Date   : Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:54:19 +0000
From   : beeb@... (Kris Adcock)
Subject: Filestore, and Torch Communicator

Morning all,

I have just acquired a boot full of Beeb equipment, including some BBC 
Bs (most seem to have Econet fitted) and an item which looks like the 
base-unit for a Master compact, but isn't. It has a centronics lead 
hanging out the back labelled Filestore Expansion Bus - presumably SCSI.

So I'm guessing it's a Filestore unit. But as there is no other kit in 
the collection to connect it to, I'm guessing I don't have the computer 
that's supposed to drive it. Ah, well.

The serial number underneath is 01-AEH37-1000017. Seems quite low - how 
many were made?


Also, one of the Beebs has Econet fitted and a an extra board inside it 
labelled "Torch Communicator" with a Z80 on it. It's connected to the 
Tube. I seem to recall reading that to use a Beeb as a file server for 
an Econet network required such a board, so could this computer be a 
former server from a school? It has a key-lock fitted into the ashtray 
too, but I think this might be for write-protecting the RAM on the 
sideways-ROM expansion card thats also fitted.

I'm going to have a fun couple of nights, anyway!

Cheers,

Kris.