Amstrad CPC 464 Power Fault

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    Another look an an Amstrad CPC - this time with a very common super annoying issue!
    The TLDR version - • Power Switch - Quick F...
    #amstrad #cpc #repair
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  • @GadgetUK164
    @GadgetUK164  6 місяців тому

    The TLDR (short) version - ua-cam.com/video/B8DY8i_X-sg/v-deo.html

  • @mikedefoy
    @mikedefoy 3 місяці тому +3

    Before my studio went all digital, a frequent preventative maintenance task on the analog gear was to degauss and clean the head, clean and rubber condition the rollers, and store all media "tails out" by fast forward to the end and eject to avoid self magnetic erasure over time) and make a .WAV lossless audio file backup of each cassette.

  • @Plan-C
    @Plan-C 3 місяці тому +3

    Just remember, it isn't a tape deck pulled straight out of an Amstrad hifi. It is a Micro Computer Software Datacorder. 🤣

  • @RetroKrazy
    @RetroKrazy 6 місяців тому +1

    Looks great! Hate it when switches like that get tarnished - some can be an even bigger pain to get into. Good job as ever :)

  • @williamsquires3070
    @williamsquires3070 3 місяці тому +1

    The CPC boards are not much more complicated than a C64, just bigger. 😊

  • @CRG
    @CRG 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice work as always, very enjoyable video.

  • @Stjaernljus
    @Stjaernljus 3 місяці тому +2

    the contact bumps in a switch are usually towards each other.

    • @GadgetUK164
      @GadgetUK164  3 місяці тому

      It is the right way around - theres a contact "bump" on both sides of the piece I cleaned!

  • @neilobusk
    @neilobusk 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks! Chris... N x

    • @GadgetUK164
      @GadgetUK164  3 місяці тому

      Thanks very much Neil!!!! =D

  • @dgvintage
    @dgvintage 3 місяці тому +2

    Re- your DDI-3 autoboot issues, not sure if you've tried this but check your folder structure. Ensure you have the following files in the root of the SD card -
    AUTOBOOT.HFE
    HXCSDFE.CFG
    FF.CFG
    INIT_A.CFG
    The INIT_A file should just have 1 line of text inside - AUTOBOOT.HFE
    I have the later DDI-5 so this may not be useful, but the FF.CFG that works for me has the following entries:
    interface = shugart
    host = unspecified
    index-suppression = no
    head-settle-ms = 4
    image-on-startup = static
    extend-image = no

    • @GadgetUK164
      @GadgetUK164  3 місяці тому

      Thanks, I will check that out but I think its a case of the autoboot just doesnt run on my version! Zaxxon did say it was an "inbetween version" of sorts and needed a special update - which I never got....

  • @Error42_
    @Error42_ 3 місяці тому +1

    Everything seems to spaced out on the 464 board.

    • @TheCurlyP
      @TheCurlyP 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah it's nice to have room to work for a change. They eventually changed it for a board half the size

  • @neilobusk
    @neilobusk 3 місяці тому +1

    ommmg you forgot how to play turbo Esprit.. im soooooo upset
    No chance with Combat lynx or TLL
    Still need to sort my 6128..maybe I send to Mr Commadorian for a fix....
    DEoxit for the switch..... If you have any left...stuff is like 25 squid now on Amazon...
    Im gonna E-mail That A Sugar …character were are the spares...
    Great vid..
    N x

  • @matthewmaidment8464
    @matthewmaidment8464 3 місяці тому +1

    what noise does the tape deck make again hehe 😉

  • @GboabGman
    @GboabGman 2 місяці тому +1

    How do i get on touch with you about my Amiga 500? Would love you to have a look at it. No sound. Board is pristine

    • @GadgetUK164
      @GadgetUK164  2 місяці тому

      I cannot offer customer repairs sorry!

  • @michaellowery1559
    @michaellowery1559 3 місяці тому +1

    Chris, what plastic polish you using ?

    • @GadgetUK164
      @GadgetUK164  3 місяці тому

      Megiars Plast-RX! The silicone stuff that gives it a real shine at the end is Simonz Back to Black

  • @nasty_niff
    @nasty_niff 3 місяці тому +2

    Someone likes a strong brew....