Tag Archive : GEMClub TurboKit Plus

Now that the GEMClub TurboKit Plus prototype board has proven to work well, the release PCB is now re-laid.  This is being finalised before going out to production fabrication this week.                     The summarised differences between the below prototype board and the above final release board…

The new GEMClub TurboKit Plus has now completed it's full testing, on three keyboards and working very well. Whilst the design in based on the original GEM TurboKit, the GEMClub TurboKit Plus has PLCC EPROMs and a managed NiMH battery charging circuit, so the SRAM will retain contents much longer. One of the last tests…

Been a busy time on various projects, however, the TurboKit Plus is back under bench testing.  The encouraging news is that all is looking positive with the beta board so far. Pending the workload, hope to get testing finalised this week, so the production PCB can be completed, for release later in the month.  

The exciting opportunity to bring up the new  GEMClub TurboKit Plus has started this week.  A number of test procedures are needed and it is hoped all are OK, so the final board can be released. First electrical test of board.  Then populate and place in the oven.  Various charging tests for NiMH rechargeable battery.…