ST536 STE EDITION

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Badwolf wrote: 27 Sep 2022 11:39 (assuming it clears the keyboard, otherwise you're a numpty! :lol: )
Yeah. Fine line between the two I guess :lol:

There is a little bit of room above the CPU. On the V1 STE booster there is a 3-D printed spacer which goes above the board which presses down on the metal shielding to keep it in place.

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So instead of the pink spacer, there is the SMT PLCC44 ROM Socket. They probably still will be some sort of similar printed part to push down on the board but it will go round the outside of the socket or pins or something instead.
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exxos wrote: 27 Sep 2022 11:42 So instead of the pink spacer, there is the SMT PLCC44 ROM Socket. They probably still will be some sort of similar printed part to push down on the board but it will go round the outside of the socket or pins or something instead.
It's that front edge of the socket I'm thinking about -- the angle really plays against you. I suppose if it's too tight you could forgo the socket and directly mount the chip, though.

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Badwolf wrote: 27 Sep 2022 11:48 It's that front edge of the socket I'm thinking about -- the angle really plays against you. I suppose if it's too tight you could forgo the socket and directly mount the chip, though.
Yep indeed. I will have a better look later. But the ROM has to really go there anyway.
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@Badwolf Could stack ROM's there! :lol:

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Back to genius status then :lol: :yay:
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exxos wrote: 27 Sep 2022 11:59 Back to genius status then :lol: :yay:
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interested to know what additions the tf536 gives on a mste.
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alienkidmj12 wrote: 20 Oct 2022 14:28 interested to know what additions the tf536 gives on a mste.
Afraid this is custom for STE only, not MSTE.
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Hi there, there is any timeframe for this board version to be available to purchase?
I guess this board would allow to be installed with a closed STE case, and that's what I'm looking for.
I'm also looking for a TwiSTer board if a TF536 is not available, but I would prefer a TF option if available.

Thanks in advance,

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andresv wrote: 20 Oct 2022 15:55 Hi there, there is any timeframe for this board version to be available to purchase?
Afraid I have no idea. Only just started it really. Have to finish designing the PCB, then order, build and test, likely do another respin then a production run. Won't be done this year.
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No problem, thanks for answering.

I will keep an eye on this project!

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