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[Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
[Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
Morning all.
A little late as I've been away, but I've put together a quick video showing off my customised PiStorm board for the Atari STE.
This basically replicates the original PiStorm board's layout but with the passive components changed to 0805 to aid hand soldering, the need for a PLCC to DIP adapter removed and the header positioned such that a Pi3A+ or a Pi Zero 2 (or a Pi4 with the ethernet removed) can be fitted within the confines of the closed case.
I'll try to get a proper BOM up as soon as possible and I'll make it avaialble on my PCBWay projects page. That will be an easy option, but not a cheap one, I'm afraid!
Proper PiStorm chat is over here: viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5470
Cheers,
BW
https://github.com/dh219/pistorm/tree/w ... istorm-ste
https://www.pcbway.com/project/member/? ... 4C-EDF4-43
A little late as I've been away, but I've put together a quick video showing off my customised PiStorm board for the Atari STE.
This basically replicates the original PiStorm board's layout but with the passive components changed to 0805 to aid hand soldering, the need for a PLCC to DIP adapter removed and the header positioned such that a Pi3A+ or a Pi Zero 2 (or a Pi4 with the ethernet removed) can be fitted within the confines of the closed case.
I'll try to get a proper BOM up as soon as possible and I'll make it avaialble on my PCBWay projects page. That will be an easy option, but not a cheap one, I'm afraid!
Proper PiStorm chat is over here: viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5470
Cheers,
BW
https://github.com/dh219/pistorm/tree/w ... istorm-ste
https://www.pcbway.com/project/member/? ... 4C-EDF4-43
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Re: [Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
Very nice work, I think one of these needs to go onto the project list. Will it work in an MSTE by any chance?
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: [Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
Thanks!rubber_jonnie wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:05 pm Very nice work, I think one of these needs to go onto the project list. Will it work in an MSTE by any chance?
After some chat in Discord, the general consensus is currently 'dunno'.
It's unlikely to fit with the PSU in, though.
BW
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FrontBench The Frontier: Elite 2 intro as a benchmark
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Re: [Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
Ahh, ok, slightly annoying, but I do have an STE with a plug in version of exxos 32Mhz booster, so it could go in that.Badwolf wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:40 pmThanks!rubber_jonnie wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:05 pm Very nice work, I think one of these needs to go onto the project list. Will it work in an MSTE by any chance?
After some chat in Discord, the general consensus is currently 'dunno'.
It's unlikely to fit with the PSU in, though.
BW
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: [Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
It'd be great if you could tell us if it worked, thoughrubber_jonnie wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:46 pmAhh, ok, slightly annoying, but I do have an STE with a plug in version of exxos 32Mhz booster, so it could go in that.Badwolf wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:40 pm After some chat in Discord, the general consensus is currently 'dunno'.
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FrontBench The Frontier: Elite 2 intro as a benchmark
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Re: [Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
Definitely willing to tryBadwolf wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:55 pmIt'd be great if you could tell us if it worked, thoughrubber_jonnie wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:46 pm
Ahh, ok, slightly annoying, but I do have an STE with a plug in version of exxos 32Mhz booster, so it could go in that.
BW
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: [Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
Hi,
just trying to order the STE PCBs (assembled), using the shared project at PCBway
It is under review for 2 days now...
Does anybody know, how I reduce the number of assembled boards?
I know that I have to order a minimum of 5 PCB, but I think it is possible to reduce the number of assembled boards - but how?
@Badwolf excellent work BTW
regards
Michael
just trying to order the STE PCBs (assembled), using the shared project at PCBway
It is under review for 2 days now...
Does anybody know, how I reduce the number of assembled boards?
I know that I have to order a minimum of 5 PCB, but I think it is possible to reduce the number of assembled boards - but how?
@Badwolf excellent work BTW
regards
Michael
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Re: [Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
I'm sure there's a field to enter the number of assembled boards you want on the quote form.LarryL wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:17 am Hi,
just trying to order the STE PCBs (assembled), using the shared project at PCBway
It is under review for 2 days now...
Does anybody know, how I reduce the number of assembled boards?
I know that I have to order a minimum of 5 PCB, but I think it is possible to reduce the number of assembled boards - but how?
@Badwolf excellent work BTW
regards
Michael
Failing that, email the assigned PCB Way contact.
When the quote comes back you can also request fewer assembled boards. I did that recently
Re: [Video] PiStormSTE -- case closed?
perfect thanks!chronicthehedgehog wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:06 amI'm sure there's a field to enter the number of assembled boards you want on the quote form.LarryL wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:17 am Hi,
just trying to order the STE PCBs (assembled), using the shared project at PCBway
It is under review for 2 days now...
Does anybody know, how I reduce the number of assembled boards?
I know that I have to order a minimum of 5 PCB, but I think it is possible to reduce the number of assembled boards - but how?
@Badwolf excellent work BTW
regards
Michael
Failing that, email the assigned PCB Way contact.
When the quote comes back you can also request fewer assembled boards. I did that recently
I did not realize a separate field for the number of assembled units, but I will wait for their feedback on the review
