Changes

ULIfAC

2,995 bytes added, 09:52, 18 July 2023
Created page with "[[Image:%3Fattach%3D34008;image.jpeg|thumb|USIfAC II]] The '''U'''ltimate '''I'''nterface '''f'''or '''A'''mstrad '''C'''PC (a.k.a. ULIfAC), is a modern multi function board,..."
[[Image:%3Fattach%3D34008;image.jpeg|thumb|USIfAC II]]
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:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| • 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.
|-
| • MIDI, RS232 and accessing online BBS.
|}

-'''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

-'''Details of hardware, 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 [https://mega.nz/folder/93pR2KiA#qlkiFakrZhSzmko65EbTWw/folder/pmpEiYBZ '''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
79
edits