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by Darklord
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: MEMBER BLOGS
Topic: Sporniket's log on hardware stuff
Replies: 269
Views: 153744

Re: Sporniket's log on hardware stuff

Looks good! :dualthumbup:
by Darklord
Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Topic: Cartmaster
Replies: 7
Views: 938

Re: Cartmaster

It allowed you to plug in multiple carts using the ST's single cartridge port.


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by Darklord
Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: HARDWARE DISCUSSIONS
Topic: PiStorm Chat
Replies: 248
Views: 32510

Re: PiStorm Chat

Yes if you want native screens. Going forward there can/will be a cheap shifter adapter -> MIPI using a $9 devkit. The development is being / has been done for 12-bit RGB for the Amiga by the PiStorm developer. This adapter plugs into the PiStorm MIPI connector and allows for Native<->GFX card swit...
by Darklord
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:58 am
Forum: HARDWARE DISCUSSIONS
Topic: PiStorm Chat
Replies: 248
Views: 32510

Re: PiStorm Chat

Alright, thanks for all the information gang, much appreciated. :)
by Darklord
Tue Oct 31, 2023 11:40 pm
Forum: HARDWARE DISCUSSIONS
Topic: PiStorm Chat
Replies: 248
Views: 32510

Re: PiStorm Chat

Does the Pi4 GPIO header cable need to be male -> female?

I gather that the 2gig version of the Pi4 is okay.

Thanks...
by Darklord
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: HARDWARE DISCUSSIONS
Topic: PiStorm Chat
Replies: 248
Views: 32510

Re: PiStorm Chat

Switching gears here a bit, since the PiSTorm has HDMI output, is there any reason
to have an RGB2HDMI mod or to consider doing one?

I'm sure the answer is obvious here but I wanted to make sure. Thanks.
by Darklord
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: HARDWARE DISCUSSIONS
Topic: PiStorm Chat
Replies: 248
Views: 32510

Re: PiStorm Chat

The PiStorm (Amiga A500 Rev B) sits in a 64 pin IC socket. If you have an ST, then the CPU will need removing to install a socket. No other mods are required. But of course you won't be able to sit the keyboard above it. Someone posted pictures of a Stacy somewhere (don't remember if it was on this...
by Darklord
Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: HARDWARE DISCUSSIONS
Topic: PiStorm Chat
Replies: 248
Views: 32510

Re: PiStorm Chat

The Atari-PiStorm project has been developed to use Pi4's. However, it has been found that reasonable performance is available using a Pi3A+. Pi Zero 2W, and Pi3B's also work, but they are slow. The biggest problem facing us at the moment is how the hell to install the hardware. ST's are the bigges...
by Darklord
Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:55 am
Forum: HARDWARE DISCUSSIONS
Topic: PiStorm Chat
Replies: 248
Views: 32510

Re: PiStorm Chat

Would this Pi version be acceptable?

https://tinyurl.com/hd4zkyv2

Thanks...
by Darklord
Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:44 am
Forum: HARDWARE DISCUSSIONS
Topic: PiStorm Chat
Replies: 248
Views: 32510

Re: PiStorm Chat

LarryL wrote: Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:23 pm But for an STE you need: 1) CPU in PLCC68 socket, and 2) PLCC to DIP adapter
Thanks! :)

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