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=== Communication - RS232 / PC Connection === | === Communication - RS232 / PC Connection === | ||
* [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]] | * [[AMSSIO|AMSSIO RS232 interface]] | ||
| + | * [[CPC Booster|RS232 and RS485 interface of the CPC Booster+]] | ||
* [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]] | * [[CPCI RS232 Interface|CPCI RS232 Interface]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Z80 STI RS232 interface]] |
* [[Z80-SIO dual ports RS232 interface for CPC (French)]] | * [[Z80-SIO dual ports RS232 interface for CPC (French)]] | ||
| − | === Floppy Drives === | + | === Floppy Drives === |
| − | * [[ABBA switch]] (swap drive A: and B:) | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | *[[ABBA switch]] (swap drive A: and B:) |
| − | * [[Guide on how to connect a 3.5 | + | *[[Adding 3.5" drive to CPC464]] |
| − | * [[Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+]] | + | *[[Guide on how to connect a 3.5|Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664 (with photos)]] |
| − | * [[Modify PC floppy drives|Modify PC floppy drives to work on a CPC]] | + | *[[Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+]] |
| − | * [[Side Select Switch]] (force AMSDOS to use Side B) | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20071126085815/http://www.pcwking1.netfirms.com:80/helpage34.html CPC 6128+ to 2nd Disc Drive Lead] |
| + | *[[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]] | ||
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| + | === 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 === | === HID === | ||
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* [[Joystick Y-cables|Joystick Y-cables]] | * [[Joystick Y-cables|Joystick Y-cables]] | ||
* [[Joystick_Splitter|Joystick Splitter Circuit]] | * [[Joystick_Splitter|Joystick Splitter Circuit]] | ||
| + | * [[PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC|PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC]] | ||
=== Mass Storage === | === Mass Storage === | ||
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* [[HxC_SDCard_Internal|How To Build An Internal HxC SDCard Drive]] | * [[HxC_SDCard_Internal|How To Build An Internal HxC SDCard Drive]] | ||
* [[HxC_Floppy_Emulator|HxC Disc Emulator using PC as Storage Medium]] | * [[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]] | * [[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]] | ||
| + | * [[ULIfAC]] (ikonsgr) | ||
=== Power Supply === | === Power Supply === | ||
| + | * [[Power Supply for CPC and CPC plus]] | ||
* [[Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU|Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU]] | * [[Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU|Powering a CPC 6128 from a Sinclar Spectrum +3 PSU]] | ||
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* [[8bit Printer Ports]] | * [[8bit Printer Ports]] | ||
* [[Simple RS232 for Printer usage|Simple RS232 for Printer usage]] | * [[Simple RS232 for Printer usage|Simple RS232 for Printer usage]] | ||
| + | * [[DB-25 Printer Port Adapter]] | ||
| + | * [[DMP 2000 - re-inking the ribbon]] | ||
=== Real Time Clocks === | === Real Time Clocks === | ||
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=== ROM / RAM Expansions === | === ROM / RAM Expansions === | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[AcidInside|AcidInside - Internal ACID Socket]] (Bryce) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[ACU_Romboard_(DIY)|ACU Romboard]] (ACU) |
| − | * [[CPC4MB|CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion]] | + | * [[CPC4MB|CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion]] ([[Yarek]]) |
| − | * [[Inicron RAM-Box|Inicron RAM-Box]] | + | * [[DIY_Cartridge|DIY Plus Cartridge]] (Bryce) |
| − | * [[Inicron ROM-RAM-Box|Inicron ROM-RAM-Box]] | + | * [[DualOS|Dual OS for CPC6128 using a 32K EPROM]] (Bryce) |
| − | * [[Amstrad ROM Expander|Practical Electronics ROMBoard Project]] | + | * [[FlashGordon]] (MegaFlash clone with different Flash chip) |
| − | * [[Ramcard 128]] | + | * [[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]]) | ||
| + | * [[128k on GX-4000]] ([[User:Rewk]]) | ||
| + | * [[CPC 6320 - internal 320K for CPC 6128]] (eto) | ||
| + | * [[ULIfAC]] (512kB Ram/32XROM Board/256K Ram+16X Rom board (ikonsgr) | ||
=== Sound === | === Sound === | ||
| − | * [[Digiblaster|Digiblaster Sound Card]] ( | + | * [[Digiblaster|Digiblaster Sound Card]] (8 bit DAC on printer port) |
| + | * [[FuturePlayer|FuturePlayer - MP3 Player]] (connected to printer port) | ||
| + | * [[LambdaSpeak III ROM|LambdaSpeak FS and III]] (Expansion for Speech, PCM-Samples, MP3-Player, RTC, serial interface and more) | ||
| + | * [[PlayCity]] ([[TotO]]) | ||
* [[SP0256_on_Printer_Port_(DIY)|SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port]] | * [[SP0256_on_Printer_Port_(DIY)|SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port]] | ||
=== TV / Monitors === | === TV / Monitors === | ||
* [[Convert an MP1 into an MP2|Converting an MP1 into an MP2]] | * [[Convert an MP1 into an MP2|Converting an MP1 into an MP2]] | ||
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* [[PCAI_Video_Texting_(DIY)|PCAI Video Modulator]] | * [[PCAI_Video_Texting_(DIY)|PCAI Video Modulator]] | ||
| + | * [[RGB_SVideo|RGB to S-Video Converter]] | ||
* [[TV SCART cable|TV SCART cables]] | * [[TV SCART cable|TV SCART cables]] | ||
| + | * [[Connecting the CPC to a VGA monitor - CPC2VGA|CPC2VGA - Connecting the CPC to a compatible VGA monitor]] | ||
| + | * [[LCD monitor and LCD TV Solution (RGB)|modern LCD monitor and LCD TV Solution (RGB)]] | ||
| + | * [[LCD And Plasma TV Solution|Getting a CPC to work with an old LCD or plasma TV]] | ||
=== Others === | === Others === | ||
| + | * [[6 MHz CPC]] | ||
* [[Ambug|Ambug Robot]] | * [[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]] | * [[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]] | * [[Reset_Button|Reset Button]] | ||
* [[Expansion Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]] | * [[Expansion Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]] | ||
| + | * [[Khany]]'s [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Khany%27s_BankSwapper.jpg BankSwapper] | ||
== Hardware Repair == | == Hardware Repair == | ||
| − | * [[Changing the drive belt|Changing the drive belt]] | + | * [[Fixing the power switch|Fixing the power switch]] - if your CPC does not power on and the LED is dark |
| + | * [[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]] | * [[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 | ||
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== How to's / Tutorials == | == How to's / Tutorials == | ||
Latest revision as of 05:44, 6 September 2024
Contents
DIY Hardware Projects
Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects...
Communication - RS232 / PC Connection
- AMSSIO RS232 interface
- RS232 and RS485 interface of the CPC Booster+
- 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
- Connecting a 3.5" drive to a CPC6128/664 (with photos)
- Connecting a Disc Interface to CPC464+
- CPC 6128+ to 2nd Disc Drive Lead
- Modify PC floppy drives to work on a CPC
- Modify a DDI-1 for use with 3.5" Drives
- Side Select Switch (force AMSDOS to use Side B)
- Drive Compatibility
- Floppy pinning and signal description, adapter cables
- How to connect a 3" CPC drive to a PC
- Side Select Switch - Alternative Method
Cassette deck
- DIY 464 External Audio Socket
- 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
- AMX Compatible PS/2 and USB Mouse Adapter
- Atari-ST mouse adapter
- Attaching an AT keyboard to the CPC
Joysticks
- Joystick Autofire Circuit
- Joystick Y-cables
- Joystick Splitter Circuit
- PSX controller mod for Amstrad CPC
Mass Storage
- DIY Tape/CD Socket for CPC464
- DIY Tape Socket for CPC6128+
- How To Build An Internal HxC SDCard Drive
- HxC Disc Emulator using PC as Storage Medium
- HxC Disc Emulator using SDCard
- IDE8255 for IDE hard discs
- SD Card Disc Drive Emulator
- SYMBiFACE II for IDE hard discs
- X-MASS (TotO)
- UIDE Universal IDE adapter cards for Z-80 computers
- ULIfAC (ikonsgr)
Power Supply
Printer
- 8bit Printer Ports
- Simple RS232 for Printer usage
- DB-25 Printer Port Adapter
- DMP 2000 - re-inking the ribbon
Real Time Clocks
- ACU Realtime Clock (without year counter)
- CPCI Real Time Clock (note: incomplete instructions / schematics due to low-resolution scans)
ROM / RAM Expansions
- AcidInside - Internal ACID Socket (Bryce)
- ACU Romboard (ACU)
- CPC4MB - 4 MB memory expansion (Yarek)
- DIY Plus Cartridge (Bryce)
- Dual OS for CPC6128 using a 32K EPROM (Bryce)
- FlashGordon (MegaFlash clone with different Flash chip)
- Inicron RAM-Box (Inicron)
- Inicron ROM-RAM-Box (Inicron)
- LowerROM Board (Bryce)
- Man In The Middle Cartridge (Bryce)
- MegaROM (Bryce)
- MegaFlash (Bryce)
- Multi-Cartridge (Bryce)
- Old School 512K RAM Expansion (Revaldinho) - 512K RAM expansion built with an SRAM and 74 Series standard logic
- Practical Electronics ROMBoard Project (Simon Dean)
- Ramcard 128 (RAM7)
- Upgrading a Dk'tronics RAM Expansion (Bryce)
- X-MEM (TotO)
- X-ROM (Timatic Systems)
- Y-MEM (TotO)
- 128k on GX-4000 (User:Rewk)
- CPC 6320 - internal 320K for CPC 6128 (eto)
- ULIfAC (512kB Ram/32XROM Board/256K Ram+16X Rom board (ikonsgr)
Sound
- Digiblaster Sound Card (8 bit DAC on printer port)
- FuturePlayer - MP3 Player (connected to printer port)
- LambdaSpeak FS and III (Expansion for Speech, PCM-Samples, MP3-Player, RTC, serial interface and more)
- PlayCity (TotO)
- SP0256 Speech Synthesizer for Printer Port
TV / Monitors
- PCAI Video Modulator
- RGB to S-Video Converter
- TV SCART cables
- CPC2VGA - Connecting the CPC to a compatible VGA monitor
- modern LCD monitor and LCD TV Solution (RGB)
- Getting a CPC to work with an old LCD or plasma TV
Others
- 6 MHz CPC
- Ambug Robot
- Expanding from CPC 464 to CPC 6128 Spec
- Converting a 464+ into a 6128+
- PCAI Analogue to Digital Converter
- Schneiderware (a series of DIY projects that were released in CPC Schneider International magazine)
- Reset Button
- UK/DE Expansion Converter
- Khany's BankSwapper
Hardware Repair
- Fixing the power switch - if your CPC does not power on and the LED is dark
- Changing the drive belt
- Help, I changed the drive-belt and now my disk drive is suddenly read-only?
- Changing cassette deck belts
- How to remove/replace an IC
- Keyboard Membrane Repair/Replacement Guide
- A Guide To Repairing Digital Joysticks
- 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 CPC!
- Transfering Alkatraz protected tapes and most games!
- Willem Programmer - how to program eproms using the Willem eprom programmer.
