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Title: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: OldScot on 23:33, 15 February 24

Hello All!
I finally have my first Amstrad, a CPC 464, working!
(Only took a new CPU, 40007 replacement, and a transistor replacement.)
I got the composite output working (transistor replacement) with a PAL monitor and then made an RGB to VGA cable.
Was quite surprised that the cassette drive is working. At least for my own saves/loads.
Unfortunately the machine came with nothing, no manuals or cassettes.

I'm looking for a device to let me load/save files from SD card (or Wifi etc) so I can:
1. try some games,
2. work on porting a z80 game I've developed to the CPC.

Can someone kindly point me to such a device and where it can be purchased?
I've seen interfaces described on line but haven't had much luck finding them for sale.

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: McArti0 on 11:58, 16 February 24

Dandanator from ebay, polish allegro etc.

Title: Re: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: dodogildo on 12:50, 16 February 24

@ikonsgr's USIFAC is a no-brainer. Just go with it:
https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/USIFAC

For 464, DDI5 from zaxon is an amazing offer:
https://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/36061

Both USB based though.

Title: Re: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: Takis Kalatzis on 13:46, 16 February 24

Hello,

Your options include:

- Usifac II / Ulifac from ikonsgr (USB interface)
- M4 by Duke (SD interface)
- Gotek (I think there are USB and SD variants, but I have not had any of them)

I have got the first two and they are both very good in running games from storage. Not all original games can run from storage though, for some you may need to write them first to good old 3'' disk.

Check the forum for the relevant threads for the two first options.

Good luck!

Takis

Title: Re: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: dodogildo on 13:55, 16 February 24

Quote from: Takis Kalatzis on 13:46, 16 February 24- Gotek (I think there are USB and SD variants, but I have not had any of them)

No, Gotek isn't option here as this is a CPC 464.
If he wants Gotek, the best bet is to go with one of Zaxon's gadget (comes with extra memory, floppy interface and flash floppy)

Title: Re: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: GUNHED on 17:41, 16 February 24

The most sold devices are the M4 and the USIfAC II. Both have their advantages and I can only suggest them - both! 8) :) :)

Title: Re: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: ikonsgr on 18:15, 16 February 24

Not that i design it, but i think the best "all in one" and "value for money" offer for CPC 464 is ULIfAC (https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/ULIfAC) :P

Title: Re: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: dodogildo on 10:30, 19 February 24

Here comes another challenger:
https://auamstrad.es/hardware/ddi-revival-review/

Title: Re: CPC 464 SD Interface Recommendation?
Post by: Gryzor on 17:41, 19 February 24

Quote from: dodogildo on 10:30, 19 February 24Here comes another challenger:
https://auamstrad.es/hardware/ddi-revival-review/

Oh imagine that! I wonder what the price will be.

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