Re: Polaris bankloader and other stuff for atari 1040 st
2012-03-19 by storz64
... Correction: It s not 5 1/4 but 3 1/2 inch floppy disc in double density and 720 KB which is usable for Atari ST and with that I can provide the programs if
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Re: Polaris bankloader and other stuff for atari 1040 st
2012-03-18 by albrechtstorz
Hi all, now there is a folder Atari ST stuff at Files http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/chromapolaris/files/ with a bankloader, a remote controller and
Re: Paul's new Membrane panels are outstanding
2012-03-18 by FL_799
Just an update. My last order for the 10 slot connector arrived yesterday so was able to replace the 5 and 10 slot ribbon connectors for the left side panel
Re: Polaris bankloader and other stuff for atari 1040 st
2012-03-18 by albrechtstorz
... Okay, now I managed the portation of the program files from Atari World to Mac World and with that to the great world of internet. Now I search the
Re: [chromapolaris] Replacement Panel videos on YouTube
2012-03-16 by Thomas Rizzi
Very nice! I appresiate you putting the time into the project. I have a ChromaPolaris that I aquired from a gentalman that a had the pleasure of meeting that
Re: touch sensitivity problem
2012-03-16 by steven
you are right again-- Volume offset seemed to do the trick--- i did follow the list of steps for restoring memory, but must have missed that step or something.
Replacement Panel videos on YouTube
2012-03-16 by syntegrator
Hey everyone, I have just started a new playlist on my YouTube channel that details the reconditioning of a Chroma Polaris with Paul s incredible new membrane
RE: [chromapolaris] Re: touch sensitivity problem
2012-03-15 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Didn t you say you changed your RAM? That would mean you would have lost all calibration, not just your stored programs. When you change RAM, you have to
Re: touch sensitivity problem
2012-03-15 by steven
... i did the volume offset--- it seems fine now--- that was an odd thing to have out of kilter, i wouldnt have thought of that -- thanks. now i can relax
RE: [chromapolaris] touch sensitivity problem
2012-03-14 by Paul D. DeRocco
... The most likely reason is that the volume offset calibration needs to be redone. This is described here:
touch sensitivity problem
2012-03-14 by steven
ok-i just raved about getting my old polaris working with the new membrane switch panels--- but i just noticed an odd phenomenon with the touch sensitivity---
Re: installing the new switch panels
2012-03-13 by Paul Kavicky
Ok, I ve ordered the other parts I need here and next week I too will know how that improves my situation. Thanks for the info so far. I m going to get this
Re: [chromapolaris] installing the new switch panels
2012-03-13 by James
Furure electronics has the 10 position in stock http://www.futureelectronics.com/WebsiteLanding.aspx Online components has the 5 position in stock
Re: Picked up a Chroma Polaris II
2012-03-12 by djgylend77
I will give it some thought, I do prefer a long term permanent solution as opposed to a stopgap one.
RE: [chromapolaris] installing the new switch panels
2012-03-12 by Paul D. DeRocco
... They re in the Trio-mate series from Tyco Electronics. The part numbers are: 5-pin 5-520314-5 or 5-487508-4 7-pin 5-520314-7 or 5-520353-7 10-pin
installing the new switch panels
2012-03-12 by Paul Kavicky
... One of the issues I have remaining is the integrity of the ribbon wire connectors on mine is questionable. With such a nice panel now I want to get
Re: [chromapolaris] Picked up a Chroma Polaris II
2012-03-12 by James
Bob at synth doctorin usually has spare keys and springs for the Polaris if any of your key hooks are cracked or missing. They will get stuck if
RE: [chromapolaris] Picked up a Chroma Polaris II
2012-03-12 by Paul D. DeRocco
... I can t say what s the problem with the black key. It could be broken, or it could be that it has merely popped out of the frame, or it could be that the
RE: [chromapolaris] installing the new switch panels
2012-03-12 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Glad it went well. As to your other unit, you can wait if you like. If I come close to running out of replacement membrane switches, I ll order up some
installing the new switch panels
2012-03-12 by steven
it was pretty easy to do--- the hardest part was cleaning off the old goo---i used a sharp putty knife and laquer thinner. the instructions were real good. I
Picked up a Chroma Polaris II
2012-03-12 by djgylend77
So I was in Music Go Round on Thursday and saw a Polaris II that caught my interest. Went home, did a little research came back the next day and bought it. It
RE: [chromapolaris] Re: Battery change
2012-03-09 by Paul D. DeRocco
... So that they would still work after thirty years. ;-) And so you could buy replacements at the 7-11, instead of having to find a Radio Shack. -- Ciao,
Re: [chromapolaris] POLARIS MEMBRANE SWITCHES NOW AVAILABLE
2012-03-09 by james Dugas
HI PAUL AND CHRIS _JIM DUGAS HERE! IF U READ MY POST I AM BEING FORCED BY CIRCUMSTANCE TO SELL MY POLARIS! BUT ON BOTH THE CHROMA AND _THE POLARIS SITES -I AM
Re: [chromapolaris] POLARIS MEMBRANE SWITCHES NOW AVAILABLE
2012-03-09 by Chris Ryan
Paul has kindly permitted me to post the installation instructions on the Chroma site; see Chroma Polaris Membrane Panel Replacement.
Re: Battery change
2012-03-09 by synthparts
Yeah why take the risk? Just change them with the power on. That said I am still using the original D cells in all 4 of my Polarii. It s pretty amazing how
RE: [chromapolaris] Battery change
2012-03-08 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Yes, you can do that, but I don t know why you would want to. It s safer to change them with the power on, as long as you don t poke your fingers in the
RE: [chromapolaris] Battery change
2012-03-08 by Ryan Freer
Harald, Yes, you can change the batteries with the power switched off. I ve done this on several occasions. But in any event, you should still have all your
GONNA SELL MY POLARIS! JIM IN PGH -AFTER YEARS OF TRYING TO FIND REPAIR!
2012-03-08 by xkssk
HI GUYS THIS WILL BE SHORT -LATER TODAY I WILL POST DETAILS - I GIVE UP FINDING COMPETENT TECH IN MY TOWN-MONEY IS THE ISSUE -I AM ORIGINAL OWNER -AND LOVED IT
Battery change
2012-03-08 by sacateca2001
Hi all, in the course of changing the panel i want to change the real old batteries too. the manual says: Although the capacitor on the battery holder retains
RE: [chromapolaris] Problem with EG section...
2012-03-06 by Paul D. DeRocco
... What exactly doesn t work? The sliders? The FIXED/TOUCH switch? The LED? -- Ciao, Paul D. DeRocco Paul
Problem with EG section...
2012-03-06 by Bryan Hamill
Hi, Everything on my Polaris seems to be working (more or less) fine except that I don t think the EG section is working. Is this something I can reset or is
RE: [chromapolaris] Paul's new Membrane panels are outstanding
2012-03-05 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Thanks for the kind words, James. When you eventually do install them, I d appreciate any feedback you might have on the instructions. Also, they re not
Paul's new Membrane panels are outstanding
2012-03-05 by James
________________________________ The new Polaris membrane panel replacements arrived today. Well packaged to boot. Paul did an OUTSTANDING job on these and the
Re: sweep led
2012-03-02 by Paul
the switch and slider both function, so I continue to suspect it s just the LED. Thanks much for the new panels. Installation was not a problem at all, and
RE: [chromapolaris] sweep led
2012-03-02 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Are you saying that the function works, but the LED stays off? It s most likely just a bad LED, although you can check this with a multimeter by measuring
sweep led
2012-03-02 by Paul Kavicky
Hello My Chroma Polaris II has an issue where the sweep red light doesn t work. All other membrane panel switches and lights function properly. It used to work
FS: Chroma Polaris Original Manual
2012-02-29 by el macaco
Hey folks, I have an original Chroma Polaris Manual here that I don t need. If anyone is interested, I m thinking $30+shipping. Thanks, Ed
RE: [chromapolaris] Re: POLARIS MEMBRANE SWITCHES NOW AVAILABLE
2012-02-27 by Paul D. DeRocco
... My friend (photographed in the installation manual) and I have each done two units so far. The second one only took me about one minute to stick down each
RE: [chromapolaris] POLARIS MEMBRANE SWITCHES NOW AVAILABLE
2012-02-27 by Paul D. DeRocco
... As far as I know, the only reason the existing Polaris tails failed is that they were either made out of something other than Mylar, or the green
Re: POLARIS MEMBRANE SWITCHES NOW AVAILABLE
2012-02-27 by fuse@dds.nl
Thanks a lot Paul! Your guide for changing the membrane switches may seem long and detailed and just the thing you need to get going. It looks a bit difficult
Re: [chromapolaris] POLARIS MEMBRANE SWITCHES NOW AVAILABLE
2012-02-26 by Ben Stuyts
That is great news, Paul! Thanks for putting up the pdf files. It gives a good indication of the work involved. On page 29 you mention bending the tails into a
RE: [chromapolaris] POLARIS MEMBRANE SWITCHES NOW AVAILABLE
2012-02-26 by Ryan Freer
Excellent news Paul! I m anxious to purchase one. There s several financial hurdles I need to jump before I can place my order, but within a month or two I ll
POLARIS MEMBRANE SWITCHES NOW AVAILABLE
2012-02-26 by Paul D. DeRocco
The long promised replacement membrane switch panels have arrived. Initially, I am offering them for sale via this mailing list, using PayPal for payment.
Re: connectors
2012-02-03 by Antonio
(probably) I need a J9A 7 pins -- Yes. But that one is the vertical mount version. You want the right -- angle mount. not important, as I m moving (again) the
Re: connectors
2012-02-02 by steven
i got a pair a couple months ago -- [5 and 10] from Tyco Electronics (TE connectivity) anticipating the new membrane switch panels. [the old ones were
RE: [chromapolaris] Re: connectors....
2012-02-02 by Paul D. DeRocco
... http://www.newark.com/te-connectivity-amp/5-520315-7/ffc-fpc-connector-recep tacle-7pos/dp/14N5324?in_merch=Popular%20PC%20Board%20Connectors ... Yes. But
Re: connectors....
2012-02-02 by Antonio
Hello Paul! - ... YES! one of the connector has lost the grasp was a mod done about 8 years ago (I m helping my brother with a dead polaris now but IN
RE: [chromapolaris] connectors....
2012-02-01 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Since the membrane switch tails always fail eventually, are you sure your problem is with the connector? Anyway, they re called Trio-mate connectors, and
connectors....
2012-02-01 by Antonio
Hello friends... I have a strange request for this group: Do anyone have the flat connctor type/name/code ? (the ones where the flat plastic is sticked in!)
Re: [chromapolaris] RIBBON WIRE -WHERE?
2012-01-31 by james Dugas
THANK U _ BUT DAMN -MY BAD EYES -WILL BE MAIN PROBLEM _HERE--COS NOW I WILL AGAIN HAVE TO OPEN UP POLARIS WHICH LOOKS LIKE NEW ON INSIDE EXCEPT FOR DAMN WIRE