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DIY

2020-07-16T13:14:30Z

Geebus: /* Cassette deck */

== DIY Hardware Projects ==

Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects...

=== Communication - RS232 / PC Connection ===
* [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]]
* [[CPC Booster|RS232 and RS485 interface of the CPC Booster+]]
* [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]]
* [[Z80 STI RS232 interface]]
* [[Z80-SIO dual ports RS232 interface for CPC (French)]]

=== Floppy Drives ===

*[[ABBA switch]] (swap drive A: and B:)
*[[Adding 3.5" drive to CPC464]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664 (with photos)]]
*[[Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+]]
*[[Modify PC floppy drives|Modify PC floppy drives to work on a CPC]]
*[[DDI Modification|Modify a DDI-1 for use with 3.5" Drives]]
*[[Side Select Switch]] (force AMSDOS to use Side B)
*[[Drive Compatibility]]
*[[DIY:Floppy_Drives|Floppy pinning and signal description, adapter cables]]
*[[Connect a 3 inch drive to a PC|How to connect a 3" CPC drive to a PC]]
*[[Side Select Switch - Alternative Method]]

=== Cassette deck ===
*[[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket|DIY 464 External Audio Socket]]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H56gcIA4cM Adding Audio in mod for your 464 (YouTube Video)]
*[[3d Printed Cassette keys for your 464]]
*[[3d Printed Audio in port for your 464]]

=== HID ===
* [[PS2Mouse|AMX Compatible PS/2 and USB Mouse Adapter]]
* [[Atari-ST mouse adapter]]
* [[CPCKey|Attaching an AT keyboard to the CPC]]

=== Joysticks ===
* [[Joystick_Autofire|Joystick Autofire Circuit]]
* [[Joystick Y-cables|Joystick Y-cables]]
* [[Joystick_Splitter|Joystick Splitter Circuit]]
* [[PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC|PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC]]

=== Mass Storage ===
* [[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket|DIY Tape/CD Socket for CPC464]]
* [[DIY_Plus_Tape_Socket|DIY Tape Socket for CPC6128+]]
* [[HxC_SDCard_Internal|How To Build An Internal HxC SDCard Drive]]
* [[HxC_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using PC as Storage Medium]]
* [[HxC_Standalone_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using SDCard]]
* [[IDE8255|IDE8255 for IDE hard discs]]
* [[SDiskEmul|SD Card Disc Drive Emulator]]
* [[SYMBiFACE II|SYMBiFACE II for IDE hard discs]]
* [[X-MASS]] ([[TotO]])
* [[UIDE Universal IDE adapter cards for Z-80 computers]]

=== Power Supply ===
* [[Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU|Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU]]

=== Printer ===
* [[8bit Printer Ports]]
* [[Simple RS232 for Printer usage|Simple RS232 for Printer usage]]
* [[DB-25 Printer Port Adapter]]

=== Real Time Clocks ===
* [[ACU_Real_Time_Clock_(DIY)|ACU Realtime Clock]] (without year counter)
* [[Real Time Clock|CPCI Real Time Clock]] (note: incomplete instructions / schematics due to low-resolution scans)

=== ROM / RAM Expansions ===
* [[AcidInside|AcidInside - Internal ACID Socket]] (Bryce)
* [[ACU_Romboard_(DIY)|ACU Romboard]] (ACU)
* [[CPC4MB|CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion]] ([[Yarek]])
* [[DIY_Cartridge|DIY Plus Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[DualOS|Dual OS for CPC6128 using a 32K EPROM]] (Bryce)
* [[FlashGordon]] (MegaFlash clone with different Flash chip)
* [[Inicron RAM-Box|Inicron RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[Inicron ROM-RAM-Box|Inicron ROM-RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[LowerROM|LowerROM Board]] (Bryce)
* [[MITM|Man In The Middle Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaROM|MegaROM]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaFlash|MegaFlash]] (Bryce)
* [[Multi_Cartridge|Multi-Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[Old School 512K RAM Expansion]] (Revaldinho) - 512K RAM expansion built with an SRAM and 74 Series standard logic
* [[Amstrad ROM Expander|Practical Electronics ROMBoard Project]] (Simon Dean)
* [[Ramcard 128]] ([[RAM7]])
* [[Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion|Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion]] (Bryce)
* [[X-MEM]] ([[TotO]])
* [[X-ROM]] ([[Timatic Systems]])
* [[Y-MEM]] ([[TotO]])

=== Sound ===
* [[Digiblaster|Digiblaster Sound Card]] (8 bit DAC on printer port)
* [[FuturePlayer|FuturePlayer - MP3 Player]] (connected to printer port)
* [[PlayCity]] ([[TotO]])
* [[SP0256_on_Printer_Port_(DIY)|SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port]]

=== TV / Monitors ===
* [[Convert an MP1 into an MP2|Converting an MP1 into an MP2]]
* [[LCD And Plasma TV Solution|Getting a CPC to work with an LCD or plasma TV]]
* [[PCAI_Video_Texting_(DIY)|PCAI Video Modulator]]
* [[RGB_SVideo|RGB to S-Video Converter]]
* [[TV SCART cable|TV SCART cables]]

=== Others ===
* [[6 MHz CPC]]
* [[Ambug|Ambug Robot]]
* [[Expanding from CPC 464 to CPC 6128 Spec]]
* [[464Plus Conversion|Converting a 464+ into a 6128+]]
* [[PCAI_A/D_Converter_(DIY)| PCAI Analogue to Digital Converter]]
* [[Schneiderware]] (a series of DIY projects that were released in [[CPC Schneider International]] magazine)
* [[Reset_Button|Reset Button]]
* [[Expansion Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]
* [[Khany]] 's [[BankSwapper]] http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Khany%27s_BankSwapper.jpg

== Hardware Repair ==

* [[Changing the drive belt|Changing the drive belt]]
* [[Missing Pin|Help, I changed the drive-belt and now my disk drive is suddenly read-only?]]
* [[Changing cassette deck belts|Changing cassette deck belts]]
* [[IC Repair|How to remove/replace an IC]]
* [[Keyboard Membrane Repair/Replacement Guide]]
* [[Joystick_Repair|A Guide To Repairing Digital Joysticks]]
* [[Writepin|Finding and Replacing the Floppy Write Pin]]
* Repair and service a disk drive in an Amstrad CPC 6128 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKZCbHqEX_k

== How to's / Tutorials ==

* [[A guide to running software on a real Amstrad CPC/CPC Plus computer|A Guide to running software on a real CPC!]]
* [[Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!|Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!]]
* [[Willem Programmer|Willem Programmer]] - how to program eproms using the Willem eprom programmer.

[[Category:DIY| ]] [[Category:Hardware| ]]

DIY

2020-07-16T13:13:17Z

Geebus: /* Cassette deck */

== DIY Hardware Projects ==

Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects...

=== Communication - RS232 / PC Connection ===
* [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]]
* [[CPC Booster|RS232 and RS485 interface of the CPC Booster+]]
* [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]]
* [[Z80 STI RS232 interface]]
* [[Z80-SIO dual ports RS232 interface for CPC (French)]]

=== Floppy Drives ===

*[[ABBA switch]] (swap drive A: and B:)
*[[Adding 3.5" drive to CPC464]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664 (with photos)]]
*[[Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+]]
*[[Modify PC floppy drives|Modify PC floppy drives to work on a CPC]]
*[[DDI Modification|Modify a DDI-1 for use with 3.5" Drives]]
*[[Side Select Switch]] (force AMSDOS to use Side B)
*[[Drive Compatibility]]
*[[DIY:Floppy_Drives|Floppy pinning and signal description, adapter cables]]
*[[Connect a 3 inch drive to a PC|How to connect a 3" CPC drive to a PC]]
*[[Side Select Switch - Alternative Method]]

=== Cassette deck ===
*[[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket|DIY 464 External Audio Socket]]
*[[Adding an audio in mod for your 464]] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H56gcIA4cM
useful if you want to use an external source for tape-loading
*[[3d Printed Cassette keys for your 464]]
*[[3d Printed Audio in port for your 464]]

=== HID ===
* [[PS2Mouse|AMX Compatible PS/2 and USB Mouse Adapter]]
* [[Atari-ST mouse adapter]]
* [[CPCKey|Attaching an AT keyboard to the CPC]]

=== Joysticks ===
* [[Joystick_Autofire|Joystick Autofire Circuit]]
* [[Joystick Y-cables|Joystick Y-cables]]
* [[Joystick_Splitter|Joystick Splitter Circuit]]
* [[PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC|PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC]]

=== Mass Storage ===
* [[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket|DIY Tape/CD Socket for CPC464]]
* [[DIY_Plus_Tape_Socket|DIY Tape Socket for CPC6128+]]
* [[HxC_SDCard_Internal|How To Build An Internal HxC SDCard Drive]]
* [[HxC_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using PC as Storage Medium]]
* [[HxC_Standalone_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using SDCard]]
* [[IDE8255|IDE8255 for IDE hard discs]]
* [[SDiskEmul|SD Card Disc Drive Emulator]]
* [[SYMBiFACE II|SYMBiFACE II for IDE hard discs]]
* [[X-MASS]] ([[TotO]])
* [[UIDE Universal IDE adapter cards for Z-80 computers]]

=== Power Supply ===
* [[Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU|Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU]]

=== Printer ===
* [[8bit Printer Ports]]
* [[Simple RS232 for Printer usage|Simple RS232 for Printer usage]]
* [[DB-25 Printer Port Adapter]]

=== Real Time Clocks ===
* [[ACU_Real_Time_Clock_(DIY)|ACU Realtime Clock]] (without year counter)
* [[Real Time Clock|CPCI Real Time Clock]] (note: incomplete instructions / schematics due to low-resolution scans)

=== ROM / RAM Expansions ===
* [[AcidInside|AcidInside - Internal ACID Socket]] (Bryce)
* [[ACU_Romboard_(DIY)|ACU Romboard]] (ACU)
* [[CPC4MB|CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion]] ([[Yarek]])
* [[DIY_Cartridge|DIY Plus Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[DualOS|Dual OS for CPC6128 using a 32K EPROM]] (Bryce)
* [[FlashGordon]] (MegaFlash clone with different Flash chip)
* [[Inicron RAM-Box|Inicron RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[Inicron ROM-RAM-Box|Inicron ROM-RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[LowerROM|LowerROM Board]] (Bryce)
* [[MITM|Man In The Middle Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaROM|MegaROM]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaFlash|MegaFlash]] (Bryce)
* [[Multi_Cartridge|Multi-Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[Old School 512K RAM Expansion]] (Revaldinho) - 512K RAM expansion built with an SRAM and 74 Series standard logic
* [[Amstrad ROM Expander|Practical Electronics ROMBoard Project]] (Simon Dean)
* [[Ramcard 128]] ([[RAM7]])
* [[Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion|Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion]] (Bryce)
* [[X-MEM]] ([[TotO]])
* [[X-ROM]] ([[Timatic Systems]])
* [[Y-MEM]] ([[TotO]])

=== Sound ===
* [[Digiblaster|Digiblaster Sound Card]] (8 bit DAC on printer port)
* [[FuturePlayer|FuturePlayer - MP3 Player]] (connected to printer port)
* [[PlayCity]] ([[TotO]])
* [[SP0256_on_Printer_Port_(DIY)|SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port]]

=== TV / Monitors ===
* [[Convert an MP1 into an MP2|Converting an MP1 into an MP2]]
* [[LCD And Plasma TV Solution|Getting a CPC to work with an LCD or plasma TV]]
* [[PCAI_Video_Texting_(DIY)|PCAI Video Modulator]]
* [[RGB_SVideo|RGB to S-Video Converter]]
* [[TV SCART cable|TV SCART cables]]

=== Others ===
* [[6 MHz CPC]]
* [[Ambug|Ambug Robot]]
* [[Expanding from CPC 464 to CPC 6128 Spec]]
* [[464Plus Conversion|Converting a 464+ into a 6128+]]
* [[PCAI_A/D_Converter_(DIY)| PCAI Analogue to Digital Converter]]
* [[Schneiderware]] (a series of DIY projects that were released in [[CPC Schneider International]] magazine)
* [[Reset_Button|Reset Button]]
* [[Expansion Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]
* [[Khany]] 's [[BankSwapper]] http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Khany%27s_BankSwapper.jpg

== Hardware Repair ==

* [[Changing the drive belt|Changing the drive belt]]
* [[Missing Pin|Help, I changed the drive-belt and now my disk drive is suddenly read-only?]]
* [[Changing cassette deck belts|Changing cassette deck belts]]
* [[IC Repair|How to remove/replace an IC]]
* [[Keyboard Membrane Repair/Replacement Guide]]
* [[Joystick_Repair|A Guide To Repairing Digital Joysticks]]
* [[Writepin|Finding and Replacing the Floppy Write Pin]]
* Repair and service a disk drive in an Amstrad CPC 6128 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKZCbHqEX_k

== How to's / Tutorials ==

* [[A guide to running software on a real Amstrad CPC/CPC Plus computer|A Guide to running software on a real CPC!]]
* [[Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!|Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!]]
* [[Willem Programmer|Willem Programmer]] - how to program eproms using the Willem eprom programmer.

[[Category:DIY| ]] [[Category:Hardware| ]]

DIY

2020-07-16T13:11:55Z

Geebus: /* Cassette deck */

== DIY Hardware Projects ==

Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects...

=== Communication - RS232 / PC Connection ===
* [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]]
* [[CPC Booster|RS232 and RS485 interface of the CPC Booster+]]
* [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]]
* [[Z80 STI RS232 interface]]
* [[Z80-SIO dual ports RS232 interface for CPC (French)]]

=== Floppy Drives ===

*[[ABBA switch]] (swap drive A: and B:)
*[[Adding 3.5" drive to CPC464]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664 (with photos)]]
*[[Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+]]
*[[Modify PC floppy drives|Modify PC floppy drives to work on a CPC]]
*[[DDI Modification|Modify a DDI-1 for use with 3.5" Drives]]
*[[Side Select Switch]] (force AMSDOS to use Side B)
*[[Drive Compatibility]]
*[[DIY:Floppy_Drives|Floppy pinning and signal description, adapter cables]]
*[[Connect a 3 inch drive to a PC|How to connect a 3" CPC drive to a PC]]
*[[Side Select Switch - Alternative Method]]

=== Cassette deck ===
*[[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket]]
*[[Adding an audio in mod for your 464]] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H56gcIA4cM
useful if you want to use an external source for tape-loading
*[[3d Printed Cassette keys for your 464]]
*[[3d Printed Audio in port for your 464]]

=== HID ===
* [[PS2Mouse|AMX Compatible PS/2 and USB Mouse Adapter]]
* [[Atari-ST mouse adapter]]
* [[CPCKey|Attaching an AT keyboard to the CPC]]

=== Joysticks ===
* [[Joystick_Autofire|Joystick Autofire Circuit]]
* [[Joystick Y-cables|Joystick Y-cables]]
* [[Joystick_Splitter|Joystick Splitter Circuit]]
* [[PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC|PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC]]

=== Mass Storage ===
* [[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket|DIY Tape/CD Socket for CPC464]]
* [[DIY_Plus_Tape_Socket|DIY Tape Socket for CPC6128+]]
* [[HxC_SDCard_Internal|How To Build An Internal HxC SDCard Drive]]
* [[HxC_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using PC as Storage Medium]]
* [[HxC_Standalone_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using SDCard]]
* [[IDE8255|IDE8255 for IDE hard discs]]
* [[SDiskEmul|SD Card Disc Drive Emulator]]
* [[SYMBiFACE II|SYMBiFACE II for IDE hard discs]]
* [[X-MASS]] ([[TotO]])
* [[UIDE Universal IDE adapter cards for Z-80 computers]]

=== Power Supply ===
* [[Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU|Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU]]

=== Printer ===
* [[8bit Printer Ports]]
* [[Simple RS232 for Printer usage|Simple RS232 for Printer usage]]
* [[DB-25 Printer Port Adapter]]

=== Real Time Clocks ===
* [[ACU_Real_Time_Clock_(DIY)|ACU Realtime Clock]] (without year counter)
* [[Real Time Clock|CPCI Real Time Clock]] (note: incomplete instructions / schematics due to low-resolution scans)

=== ROM / RAM Expansions ===
* [[AcidInside|AcidInside - Internal ACID Socket]] (Bryce)
* [[ACU_Romboard_(DIY)|ACU Romboard]] (ACU)
* [[CPC4MB|CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion]] ([[Yarek]])
* [[DIY_Cartridge|DIY Plus Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[DualOS|Dual OS for CPC6128 using a 32K EPROM]] (Bryce)
* [[FlashGordon]] (MegaFlash clone with different Flash chip)
* [[Inicron RAM-Box|Inicron RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[Inicron ROM-RAM-Box|Inicron ROM-RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[LowerROM|LowerROM Board]] (Bryce)
* [[MITM|Man In The Middle Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaROM|MegaROM]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaFlash|MegaFlash]] (Bryce)
* [[Multi_Cartridge|Multi-Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[Old School 512K RAM Expansion]] (Revaldinho) - 512K RAM expansion built with an SRAM and 74 Series standard logic
* [[Amstrad ROM Expander|Practical Electronics ROMBoard Project]] (Simon Dean)
* [[Ramcard 128]] ([[RAM7]])
* [[Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion|Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion]] (Bryce)
* [[X-MEM]] ([[TotO]])
* [[X-ROM]] ([[Timatic Systems]])
* [[Y-MEM]] ([[TotO]])

=== Sound ===
* [[Digiblaster|Digiblaster Sound Card]] (8 bit DAC on printer port)
* [[FuturePlayer|FuturePlayer - MP3 Player]] (connected to printer port)
* [[PlayCity]] ([[TotO]])
* [[SP0256_on_Printer_Port_(DIY)|SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port]]

=== TV / Monitors ===
* [[Convert an MP1 into an MP2|Converting an MP1 into an MP2]]
* [[LCD And Plasma TV Solution|Getting a CPC to work with an LCD or plasma TV]]
* [[PCAI_Video_Texting_(DIY)|PCAI Video Modulator]]
* [[RGB_SVideo|RGB to S-Video Converter]]
* [[TV SCART cable|TV SCART cables]]

=== Others ===
* [[6 MHz CPC]]
* [[Ambug|Ambug Robot]]
* [[Expanding from CPC 464 to CPC 6128 Spec]]
* [[464Plus Conversion|Converting a 464+ into a 6128+]]
* [[PCAI_A/D_Converter_(DIY)| PCAI Analogue to Digital Converter]]
* [[Schneiderware]] (a series of DIY projects that were released in [[CPC Schneider International]] magazine)
* [[Reset_Button|Reset Button]]
* [[Expansion Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]
* [[Khany]] 's [[BankSwapper]] http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Khany%27s_BankSwapper.jpg

== Hardware Repair ==

* [[Changing the drive belt|Changing the drive belt]]
* [[Missing Pin|Help, I changed the drive-belt and now my disk drive is suddenly read-only?]]
* [[Changing cassette deck belts|Changing cassette deck belts]]
* [[IC Repair|How to remove/replace an IC]]
* [[Keyboard Membrane Repair/Replacement Guide]]
* [[Joystick_Repair|A Guide To Repairing Digital Joysticks]]
* [[Writepin|Finding and Replacing the Floppy Write Pin]]
* Repair and service a disk drive in an Amstrad CPC 6128 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKZCbHqEX_k

== How to's / Tutorials ==

* [[A guide to running software on a real Amstrad CPC/CPC Plus computer|A Guide to running software on a real CPC!]]
* [[Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!|Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!]]
* [[Willem Programmer|Willem Programmer]] - how to program eproms using the Willem eprom programmer.

[[Category:DIY| ]] [[Category:Hardware| ]]

3d Printed Audio in port for your 464

2020-07-16T13:10:49Z

Geebus:

[[File:Audio-in.png|thumbnail]]
When I was looking to create an Audio in port to my Amstrad CPC 464, I didn't want to drill a hole in the case.
I designed this as a substitute that fits into the vents at the back of the amstrad cpc 464. 
This was designed to be used with the following modification: [[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket]] 

[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/f/fa/Audio-in-port.zip Download : Audio-in-port.zip]

3d Printed Audio in port for your 464

2020-07-16T13:07:22Z

Geebus: Created page with "thumbnail When I was looking to create an Audio in port to my Amstrad CPC 464, I didn't want to drill a hole in the case. I designed this as a substitute..."

[[File:Audio-in.png|thumbnail]]
When I was looking to create an Audio in port to my Amstrad CPC 464, I didn't want to drill a hole in the case.
I designed this as a substitute. 
This was designed to be used with the following modification: [[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket]] 

[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/f/fa/Audio-in-port.zip Download : Audio-in-port.zip]

File:Audio-in-port.zip

2020-07-16T13:03:11Z

Geebus: Zip containing a model for printing an audio in port that mounts to the CPC 464 air vents.

Zip containing a model for printing an audio in port that mounts to the CPC 464 air vents.

DIY

2020-07-16T13:01:08Z

Geebus: /* Cassette deck */

== DIY Hardware Projects ==

Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects...

=== Communication - RS232 / PC Connection ===
* [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]]
* [[CPC Booster|RS232 and RS485 interface of the CPC Booster+]]
* [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]]
* [[Z80 STI RS232 interface]]
* [[Z80-SIO dual ports RS232 interface for CPC (French)]]

=== Floppy Drives ===

*[[ABBA switch]] (swap drive A: and B:)
*[[Adding 3.5" drive to CPC464]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664 (with photos)]]
*[[Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+]]
*[[Modify PC floppy drives|Modify PC floppy drives to work on a CPC]]
*[[DDI Modification|Modify a DDI-1 for use with 3.5" Drives]]
*[[Side Select Switch]] (force AMSDOS to use Side B)
*[[Drive Compatibility]]
*[[DIY:Floppy_Drives|Floppy pinning and signal description, adapter cables]]
*[[Connect a 3 inch drive to a PC|How to connect a 3" CPC drive to a PC]]
*[[Side Select Switch - Alternative Method]]

=== Cassette deck ===
*[[Adding an audio in mod for your 464]] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H56gcIA4cM
useful if you want to use an external source for tape-loading
*[[3d Printed Cassette keys for your 464]]
*[[3d Printed Audio in port for your 464]]

=== HID ===
* [[PS2Mouse|AMX Compatible PS/2 and USB Mouse Adapter]]
* [[Atari-ST mouse adapter]]
* [[CPCKey|Attaching an AT keyboard to the CPC]]

=== Joysticks ===
* [[Joystick_Autofire|Joystick Autofire Circuit]]
* [[Joystick Y-cables|Joystick Y-cables]]
* [[Joystick_Splitter|Joystick Splitter Circuit]]
* [[PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC|PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC]]

=== Mass Storage ===
* [[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket|DIY Tape/CD Socket for CPC464]]
* [[DIY_Plus_Tape_Socket|DIY Tape Socket for CPC6128+]]
* [[HxC_SDCard_Internal|How To Build An Internal HxC SDCard Drive]]
* [[HxC_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using PC as Storage Medium]]
* [[HxC_Standalone_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using SDCard]]
* [[IDE8255|IDE8255 for IDE hard discs]]
* [[SDiskEmul|SD Card Disc Drive Emulator]]
* [[SYMBiFACE II|SYMBiFACE II for IDE hard discs]]
* [[X-MASS]] ([[TotO]])
* [[UIDE Universal IDE adapter cards for Z-80 computers]]

=== Power Supply ===
* [[Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU|Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU]]

=== Printer ===
* [[8bit Printer Ports]]
* [[Simple RS232 for Printer usage|Simple RS232 for Printer usage]]
* [[DB-25 Printer Port Adapter]]

=== Real Time Clocks ===
* [[ACU_Real_Time_Clock_(DIY)|ACU Realtime Clock]] (without year counter)
* [[Real Time Clock|CPCI Real Time Clock]] (note: incomplete instructions / schematics due to low-resolution scans)

=== ROM / RAM Expansions ===
* [[AcidInside|AcidInside - Internal ACID Socket]] (Bryce)
* [[ACU_Romboard_(DIY)|ACU Romboard]] (ACU)
* [[CPC4MB|CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion]] ([[Yarek]])
* [[DIY_Cartridge|DIY Plus Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[DualOS|Dual OS for CPC6128 using a 32K EPROM]] (Bryce)
* [[FlashGordon]] (MegaFlash clone with different Flash chip)
* [[Inicron RAM-Box|Inicron RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[Inicron ROM-RAM-Box|Inicron ROM-RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[LowerROM|LowerROM Board]] (Bryce)
* [[MITM|Man In The Middle Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaROM|MegaROM]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaFlash|MegaFlash]] (Bryce)
* [[Multi_Cartridge|Multi-Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[Old School 512K RAM Expansion]] (Revaldinho) - 512K RAM expansion built with an SRAM and 74 Series standard logic
* [[Amstrad ROM Expander|Practical Electronics ROMBoard Project]] (Simon Dean)
* [[Ramcard 128]] ([[RAM7]])
* [[Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion|Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion]] (Bryce)
* [[X-MEM]] ([[TotO]])
* [[X-ROM]] ([[Timatic Systems]])
* [[Y-MEM]] ([[TotO]])

=== Sound ===
* [[Digiblaster|Digiblaster Sound Card]] (8 bit DAC on printer port)
* [[FuturePlayer|FuturePlayer - MP3 Player]] (connected to printer port)
* [[PlayCity]] ([[TotO]])
* [[SP0256_on_Printer_Port_(DIY)|SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port]]

=== TV / Monitors ===
* [[Convert an MP1 into an MP2|Converting an MP1 into an MP2]]
* [[LCD And Plasma TV Solution|Getting a CPC to work with an LCD or plasma TV]]
* [[PCAI_Video_Texting_(DIY)|PCAI Video Modulator]]
* [[RGB_SVideo|RGB to S-Video Converter]]
* [[TV SCART cable|TV SCART cables]]

=== Others ===
* [[6 MHz CPC]]
* [[Ambug|Ambug Robot]]
* [[Expanding from CPC 464 to CPC 6128 Spec]]
* [[464Plus Conversion|Converting a 464+ into a 6128+]]
* [[PCAI_A/D_Converter_(DIY)| PCAI Analogue to Digital Converter]]
* [[Schneiderware]] (a series of DIY projects that were released in [[CPC Schneider International]] magazine)
* [[Reset_Button|Reset Button]]
* [[Expansion Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]
* [[Khany]] 's [[BankSwapper]] http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Khany%27s_BankSwapper.jpg

== Hardware Repair ==

* [[Changing the drive belt|Changing the drive belt]]
* [[Missing Pin|Help, I changed the drive-belt and now my disk drive is suddenly read-only?]]
* [[Changing cassette deck belts|Changing cassette deck belts]]
* [[IC Repair|How to remove/replace an IC]]
* [[Keyboard Membrane Repair/Replacement Guide]]
* [[Joystick_Repair|A Guide To Repairing Digital Joysticks]]
* [[Writepin|Finding and Replacing the Floppy Write Pin]]
* Repair and service a disk drive in an Amstrad CPC 6128 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKZCbHqEX_k

== How to's / Tutorials ==

* [[A guide to running software on a real Amstrad CPC/CPC Plus computer|A Guide to running software on a real CPC!]]
* [[Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!|Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!]]
* [[Willem Programmer|Willem Programmer]] - how to program eproms using the Willem eprom programmer.

[[Category:DIY| ]] [[Category:Hardware| ]]

File:Audio-in.png

2020-07-16T13:00:21Z

Geebus: A 3d model for printing an audio in jack that requires no modification of the CPC 464 case.

A 3d model for printing an audio in jack that requires no modification of the CPC 464 case.

3d Printed Cassette keys for your 464

2020-07-16T11:28:55Z

Geebus:

== New 3d Printed Keys for your 464 ==
A while back I bought a 464 that had some damaged and missing keys for the cassette deck area, so when it arrived I measured up the good ones and made some that are close to the originals For all to use. 
I have made them with the symbols on the top and also a blank one if you prefer. 
The keys are flat on the top as it came out better on my 3d printer. 
You may need to use a drill bit to smooth out the inside of the mounting hole to allow it to rotate smoothly.
 
[[File:keys.png]] 
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/c/c8/Cpc_464_keys_stl.zip Download : Cpc_464_keys_stl.zip]

If you need any help with them, please feel to contact me on the forums.
Regards,
Geebus

3d Printed Cassette keys for your 464

2020-07-16T11:26:13Z

Geebus: Created page with "== New 3d Printed Keys for your 464 == A while back I bought a 464 that had some damaged and missing keys for the cassette deck area, so when it arrived I measured up the good..."

== New 3d Printed Keys for your 464 ==
A while back I bought a 464 that had some damaged and missing keys for the cassette deck area, so when it arrived I measured up the good ones and made some that are close to the originals For all to use. 
I have made them with the symbols on the top and also a blank one if you prefer. 
The keys are flat on the top as it came out better on my 3d printer.
 
[[File:keys.png]] 
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/c/c8/Cpc_464_keys_stl.zip Download : Cpc_464_keys_stl.zip]

If you need any help with them, please feel to contact me on the forums.
Regards,
Geebus

File:Cpc 464 keys stl.zip

2020-07-16T11:22:58Z

Geebus: A zip archive containing the stl files for 3d printing your own cpc 464 cassette deck keys.

A zip archive containing the stl files for 3d printing your own cpc 464 cassette deck keys.

File:Keys.png

2020-07-16T11:19:19Z

Geebus: cpc 464 cassette deck keys for 3d printing

cpc 464 cassette deck keys for 3d printing

DIY

2020-07-16T11:03:52Z

Geebus: /* Cassette deck */

== DIY Hardware Projects ==

Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects...

=== Communication - RS232 / PC Connection ===
* [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]]
* [[CPC Booster|RS232 and RS485 interface of the CPC Booster+]]
* [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]]
* [[Z80 STI RS232 interface]]
* [[Z80-SIO dual ports RS232 interface for CPC (French)]]

=== Floppy Drives ===

*[[ABBA switch]] (swap drive A: and B:)
*[[Adding 3.5" drive to CPC464]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664]]
*[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664 (with photos)]]
*[[Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+]]
*[[Modify PC floppy drives|Modify PC floppy drives to work on a CPC]]
*[[DDI Modification|Modify a DDI-1 for use with 3.5" Drives]]
*[[Side Select Switch]] (force AMSDOS to use Side B)
*[[Drive Compatibility]]
*[[DIY:Floppy_Drives|Floppy pinning and signal description, adapter cables]]
*[[Connect a 3 inch drive to a PC|How to connect a 3" CPC drive to a PC]]
*[[Side Select Switch - Alternative Method]]

=== Cassette deck ===
*[[Adding an audio in mod for your 464]] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H56gcIA4cM
useful if you want to use an external source for tape-loading
*[[3d Printed Cassette keys for your 464]]

=== HID ===
* [[PS2Mouse|AMX Compatible PS/2 and USB Mouse Adapter]]
* [[Atari-ST mouse adapter]]
* [[CPCKey|Attaching an AT keyboard to the CPC]]

=== Joysticks ===
* [[Joystick_Autofire|Joystick Autofire Circuit]]
* [[Joystick Y-cables|Joystick Y-cables]]
* [[Joystick_Splitter|Joystick Splitter Circuit]]
* [[PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC|PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC]]

=== Mass Storage ===
* [[DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket|DIY Tape/CD Socket for CPC464]]
* [[DIY_Plus_Tape_Socket|DIY Tape Socket for CPC6128+]]
* [[HxC_SDCard_Internal|How To Build An Internal HxC SDCard Drive]]
* [[HxC_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using PC as Storage Medium]]
* [[HxC_Standalone_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using SDCard]]
* [[IDE8255|IDE8255 for IDE hard discs]]
* [[SDiskEmul|SD Card Disc Drive Emulator]]
* [[SYMBiFACE II|SYMBiFACE II for IDE hard discs]]
* [[X-MASS]] ([[TotO]])
* [[UIDE Universal IDE adapter cards for Z-80 computers]]

=== Power Supply ===
* [[Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU|Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU]]

=== Printer ===
* [[8bit Printer Ports]]
* [[Simple RS232 for Printer usage|Simple RS232 for Printer usage]]
* [[DB-25 Printer Port Adapter]]

=== Real Time Clocks ===
* [[ACU_Real_Time_Clock_(DIY)|ACU Realtime Clock]] (without year counter)
* [[Real Time Clock|CPCI Real Time Clock]] (note: incomplete instructions / schematics due to low-resolution scans)

=== ROM / RAM Expansions ===
* [[AcidInside|AcidInside - Internal ACID Socket]] (Bryce)
* [[ACU_Romboard_(DIY)|ACU Romboard]] (ACU)
* [[CPC4MB|CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion]] ([[Yarek]])
* [[DIY_Cartridge|DIY Plus Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[DualOS|Dual OS for CPC6128 using a 32K EPROM]] (Bryce)
* [[FlashGordon]] (MegaFlash clone with different Flash chip)
* [[Inicron RAM-Box|Inicron RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[Inicron ROM-RAM-Box|Inicron ROM-RAM-Box]] (Inicron)
* [[LowerROM|LowerROM Board]] (Bryce)
* [[MITM|Man In The Middle Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaROM|MegaROM]] (Bryce)
* [[MegaFlash|MegaFlash]] (Bryce)
* [[Multi_Cartridge|Multi-Cartridge]] (Bryce)
* [[Old School 512K RAM Expansion]] (Revaldinho) - 512K RAM expansion built with an SRAM and 74 Series standard logic
* [[Amstrad ROM Expander|Practical Electronics ROMBoard Project]] (Simon Dean)
* [[Ramcard 128]] ([[RAM7]])
* [[Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion|Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion]] (Bryce)
* [[X-MEM]] ([[TotO]])
* [[X-ROM]] ([[Timatic Systems]])
* [[Y-MEM]] ([[TotO]])

=== Sound ===
* [[Digiblaster|Digiblaster Sound Card]] (8 bit DAC on printer port)
* [[FuturePlayer|FuturePlayer - MP3 Player]] (connected to printer port)
* [[PlayCity]] ([[TotO]])
* [[SP0256_on_Printer_Port_(DIY)|SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port]]

=== TV / Monitors ===
* [[Convert an MP1 into an MP2|Converting an MP1 into an MP2]]
* [[LCD And Plasma TV Solution|Getting a CPC to work with an LCD or plasma TV]]
* [[PCAI_Video_Texting_(DIY)|PCAI Video Modulator]]
* [[RGB_SVideo|RGB to S-Video Converter]]
* [[TV SCART cable|TV SCART cables]]

=== Others ===
* [[6 MHz CPC]]
* [[Ambug|Ambug Robot]]
* [[Expanding from CPC 464 to CPC 6128 Spec]]
* [[464Plus Conversion|Converting a 464+ into a 6128+]]
* [[PCAI_A/D_Converter_(DIY)| PCAI Analogue to Digital Converter]]
* [[Schneiderware]] (a series of DIY projects that were released in [[CPC Schneider International]] magazine)
* [[Reset_Button|Reset Button]]
* [[Expansion Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]
* [[Khany]] 's [[BankSwapper]] http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Khany%27s_BankSwapper.jpg

== Hardware Repair ==

* [[Changing the drive belt|Changing the drive belt]]
* [[Missing Pin|Help, I changed the drive-belt and now my disk drive is suddenly read-only?]]
* [[Changing cassette deck belts|Changing cassette deck belts]]
* [[IC Repair|How to remove/replace an IC]]
* [[Keyboard Membrane Repair/Replacement Guide]]
* [[Joystick_Repair|A Guide To Repairing Digital Joysticks]]
* [[Writepin|Finding and Replacing the Floppy Write Pin]]
* Repair and service a disk drive in an Amstrad CPC 6128 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKZCbHqEX_k

== How to's / Tutorials ==

* [[A guide to running software on a real Amstrad CPC/CPC Plus computer|A Guide to running software on a real CPC!]]
* [[Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!|Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!]]
* [[Willem Programmer|Willem Programmer]] - how to program eproms using the Willem eprom programmer.

[[Category:DIY| ]] [[Category:Hardware| ]]

File:AmstradAction009-103.jpg

2020-04-18T13:54:42Z