MINIBOOSTER information

cosa_nostra-6128 · 14:14, 22 July 15

Hello, I want a motherboard4x to MF2 clone and transtape , and want to buy a miniBOOSTER to transfer files between CPC and PC, but I read (or so I believed understand translations of google the Spanish) that I need extra 5V, I have a CPC6128 and see that I need miniBOOSTER with edge connection ,USB cable, bluetooth also want it, the software in 3 ", I need something more to make it work smoothly on my 6128? thanks

TFM · 16:30, 22 July 15

Quote from: cosa_nostra-6128 on 14:14, 22 July 15
Hello, I want a motherboard4x to MF2 clone and transtape , and want to buy a miniBOOSTER to transfer files between CPC and PC, but I read (or so I believed understand translations of google the Spanish) that I need extra 5V, I have a CPC6128 and see that I need miniBOOSTER with edge connection ,USB cable, bluetooth also want it, the software in 3 ", I need something more to make it work smoothly on my 6128? thanks

I guess you named it all: Mother X4, MiniBooster (includes Bluetooth module and USB cable) and a power supply for the MX4 board.

Well when only using the MB on MX4 the CPCs power might be enough, but from own experiences i can tell that the bluetooth module sucks a lot of power. So the best is to get a PSU for the Mother MX4. Get at least 3 A (at 5 V). You can get them cheap at Amazon.

cosa_nostra-6128 · 22:13, 22 July 15

4x motherboard does not need external power but you recommend me an external source is feeding 3v or 5v ... as I connect the external power to the motherboard4x ?? can get the link to any particular model of power supply ?

CraigsBar · 22:23, 22 July 15

Quote from: cosa_nostra-6128 on 22:13, 22 July 15
4x motherboard does not need external power but you recommend me an external source is feeding 3v or 5v ... as I connect the external power to the motherboard4x ?? can get the link to any particular model of power supply ?

5v, and preferably one that can power both the CPC and the mother4x. That seems to be the most reliable IMHO.

Craig

cosa_nostra-6128 · 10:53, 23 July 15

Buying a 5v psu solves everything? but I have to use the welder to do something? I have no soldier in my life ... hehehehe
You can get a picture of you as you have it mounted the source.. and get some links to buy one?

TFM · 16:27, 23 July 15

No soldering needed, you can get a PSU which directly fits into the Mother X4 board or the CPC. It's the same plug. I use an Y cable to divide PSU power to Mother X4 and CPC.

cosa_nostra-6128 · 17:06, 23 July 15

Thank you very much , you can get a picture of how you have everything connected please?

TFM · 19:21, 23 July 15

Quote from: cosa_nostra-6128 on 17:06, 23 July 15
Thank you very much , you can get a picture of how you have everything connected please?

I'll try to get some camera working...

cosa_nostra-6128 · 11:13, 25 July 15

thanks, mother board miniBOOSTER and take nearly a month so there is no great hurry

cosa_nostra-6128 · 21:24, 16 November 15

hello friends...Some months ago I get my miniBOOSTER. but had the CPC 6128 failed, I finally they were able to fix I willing to make the miniBOOSTER very happily to connect with 4x as well buy motherboard and I have noticed that the connector I has arrived is the cpc plus if I'm not mistaken it's blue connector, I have ordered the 6128 model .he looked mail order and when I put the following: Ribbon cable: Edge
I was wrong and I chose wrong or I have received wrong?

Bryce · 21:37, 16 November 15

Take a look at this picture. If you ordered "Edge" then you should have received the cable on the left:

http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/8/8a/MegaROM_Cables.png

The cable on the right (Centronics) is for German CPCs or CPC+.

Bryce.

TotO · 21:43, 16 November 15

Please, send me an email with your real name to contact@centpourcent.net so I will be able to check and do something.

Quote from: cosa_nostra-6128 on 21:24, 16 November 15
hello friends...Some months ago I get my miniBOOSTER. but had the CPC 6128 failed, I finally they were able to fix I willing to make the miniBOOSTER very happily to connect with 4x as well buy motherboard and I have noticed that the connector I has arrived is the cpc plus if I'm not mistaken it's blue connector, I have ordered the 6128 model .he looked mail order and when I put the following: Ribbon cable: Edge
I was wrong and I chose wrong or I have received wrong?

cosa_nostra-6128 · 21:59, 16 November 15

I sent you a mail TotO, thanks for the quick replies

TotO · 22:02, 16 November 15

Sorry for the mistake. I will post an Edge ribon cable tomorrow.

dodogildo · 18:56, 27 December 15

Folks, I just can't find any information about MiniBooster on wiki section. Shouldn't it get mentioned on Peripherals page, let aside having a dedicated chapter?

I think all things related MotherX4 and @totO's work need more coverage on this board.

What do you think, don't we need more spotlight on modern peripherals?

PulkoMandy · 22:20, 27 December 15

It is 99% compatible with the CPC Booster, so all the info is here: CPC Booster - CPCWiki

dodogildo · 22:34, 27 December 15

Quote from: PulkoMandy on 22:20, 27 December 15
It is 99% compatible with the CPC Booster, so all the info is here: CPC Booster - CPCWiki

Thank you.

See? At least this 1 line of information is useful

Gryzor · 19:40, 16 January 16

Yeah, but in order to put that little info in there we'd also need to know what is that 1% of difference...

TotO · 21:49, 16 January 16

The MiniBooster exclude all the CPCBooster+ "older" connectors to reduce the board size and to be more versatile.
Instead, it mainly provide a blutooth socket and a 16-pins connector that allow to add some modules and expansions like:
- Serial's USB, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, WIFI... TTL Modules.
- SPI's SD Card, RTC, LCD... Custom expansions.

INP(&FF00) return 170. (It is a booster board)
INP(&FF01) return 238 on a MiniBooster, but 85 on a CPCBooster.
That allow to know witch board is used and properly set the device speed and supported features.

CraigsBar · 01:11, 17 January 16

Quote from: TotO on 21:49, 16 January 16
The MiniBooster exclude all the CPCBooster+ "older" connectors to reduce the board size and to be more versatile.
Instead, it mainly provide a blutooth socket and a 16-pins connector that allow to add some modules and expansions like:
- Serial's USB, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, WIFI... TTL Modules.
- SPI's SD Card, RTC, LCD... Custom expansions.

INP(&FF00) return 170. (It is a booster board)
INP(&FF01) return 238 on a MiniBooster, but 85 on a CPCBooster.
That allow to know witch board is used and properly set the device speed and supported features.

I'd love to see some of these being made available, particularly USB, Wifi and Ethernet. I would then but a 2nd minibooter like a shot!

Craig

Gryzor · 10:37, 17 January 16

Quote from: TotO on 21:49, 16 January 16
The MiniBooster exclude all the CPCBooster+ "older" connectors to reduce the board size and to be more versatile.
Instead, it mainly provide a blutooth socket and a 16-pins connector that allow to add some modules and expansions like:
- Serial's USB, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, WIFI... TTL Modules.
- SPI's SD Card, RTC, LCD... Custom expansions.

INP(&FF00) return 170. (It is a booster board)
INP(&FF01) return 238 on a MiniBooster, but 85 on a CPCBooster.
That allow to know witch board is used and properly set the device speed and supported features.

Thanks. I'll add this ad verbatim to the wiki page!

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