speaking of capacitors, how do you test one to see if is working properly? I also need to learn how to read a capacitor to know what I need to buy for replacements.

This should help: http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/showthread.php?t=5326
Posts # 5,6,7 should cover you, i was too lazy to write details myself..

 

[SkydivinGirl]

Thanks guys! I should probably just go ahead and replace all of them because they will eventually need replacing anyways.

Heather

 

[Sardine]

I just got this , i coudnt resist (amiga accelerator on hold LOL )

I need to find my Expert cart and a tape cassette now

oh and this maybee http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=917 dunno how to read it more research

 

[rkauer]

My first own C64 (Thanks again, Papdi!) alongside with the companion 1541.

Nice pair!:nod:

 

[cosmicfrog]

yay its going be a CBM Easter \o/

 

[rkauer]

Time to change my signature again.

 

[ChrisUnionNJ]

My new Quickshots thanks to Tajmaster!!

 

[johnim]

nice chris never seen them before

 

[Uncle_Meat]

That PET is utterly awesome. That was the first computer I used way back in school.

/me wipes away a nostalgic tear.


Wavey lines? First thing I would check is the PSU, smoothing caps and bridge recitifier. Handy thing about PETs is a nice, simple linear PSU design. Simple, easy to test and oh so cheap to repair.

CBM cassette drives *always* need the wonk angle adjusting slightly, it's part of their charm.

 

[kronuz]

Just picked this one up. A bit pricey, but hope it's worth it

 

[merlinkv]

Hi to all

Not all is new but....

In the last months I have bought some usefull PCB rework stuff.







I decided to self repair/recap my A4000D, A1200 & A600 spare mobos (I'm praying..... ).

Of course I have made a lot of practices soldering & desoldering ICs, sockets, caps, etc...

Now I think I'm ready to start with my lovely Amiga Hardware (crossing all fingers)

I'm just waiting my recently purchased soldering/desoldering SMD tweezers (thanks a lot Johnim ) and some 72 pin SIMM sockets.....

If I have time I will open some threads when I start the jobs....

 

[johnim]

nice kit i want 1 of them light magnifiers

 

[Buzzfuzz]

Picked up yesterday :-D

 

[drbrain]

Finally got myself an Indivision for my A4000...

Also got one Indi MKII for A1200 pre-ordered as well as one MKII for A4000 (a spare won't hurt )

 

[merlinkv]

nice kit i want 1 of them light magnifiers

Hi John,

Thanks for the kind words mate

Yes, this one is 6x magnification and is great to do jobs with small stuff...

 

[GaryED50]

I just Scored one of these off Ebay 4000 tower

I just Scored one of these off Ebay 4000 tower

In beautiful shape and runs like a new car Me so happy

Gary

 

[lopos2000]

nice kit i want 1 of them light magnifiers

The light magnifier can be bought at Maplins.

 

[SkydivinGirl]

That PET is utterly awesome. That was the first computer I used way back in school.

/me wipes away a nostalgic tear.

Wavey lines? First thing I would check is the PSU, smoothing caps and bridge recitifier. Handy thing about PETs is a nice, simple linear PSU design. Simple, easy to test and oh so cheap to repair.

CBM cassette drives *always* need the wonk angle adjusting slightly, it's part of their charm.

Thanks Uncle_Meat! I may pick your brain once I get a chance to start working on it.

As for something new... I bought new furniture for my living room today. I also bought my first pistol, a 9mm Glock 26. I know people sometimes don't understand Americans with their guns. I purchased this for shooting paper targets... and to protect my retro collection.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Heather

 

[Storm]

My new addition is a Picasso IV card.