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by Exin
Sun Nov 27, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: datasette not getting power
Replies: 11
Views: 2515

I have the same problem. Tested 3 Tape drives, none of them speed up but all are detectead. 2 generic white ones and a C16 one. I have only 1 Vic so i cant try another one. This one is fed with 5V directly to the board (PC Power suppy) Since a 9V power supply or let alone just a 9V transformer. I si...
by Exin
Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Vic is now grey
Replies: 14
Views: 2647

Anyways thanks for the hints.

The TV set i was using was the culprit.

This is the se second out of four displays that doesnt show color with the vic.

`The other is a Mitsubishi Multisync with additional composite video.
by Exin
Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Vic is now grey
Replies: 14
Views: 2647

Vic is now grey

Hi there. The colors of my vic are now suddenly grey. Before, after a few minutes the colors suddenly popped back now that won't happen anymore... I feed the vic with 5V from a PC PSU since i don't have a 9V one that is powerful enough to power the vic. Its a Pal one. Is it common? I tried alot of d...