/Minerva-for-QL

Minerva ROM for Sinclair QL

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Minerva-for-QL

A compact ROM for Sinclair QL.

Use a 27c512 to load Minerva firmware and update your computer.

The Minerva ROM is also useful for diagnosing RAM problems.

Update with two version SMD & THT

SMD:

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Components:

U1 AT27C512R-70JU

R1 10Kohm (0805)

R2 1Kohm (0805)

Q1 MMBT3904-T (SOT23)

J1 PIN HEADER or 1544210-2 (SIL CONTACT Y1 THROUGH HOLE)

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THT:

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Components:

U1 27C512

R1 10Kohm

R2 1Kohm

Q1 2N3904

J1 PIN HEADER or 1544210-2 (SIL CONTACT Y1 THROUGH HOLE)

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Directory

Gerber : https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Minerva_ROM_fo_Sinclair_QL_644a941d.html

Gerber THT : https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Minerva_ROM_fo_Sinclair_QL_THT_Version_e9b613d4.html

IMG : Some pictures

Schematic: project outline

How program

Program the 27C512 memory before soldering it to the pcb, example with a plcc32-dip adapter and the TL866II, THT version not required the adapter.

The Minerva firmware can be found here:

https://dilwyn.qlforum.co.uk/qlrom/index.html

Once programmed you can solder the components such as the resistors and the transistor and finally the ROM and the pins.