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Pilot352
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Posted: 04:26pm 05 Sep 2020

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Would it be possible to implement a CTRL/ALT DEL soft reset of the Maximite to reset the mmbasic to some point after a lockup? Cycling power is a pain and the reset button on the single board version requires a disassembly of the case to use. Just an thought/idea/request to consider.

RetroJoe

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Posted: 05:21pm 05 Sep 2020

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What makes cycling the power a pain? The CMM2 reboots in a few seconds.

Do you have a power switch installed, or do you need to yank and reinsert the USB power cord (which is indeed a pain...)?

Enjoy Every Sandwich / Joe P.

matherp
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Posted: 05:27pm 05 Sep 2020

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The idea is good but doesn't work. If the CPU has crashed it is not going to be processing the keyboard or serial port so wouldn't see the sequence

Pilot352
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Posted: 05:29pm 05 Sep 2020

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It means getting my fat butt off the couch. It's not a time thing, it would just be better to press a few keys. If a simple software change can add this feature why not? It also reduces the wear on the electronics (not that this is a big issue now).

Why the resistance to it if it can be done easily?

Pilot352
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Posted: 05:32pm 05 Sep 2020

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matherp, thanks for the consideration. I thought the keyboard routines were part of the interrupt structure. I see your point.

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