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| − | The '''U'''ltimate '''I'''nterface '''f'''or '''A'''mstrad '''C'''PC (a.k.a. ULIfAC), is a modern multi function board, 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. | + | The '''U'''ltimate '''I'''nterface '''f'''or '''A'''mstrad '''C'''PC (a.k.a. ULIfAC), is a modern multi function board, 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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'''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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-'''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/a49200lebugw8okfk4yvi/ULIFAC-User-Guide_v5.pdf?rlkey=jewodf9u7aikvumjbl0swtth5&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 04:22, 31 August 2024
The Ultimate Interface for Amstrad CPC (a.k.a. ULIfAC), is a modern multi function board, 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.
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. |
-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/a49200lebugw8okfk4yvi/ULIFAC-User-Guide_v5.pdf?rlkey=jewodf9u7aikvumjbl0swtth5&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
