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| + | == News == | ||
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| + | '''[https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=251771<big><big><big>Summer offer for ULIfAC board!</big></big></big>]''' | ||
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| + | == Introduction == | ||
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| + | [[Image:Ulifac_1.jpg|thumb|ULIfAC v2]] [[Image:Ulifac highres.jpg|thumb|ULIfAC v5 with [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6035835 3D case]]] | ||
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| + | The '''Ul'''timate '''I'''nterface '''f'''or '''A'''mstrad '''C'''PC (a.k.a. ULIfAC), is a modern multi function board that you can plug to a real Amstrad CPC 464 or 6128. | ||
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| + | It offers '''the 3 most important functionalities''' (especially for CPC 464): | ||
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| + | * Browsing directories and loading from plain files, dsk images, snapshots from a USB stick or a PC via a serial cable or WIFI | ||
| + | * Ram Expansion | ||
| + | * Rom board | ||
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| + | ...'''in a SINGLE board''', something unprecedented before ULIfAC appeared (and if i'm not mistaken still is...), and also in such low price. | ||
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| + | == More details == | ||
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| + | The ULIfAC is based around PIC 18F47Q10 Microcontrollers, designed and built by [[ikonsgr]] from the CPCWIKI Forums. ULIfAC is an evolution of [[USIFAC|USiFAC II board]], with which is 100% compatible. | ||
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| + | The USIfAC II board offered Mass storage access at a very low price too. | ||
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'''ULIfAC''' board expands the functionality of the previous USIfAC II board, by offering many new features on the same board: | '''ULIfAC''' board expands the functionality of the previous USIfAC II board, by offering many new features on the same board: | ||
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| • 32X Rom Board | | • 32X Rom Board | ||
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| − | | • 256Kb Ram Expansion + 16X ROM board | + | | • 256Kb Ram Expansion + 16X ROM board on CPC 664/6128 |
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| + | | • 192Kb Ram Expansion + 16X ROM board on CPC 464 (Supports CP/M Plus, Symbos, Future OS) | ||
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| • Automatic Rom mounting upon cold boot! | | • Automatic Rom mounting upon cold boot! | ||
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| • Convert instantly a CPC 464 to a CPC 6128 using a simple RSX Command | | • Convert instantly a CPC 464 to a CPC 6128 using a simple RSX Command | ||
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| − | | • Run games/programs from a usb stick or PC Hard Drive (through | + | | • Run games/programs from a usb stick or PC Hard Drive (through WiFi module or UART serial cable).Save is also supported, as well as full access to ASCII files. |
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| • Full read/write access of DSK images of both AMSODS and PARADOS formats. | | • Full read/write access of DSK images of both AMSODS and PARADOS formats. | ||
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| − | | • Very fast loading speeds of up to ~ | + | | • Very fast loading speeds of up to ~30+kb/sec (more than 6-7 times faster ,than a usual speed of a gotek/floppy disk drive). |
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| • Access up to Four DSK images and choose them "on the fly", to support all multi-image Games. | | • Access up to Four DSK images and choose them "on the fly", to support all multi-image Games. | ||
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| • Load SNA snapshot files. | | • Load SNA snapshot files. | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
-'''Project's Main Thread''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/ulifacusb-mass-storage-wifi-512kb-ram32xrom-board256k-ram16x-rom-board!/ | -'''Project's Main Thread''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/ulifacusb-mass-storage-wifi-512kb-ram32xrom-board256k-ram16x-rom-board!/ | ||
| − | -'''Latest User's manual:''':- https://www.dropbox.com/ | + | -'''Latest User's manual:''':- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x1cad8kzzsugn1razoy74/ULIFAC-User-Guide_v5.pdf?rlkey=x14349neqsmxum5xmhuwyo82f&dl=0 |
-'''Special thread for technical problems & support:''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=20244.0 | -'''Special thread for technical problems & support:''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=20244.0 | ||
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- '''ULIfAC 3D printer case''': https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6035835 | - '''ULIfAC 3D printer case''': https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6035835 | ||
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| + | - '''A Collection of small presentation Videos''': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhCSeLkj9EE&list=PLW3RQ35JxkQc7JT5bXpipQc---Sbsh3LE | ||
- '''LiliCPC, the Largest Game Launcher collection''' ever created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvMmoQs0bc Download [https://mega.nz/folder/93pR2KiA#qlkiFakrZhSzmko65EbTWw/folder/pmpEiYBZ '''here'''] | - '''LiliCPC, the Largest Game Launcher collection''' ever created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvMmoQs0bc Download [https://mega.nz/folder/93pR2KiA#qlkiFakrZhSzmko65EbTWw/folder/pmpEiYBZ '''here'''] | ||
| − | - '''Symbos supporting ULIfAC | + | - '''Symbos supporting ULIfAC''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=225997 |
| − | - Load '''CPM Plus''' for ULIfAC | + | - Load '''CPM Plus''' for ULIfAC (mass storage support): https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=18852.0 |
- A list of ~250 Classic and worth to play games: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=17446.0 | - A list of ~250 Classic and worth to play games: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=17446.0 | ||
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- ESP 8266 WiFi module Hints & Tips: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=221196 | - ESP 8266 WiFi module Hints & Tips: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=221196 | ||
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| + | ''' | ||
| + | === Anyone interested, please contact at: ikonsgr745@hotmail.com === | ||
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| + | [[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:Memory expansions]] [[Category:Expansion ROM]] [[Category:SymbOS]] [[Category:DATA Storage]] [[Category:Input Device]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:03, 31 July 2025
Contents
News
Summer offer for ULIfAC board!
Introduction
The Ultimate Interface for Amstrad CPC (a.k.a. ULIfAC), is a modern multi function board that you can plug to a real Amstrad CPC 464 or 6128.
It offers the 3 most important functionalities (especially for CPC 464):
- Browsing directories and loading from plain files, dsk images, snapshots from a USB stick or a PC via a serial cable or WIFI
- Ram Expansion
- Rom board
...in a SINGLE board, something unprecedented before ULIfAC appeared (and if i'm not mistaken still is...), and also in such low price.
More details
The ULIfAC is based around PIC 18F47Q10 Microcontrollers, designed and built by ikonsgr from the CPCWIKI Forums. ULIfAC is an evolution of USiFAC II board, with which is 100% compatible.
The USIfAC II board offered Mass storage access at a very low price too.
ULIfAC board expands the functionality of the previous USIfAC II board, by offering many new features on the same board:
| • 512Kb Ram Expansion |
| • 32X Rom Board |
| • 256Kb Ram Expansion + 16X ROM board on CPC 664/6128 |
| • 192Kb Ram Expansion + 16X ROM board on CPC 464 (Supports CP/M Plus, Symbos, Future OS) |
| • Automatic Rom mounting upon cold boot! |
| • Convert instantly a CPC 464 to a CPC 6128 using a simple RSX Command |
| • Run games/programs from a usb stick or PC Hard Drive (through WiFi module or UART serial cable).Save is also supported, as well as full access to ASCII files. |
| • Full read/write access of DSK images of both AMSODS and PARADOS formats. |
| • Very fast loading speeds of up to ~30+kb/sec (more than 6-7 times faster ,than a usual speed of a gotek/floppy disk drive). |
| • Access up to Four DSK images and choose them "on the fly", to support all multi-image Games. |
| • Load SNA snapshot files. |
Links
-Project's Main Thread:- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/ulifacusb-mass-storage-wifi-512kb-ram32xrom-board256k-ram16x-rom-board!/
-Latest User's manual::- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x1cad8kzzsugn1razoy74/ULIFAC-User-Guide_v5.pdf?rlkey=x14349neqsmxum5xmhuwyo82f&dl=0
-Special thread for technical problems & support::- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=20244.0
-Updates, software and manuals are available here::- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8ayveto2x9uyq9a09pn3e/h?rlkey=8jcjqn4qwm0dnrun3kdkyi1ip&dl=0
- ULIfAC 3D printer case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6035835
- A Collection of small presentation Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhCSeLkj9EE&list=PLW3RQ35JxkQc7JT5bXpipQc---Sbsh3LE
- LiliCPC, the Largest Game Launcher collection ever created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvMmoQs0bc Download here
- Symbos supporting ULIfAC: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=225997
- Load CPM Plus for ULIfAC (mass storage support): https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=18852.0
- A list of ~250 Classic and worth to play games: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=17446.0
- A small Basic utility for easily mounting dsk images to the 4 image slots: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=200760
- Some stuff about linux & python: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=201894
- Disable completely & re-enable board: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=217889 (useful for troubleshooting problems with multiple boards connected)
- ESP 8266 WiFi module Hints & Tips: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=221196
Anyone interested, please contact at: ikonsgr745@hotmail.com
