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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.

gigi92 wrote: 12 Jul 2024 13:29
Is it possible to switch booster 32 to 8 and 8 to 32 ? harware ? or this program ?

Thanks in advance.

Yes, check the FAQ below:

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=4441

HigashiJun wrote: 12 Jul 2024 13:42 Yes, check the FAQ below:

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=4441

Connect the SW pad on the booster some 0v somewhere to disable the boosters 32Mhz mode and enables 8MHz mode. : some one has illustration ?

Thansk

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.

Thanks for your reply, for now i do not have booster, when is at home it will be me easy to show PAD SW.

IIRC, the SW pad is clearly indicated on the PCB.

Don't forget to get a "FAST TOS" upgrade with your booster.

HigashiJun wrote: 14 Jul 2024 10:30 IIRC, the SW pad is clearly indicated on the PCB.

Don't forget to get a "FAST TOS" upgrade with your booster.

100% for the FAST TOS upgrade 👍

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