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- Date: Fri Aug 15, 1986
- From: R.RIZZUTO
- Re: KAY256 - 256k RAM modification for Kaypro
-
- I just finished my Kaypro 256 k Ram modification, and all is once again
- working. In the process I found out a few interresting things about
- the modification.
-
- First, aside from the fact that PIO1 and A14 are shown reversed in the
- schematic, I found two other bugs. Pin 2 of U1 (LS393) should be
- connected to ground. Without that you wil NOT get the extra refresh
- bit for the 256k rams.
-
- Also, because the pio pins are initially set as inputs, it is best to
- connect PIO 1, 2, and 3 to a 4.7k resistor at is connected to +5 on the
- other side. This is especially important if you have long wires
- (antennas).
-
- Other than that, all went well. I did the mod in an evening and one
- morning (till noon), but if you are unsure about it, I recommend taking
- your time, and possibly getting a knowledgeable friend to help.
-
- This mod only cost me $40 (9 rams at $3.65 plus shipping, got U1,U2, U3
- from work - $0).
-
- I used Toshiba rams, 120ns. I purchased an extra in case I bent legs
- or otherwise destroyed one.
-