Title: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: freaktmp on 16:42, 08 April 09
Post by: freaktmp on 16:42, 08 April 09
Hello,
I have been trying for quite some time to find and interface to connect modern media (SD, MMC, CF, whatever) to the Amstrad CPC 6128. I have no electronics skills and a severe case of the shakes, so making one out of schematics is not really an option for me. I need something I can buy assembled and ready to function and I'm willing to pay a substantial amount for it. I came close to buying an SDiskEmul but that didn't work out. Is there anyway I can buy something new or used? Could you point me to another site/forum that I can ask?
Thank you
Aris
I have been trying for quite some time to find and interface to connect modern media (SD, MMC, CF, whatever) to the Amstrad CPC 6128. I have no electronics skills and a severe case of the shakes, so making one out of schematics is not really an option for me. I need something I can buy assembled and ready to function and I'm willing to pay a substantial amount for it. I came close to buying an SDiskEmul but that didn't work out. Is there anyway I can buy something new or used? Could you point me to another site/forum that I can ask?
Thank you
Aris
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: the KING on 17:23, 08 April 09
Post by: the KING on 17:23, 08 April 09
http://cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php/topic,137.0.html (http://cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php/topic,137.0.html)
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: freaktmp on 17:44, 08 April 09
Post by: freaktmp on 17:44, 08 April 09
"I will post all the necessary files to "make yourself" sure. But I understand that is not a "easy" project: you need an EEPROM / GAL / AVR Microcontroller programmer and not everybody has it."
I've already come across this one. For the foreseeable future this is a DIY project, so it's not for me.
The closest to plug and play I've come across so far is a 3.5'' floppy drive with an Flashpath Smartdisc 3.5'' disc to MMC adapter, and that's already a good deal of work (bying cables and the adapter and putting all together), with no guaranty that it will work!
I've already come across this one. For the foreseeable future this is a DIY project, so it's not for me.
The closest to plug and play I've come across so far is a 3.5'' floppy drive with an Flashpath Smartdisc 3.5'' disc to MMC adapter, and that's already a good deal of work (bying cables and the adapter and putting all together), with no guaranty that it will work!
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: DaDMaN on 17:40, 09 April 09
Post by: DaDMaN on 17:40, 09 April 09
Quote from: freaktmp on 17:44, 08 April 09Hi!
"I will post all the necessary files to "make yourself" sure. But I understand that is not a "easy" project: you need an EEPROM / GAL / AVR Microcontroller programmer and not everybody has it."
I've already come across this one. For the foreseeable future this is a DIY project, so it's not for me.
The closest to plug and play I've come across so far is a 3.5'' floppy drive with an Flashpath Smartdisc 3.5'' disc to MMC adapter, and that's already a good deal of work (bying cables and the adapter and putting all together), with no guaranty that it will work!
As I say on other post:
Quote from: DaDMaNHi everybody!
Yes, the final version will be RTC and EEPROM friendlywith the management ROM.
About comercialize this project, I don't known. I will post all the necessary files to "make yourself" sure. But I understand that is not a "easy" project: you need an EEPROM / GAL / AVR Microcontroller programmer and not everybody has it.
If there are so many people with buying intention, maybe I can pay to others to manufacture the board for me. I don't known pricing of PCB manufacturing anyway
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: freaktmp on 18:36, 09 April 09
Post by: freaktmp on 18:36, 09 April 09
Was I wrong to say that for the foreseeable future it remains a DIY project?
If you have changed your mind and you intend to make these babies (as long as I can run games from it and it does not require any soldering) count me in for 1 to 3 pieces, depending on the pricing!
I already have such interfaces for Amiga, Spectrum, Commodore, NES, GBA-SP, etc and I'd really REALLY love to have some for my Amstrads!!!
If you have changed your mind and you intend to make these babies (as long as I can run games from it and it does not require any soldering) count me in for 1 to 3 pieces, depending on the pricing!
I already have such interfaces for Amiga, Spectrum, Commodore, NES, GBA-SP, etc and I'd really REALLY love to have some for my Amstrads!!!
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: Ygdrazil on 18:38, 09 April 09
Post by: Ygdrazil on 18:38, 09 April 09
QuoteIf there are so many people with buying intention, maybe I can pay to others to manufacture the board for me.
Count me in - and I will order 3, one for me and 2 for my CPC friends here in my hometown - of course depending on the price!
How many people are we talking about to make this project go!
/Ygdrazil
Quote from: DaDMaN on 17:40, 09 April 09
Hi!
As I say on other post:
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: Gryzor on 06:13, 10 April 09
Post by: Gryzor on 06:13, 10 April 09
One or two for me...a few more for people I know!
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: the KING on 11:00, 10 April 09
Post by: the KING on 11:00, 10 April 09
Wow.... hold on a minute!
Wouldn't it be better to keep the "ordering list" in one place? We already have a list in the first thread. Don't try to push me down the ranks!
;-)
Tom
Wouldn't it be better to keep the "ordering list" in one place? We already have a list in the first thread. Don't try to push me down the ranks!
;-)
Tom
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: Gryzor on 12:48, 10 April 09
Post by: Gryzor on 12:48, 10 April 09
Quote from: the KING on 11:00, 10 April 09
Wow.... hold on a minute!
Wouldn't it be better to keep the "ordering list" in one place? We already have a list in the first thread. Don't try to push me down the ranks!
;-)
Tom
Hey, I can manipulate the posts and make you disappear :D First is MINE!
Title: Re: Connect modern media to Amstrad CPC
Post by: the KING on 12:58, 10 April 09
Post by: the KING on 12:58, 10 April 09
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:48, 10 April 09>:( You wouldn't dare....
Hey, I can manipulate the posts and make you disappear :D First is MINE!
;)
Tom