BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit

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Description

Ian Wolstenholme describes the BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit  (slightly edited) as:

For anyone with a tape-only BBC Model B who feels the need to move ahead into the 1980s, BeebMaster supplying my own 8271 Disc Upgrade Kit. The kits are put together with all-new parts. The 8271 Floppy Disc Controller, which went obsolete in 1985, is "new old stock" and the other ICs are brand-new parts.

Each kit contains:

The microchips are supplied in a handy reusable box and the kit comes with full fitting instructions.

NO SOLDERING is required to an Issue 4 or Issue 7 BBC Model B. All you do is plug the chips into the sockets provided on the PCB, move seven links and cut one further link.

For issues 1, 2 and 3 a slight modification is required which involves soldering and needs a short bit of insulated wire which I will supply if needed.

 

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Compatibility

BBC Model B.

This upgrade kit is not intended for the BBC Model B+ but BeebMaster will adapt a kit for use on the B+ if anybody needs one.

Where to Buy

Order from BeebShop . For all enquiries, please contact BeebMaster at Enquiries@BeebShop.co.uk.

Pictures

BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit in box

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 BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit in box

BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit - what you get

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BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit - what you get 

BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit instructions

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BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit - instructions & box 

Specification

The BeebMaster 8271 Disc Upgrade kit is based on an Intel 8271 Disc Controller, for obvious reasons these are "new" old stock.

Documentation

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