#A3000 heat problem?
07-Mar-95 22:38:32
Sb: #A3000 heat problem?
Fm: Alex Baker 75606,563
To: Charles Blaquiere 76046,1756
Can't help you with the Firecracker, as I don't have one.
However, the jittering in de-interlace mode: Try adjusting the
de-interlacer. There is a small 10 turn potentiometer in the back of the
machine next to the de-interlace switch. An alignment tool (available at
Radio Schlock) or jewelers screwdriver will be necessary to get to it, as
the hole is small, and the potentiometer is recessed. The adjustment
tends to drift over time. (In my case the jittering happened when the
machine was cold, and ceased as it warmed up, but started taking longer
and longer to settle out.)
As for cooling: The fan on your power supply is probably no wrose than
the ones sold today. (Unless it is stopped, or rotating slowly.) If your
PC slots aren't in use, look in Computer Shopper. There are PC cards sold
that have two little mini fans that will circulate air in the machine.
You may be able to mount it so it blows directly on your Firecracker
board.
Hope this helps…..