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RE: Applix 1616 - Cefiar - 03-10-2023
Just FWIW:
I am currently restoring an Applix1616 (with the kit case pictured recently) as part of RetroChallenge 2023. I'm documenting it over on the ACMS forum.
https://forum.acms.org.au/t/retrochallenge-2023-10-applix1616-restoration-documentation/503?u=cefiar
The Applix1616 I have is a Rev B motherboard with the 15 Mhz mod applied. I've also got 2x Disk controller boards (same board, differently populated), plus a memory expansion board.
Early days yet, but doesn't look like there's anything wrong on the electronics side, tho I will be touching up a few things (eg: redo all the bodge wires, extra standoffs for the motherboard, etc). So far, most of this has been cleaning. Those holes in the back have let in a lot of dust, which is being stubborn.
![[Image: de48541c09323e9f857f552ca8cceb75c649177e.jpeg]](https://acmsforum.b-cdn.net/original/2X/d/de48541c09323e9f857f552ca8cceb75c649177e.jpeg)
RE: Applix 1616 - ChickenMan - 04-10-2023
Looking good, keep us update of your progress.
RE: Applix 1616 - ChickenMan - 04-10-2023
This the bootup screen running under latest MAME emulator.
RE: Applix 1616 - Cefiar - 10-10-2023
Had to resort to composite video but...
Video test mode:
And in run mode, I manged to get up a level 1 reset screen:
![[Image: 5aed4ebe25d9916379704648d74855bf84336d9e.jpeg]](https://acmsforum.b-cdn.net/original/2X/5/5aed4ebe25d9916379704648d74855bf84336d9e.jpeg)
Need to sort out better options for a screen, but definitely getting there.
As always, details over at the ACMS forum post.
RE: Applix 1616 - Cefiar - 27-10-2023
And now it boots off hard drive using a BlueSCSI!
More at https://forum.acms.org.au/t/retrochallenge-2023-10-applix1616-restoration-documentation/503/27?u=cefiar
![[Image: 3abd4919a36ddea278faa873514a87082cc7fd51_2_690x356.jpeg]](https://acmsforum.b-cdn.net/optimized/2X/3/3abd4919a36ddea278faa873514a87082cc7fd51_2_690x356.jpeg)
RE: Applix 1616 - CheshireNoir - 27-10-2023
Nice work there!