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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 PIC software is written in Great Cow Basic and has been released by [[ikonsgr]]. | 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 PIC software is written in Great Cow Basic and has been released by [[ikonsgr]]. | ||
'''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: | ||
Revision as of 04:59, 18 July 2023
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. The PIC software is written in Great Cow Basic and has been released by ikonsgr. 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 |
| • 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 ESP8266 WiFi module or UART serial cable).Save is also supported, as well as full access to ASCII files too. |
| • Full read/write access of DSK images of both AMSODS and PARADOS formats. |
| • Very fast loading speeds of up to ~30kb/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/s/k3ul9awhgv26sv2/ULIFAC%20User%20Guide_v2.pdf?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
- LiliCPC, the Largest Game Launcher collection ever created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvMmoQs0bc Download here
- Symbos supporting ULIfAC II: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=225997
- Load CPM Plus for ULIfAC II (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
