Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

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Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by Steve » Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:58 pm

Hey guys,

Just a progress blog that I'll update as I go:

Motherboard: C070523-001

Problems:
* Corruption on DMA transfers, Ultrasatan
* Video output issues with sync/banding

Required services:
1. New Exxos PSU
2. STFM Video capacitor replacements (exxos kit)
3. Remove old motherboard ram
4. Complete motherboard re-cap
5. DMA and floppy resistor pull-up fixes
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by Steve » Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:59 pm

Just finished soldering in Exxos new PSU
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PSU in the machine
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Test the machine boots with the new PSU
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Time to recap the video circuitry
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All caps replaced and resistor added for sync
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by Cosmic Puppet » Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:00 pm

:bravo:
US Atari 520 STFM (C070523-001 REV.D1) 4MB Marpet Upgrade, TOS 1.04, EmuTOS 1.0, Ultrasatan, PP Driver, Original Floppy Disk Drive, NEC Multisync EA193Mi Monitor.
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Post by exxos » Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:03 pm

:bravo: Kill the rubbish marpet while your in there ;)
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https://www.exxoshost.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by rubber_jonnie » Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:15 pm

@Steve Nice work sir.
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by Steve » Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:27 pm

Bye bye DRAM :)
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by Cosmic Puppet » Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:42 pm

That's awesome!
US Atari 520 STFM (C070523-001 REV.D1) 4MB Marpet Upgrade, TOS 1.04, EmuTOS 1.0, Ultrasatan, PP Driver, Original Floppy Disk Drive, NEC Multisync EA193Mi Monitor.
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by Steve » Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:45 pm

Remove the cap inside the modulator he says... Steve says no problems...

Holy mother of lord
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Okay, job done lol
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Motherboard fully re-capped with Vishay, Panasonic and Nichicon caps.
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by PhilC » Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:37 pm

Looks like a nice job there @Steve
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Re: Progress blog on CosmicPuppets STFM servicing

Post by Steve » Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:28 pm

Floppy drive resistor fix applied:
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Test floppy and system by loading frontier:
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