I am interested, but as also in for one of smonsons shifter boards, cost will play a part. Are you able to give me an idea of how much it'll be?
I've got a couple of boards well placed as test rigs, including one with a PAK 68/20 which would be quite interesting to try it out on.
ST-IDE-ROM Dev Board v1 - BETA Testers
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Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: ST-IDE-ROM Dev Board v1 - BETA Testers
The IDE board will be less than £10 I imagine, its not going to include many parts.rubber_jonnie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 1:35 pm I am interested, but as also in for one of smonsons shifter boards, cost will play a part. Are you able to give me an idea of how much it'll be?
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In that case, I'm in too.exxos wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:29 pmThe IDE board will be less than £10 I imagine, its not going to include many parts.rubber_jonnie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 1:35 pm I am interested, but as also in for one of smonsons shifter boards, cost will play a part. Are you able to give me an idea of how much it'll be?
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Btw, do you have a list of what you've tested yet? I've got a few bits and pieces lined up when I buy the kit.
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Re: ST-IDE-ROM Dev Board v1 - BETA Testers
Not yet, its on my "to do list".. I will start a new thread on it Monday.Forgottenmyname wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 7:10 pm Btw, do you have a list of what you've tested yet? I've got a few bits and pieces lined up when I buy the kit.
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viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
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People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
Re: ST-IDE-ROM Dev Board v1 - BETA Testers
One box full of random IDE drives acquired, ready to try and break the IDE board
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Got some random laptop drives and an IDE to CF adapter and a couple of cards that need playing with.Forgottenmyname wrote: ↑Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:34 pm One box full of random IDE drives acquired, ready to try and break the IDE board
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: ST-IDE-ROM Dev Board v1 - BETA Testers
Here are some tips on how to setup your DEV boards for BETA testing
Grabbing the ACSI_10 line:
We need to tap off of Pin 10 of the ACSI connector port. I found the best way on my ST was to trace Pin 10 from the connector and find a via which was near the printer connector on this board. Putting a single header connector in the via allows for easy connection or you can disconnect if not using the IDE board.
MOD 1
Patching the board:
So this wouldn't be a DEV board without some patches so you will need to cut two tracks and put in two patch wires.
The picture below shows the two patch wires and track cut on the bottom side of the board. Cut the track where the ORANGE mark is and put in two patch wires marked in YELLOW and PINK.
One more track cut is needed on the top side of the board.
Sorting out the IDE header:
When putting in the IDE header don't run it all the way along, leave out the 5V and GND near the middle / top of the board. Use a header from the bottom of the board to provide the power rails to the IDE device.
Also you will have to remove one of the pins in the IDE header where the key is. Its easy to spot as there is no hole in the board there.
Plugging in the board
Plug the board into the DIL socket where your CPU used to be for me I only needed one more extra socket in the stack to get the right height to clear the other components on the ST.
Plug the ACSI_10 line in and also plug in your IDE device and power it from the power header.
Additional tips on the board
The below picture shows you where to plug in the ACSI_10 line.
For the resistor networks this one shows 4116R's but instead you can just solder resistors in the holes instead using 4116R's.
The TOS select jumper is the left most jumper on the board where you can switch between TOS104 and TOS206.
Good luck with your builds when you get your boards
Grabbing the ACSI_10 line:
We need to tap off of Pin 10 of the ACSI connector port. I found the best way on my ST was to trace Pin 10 from the connector and find a via which was near the printer connector on this board. Putting a single header connector in the via allows for easy connection or you can disconnect if not using the IDE board.
MOD 1
Patching the board:
So this wouldn't be a DEV board without some patches so you will need to cut two tracks and put in two patch wires.
The picture below shows the two patch wires and track cut on the bottom side of the board. Cut the track where the ORANGE mark is and put in two patch wires marked in YELLOW and PINK.
One more track cut is needed on the top side of the board.
Sorting out the IDE header:
When putting in the IDE header don't run it all the way along, leave out the 5V and GND near the middle / top of the board. Use a header from the bottom of the board to provide the power rails to the IDE device.
Also you will have to remove one of the pins in the IDE header where the key is. Its easy to spot as there is no hole in the board there.
Plugging in the board
Plug the board into the DIL socket where your CPU used to be for me I only needed one more extra socket in the stack to get the right height to clear the other components on the ST.
Plug the ACSI_10 line in and also plug in your IDE device and power it from the power header.
Additional tips on the board
The below picture shows you where to plug in the ACSI_10 line.
For the resistor networks this one shows 4116R's but instead you can just solder resistors in the holes instead using 4116R's.
The TOS select jumper is the left most jumper on the board where you can switch between TOS104 and TOS206.
Good luck with your builds when you get your boards
Re: ST-IDE-ROM Dev Board v1 - BETA Testers
Small Update:
We have been doing more tests with the board and other devices connected. With a few tweaks to the firmware we have refined the interface a little more and are now looking forward for the BETA testing to begin.
Below is a parts list for the board:
We have been doing more tests with the board and other devices connected. With a few tweaks to the firmware we have refined the interface a little more and are now looking forward for the BETA testing to begin.
Below is a parts list for the board:
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Part Value Package Comments
27C4096 27C4096 PLCC-44
68000 PLUG PINS DIL64
ATF1504AS ATF1504AS-10AUJU84_TH PLCC84_TH Or can use ATF1508AS but is more expensive
C1 - C5 1uf C025-024X044
C8 100uf CE-025X085
IC1 74LS245N DIL20
IC2 74LS245N DIL20
IDE-44 IDE-44-HEADER HEADER 2 Rows, 20 Pos
JP1 ACSI_10 HEADER 1 Row, 1 Pos
JP2 PLD-BREAKOUT HEADER 2 Rows, 6 Pos
JTAG JTAG-ALTERA-10-PIN HEADER 2 Ros, 5 Pos
LED1 LED5MM
R1 1K 0204/7
R2 100R 0204/7
R3 10K 0204/7
R4 - R15 100R 0204/7
RN1 100R DIL16 Can be replaced with 8x 100R resistors
RN2 100R DIL16 Can be replaced with 8x 100R resistors
RN4 10K SIL9
SELECT1 HEADER 1 Row, 3 Pos
SELECT2 HEADER 1 Row, 3 Pos
TOS_SELECT HEADER 1 Row, 3 Pos
68000 SOCKET SOCKET DIL64
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Sweet, probably already have some of this list
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...