I have already made some progress in the analysis of failure of the Dragon. A friend left me his Dragon 32 to exchange components and the result is this: After... - Change of external transformer - Change CPU - Switching Multiplexer - Changing rectification "daughterboard" (Being Dragon 32, the volt...
I have found that the voltage values are correct: Input: 9V Output: 5V (Before and after freezing this shows same results). checking the surface of the motherboard, I found these weird things: http://i63.tinypic.com/102nwub.jpg Shows an icy surface, crystallized. :shock: http://i65.tinypic.com/6td2m...
It's crazy but it's true. The motherboard is a Tano Issue 2. What purpose did sell those computers where no TVs that accept NTSC signal? :cry: I broke the seal of guarantee! It's genuine. I´ll try on a TV that accepts NTSC and I'll inform you. I guess first problem solved. We will continue investiga...
Hi again! @Alastair Yes, exists a rounded switch labelled Channel 3/4 and I've understand like that (Ups!, I haven´t used as a power switch ... :? ). I was unable to try yet. I'll do it. Yes, I tried to connect RF with the same result. Colorless. Thanxs. @Rob You think Eurohard sold NTSC Dragon in a...
Hey guys, again! Here I am with a problem: What the hell could be wrong with this Dragon 64? (Yes, the gift from my wife :? ) http://i66.tinypic.com/2u6i4k0.jpg Spanish "Eurohard" Dragon 64 (PAL?) conected via composite on PAL TV. Symtoms: 1st.- I connect the power and the computer turns on and disp...
Hi guys! Let me introduce myself. I am a retro-computing lover and its gadgets since the early 80. My computer inclinations are (in order of appearance ;) ) Atari VCS , ZX Spectrum, Dragon 64 (Eurohard's), IBM XT Clone, Megadrive, more PC's, Dreamcast and everything else! I play, collect something a...