27 Dec
2003
27 Dec
'03
7:44 a.m.
On Sat, 27 Dec 2003, Ethan Dicks wrote:
I've just run across a partially-working Heath
ID-5001 and am trying to get
it do something useful. At the very least, the flourescent bulb PSU is
out (the TIP41 gets *really* hot in a couple of minutes), and the front
bezel has some cracks. The rest of the unit looks fine, though.
With the top off, and room light shining in, it's possible to read the
display. I can set the baud rate and the date/time from the front panel,
but not much else.
I've already run across an LED back-light scheme, so in the long-run, I can
fix that. I've also seen a page on how to manufacture temperature sensors
with non-obsolete parts. I could really use some docs on how to calibrate
the unit (there are several pots on the CPU board), and how the other sensors
work.
Anyone on the list have one of these?
I've got one, but it's at my parents' house, where I plan to install it
someday. I seem to recall I have the manual with it. I may be up there
next week to provide my dad some hard labor, so I'll try to remember to
dig it out then.
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