Hi all
As many here, i got the zxmore board (i received the already manufactured one from Karl two days ago). The board is quite impressive.
I couldn't wait for the weekend to test it so i give it a try yesterday night.
But it seems i may have some issues with mine, can you tell me if i did something wrong ?
I connected the ZXmore to my monitor and used a tested 9v power supply plugged in, taking care to avoid ESD
- i didn't use the Power supply of my ZX81 because i tested it before and my multimetre indicate 14,6v insted of 9v.
The voltage may decrease when connected but i was caution about using it so i took a 'modern' 9v power supply -
Welcome screen where ok but some times with indication "no drive present" (i plugged an usb key with some P files).
I went on the instance #1 and typed in a very short programme to test it, run OK.
going back on instance #0, trying to go to menu Tools : no reaction i was not able to go to Tools' menu
open instance #2 (different color of the led ok), i had the cursor but when typing a line it loose the display and the led went off.
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No key responding, i had to press the reset button.
back to welcome screen, press a key and the next screen was displaying a very strange configuration screen with lines like :
* 1 ???? 6.5MHZ 64-64k CtrlOff (same thing for the 7 instances)
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made reset again, seem to be normal but after typing a few lines of code , i went to instance 0, pressed T and the Zxmore hang again.
Reset again but all entered lines where gone.
Tryed also to load a programm from the usb key (fat 32).
First try i was not able to load a programme.
Second try, i loaded a P files and played a little : OK
Third try, i was on a new instance, i went to the load screen but it freezed indicating Version 00/00.0000 instead of 19/01.2017
!?
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After a fiew keys pressed trying to go back on the main screen, it loose display and i switch off the Zxmore.
Well, it seems a bit confusing
Does the 9v power supply is not enought ? Should i use the original ZX81 power supply giving near to 14,5 V ?
(it is working with my original ZX81)
Should i have to look at some part of the board to verify something ?
Last question, i wish to use also original tapes but this version of ZXmore do not have EAR and MIC connectosr anymore.
Is this option totaly diseabled or can we solder two 3.5mm audio jack at their initial place on the board ?
Thank for your help and advices
Demetris