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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: | ||
Revision as of 05:27, 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.
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: 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
