CD32 came in for recap and problem with video output. Video output was very bad. Problem was U36 (HC4066), output voltages on pin 2,4 & 8 were around ~200mV. I guess electrolyte has entered the IC housing through the pins and damaged the IC from inside, replace it and the video output was excellent again. […]
Month: October 2019
Commodore MPS 801 ribbon refuel time!
Tonight I replaced the ribon of a Commodore MPS 801 cartridge with a “new” one. I uses an OKI ML182/390 ribbon for it. The original MPS ribbon has a length of 3mtr and has a height of 8mm. The OKI ribbon is 1,5mtr and also 8mtr.. The OKI ribbon cartridge cost around € […]