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Thanks for the quick response, Kipper2k.
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Hi, I'm interested in the expansion of 8MB + cpu adapter for my Amiga 500 rev 6A, I have a couple of doubts, it supports with "aca 500", you can sell a compatible compact flash with possible serious expansion out the compact flash abroad with An adapter of this type
http://en.esskabel.de/adapter/datash...ender-0430ffc/
I would also like to have led the visible expansion. greetings and thanks
Interested in the 8MB version
About a CDTV, in picture there is a red arrow. I think it is a capasitor, if someone know better please correct me.
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Capasitor is higest part on mobo. When you install the Ram + Ide board, it comes under it. If you want to install board so that it sits straight, you can't close CDTV's case. It is some millimeters higer than CPU slot, but when you install 68000 to board it comes too high to be able close case.
So you will have three options : Keep your CDTV open or replace capasitor with lower one or install board so that it sits skewed, but that means it wouldn't work reliably.
Hello everyone, and heavy, I'm about to buy this someone has tried? in the extension of kipper2k? genius would be more accessible cf card.
http://store.calexium.com/fr/316-pro...ash-29-cm.html
regards
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Originally Posted by utri007
The capacitor problem also happens with the A500 motherboard, the easiest option is to remove it and then lay the original capacitor on its side (its not as wide as it is long), if the legs are too short to reach the location holes when they are bent to fit, you can use wires to connect it to the motherboard (doing that will also allow you to move the capacitor to a better location if needed).
Realistically, buying a new capacitor with long legs is the best idea, that way you can simply pre-form the cap to lay sideways and have plenty of the legs left to fit through the holes (much neater).
If memory serves me right, Kipper mentioned that idea on one of his posts a long time ago, I'm not sure if it was for this board or another one he made :)
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The capacitor problem also happens with the A500 motherboard, the easiest option is to remove it and then lay the original capacitor on its side (its not as wide as it is long), if the legs are too short to reach the location holes when they are bent to fit, you can use wires to connect it to the motherboard (doing that will also allow you to move the capacitor to a better location if needed).
Realistically, buying a new capacitor with long legs is the best idea, that way you can simply pre-form the cap to lay sideways and have plenty of the legs left to fit through the holes (much neater).
If memory serves me right, Kipper mentioned that idea on one of his posts a long time ago, I'm not sure if it was for this board or another one he made :)
There is no capasitor problem on A500 with CPU risers. A500 capasitor are like those wich are right from red arrow on picture. On CDTV it is not a possible seat a card without CPU risers. With risers and without that big capasitor, there wouldn't be a problem.
Quote "There is no capasitor problem on A500 with CPU risers. A500 capasitor are like those wich are right from red arrow on picture. On CDTV it is not a possible seat a card without CPU risers. With risers and without that big capasitor, there wouldn't be a problem."
The risers do work, but on the A500 it is better to do the capacitor modification for stability where you reduce the height required and then you don't need to use the risers. I know this to be so as I ended up doing it myself on my A500 with my 8mb board from this very thread. It is also practical to fit some self adhesive foam onto the Paula chip on the A500 to assist in supporting the card as there is a lot relying on just the CPU pins holding the connections, simple but effective and it also supports the extra weight of the CF card.
I don't have a CDTV, but you mentioned that the capacitor was too high and I have given you an option to either try or not, that is up to you, I do know however that the A500 I have is a lot more stable connection wise by removing / not using the extra riser and laying the large capacitor on its side in order to allow the risers to be left out.
Problem arises if you are not a capable to do capasitor change yourself. If we all would have needed soldering skils and equipments, there would not be any need for those risers, wich of course would be best solution. Point is, CDTV has limitations, wich are not solvable without modification of motherboard.
You are right about the soldering skills and equipment, its something you either enjoy or fear in case you break something in the process (it can happen). Maybe you know someone local who is competent at electronics and who would do the modification for you? I think most of us started out having to repair our old equipment and worked up from there, once you have done a few repairs it mainly gets easier, mind you even changing capacitors can be awkward if there is a large ground plane as it can suck away the heat quite fast and makes melting the solder that much harder :lol:
I hope you manage to find someone to do the capacitor modification, that way you could pass on whether it did the job or not for others with CDTVs to gain knowledge from :)