MK14 Add-ons

A number of add-ons were available for the MK14:

Tape Interface

A simple add-on circuit enables the storing and retrieval of code to cassette, made easier with SCIOIS Version 2 which includes the necessary routines.

Version 1 PCB [10]

MK14 Tape Interface PCB Comp SideMK14 Tape Interface PCB Track Side

and here is the manual which includes the schematic:

VDU

It was possible to add a VDU to the MK14 though this required wiring of the data and address bus to the unused underside of the rear connector for its attachment.

MK14 Wiring Mods for VDU

Again this came as a kit [8]:

MK14 kit

PROM Blower

There was also an add-on 'PROM Blower' which allowed programming of the 74S571 PROMs used on the MK14 (and Acorn System 1).

 

MK14 PROM Blower PCB

 

and here is the manual which includes the schematic:

Its interesting to note the similarities between the circuits of the MK14 PROM Blower and the Acorn PROM Programmer.

 

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