New storage modules

Karl Albert Brokstad

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Sep 30, 2020, 12:02:37 PM9/30/20

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Hi

Here are some more storage modules :)

#74 the ultimate hacked version

#75 40pin IDE version

And #71-73

Karl

Colin MacArthur

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:15:50 PM10/1/20

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They look GREAT.

I like the #75 as I am a PPIDE fan....

CM

Steve Cousins

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Oct 1, 2020, 4:38:14 PM10/1/20

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While the PPIDE approach is a good solid design, it is worth noting that Karl's recent Compact Flash modules include additional circuitry to improve the compatibility and reliability problems associated with earlier bus-based Compact Flash module designs (including the official RC2014 module). With these improvements and the greater speed of the bus-based design, I think Karl's bus-based CF modules are a good alternative to the PPIDE approach. Also, I believe the bus-based design has more software support.

Steve

Karl Albert Brokstad

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Oct 1, 2020, 4:57:16 PM10/1/20

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I have had a little time to test the two modules, and the #74 is the best module I have made so far, at least regarding compatability with CF cards.

BTW: Steve has opened his store again. So he will be busy packing and shipping this weekend :)

Karl

Karl Albert Brokstad

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Oct 1, 2020, 5:32:44 PM10/1/20

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For those who are interested;

Here are the full work files for the #74b.

There was a small bug in 74a, which I have corrected in this version.

Karl

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Gerber_74b Storage module_2020-10-01_23-20-23.zip

Schematic_74b Storage Module_2020-10-01_23-10-43.pdf

Karl Albert Brokstad

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Oct 4, 2020, 4:27:35 PM10/4/20

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Here are two new untested designs.

Karl

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