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#1

Classifieds / Re: DDI-1 interface

Last post by xesrjb - Today at 15:58

I looked for such a project too in the past and haven't found a project but the schematics are available so it should be easy to build a DDI.

Ask @hans from VzEkC. He rebuild the Vortex Controller without ROM Socket...

xesrjb 

#2

Classifieds / Re: DDI-1 interface

Last post by eto - Today at 15:12

It's not that difficult, it just involves adding a wire to the DDI-1 PCB:
https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:DDI_Modification1.png

If you are doing only this you would have a short the moment you attach the GOTEK. You at least also need to precisely cut wires on the flat cable or do a few more mods on the DDI itself. Unfortunately I don't remember where I found the document that explained how to mod the DDI-1 without the need for cutting wires.

Even though I like the idea of DDI5 and 6 they are expensive

A used DDI-1 is usually not much cheaper than a new DDI-5.

I wonder if there are DDI clones out there that can be easily built as DIY projects

I looked for such a project too in the past and haven't found a project but the schematics are available so it should be easy to build a DDI.

#3

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Games / Re: Vespertino

Last post by Brocky - Today at 14:22

i just wanna add that "grid girls" where a thing in the 80s....so for a game based in the 80s..whats the problem!?

and if ya really look at the grid girls being removed from real world motorsport... it removed a legitimate income and career pathway for women...where did they go instead?
...oh thats right.. OF...

i dont see how having an ai woman on the front of the box is such a big issue other than triggering a few of the woke

there is a simple fix tho.....could always put her in a race suit and give her a wheel gun!...

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Other retro / Re: Has anyone noticed Commodo...

Last post by Anthony Flack - Today at 13:09

I fear some bullshit is going to happen *somewhere* and people are going to get screwed over by it.

It's what Jack Tramiel would have wanted.

#5

Classifieds / Re: DDI-1 interface

Last post by salvogendut - Today at 12:37

Be aware that you need the original floppy drive to power the controller module. The controller gets its 5V from the floppy. Modification is possible but not too simple.

It's not that difficult, it just involves adding a wire to the DDI-1 PCB:
https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:DDI_Modification1.png

Bryce.

Thanks @Bryce !!! I wonder if there are DDI clones out there that can be easily built as DIY projects

#6

Classifieds / Re: DDI-1 interface

Last post by Bryce - Today at 11:20

Be aware that you need the original floppy drive to power the controller module. The controller gets its 5V from the floppy. Modification is possible but not too simple.

It's not that difficult, it just involves adding a wire to the DDI-1 PCB:
https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:DDI_Modification1.png

Bryce.

#7

Technical Support - General / Re: PCBway and the availabilty...

Last post by Rabs - Today at 11:12

If you have a 3D Printer, I made a simple case for it also.

#8

Technical Support - General / Re: PCBway and the availabilty...

Last post by Rabs - Today at 10:59

thank you again!!! 

And a couple of pics of it working on my setup. Bit hard to see, sorry. I use a splitter power cable and 9 pin d-type extension lead.

That looks sexy. Where did you get the pcb produced at, if you don't mind?

I used Seeed Studio but any PCB house should be able to produce it.

#9

Technical Support - General / Re: PCBway and the availabilty...

Last post by salvogendut - Today at 10:54

thank you again!!! 

And a couple of pics of it working on my setup. Bit hard to see, sorry. I use a splitter power cable and 9 pin d-type extension lead.

That looks sexy. Where did you get the pcb produced at, if you don't mind?

#10

Technical Support - General / Re: PCBway and the availabilty...

Last post by Rabs - Today at 10:52

thank you again!!! 

And a couple of pics of it working on my setup. Bit hard to see, sorry. I use a splitter power cable and 9 pin d-type extension lead.