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SDrive-ARM - market reseach/preorder


alsp

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Hi,

 

This topic opened to reseach market and collect requests for SDrive-ARM device.

Please check details on github.

 

Short characteristics:

  • SDrive was developed originally by C.P.U. team in 2008 and use AT Mega 8 processor;
  • It is extension of previous project with following features:
    • Works with Atari 8-bit systems like Atari 800, 800xl, XE/GS, etc.
    • 5V compatible 32bit Cypress CY8C4245AXI ARM processor with:
      • 48 MHz core
      • 32Kb Flash
      • 4Kb RAM
    • MicroSD card reader
    • Capacitive buttons (Next drive, Prev drive, Boot drive)
    • 6 LEDs (1 green, 1 red and 4 yellow)
    • Reset button
    • Each SIO pin connected to ARM I/O pin (Possibility for functionality extension)
    • One RW/RO switch for microSD card
    • original drive ID's switchng DIPs excluded

Estimated prices:

  • PCB + Case- $15
  • PCB + Case + pre-programmed ARM - $25
  • Assembled device - $50

Please write in this topic if you want to buy.

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With the PCB and Case, do you supply a complete list of needed components and instructions and I would assemble, solder, and program everything else? Thanks.

 

 

Of course all information already placed on github. And if it is needed will be printed and added to package on request.

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Hi. I'm interested, but needing some clarification about the PCB + Case + pre-programmed ARM option. Are all the components included and need to be soldered on to the board, or are they all soldered on with exception of the processor?

Hi, no, this option means as is - there will be one empty PCB, one empty case and one programmed ARM chip.

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So would it be as simple as loading roms into the SD card? How complicated would this be to run games? As simple as an everdrive?

ROMs can be just copied to microSD card on any PC with card reader.

Games starting are easy also - just assigning needed image to drive in bootloader and after it start game.

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ROMs can be just copied to microSD card on any PC with card reader.

Games starting are easy also - just assigning needed image to drive in bootloader and after it start game.

if it's as easy as it sounds, I would take one assembled. Just boot the system up as though I where booting from a drive? Is there an actual graphic user interface, or do I need to load each ROM individually?
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So whomever purchases that option would be required to buy all the additional LEDs, resistors, VRM, etc that listed on the parts list document on github?

First and second variant targeted to geeks who like solder iron =) So all remaining parts can be easily taken from digikey or mouser.

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