baboon1346 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I finally uploaded applications to the mb-6582 with another MIDI interface.Thanks to everybody :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I finally uploaded applications to the mb-6582 with another MIDI interface.Thanks to everybody :)Thanks for the beer :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionBrown Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) Hi Guys, I'm nearly finished my mb6482(after a year of gathering bits). Seems like I have the problem as noted in post one and now that I have found this thread I'm hanging to get home and test some more. I do have one question. What should the resistance between 5v and ground be? I'm measuring abour 500ohms The reason, before I insert the SIDS I measure 5v and all the voltage test points are fine. The LCD lights up and says ready. Once I insert the SIDS, the 5v line drops to 1v and the LCD lights no more. I'm using option A for the PSU. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Edited June 30, 2010 by MissionBrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilba Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Possibly your C64 PSU is unable to supply enough current to all the SIDs plus the LCD. I wouldn't call this a common problem, but I know of it happening with a few people. Essentially each SID will draw 100mA on the 5V supply. How many SIDs did you insert before you observe the 5V drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionBrown Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) Possibly your C64 PSU is unable to supply enough current to all the SIDs plus the LCD. I wouldn't call this a common problem, but I know of it happening with a few people. Essentially each SID will draw 100mA on the 5V supply. How many SIDs did you insert before you observe the 5V drop? Hi Wilba, Looks like you were spot on! I did some testing after reading your suggestion. Luckily I have two c64 psu's on hand. The one I was using stopped lighting up the LCD after 6 chips. The other is fine for all eight. However I have noticed another problem. With one of the chips(it might've been a dodgy connection) all the LEDS lit up but the LCD was blank, this happened twice(different insert/pulls) on the one chip. But when I replaced the PSU and used all chips it didn't happen again. Ok, so I'm on the right track, now I gotta work out the matrix. Thanks Wilba for the design and support! Once I get rocking my midibox and can pack up my solder station (to make the lady of the house happier) I'll donate to your beer fund. P.S. Just did another A/B psu test and the first one isn't up to snuff. Edited June 30, 2010 by MissionBrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionBrown Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 (edited) Hi Wilba, Looks like you were spot on! I did some testing after reading your suggestion. Luckily I have two c64 psu's on hand. The one I was using stopped lighting up the LCD after 6 chips. The other is fine for all eight. However I have noticed another problem. With one of the chips(it might've been a dodgy connection) all the LEDS lit up but the LCD was blank, this happened twice(different insert/pulls) on the one chip. But when I replaced the PSU and used all chips it didn't happen again. Ok, so I'm on the right track, now I gotta work out the matrix. Thanks Wilba for the design and support! Once I get rocking my midibox and can pack up my solder station (to make the lady of the house happier) I'll donate to your beer fund. P.S. Just did another A/B psu test and the first one isn't up to snuff. Got it all working. :thumbsup: Is a little buggy, got some strange noises when I move knobs and one of the voices doesn't release. Will trawl the forum for help. They've been beneficial so far. Cheers A 6582 test Edited July 3, 2010 by MissionBrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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