Date   : Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:13:51 +0100
From   : afra@... (afra@...)
Subject: Free Stuff Tranche III [Results]

Quoting Andrew Hancock <andrew.hancock@...>:

> ah yes, that's it POKE 65495,0
>
> interesting because the Archive Dragon Wiki states
>
> "but POTENTIALLY can be dangerous for your computer as it can shorten the
> life of the chips."

Well technically the Dragon/CoCo1/CoCo2 CPUs are only 1MHz raited  
parts, most chip data sheets contain a statement like :

"Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may  
cause permanent damage to the device"

So I guess that's why the warning :)

Having said that I've not found a 6809 that running fast killed, or  
for that mater a Dragon/CoCo that wouldn't work in fast mode....

> Umm.....must be those electrons running faster, wears out the connections
> between the contacts!
>
> "which is why maybe, circuit board tracks are curved and not right angles,
> because electrons don't like corners!"

Not the first time I've heard that one :)
Mind I believe right-angles, and specifically points are a big no-no  
in high voltage circuits as there is a much greater chance of arcing  
from sutch places.

Cheers.

Phill.

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