Installation of a real-time clock
You need the SMD IC RTC 4543SB or RTC 4574JE from Seiko-Epson
Additional very thin cables. Solder 6 cm cable to each mentioned pin of the IC,
so it may fit between CPU and display controller. Use tape to protect the board from short circuits.
| Interface | RTC 4543 | RTC 4574 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 7 |
| 5 | 12 | 6 |
| 7 | 9 | 10 |
| 8 | 8 | 3+8 |
| 10 | 14 | 1 |
Infrared interface
This one of my best products: An infrared remote control module for Sharp PCs! You need this material
(from Conrad or Reichelt Elektronik):
ICs
1 TSOP 1738 or 1740 (ca. 2,50 DM)
1 NE 555
Transistors
1 BC 548
2 BC 338
Diodes
2 LED Infrarot for IR applications
1 LED red
1 Silicium diode 1N4148 (standard diode)
Condensators
2 330 µF/16V
1 4,7 nF
Resistors
3 1 kOhm
1 6,8 kOhm
1 7,5 kOhm
1 100 Ohm
1 2 Ohm
Other
1 socket 2,5mm mono with switch
1 mini switch
1 accu 6 volts (100mAh or more)
1 case
Some experienced users may solder the clock on the IR module, too, and use the lines on the 11-pin-interface as described
at connections. You can also add a voltage regulator for 6 volts to use the calculator during recharge!
Driver package for IR remote function for PC-1403
Overclocking the PC-1403
On the board there is a small blue or silver CERALOCK oscillator with 768 kHz. Change it to one with 1,25 MHz
and you have a faster computer!
This will make data transmissions and BEEP faster, too. Cassette recordings will only work with the same computer!
Diskette drive simulator for PC-1xxx (11 pin interface)
This is the original TransDrive diskette drive simulator for fast and easy file-access-like data exchange!
Elements used:
1 74HC74
1 74HC164
1 74HC174
1 74HC157
1 CD4050
1 7805
5 100 kOhm
1 10 kOhm
1 3,3 kOhm
1 220 kOhm
8 Silicium diodes
1 LED red
5 100 nF
3 10 µF
1 9 pin SUB-D plug
1 11 pin pocket plug
Use the commands LOAD "X:filename.ext" and SAVE "X:filename.ext" to load and store programs.
Additional you can load and save RAM portions like machine programs with LOAD M "X:file.ext",startaddress and SAVE M "X:file.ext",startadresse,endaddress!
Software for DOS: TransDrive program
Layout for board from Conrad-Electronic (# 527181-22) as picture
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