[torontocbm] Re: Bugged firmware uIEC's and Jim Brain...
- From: "danielkovacs" <danielkovacs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: torontocbm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:43:35 -0500
Hello All;
I've am very happy with the unit and have not had any real
concerns about it. I am planning on mounting it inside a
C64 this weekend, but I have just a couple of questions:
- I am planning on building a new cable - can I use copper
(twisted pair from Cat 3/5 ethernet cable) in place of the
serial cable in the C64? Does this matter for this kind of
thing or should I get some of that stranded aluminum wire
that the serial cable is currently built with. I know with
electrical wiring you are not supposed to go from aluminum
to copper but does it matter with electronics?
- I need to buy solder, what kind should I get? Will I
need flux? I will probably get a new soldering iron too, is
there anything specifc I should get? (I know you can get
them at different wattages).
Dan
From: "Golan Klinger" <gklinger@xxxxxxxxx>
To: torontocbm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [torontocbm] Re: Bugged firmware uIEC's and Jim
Brain...
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:21:29 -0500
----- Original Message Follows -----
> ARGH. This appears to be a case of too many chefs in the
> kitchen. Please allow me to clarify.
>
> The bug was, or is, depending on the disposition of your
> particular unit, in the Micro IEC's boot loader and not in
> its firmware. That means units that were purchased and
> delivered at the World of Commodore will work as intended
> but cannot be upgraded to future versions of the firmware
> (which may or may not contain fixes for bugs not yet
> found). It is preferable, not essential, that your unit(s)
> be reprogrammed with new boot loader code. An announcement
> will be made shortly when and where to bring your unit(s)
> should you wish to have them reprogrammed. Should you be
> unable to attend, we will make alternate arrangements for
> you. There will be no charge for the reprogramming.
>
> In the meantime, enjoy your Micro IEC(s).
>
> If you have any questions, please contact me directly (off
> list) at the email address below.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Golan Klinger <gklinger@xxxxxxxxx>
> Dark is the suede that mows like a harvest.
>
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