Re: New chip in TWGS (sources for oscillators)

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"Trevor J. Mahan" <tjmahanNOSPAM@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Hey:
>
>Yes, I did see that shiny little metal box.  So, to replace it, will I need
>to do some soldering?  Also, what kinda price range on the oscillators?  And
>yes, as I play with it more, I've noticed significant speed
>difference-loading programs, using the finder, mouse response is smooth and
>fast, overall even without oscillator switch-out!  Thanks:)   Would you mind
>posting this info on the comp.sys.A2 as about 12 people got chips from me.
>
>Trevor

No soldering necessary.  If you look closely, the oscillator
rests in a socket.  When you replace it, make sure to
keep the orientation correct.  Pin 1 on the oscillator is
marked on one corner with either a dot or a sharp corner.

One thing to note about these TTL oscillators is that there
are two kinds.  Full size TTL oscillators are rectangular.
Half size TTL oscillators are square.  TWGS uses half
size TTL oscillators.

The oscillators costs between 50 cents and a few dollars
each depending on the speed and where you get them.

http://www.digikey.com/ DigiKey is a good source and
with pretty fast service.  There may be other cheaper
sources too.

Actually, can someone post the sources, part numbers,
and prices for the oscillators?  A Radio Shack part
number and price would also be useful since some
TWGS upgraders might find a trip to the local Radio
Shack more convenient than mail order.

Good luck.

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