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STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
hello for my new 520STE (after playing with stf) who will be at home this week, i think i will by STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER REV.
Is it possible to switch booster 32 to 8 and 8 to 32 ? harware ? or with program ?
Thanks in advance.
Is it possible to switch booster 32 to 8 and 8 to 32 ? harware ? or with program ?
Thanks in advance.
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Re: STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
Yes, check the FAQ below:gigi92 wrote: Fri Jul 12, 2024 1:29 pm
Is it possible to switch booster 32 to 8 and 8 to 32 ? harware ? or this program ?
Thanks in advance.
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Re: STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
Connect the SW pad on the booster some 0v somewhere to disable the boosters 32Mhz mode and enables 8MHz mode. : some one has illustration ?
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Re: STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
The key statement is this:
Q) How do I enable 8MHz mode
Connect the SW pad on the booster some 0v somewhere to disable the boosters 32Mhz mode and enables 8MHz mode.
I have 2x 32Mhz boosted STEs, one with an early solder in booster, the other a plug in booster, just a much earlier version and on both I fitted a simple on/off type switch between the SW pad and ground so I can select 8 or 32 Mhz at the flick of a switch.
I don't believe you can switch on the fly though (I am happy to be corrected on this) so I always select the speed I need before powering on.
It isn't like the MSTE that allows speed selection via a control panel app.
Q) How do I enable 8MHz mode
Connect the SW pad on the booster some 0v somewhere to disable the boosters 32Mhz mode and enables 8MHz mode.
I have 2x 32Mhz boosted STEs, one with an early solder in booster, the other a plug in booster, just a much earlier version and on both I fitted a simple on/off type switch between the SW pad and ground so I can select 8 or 32 Mhz at the flick of a switch.
I don't believe you can switch on the fly though (I am happy to be corrected on this) so I always select the speed I need before powering on.
It isn't like the MSTE that allows speed selection via a control panel app.
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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
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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: STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
Thanks for your reply, for now i do not have booster, when is at home it will be me easy to show PAD SW.
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Re: STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
IIRC, the SW pad is clearly indicated on the PCB.
Don't forget to get a "FAST TOS" upgrade with your booster.
Don't forget to get a "FAST TOS" upgrade with your booster.
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Re: STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
100% for the FAST TOS upgradeHigashiJun wrote: Sun Jul 14, 2024 10:30 am IIRC, the SW pad is clearly indicated on the PCB.
Don't forget to get a "FAST TOS" upgrade with your booster.
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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: STE 32MHz PLUG IN BOOSTER ON/OFF
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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...
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