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Subject: Re: polysix memory problem

From: "radek_tymecki" <radek.tymecki@op.pl>
Date: 2008-09-07

It can be found here

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jameco_page=42&langId=-1&productId=43238&catalogId=10001&freeText=43238&storeId=10001&search_type=jameco&ddkey=http:StoreCatalogDrillDownView




--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew Jury" <andy@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> First check the continuity for the tracks around the data bus (DB0-DB7)
> connected to IC22 (CPU) and IC30/31/26/34.
>
> However, I have had just such a problem in the past and it was
> corrected by replacing the SRAM chip IC32 which is a 1024x4bit type.
> The original TC5514APLs are a bit thin on the ground, however, you can
> use an HM6514 which is still available if you look around. Having read
> past posts it seems not uncommon for this to fail! If you are going
> change any integrated circuits I find it is best to solder in a DIP
> socket before you reconnect the new device. This will help you in the
> future with troubleshooting and it will also protect you against
> destroying the device with heat when soldering.
>
> If you have trouble getting hold of the above chip let me know and I
> will try and point you in the right direction.
>
> Bests,
> Andy
>
> --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "wasteking1" <wasteking1@> wrote:
> >
> > my polysix has had a few 367 corrosion problems but after some
> rewiring
> > it now has all leds and switches working ,(it used to have 5 led's on
> > all the time and wouldnt switch sounds)
> > BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS new sounds wont stay in the memory... if
> you
> > store a sound on lets say B2 then go and store another on C3 you
> loose
> > the first sound. Any suggestions as to which chips, or traces are
> > involved with memory input? could the 'memory enable' switch not be
> > actually working ? any ideas?
> >
>