10-28-2021, 11:08 AM 
		
	
	
		None of the ROMs should run hot at all.  Are you using the OLED screen or LED strip?
Even without the VIC-II plugged in, you should see some change the video output when power is applied.
With the real dead test cartridge ($E000 version) you don't need any ROMs even plugged in. Try removing all of the ROMs. Have you verified that your PLA is ok?
	
	
	
	
Even without the VIC-II plugged in, you should see some change the video output when power is applied.
With the real dead test cartridge ($E000 version) you don't need any ROMs even plugged in. Try removing all of the ROMs. Have you verified that your PLA is ok?

