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Classic-Repair-Toolbox

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Cross-platform desktop utility tool for classic and vintage hardware repairing, troubleshooting and diagnosing. Currently supporting many Commodore computers and a single Amstrad and ZX Spectrum. Native support for Windows, Linux and macOS.

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# Classic Repair Toolbox

_Classic Repair Toolbox_ (or **CRT** hence forward) is a cross-platform desktop application to assist hardware enthusiasts in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing vintage computers and peripherals.

The project is a direct spin-off from an older project, **Commodore Repair Toolbox** which now resides in a faint and distant memory only. The new _Classic_ project (compared to _Commodore_) was realized as a complete rewrite, to be able to add natively support for **Linux** and **macOS**, but also to be able to support more hardware and not focus primarily on Commodore (Amstrad and ZX Spectrum etc.).

## What is it?

With _CRT_ you can easily view technical schematics, zoom, identify components, view chip pinouts, use interactive (KiCad) traces or do manual circuit tracing, study datasheets, view oscilloscope images, ressources and various other information, helping you diagnosing and repairing old vintage hardware.

It is (for now) primarily dedicated to Commodore, and have several built-in profiles for Commodore computers and it has a single Amstrad computer also, but it can support any kind of hardware, as you can add your own data - e.g. other computers, radios, DIY electronics or whatever else you can imagine. It probably works the best, if the hardware is "simple" and have good documentation available, like schematics, and if it is something you need to revisit multiple times - then you can add the needed information yourself, and use it for easy future reference.

## Table of Contents

- [Installation and usage](#installation-and-usage)
- [Technical and other documentation](#technical-and-other-documentation)
- [Built-in hardware and boards](#built-in-hardware-and-boards)
- [Data contributions being worked on currently](#data-contributions-being-worked-on-currently)
- [Supported oscilloscopes](#supported-oscilloscopes)
- [Requirements](#requirements)
- [YouTube Quick-Help videos available](#youtube-quick-help-videos-available)
- [Help wanted](#help-wanted)
- [Contact developer](#contact-developer)
- [Screenshots](#screenshots)

## Installation and usage

Download the newest normal (non-BETA) _CRT_ version from [Releases](https://github.com/HovKlan-DH/Classic-Repair-Toolbox/releases), and install it afterwards. The installation folder cannot be chosen by the user and is determined by the installation process. In the `Configuration` tab you can open the folder and see where the configuration and data files are stored.

If needed then the `data-root` folder can be changed via a commandline parameter, view [Commandline parameters](#commandline-parameters).

Depending on your configuration settings, then _CRT_ will check for newer data at application launch. It is recommended to have this enabled, as there will come many updates over time.

When a new version is released it will be shown to you in the application, and you can update directly from within the application.

## Technical and other documentation

Please go to [Wiki](https://github.com/HovKlan-DH/Classic-Repair-Toolbox/wiki) to view more technical documentation or other information related to _CRT_.

## Built-in hardware and boards

- **Amstrad CPC 664**
  - **MC0005A**
- **Commodore Plus/4**
  - **310163**
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
- **Commodore VIC-20**
  - **324003**
    - Covers _all_ components
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
  - **250403** (CR)
    - Covers _all_ components
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
- **Commodore 16**
  - **251789**
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
- **Commodore 64**
  - **KU-14194HB**
    - Covers _all_ components
    - No oscilloscope baseline measurements - can you help?
    - Interactive (KiCad) traces and netlists
  - **250407** (long board)
    - Covers _all_ components
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
    - Interactive (KiCad) traces and netlists
  - **250425** (long board)
    - Covers _all_ components
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
  - **250466** (long board)
    - Covers _all_ components
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
  - **250469** (short board)
    - Covers _all_ components
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
    - Interactive (KiCad) traces and netlists
- **Commodore 128 and 128D** 
  - **310378** (C128 and C128D, plastic cabinet)
    - Covers _all_ components
    - Oscilloscope baseline measurements for PAL and NTSC
    - Interactive (KiCad) traces and netlists
  - **250477** (C128DCR, metal cabinet)
    - Covers _all_ components
    - Would appreciate help with:
      - Oscilloscope baseline for NTSC
- **ZX Spectrum 16K/48K**
  - **Issue 4**
    - Interactive (KiCad) traces and netlists
    - Would appreciate help with:
      - Oscilloscope baseline for PAL and NTSC (not sure if they have differences for these regions?)

### Data contributions being worked on currently

- **@Rabs** is doing an oscilloscope baseline for **Amstrad CPC 664**
- I will do the **PAL** oscilloscope baseline for **C128 DCR** - just need some time
- Please let me know if you want to contribute with something, so it can be visualized here to avoid duplicate work.

## Supported oscilloscopes

- **Keysight**
  - InfiniiVision 2000 X
  - InfiniiVision 6000 X
  - InfiniiVision 6000L
- **Rigol**
  - DHO1000
  - DHO4000
  - DS1000Z
  - DS2000A
  - MSO1000Z
  - MSO2000A
- **Rohde & Schwarz**
  - MXO 4
  - RTA4000
- **Siglent**
  - SDS800X HD
  - SDS1000CML+
  - SDS1000CNL+
  - SDS1000DL+
  - SDS1000X
  - SDS1000X+
  - SDS1000X-E
  - SDS1000X HD
  - SDS1202X-E
  - SDS2000X
  - SDS2000X HD
  - SDS2000X Plus
  - SDS3000X HD
  - SDS5000X
  - SDS6000 Pro
  - SDS6000A
  - SDS6000L
  - SDS7000A
  - SHS800X
  - SHS1000X

## Requirements

- Operating systems supported:
  - **Windows 10** or newer (64-bit)
  - **macOS** (64-bit)
  - **Linux** (64-bit)

Note that the newest .NET LTS (Long-Term Support) is embedded in application, which means you do not need to have this installed. It also does mean that even if you have .NET installed on your computer, then it will still use the one embedded in application. Do note that it is the newest LTS at build time - it will not get updated automatically and will stay as-is.

## YouTube Quick-Help videos available

You can view the below _Quick Help_ videos for introduction to specific topics in _CRT_:

- [Short introduction](https://youtu.be/fwR018x39qg)
- [How to do manual traces](https://youtu.be/JUNXeCHsrME)
- [How to sync oscilloscope](https://youtu.be/CbTh1FFp3tU)
- [How to use component label editor](https://youtu.be/u-UkD-m4Z6o)
- [How to use interactive traces](https://youtu.be/Y55nC_gJbH4)

## Help wanted

I will keep adding and enhancing data, but if this is only me providing data, then it will take many years before this will reach a "premium level" - **if ever** 😁 So, I really do hope that the community will contribute, so it quickly can become a good source of information.

Data contribution can be almost anything - tiny and trivial updates (spelling mistakes, wrong or missing technical values or alike) or it can be huge new boards, but I really would like to get a massive amount of **quality** data, for the benefit of everyone using this. The goal is that it should have (most) relevant data in one place, so it would not be required to go and lookup for other data sources, but of course it also needs to be balanced a little, not overwelming with too much data 🤔

You can help specifically with these topics:
- Do you have higher-quality images of the used schematics?
- Do you have (better) datasheets or pinouts for any of the components?
- Do you see missing components in either the component list or as a highlight?
- Can you improve any data or fill in more technical details anywhere?

## Contact developer

There are several ways to get in contact with the developer:

- Direct communication via [Retro Hardware Discord](https://discord.gg/kVTtdvZtzE) channel (accept invite on page)
- CRT "Feedback" tab
- GitHub [Issues](https://github.com/HovKlan-DH/Classic-Repair-Toolbox/issues)

## Screenshots

Main schematics (with a component showing its direct connected traces):
<img width="900" height="539" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c9e7a8e2-e17c-47da-aad7-dddfdb8a1775" />

Overview where a lot of component information is garthered:
<img width="900" height="539" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4328b95c-b4ec-44e7-ae8c-4824b4023ae0" />

Resources relevant to the hardware and board:
<img width="900" height="539" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/784a279b-9522-4602-b6c5-cd3fc253a564" />

Oscilloscope configuration and test (it can auto-configure various settings per baseline image):
<img width="900" height="539" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/469866cd-94e0-4140-9eef-129eb4ab3aad" />

Configuration options:
<img width="900" height="539" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/168830f8-1f35-450a-bd0f-153d33493f41" />

One specific image from the oscilloscope baseline:
<img width="900" height="539" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/14632c12-2b88-4690-8cb8-fd20abb241ca" />

Some images can also have detailed explanation:
<img width="900" height="539" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f0505e76-a7ce-4bb2-a854-1cccf06be372" />

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