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by Overkill
Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:54 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: I need a Basic ROM chip
Replies: 5
Views: 1129

Thanks for the reply, but I think that's the USA.
by Overkill
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: I need a Basic ROM chip
Replies: 5
Views: 1129

I need a Basic ROM chip

HI, I can't find a 901486-01 BASIC ROM chip in the UK. Anyone know where I can get one?

If not, could it be replaced with an EPROM?
by Overkill
Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Messed up screen characters
Replies: 3
Views: 1496

Thanks for the reply, will the newer type VIC-20 have the same VIC chip?
by Overkill
Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Messed up screen characters
Replies: 3
Views: 1496

Messed up screen characters

Hi all, I just bought an untested VIC-20 from ebay. I've plugged it in with a A/V cable so that I don't need the RF box. First of all I get a black screen and a shushing noise, then after about 15 seconds I get the blue border and lots of garbled random characters, some flashing. :( I've also tried ...