H4G - Mongrel SMT Edition

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H4G - Mongrel SMT Edition

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:logo: - H4G Mongrel SMT Edition

Starting a thread where @exxos and I will update on all the fixes and changes as we work on the next board H4G.

We will start with all the fixes from the patch info https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewt ... =78&t=2335. Below is the list of all the patches and the fixes for them to start this thread off.

Holes - a few tweaks where required to holes on the board. The following pictures show the improvements and fixes.

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Battery - a route close to the pad was exposed with the potential to short. The route has been moved out of the way.

Before:
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MFP OSC - The MFP OSC was orientated vertically which obstructs mounting a floppy drive. The OSC has been laid flat.

Before:
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Fixed:
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Missing DTACK Route - There was a missing DTACK route between the CPU and Blitter.This has been added.

Before:
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Fixed:
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DMA Resistor - One of the DMA resistors was underneath the DIL socket location. This has been moved out side of the socket area.

Before:
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Fixed:
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BGACK Pull Up - BGACK was missing a pull up. There is a spare pin on RP8 we can use.

Before:
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Fixed:
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4MB RAM SIMM - Route was to the wrong pin so needed moving to enable the 4MB to be seen.

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Fixed:
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RS232 Fix - Route to Pin 20 needed to go to Pin 7 instead.

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Fixed:
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DAC Fix - ADC0 lines were tied to GND they need to be balanced between 5v and GND.


Before:
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Fixed:
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DMA Issue - To get the DMA to work required a patch board. This board circuit has been included in to the H4G schematic.


Before (patch board):
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Fixed:
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Re: H4G - Mongrel SMT Edition

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Sign me up for 2 or 3.. like the SMT construction much better, looks great. :excited: :excited: :excited:
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I'd build another one. :D
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Not SMT on the 74LS245? Or is this a WIP? All 74LSxxx chips will be SMT I hope.
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DoG wrote: Wed May 20, 2020 7:35 pm Not SMT on the 74LS245? Or is this a WIP?
Icky hasn't posted everything yet :)
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viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
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DoG wrote: Wed May 20, 2020 7:35 pm Not SMT on the 74LS245? Or is this a WIP?

WIP @DoG. You dont want to see the spaghetti its in at the moment. Will be updating pics of all the sections as they turn to SMT.
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I thought so. DoG is happy :D
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Sign me up for 2 boards as well.

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I will start a new thread soon for interested parties in the new board..
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/ All my hardware guides - mods - games - STOS
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exxos wrote: Wed May 20, 2020 8:28 pm I will start a new thread soon for interested parties in the new board..
Sign me up cos its gonna need breaking
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