rcgldr Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I've read somewhere about using gtdiag to determine the version of an Indus GT, but I did a forum search here and didn't find any hits. I'm looking for an ATR file as I have USB SIO2PC and APE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Is this the disk you're looking for? Indus GT Diagnostics.atr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcgldr Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 I don't know how to run it. It boots into a menu with no option to run any of the programs. I see file names like DIAGS and DIAGSUPP, how am I supposed to used this disk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I don't know how to run it. It boots into a menu with no option to run any of the programs. I see file names like DIAGS and DIAGSUPP, how am I supposed to used this disk? Looks like it autoboots into an odd version of BASIC. From the initial prompt, type: LOAD "D:DIAGS" RUN I am thinking the other programs on the disk are also BASIC ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Yes, just boots into MS BASIC. You can, of course, just type RUN "D:DIAGS to run it too. I'm not sure where I got the disk from: somewhere on the forums I believe. One of the files is just another exact copy of MS BASIC; for what reason I know not -- backup, I guess. Edited July 4, 2018 by MrFish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcgldr Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Looks like it's working now. I'm not sure what the problem was before. Edited July 4, 2018 by rcgldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Didn't work - load "d1:diags" - error 21, load "d1:diagsupp" error 19 at line 0 This is with 130XE built in basic. I don't have another basic It won't run from Atari BASIC. It's written in MS BASIC, which is why it's included on the disk and auto boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Looks like it's working now. I'm not sure what the problem was before. You most likely need to boot with internal BASIC disabled, via holding down the option key on startup. I don't know if the loader for MS BASIC is nice enough to switch it off for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) You most likely need to boot with internal BASIC disabled, via holding down the option key on startup. I don't know if the loader for MS BASIC is nice enough to switch it off for you. Yes, you'll get an "out of memory" error if you don't disable internal BASIC. Edited July 4, 2018 by MrFish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcgldr Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 My Indus GT is a bit flaky, probably heat related, since it runs OK when first powered on, then starts to get errors after 15 to 20 minutes. I did press option to disable Basic on the 130 XE during powerup, but the autoboot wasn't loading it's version of Basic. The problem went away when I turned off the Indus GT for a while and tried it again later. At least I've now confirmed I have version 1.20 firmware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup8pdct Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 There is a field service manual around somewhere that describes how to fix a few things and how to use ťhe diag disk. Nothing at board level tho. Also a schematic is out there as well. Ver 1.1 rom wiĺl work with ram charger and syncromesh but not cpm or the recent usd disk. Also 1.1 has an issue with enhanced density. Best to swap it out for 1.2. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcgldr Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) There is a field service manual around somewhere that describes how to fix a few things and how to use ťhe diag disk. Nothing at board level tho. Also a schematic is out there as well. Ver 1.1 rom wiĺl work with ram charger and syncromesh but not cpm or the recent usd disk. Also 1.1 has an issue with enhanced density. Best to swap it out for 1.2. James In my last post I noted that I have version 1.2 rom. As for the Indus GT having heat issues, I took off the cover and placed a 80 mm (4 watt 23 CFM) fan to the left of the drive, so that it blows air across the drive and through the narrow slot at the base of the drive. Seems like that solved the problem. I've done 15 to 20 minute sessions of formatting and write / read tests, and when I remove the floppy disks, they are cool to the touch (so is the drive itself). Edited July 6, 2018 by rcgldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 using the upside down duster would locate the sensitive thermal component..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 using the upside down duster would locate the sensitive thermal component..... I like to use R-12 for that. CCl2F2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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