emu sp1200 main pcb in progress
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emu sp1200 main pcb in progress
hello boom bap lovers out there!
i am just working on a new pcb of the sp 1200 main board.
i do this, because the original pcb is not available anymore.
if there is anybody out, who is also interested in a pcb, i can
do some more. i think, it is posssible, to build an complete machine with this, but
my intention is to help a friend to repair his totally broken machine,
and i want to cover some costs for the pcb manufacturing.
thanks for watching!
Adam
i am just working on a new pcb of the sp 1200 main board.
i do this, because the original pcb is not available anymore.
if there is anybody out, who is also interested in a pcb, i can
do some more. i think, it is posssible, to build an complete machine with this, but
my intention is to help a friend to repair his totally broken machine,
and i want to cover some costs for the pcb manufacturing.
thanks for watching!
Adam
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Re: emu sp1200 main pcb in progress
I checked the schematics, and compared with the original pcb, I noticed different
IC´s, for example the ultrarare 74HCT504, which works as in combination with the DA as AD converter, is different on the pcb.
does anybody know something about that?
IC´s, for example the ultrarare 74HCT504, which works as in combination with the DA as AD converter, is different on the pcb.
does anybody know something about that?
Re: emu sp1200 main pcb in progress
Depending on the asking price,it might be interesting to buy just as a spare part.
Keep posting on your progress!

Keep posting on your progress!

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Re: emu sp1200 main pcb in progress
I've said it once and I'll say it again: If somebody does a DIY kit for a SP1200 clone, I AM FULLY ON BOARD!
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How difficult is it to source replacement buttons?
I've looked before.. but seem to remember having a fairly difficult time, except for well the rather expensive N.O.S. ones on ebay.
I've looked before.. but seem to remember having a fairly difficult time, except for well the rather expensive N.O.S. ones on ebay.
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Would like a DIY sp1200 kit, or fully built out, 1:1. Same size, layout, etc.. It is a simple and straightforward machine that should be able to be built quickly and cheaply. Would absolutely love this
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i’m in just got my sp1200 restored after years and would love a 1:1
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Please, Please, Please count me in!! I was literally just looking over the schematic for one and thing of creating an Adrunio version.
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Count me in. I also have a totally broken machine (won't boot) and I believe the issue to be cold solder joints on the PCB... maybe.
I'm getting life on the CPU, clock, etc. And looking point to point I just can't find the issue yet. I'm not too familiar with Z80 tech, though.
Going to build the Retro Chip Tester Professional from 8bit-museum.de to test as much of the TTL logic, Ram, Pals as I can.
How would you handle ROM/PALs in your repair/rebuild? Are you planning to just migrate the ICs from the broken SP? I've seen an image for the main ROM somewhere, but I don't know if anyone has reversed the rest of the PALs...
I'm getting life on the CPU, clock, etc. And looking point to point I just can't find the issue yet. I'm not too familiar with Z80 tech, though.
Going to build the Retro Chip Tester Professional from 8bit-museum.de to test as much of the TTL logic, Ram, Pals as I can.
How would you handle ROM/PALs in your repair/rebuild? Are you planning to just migrate the ICs from the broken SP? I've seen an image for the main ROM somewhere, but I don't know if anyone has reversed the rest of the PALs...
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Re: emu sp1200 main pcb in progress
I did a complete restoration on an alesis HR-16 drum machine that was on a boat in the navy. no new parts were required. you can work with the old parts if you know how to clean things without damaging them. I can cast the buttons on the SP-12 if someone wants to send me a master. I don't know if I can cast abs, nylon, or polystyrene but I can make a perfect copy by casting if you don't care about the material being %100 correct.
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I appreciate your enthusiasm EYG on that, and let me know if you've got any leads on one, but pretty average original sp1200s go for $5000+ these days, usually more like $8k!