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Re: Help with SYM-1 BASIC
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:26 pm
by rea5245
I'm not using any chip yet. I trying to understand what I need to buy.
- Bob
Re: Help with SYM-1 BASIC
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:26 am
by BillO
It might be hard to find an 8K ROM these days. That may leave you using EPROMs. The 2764 is a 28 pin chip so would require an adapter board to fit in the SYM and it's pinout is a bit different than a 2364 (A11 and A12 are in very different places). I would suggest you consider using two 2732s (which are pretty much like the 2332) and use a jumper configuration for two 4K ROMs. However, the 2332 had an active high chip select (pin 18) and the 2764 has a active low chip select so you'd have to use the following jumpers for a 2732:
B-2 (or 3)
C-2 (or 3)
F-2 (or 3)
G-2 (or 3)
K-11 & 12
L-13 & 14
You'll also have to cut some traces on the board and re-route them since A11 is not in the same spot.
What are you trying to do, get a board going that is missing the BASIC ROMs?
Re: Help with SYM-1 BASIC
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:15 pm
by Chromatix
The AT28C64B is an 8Kx8 EEPROM that I plan to use in my 6502 Fake Finder. It has a very similar pinout to the 2364 and 2764 ROMs, which shouldn't be surprising as it's a JEDEC standard. You should be able to make it work.
Re: Help with SYM-1 BASIC
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:20 pm
by BillO
Re: Help with SYM-1 BASIC
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:31 pm
by GaBuZoMeu
Trace cutting and re-routing will be required.
No, trace cutting isn't neccessary. Pin 18, 20, and 21 of each socket are brought to the jumper section. You may need a little longer wires...
Regards,
Arne
Re: Help with SYM-1 BASIC
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:50 pm
by BillO
Trace cutting and re-routing will be required.
No, trace cutting isn't neccessary. Pin 18, 20, and 21 of each socket are brought to the jumper section. You may need a little longer wires...
Regards,
Arne
Okay, just got my schematic out and a good light and a good magnifying glass, and it looks like you are indeed correct. Running longer jumpers would be a better solution for sure. You must have better eyes than me!