zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I have a 3-panel sheet listing specific errors in the Computer Module Owner's Manual with corrections. I'm just wondering if this was a last minute inclusion that came with the boxed attachment or if this came a little later (maybe something mailed to those who registered the add-on). Perhaps someone here who purchased the attachment in-store can recall? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KylJoy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Can you post an image, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+KylJoy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Huh... I am unfamiliar with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Have not seen that. Please send it to me to verify authenticity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) I'm assuming it doesn't come with the Computer attachment itself then. Probably mailed out. Wouldn't surprise me cause whoever had my Intellivision before (I got it around '99) did stuff like tape their original receipts from '83/'84 inside of game manuals and kept even stuff like the little 90-day warranty slip and $2.50 store "check"/coupon toward a game purchase. In fact, it blows my mind that they threw the game boxes away (why was that a thing everyone did?). They kept EVERYTHING else, apparently. Edited July 6, 2018 by zmbdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Found another one. This time for the Home Computing guide (double-sided). Anyone familiar with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Hmmmm. I am going to have to look through my ECS paperwork. Im not sure I have seen that one before.??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colormesticky Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I have the top one in one of my manuals too. Is there more than one style manual? Both of mine are spiral bound and have the same errors, but I swear it also comes in a regular glued binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 One more find from this stuff that I can't locate much info on (when I titled this thread "quick question" I knew it would end up a lie somehow ) The console registration card mentions that those who mail it in will receive a game catalog. I assume that's what these are. Were they available by any other means? The Intellivision site has a 1982 catalog pictured which is mostly the same as mine (a different cover and a slightly different game list) but it gives no info about where or what it originates from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I have the top one in one of my manuals too. Is there more than one style manual? Both of mine are spiral bound and have the same errors, but I swear it also comes in a regular glued binding. Both my module guides are spiral bound, I'm pretty sure they were bought a year apart (1981 and 1982) but my computing guide is looped black plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I have a 3-panel sheet listing specific errors in the Computer Module Owner's Manual with corrections. I'm just wondering if this was a last minute inclusion that came with the boxed attachment or if this came a little later (maybe something mailed to those who registered the add-on). Perhaps someone here who purchased the attachment in-store can recall? Thanks I bought an ECS on its first year and I recall it came with an errata sheet like that. I remember that, because my father went through the entire manual and made the corrections with an ink pen. I recall having the distinct feeling (or my father explaining) that the errors were discovered after going to manufacturing, so I'm pretty sure it came with the unit. I'll take a look, but I believe the boxed ECS I have right now (which came new-in-box) have it. Same for the Home Computing Guide as well. -dZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) I bought an ECS on its first year and I recall it came with an errata sheet like that. I remember that, because my father went through the entire manual and made the corrections with an ink pen. I bought an ECS on its first year and I recall it came with an errata sheet like that. I remember that, because my father went through the entire manual and made the corrections with an ink pen. -dZ. That's how mine is, maybe I ended up with the same one. Edited July 6, 2018 by zmbdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) One more find from this stuff that I can't locate much info on (when I titled this thread "quick question" I knew it would end up a lie somehow ) The console registration card mentions that those who mail it in will receive a game catalog. I assume that's what these are. Were they available by any other means? The Intellivision site has a 1982 catalog pictured which is mostly the same as mine (a different cover and a slightly different game list) but it gives no info about where or what it originates from. Those mini catalogs came with every cartridge. Since 1981 is the earliest date I don't think the earliest cartridges from 1979-80 had them. The Canadian cartridges definitely did not come with catalogs. The mini catalogs are different than the full sized dealer catalogs. Some Intellivoice cartridges came with an Intellivoice game pamphlet rather than a catalog. Edit: I think the ECS computer module not starting without a cartridge inserted is a bug with the firmware and not an error with the documentation. Since they can't fix the firmware they had to put it in the errata sheets. Edited July 6, 2018 by mr_me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I bought an ECS on its first year and I recall it came with an errata sheet like that. I remember that, because my father went through the entire manual and made the corrections with an ink pen. That's how mine is, maybe I ended up with the same one. :LOL! Post a picture, I can tell you if it is or not. My father has a very peculiar handwriting style. -dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Probably not then. I wouldn't call it peculiar so much as standard bad handwriting. Not dissimilar to mine actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Those mini catalogs came with every cartridge. Since 1981 is the earliest date I don't think the earliest cartridges from 1979-80 had them. The Canadian cartridges definitely did not come with catalogs. The mini catalogs are different than the full sized dealer catalogs. Some Intellivoice cartridges came with an Intellivoice game pamphlet rather than a catalog. I'm surprised I'm not overrun with them. Though I guess they just threw out the duplicates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 eBay Auction -- Item Number: 223048015808 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmbdog Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) eBay Auction -- Item Number: 223048015808 Thanks! I was hesitant to make another post in the ebay thread, especially since I don't expect these to be of any interest. But since I'm already in the process of posting all my games, I figured I'd give these a chance before tossing them out. Edited July 6, 2018 by zmbdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Edit: I think the ECS computer module not starting without a cartridge inserted is a bug with the firmware and not an error with the documentation. Since they can't fix the firmware they had to put it in the errata sheets. It's actually the hardware design and not the firmware. A cartridge is needed to loopback the BC1, BC2, and BDIR signals from pins 42, 40, and 38 to pins 32, 34, and 36 (respectively). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Thanks! I was hesitant to make another post in the ebay thread, especially since I don't expect these to be of any interest. But since I'm already in the process of posting all my games, I figured I'd give these a chance before tossing them out. You started the bidding nice and low. I'm sure someone will want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 It's actually the hardware design and not the firmware. A cartridge is needed to loopback the BC1, BC2, and BDIR signals from pins 42, 40, and 38 to pins 32, 34, and 36 (respectively). okay thanks. The keyboard component must do the loopbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Probably not then. I wouldn't call it peculiar so much as standard bad handwriting. Not dissimilar to mine actually. Hmmm... My father does indeed have "bad handwriting," peculiar was just a euphemism. However, that one doesn't strike me as being it. The print is too straight, he tends to write in print, but very slanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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