Yep bottom slot my friend :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by rkauer
Maybe its different in A4000T or something?
I'm looking forward to when Mrs Fitz goes up to read a book, I'll go up and play on the A4000 :D
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Yep bottom slot my friend :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by rkauer
Maybe its different in A4000T or something?
I'm looking forward to when Mrs Fitz goes up to read a book, I'll go up and play on the A4000 :D
Thought I'd updated this, progress has been a little holted for two reasons. Firstly the SCSI HDD I bought arrived DOA and I'm waiting for a replacement and secondsly I need a Super Buster 11 to use the Z3 fastlane.
I might have a go at installing the Tocatta Soundcard over the weekend though. For now however she is all setup quite happy with the A600, I've been thrashing out some games on the new Arcade Fight Stick which I'm very pleased with.
She might be moving downstairs though as we have some space in the dining room and I'm thinking of getting one of those nice corner desks and setting here up on that.
Anyway for now - this is the happy couple chillin out! (Don't worry they're fully covered from the nasty light when not in use!)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...g?t=1286234889
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...g?t=1286234889
Thats not yellowing by the way, just the light from outside ;)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...g?t=1286234889
Got myself one of these little S-Video adapters as well :cool:
Thought I'd share some more pr0n with you!
I installed the Tocatta Sound Card today :D
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...g?t=1286749746
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...g?t=1286749746
:cool:
you havemy envy my friend, I have wanted a toccata for evers! lol
I remember having the idled dream that one day my A1200 with its Winer Z4 busboard would have one of these one day....
Irony is now I have PCI for that puppy with a nice choice of Audio cards to choose from.
still that does look a monster in that thing - remember 16bit recording direct to drive is quite nice - and a great way of creating sound files for use with MakeCD =D
This is all looking rather lovely :thumbsup:
Great machine - what software are you running on it?
nice machine and build mate, i wish i had the money to get a 4000 i have always wanted one maybe oneday.
Thanks guys, I really love this machine - I never thought I would join the big box club but when the opportunity came along to own this fabulous machine and so pleased I got it!
@chiark I'm running Classic Workbench OS3.9 and play CD games such as Doom/Genetic Species/Gloom and WHDLoad. Also like to mess around in workbench as the 040 @40mhz really makes its way round the OS very fast indeed.
Looking forward to having some fun with the Tocatta, I like the idea of the 16bit recording :D
There's some software bundled with the card that I want to take a look at.
Steve.
I feel a surf update coming on, lets hit the beach and catch a wave or 2
Not till I get it and take Photo's :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by cosmicfrog
You'll just have to wait as Phil would say... :whistle:
Decided to go back and spend some time with the A4000 today, she was sad that I've been spending so much time with a certain PPC! :shhh:
First I tried to install my X-Surf that arrived earlier in the week but it just wont boot with the card inserted, probably another Buster9 issue so I've started a help thread here
I have already asked missus Fitz to get me a Buster 11 for my Birthday so will just have to wait on that...
Here is what I was trying to setup:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...g?t=1287239038
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...g?t=1287239038
I've already configured the gaming adapter for my wireless network, so in theory if the X-Surf was working I should be able to get online via WiFi with the Sana2 Driver and MiamiDX, but today it wasn't meant to be, shame because I wanted this ready for the R3tr0 R3play event.
Finally tested the Tocatta though! WOW - What an amazing card, I had my little A600 playing some mod files plugged into the 'Line In' and recorded them on the Tocatta in 16bit right into the RAM (this is where 140mb+ of Ram comes in handy!) They played back perfect and it only use 20% CPU whilst recording and playback.
What a great card, look forward to more fun and games with this. I'm guessing I can use it with AHI as a souncard for games and such? Will have to play with the settings a bit and get my head round it - but I'm still staggered by what this baby can do! :cool:
Good Times.
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After playing some more with the A4000 I decided to make a little video of the Tocatta recording some Mods, enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmwx-bZg0ss
ps. I know I have no idea what I am doing LOL :D
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OMG I just found out you can pass the A4000 Paula RCA output straight into the Tocatta 'Line In' and the sound is played back through the Tocatta, even WHDload games :blink:
I played back some MP3's/Mods and recorded them this way as well, also wasn't expecting my 040@ 40mhz to play MP3's so well or is this the Tocatta helping out?
Awesome stuff - well pleased!
This is a beautiful machine, I hope soon I will get to see her!
Thanks :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wasagi
You're welcome to pop in any time mate! :cool:
What a machine you have there Steve and very white too and for free! :blink: What a find! Nice work with the upgrades too ;)
And Genetic Species! I forgot all about that game, its in my collection along with Naplam, Earth 2140 with mission pack, Nemac IV, Quake with Malice, ADoom and Foundation, just to mention a few of the late games. Have not played any of these since my 4K decided it needed a "rest".
Now after reading your thread, I miss mine even more :(
Anyways, nice Steve, very nice :D
@Geraldine glad you like the project and what I've done with it :thumbsup:
Yes I was very lucky to get a machine for free in such great condition, I'm so pleased that I got the oportunity to own one.
Hopefully you'll have yours up and running again soon.
Steve.
Its been a while on this one! But my A4000 is back up and running :D
I got my new daughter board today and as soon as I re-built the PicassoIV was working fine.
So I tried with the X-Surf again and she still wont take it, flashing power light.
And after removing the X-Surf the Picasso stopped working again (the scan doubler) :blink:
The problem seems to be that the X-Surf is too big and pushes the daughter board out of line, I think this may have done lasting damage to my old daughter board. As soon as I realized the problem the X-Surf was out and I re-built the machine again.
Thankfully the PicassoIV is working fine again, and I really hope it stays that way now :whistle:
Screws are back on and I'm not opening the machine again unless I really have to!
Steve.
I say that everytime I open mine and low and behold the tops off within a week :DQuote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteve
Dave G :cool:
Ok, until I get a Deneb ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by davideoI say that everytime I open mine and low and behold the tops off within a week :DQuote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteve
Dave G :cool:
:cool:
Screws I`ve heard of them things hehehehe
think only one PC here has case screws one nearly every machine has easy access, that is no case screws :)
if it is pushing it out a bit, try taking the plastic runner of the back see if that gives it a little bit more room,
If you think that card is over sized the gvp 040 for the a1500 deff is !!
Wow, has it really been that long since this project had an update :oops:
Don't worry this A4000 is still much loved :thumbsup:
I recently bought her a little upgrade:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1323.jpg
Finally got round to installing this little fella last night and tested this morning as I had the wrong files. I used the Siron stack first but realised it didn't support USB Mass Storage which was one of the main reasons I wanted simple USB on this A4000, the lack of a PCMCIA makes file transfers a bit of a PITA and I hate burning CD's etc... Also I'll get the benefit of USB Networking when I find a suitable adapter.
Well here she is, the card was a little too long so didn't fit at first - I had to take out the screws holding the backplane in place, but its secure enough.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1438.jpg
And my little USB Flash Disk plugged in :)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1441.jpg
And some shots of it up and running :cool:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1439.jpg
I get this set address failed error on first boot - but a restart fixes that, weird eh?
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1440.jpg
There we go USB working and Flash Disk detected :D
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1442.jpg
= One happy Steve :drinkin:
Hi Steve
Whoo!!! A great update my friend :thumbsup:
I see long time a go some bards like this one, but is the first time I see a working one.
Nice update and thaks to share pics :)
Best wishes
a 4000 usb ribbits to ya, & ya my A2000 finaly has the lid back on
Thanks guys, I'm really pleased with this solution - cheap and functional :)
Do you do tea and scones with that? Or maybe a roast dinner? :D /cheeky :pQuote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteveThanks :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wasagi
You're welcome to pop in any time mate! :cool:
Last Ami-vistor got a full on BBQ with marinated Chicken Skewers, Steak, Burgers and Sauasges! But he turned down the Salad :thumbsdown:Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul_sDo you do tea and scones with that? Or maybe a roast dinner? :D /cheeky :pQuote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteveThanks :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wasagi
You're welcome to pop in any time mate! :cool:
thats because salad is the work of the devil :dry:
Hey guys,
Another pic for ya'll :thumbsup:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1443.jpg
Great stuff Steve mate! I still can't believe how spawny you were to get this lovely A4000 :D Nice to see some more additions. Your setup looks really fab there too mate! :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phipscube
Hey bud - cheers! For sure this A4000 means a lot to me for the wany it came to me and the fact Zetr0 saved it from death :cool:
Very pleased and proud to own it. :thumbsup:
Steve.
Just a little update ;)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1550.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1551.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1552.jpg
SCSI Kit will be going in tomorrow - its a CSMkII 060@50mhz by the way :thumbsup:
Hey! I think I see a Toccata!
Well spotted :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by AmigaFun
Hoping I can defeat the SCSI Monster tomorrow, we battled three times before and I always lost :censored:
Also, why "only" 64Mb in the CS?
The third simm socket has broken clips, I'll add the other 64mb later. This was the first test :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rkauer
I'm thinking of using a couple of blobs of Hot Glue to keep the Simm in place, I guess this is safe?
Hi Steve
Nice setup my friend. Looks amazing :thumbsup:
Best wishes
Thanks Pablo!Quote:
Originally Posted by merlinkv
I went upstairs to install the SCSI today and I have the wrong adapters lol, I have SCA 80 - 68 and I need SCA 80 - 50pin! :Doh:
So I just bought a couple from Hong Kong! Will resume this in a couple of weeks LOL :ninja:
Steve.
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Well here's what I had planned for today lol before I noticed the adapters were wrong :roll:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1554.jpg
And for Rogerio :p
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1555.jpg
Hi Steve
Sending PM :thumbsup:
At the suggestion mf my good friend Pablo I'm trying out SCSI-IDE, good news as it works like a charm :thumbsup:
Bad news - where am I gong to install it! (Hmm maybe mount the drive upsidedown... Is that safe?)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1557.jpg
My System drive is copying over at the moment ansd seems to be making nice progress :)
Stripe the SCSI cable and make it a round (easier to maneuvre) cable :)
This is what I've done in my BPPC's SCSI cable going to the ACard
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5...c03276n.th.jpg
He he, it took me a while to find it in your pic!Quote:
Originally Posted by mfilos
Yes I was just thinking whilst upstairs an extension cable would be an idea from SCSI-IDE Device to CDROM, then I can mount the device elsewhere.
The copy was nice and quick, she's booting up fine off the SCSI - short delay for the IDE check but thats all.
Need to mess with some settings, getting 4.4mb/sec which is over 2x the native IDE but I'm sure I can get over 5mb/sec :ninja:
Steve.
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This could do it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40-Pin-3-5-des...item3362d8e972
You can also order whatever extension/male-female/40-44pin from AmigaKit!
You can get a lot better results from SCSI with tinkering a bit the SCSI config of Cyberstorm. I can send ya some screenshots of how to mess with them a bit.
I get 9.6mb/s on my BPPC and 16GB CF (Transcend 133x) mounted on an ACard.
Quick question!
Is it safe to use these to terminate the IDE on my A4000's for faster SCSI/FastATA booting?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40-Pin-IDE-PAS...item3368a58949
Steve.
Probably, but why not just buy a known-working-with-A4000s one from Amigakit? That's what I did. It'll probably work out cheaper, too. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteve
Should be OK Steve, I would recomend just using a very short 40 pin cable connected to a CF card set as non-bootable which will also give you some extra backup storage if needed
TC ;)
PS - As Andy says I think the Amigakit ones are better value, on the other hand ask zetr0 to modify a 40 pin socket for you, it's only a diode between 2 pins.
Had no idea Amigakit sold such a thing :oops:Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyLandyProbably, but why not just buy a known-working-with-A4000s one from Amigakit? That's what I did. It'll probably work out cheaper, too. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteve
@TC I did think of that but I'm running out of spare CF's with all these Amiga's :Doh:
I guess arguably CF's are cheaper than the terminators though ;)
Oh and I need to be careful I don't run out of Favours from Zetr0 :ninja:
I doubt you would bless him,Quote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteve
tbh mate I can't remember the pins that the diode needs fitting to so if Zeets can PM me the details I'll be quite happy to knock one up FOC for you & get it in the post.
TC ;)
Quote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteve
i just use an old blank cf card on the internal IDE to speed up the scsi boot time:)
I bought a HIS Radeon 9250 and it dosen't work in my A1200 so probably one to avoid.
I tried my 256mb Radeon in AmigaFun's A1200 and it didn't work in his either (he has the Mediator 1200TX) so I guess the card is the problem :(
I'm waiting for my new SATA card to be delivered so will update on that when it arrives. Since I returned the Saphire Radeon to AmigaFun now I'll be sticking with the Voodoo for now :roll:
Steve.
Quote:
Originally Posted by fitzsteve
Solved this problem!
The SCSI-IDE bridge is connected to an IDE extension cable:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/IMG_1622.jpg
@ fitzsteve: So, have you got a CF card connected via R\IDSC SCSI-IDE bridge? Would you mind sharing the jumper settings for the bridge? :) I never got the same setup working.
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by protek
The HDD is connected to the SCSI-IDE bridge, I currently have no jumpers set (they were loose and fell off :o) It seems to make no difference lol! I did have ID1 and SCSI2) jumpers set before.
I've used it before with CF cards via Blizzard PPC SCSI so it should work for you but IIRC one CF adapter didn't work so I had to try another.
Steve.