A500/A2000 Automatic Kickstart Switcher - New project!

[Tuxbar81]

I have forgotten to say that I have ordered 50 PCBs instead of 40. So, there is actually four boards available!

 

[LordAga]

Declaring interest
I would like two switchers please. One with the ribbon and one without.
Registered specially for this Great work Tuxbar81 !

 

[Tuxbar81]

Declaring interest
I would like two switchers please. One with the ribbon and one without.
Registered specially for this Great work Tuxbar81 !

Thanks for your comment LordAga!
Table updated.

 

[Neraka]

I would like an additional fully assembled switcher including ribbon, if still available. That's three in total. Thank you .

 

[ajack]

When is the ETA for the units? Any tentative dates so we have something to look forward to? Can't wait! BTW, what is the cost for these?

Also, just to confirm that they'll work with 512K ROMS right? Answer is obvious but I would just like to confirm that as KS 1.3 is 256K and KS 3.1 is 512K.

 

[Tuxbar81]

As I allready said, the Kickstart switcher without the PCB ribbon adapter will cost 13,5€ and it works with KS 1.3 to 3.1.
With the PCB ribbon adapter, I don't know at this time, but normally under 20€.
The PCBs are arrived yesterday evening.
Actually, I'm working onto the A1000 KSwitcher. I want to try to send the firsts ready one before the end of the week.

 

[ajack]

Noted with thanks...

 

[Tuxbar81]

I 've just received the PCBs for the A500/A600/A2000 Kickstart Switcher!
Components ordered. I hope to receive them before the end of the week.

Kickstart Switcher PCB:


Ribbon PCB:


Voilà!

 

[Allen1]

Looking good and everything is coming together now

 

[Juri]

Great news tuxbar81. my A2000 is ready for that board

 

[LordAga]

Super cool
One question...
Are all combinations possible ? Say, 2.04 left and 3.1 right ? Or only 1.3 left and 3.1(2.04) right ?

 

[Tuxbar81]

I have put onto the PCB "Kickstart 1.3" for ROM1 and "Kickstart 2.0/3.1" for ROM2.
But, you can use the Kickstart Switcher like this:

- ROM1: KS1.3 or KS2.0X & ROM2: KS1.3 or KS2.0X or KS3.1

The only restriction is for KS3.1 which must be onto ROM2 with jumper JP1 closed.
But, it's not a problem, because the Kickstart switcher allows to choose onto which ROM (1 or 2) you want to boot by default by using JP3-1 (Priority Selector).

The jumper JP2 is used to select the reset time to swap between kickstarts (3 or 10 seconds).

 

[CrazyBob]

Interested in one A600 kickstart switch with ribbon cable and adapter

 

[LordAga]

I have put onto the PCB "Kickstart 1.3" for ROM1 and "Kickstart 2.0/3.1" for ROM2.
But, you can use the Kickstart Switcher like this:

- ROM1: KS1.3 or KS2.0X & ROM2: KS1.3 or KS2.0X or KS3.1

The only restriction is for KS3.1 which must be onto ROM2 with jumper JP1 closed.
But, it's not a problem, because the Kickstart switcher allows to choose onto which ROM (1 or 2) you want to boot by default by using JP3-1 (Priority Selector).

The jumper JP2 is used to select the reset time to swap between kickstarts (3 or 10 seconds).

Perfect ! My 2.04 + 3.1 plan will be possible then. Thank you very much
Now I just have to be patient and wait my turn

 

[Tuxbar81]

Now I just have to be patient and wait my turn

Exactly!

 

[Tuxbar81]

Interested in one A600 kickstart switch with ribbon cable and adapter

You are added to the table!

 

[supaduper]

I will take the last 2 available with ribbons please for my A600 & CDTV

So : 2 units with Ribbons

thanks

 

[Tuxbar81]

I will take the last 2 available with ribbons please for my A600 & CDTV

So : 2 units with Ribbons

thanks

Added to the table!

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It's always possible to declare an interest. I'll make new fab if there is enough demand.

 

[boogalootoo]

If you ever start another round please put me down for 2 fully assembled switchers for the A2000 NTSC (USA) version. Thanks!!!

 

[Tuxbar81]

If you ever start another round please put me down for 2 fully assembled switchers for the A2000 NTSC (USA) version. Thanks!!!

OK, you open the next batch!
The Kickstart switcher can be plugged into an A2000 PAL or NTSC. No différence.

You want to plug it directly into the ROM socket of the motherboard, or with the ribbon PCB adapter?