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=== Communication - RS232 / PC Connection === | === Communication - RS232 / PC Connection === | ||
* [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]] | * [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]] (note: you '''cannot DIY this''' - the schematic doesn't exist yet/anymore) | ||
* [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]] | * [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]] | ||
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=== Real Time Clocks === | === Real Time Clocks === | ||
* [[ACU_Real_Time_Clock_(DIY)|ACU Realtime Clock]] (without year counter) | * [[ACU_Real_Time_Clock_(DIY)|ACU Realtime Clock]] (without year counter) | ||
* [[Real Time Clock|CPCI Real Time Clock]] | * [[Real Time Clock|CPCI Real Time Clock]] (note: you '''cannot DIY this''' - the schematic doesn't exist yet/anymore) | ||
=== ROM / RAM Expansions === | === ROM / RAM Expansions === | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 24 March 2010
DIY Hardware Projects
Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects...
Communication - RS232 / PC Connection
- AMSSIO RS232 interface (note: you cannot DIY this - the schematic doesn't exist yet/anymore)
- CPCI RS232 Interface
Floppy Drives
- ABBA switch (swap drive A: and B:)
- Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664
- Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664 (with photos)
- Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+
- Modify PC floppy drives to work on a CPC
- Side Select Switch (force AMSDOS to use Side B)
HID
- AMX Compatible PS/2 and USB Mouse Adapter
- Atari-ST mouse adapter
- Attaching an AT keyboard to the CPC
Joysticks
Mass Storage
- HxC Disc Emulator using PC as Storage Medium
- SD Card Disc Drive Emulator
- DIY Tape Socket for CPC6128+
Power Supply
Printer
Real Time Clocks
- ACU Realtime Clock (without year counter)
- CPCI Real Time Clock (note: you cannot DIY this - the schematic doesn't exist yet/anymore)
ROM / RAM Expansions
- ACU Romboard
- CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion
- Inicron RAM-Box
- Inicron ROM-RAM-Box
- Practical Electronics ROMBoard Project
Sound
- Digiblaster Sound Card (8bit DAC on printer port)
- SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port
TV / Monitors
- Converting an MP1 into an MP2
- Getting a CPC to work with an LCD or plasma TV
- PCAI Video Modulator
- TV SCART cables
Others
Hardware Repair
How to's / Tutorials
- A Guide to running software on a real CPC!
- Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!
- Willem Programmer - how to program eproms using the Willem eprom programmer.