SYM-1 power connector? - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

28 May 2002

Hi Dan
 I have a SYM-1. You need to get a 44 pin connector ( I think it
is .153 spacing ). These were quite common until everyone started
uning 0.100 spacing. You can't have my connector though.
 I can get the pinouts for you but I don't have them here ( I'm
at work ). I can get them to you tomorrow.
 What other requirements do they have for running the games.
If it only needs the keypad and display, you can just connect
+5V and ground. If it requires a terminal, you'll need +/- 12V
as well. If you only need the +5V, you can clip onto the
protection diode that is between the two connector. The + side
it the side with the band ( Cathode ) and the ground is the
other side ( Anode ). This diode is normally reverse biased.
 Also, check to see if you need to have the BASIC ROM's. These
boards normally only came with the monitor ROM and minimum
RAM. One usually added the parts for the serial as well ( some
transistors and resistors ).
Dwight

...
 From: "Dan Veeneman" &lt;dan(a)ekoan.com&gt;

I recently acquired a Synertek SYM Model 1 but it came without
a power connector.  Before I try to locate an edge connector and
wire one up, I wanted to check to see if anyone had an extra one
made up that they wouldn't mind parting with.

The board also came with a seminar workbook from the American
Institute for Professional Education.  The course is entitled
"Microprocessing Fundamentals: A Short Course for Scientists
and Engineers" by Raymond Bennett and John Stockdale, dated
December 1, 1979.  It's eleven chapters and some appendices
with exercises and program listings for the SYM-1, including the
ever-popular Lunar Lander.

Cheers,

Dan
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