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beamracer_installation [2020/09/30 09:45] – [Placing VIC-II on the BeamRacer board] silverdrbeamracer_installation [2022/07/18 11:21] – [Obtaining access] silverdr
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 While BeamRacer installation is a relatively easy task, requiring neither specialised skills nor equipment, a few preparation steps need to be taken in order to properly conduct the process. The assumption is that the person performing the installation does not have access to a specialised electronic workplace but is still comfortable with using common household tools. While BeamRacer installation is a relatively easy task, requiring neither specialised skills nor equipment, a few preparation steps need to be taken in order to properly conduct the process. The assumption is that the person performing the installation does not have access to a specialised electronic workplace but is still comfortable with using common household tools.
  
-Please read this document in full before proceeding with the installation - it's always better to know what lies ahead.+Please read this document in its entirety before proceeding with the installation - it's always better to know what lies ahead.
  
 <fc #cd5c5c>NOTE: When installing, we strongly suggest following the order presented in this document</fc>: <fc #cd5c5c>NOTE: When installing, we strongly suggest following the order presented in this document</fc>:
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   - Final, pre-installation check that the machine still powers up without problems   - Final, pre-installation check that the machine still powers up without problems
  
-If you are not familiar with the innards of your Commodore 64, we shall try to provide you more thorough instructions on the [[computer_opening|Computer Preparation]] page+If you are not familiar with the innards of your Commodore 64, we shall try to provide you more thorough instructions on the [[computer_preparation|Computer Preparation]] page
  
 ===== Removing VIC-II from the mainboard ===== ===== Removing VIC-II from the mainboard =====
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 ==== Obtaining access ==== ==== Obtaining access ====
  
-On all older, "wide" boards VIC-II is not readily available after opening the computer case. It can be either closed inside a metal "can" with a specialised lid or covered with metal shielding plate. These have to be removed before the chip can be accessed for removal. Check the [[wide_boards|"wide" boards]] page for pictures of this family of boards with VIC-II exposed+On all older, "wide" boards VIC-II is not readily available after opening the computer case. It can be either closed inside a metal "can" with a specialised lid or covered with metal shielding plate. These have to be removed before the chip can be accessed. Check the [[wide_boards|"wide" boards]] page for pictures of this family of boards with VIC-II exposed
  
 On the newer, [[narrow_boards|"narrow" boards]] the access is not restricted in any way. On the newer, [[narrow_boards|"narrow" boards]] the access is not restricted in any way.
beamracer_installation.txt · Last modified: 2022/07/18 11:24 by silverdr