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====== Building the Pi1541 ====== | ====== Building the Pi1541 ====== | ||
- | I first heard about the [[https://cbm-pi1541.firebaseapp.com|Pi1541]] created by Steve White on [[http://www.chickenlipsradio.org|Chicken Lips Radio]]. There had been other solutions in the past for hooking up an SD card to a C64/128 but nothing for the average hacker that would fully emulate a 1541 or daily chain to another real 1541. | + | {{ :wiki:pi-5165.jpg?nolink&300|}} I first heard about the [[https://cbm-pi1541.firebaseapp.com|Pi1541]] created by Steve White on [[http://www.chickenlipsradio.org|Chicken Lips Radio]]. There had been other solutions in the past for hooking up an SD card to a C64/128 but nothing for the average hacker that would fully emulate a 1541 or daisy chain to another real 1541. |
Discovering that this project ran bare metal on the Raspberry Pi without any underlying OS was impressive to say the least, exactly what I was hoping someone would eventually produce. | Discovering that this project ran bare metal on the Raspberry Pi without any underlying OS was impressive to say the least, exactly what I was hoping someone would eventually produce. | ||
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* 40-pin header - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10PCS-2X20-PIN-Double-row-Straight-FEMALE-PIN-HEADER-2-54MM-PITCH-Strip-Connector-Socket-2/32854215610.html | * 40-pin header - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10PCS-2X20-PIN-Double-row-Straight-FEMALE-PIN-HEADER-2-54MM-PITCH-Strip-Connector-Socket-2/32854215610.html | ||
* Level Shifter Module (includes 12 header pins) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5pcs-lot-5V-3V-IIC-UART-SPI-Four-Channel-Level-Converter-Module-for-Arduino-Free-Shipping/32247463702.html | * Level Shifter Module (includes 12 header pins) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5pcs-lot-5V-3V-IIC-UART-SPI-Four-Channel-Level-Converter-Module-for-Arduino-Free-Shipping/32247463702.html | ||
- | * 2 x DIN 6-pin Sockets - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10PCS-2X20-PIN-Double-row-Straight-FEMALE-PIN-HEADER-2-54MM-PITCH-Strip-Connector-Socket-2/32854215610.html | + | * 2 x DIN 6-pin Sockets - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32841961776.html |
* Hex Socket Screw Bolts M2.5 18mm - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/50pcs-M2-5-18-20-22-25-28-30-32-35-38-40-mm-304-Stainless/32859007238.html | * Hex Socket Screw Bolts M2.5 18mm - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/50pcs-M2-5-18-20-22-25-28-30-32-35-38-40-mm-304-Stainless/32859007238.html | ||
* Hex Lock Nuts M2.5 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/50pcs-M2-M2-5-M3-M4-M5-M6-304-stainless-Steel-Nylon-Insert-Hex-Lock-Nuts/32858121224.html | * Hex Lock Nuts M2.5 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/50pcs-M2-M2-5-M3-M4-M5-M6-304-stainless-Steel-Nylon-Insert-Hex-Lock-Nuts/32858121224.html | ||
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I brought the Pi1541 inside and connected it to the TV to see what it outputs. I was pleased to see that a menu screen appeared and all the D64 images were listed. So something was working. | I brought the Pi1541 inside and connected it to the TV to see what it outputs. I was pleased to see that a menu screen appeared and all the D64 images were listed. So something was working. | ||
- | More fiddle-diddling with the options.txt but there was no change. At this point I started reading around. You know... reading the manual? I went back to the original instructions, and forum post on Lemon64. | + | More fiddle-diddling with the options.txt but there was no change. At this point I started reading around. You know... reading the manual? I went back to the original instructions, and also read through [[http://cheshire.iinet.net.au/Pi1541Wiki.htm|the unofficial FAQ]] and [[https://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67978|forum post on Lemon64]]. |
As much as I read about "browser mode" or the file browser disk that was available, the less I understood of it. | As much as I read about "browser mode" or the file browser disk that was available, the less I understood of it. | ||
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And that's the end of the journey so far. I've always hoped someone would turn a Raspberry Pi into a 1541. It's such an excellent project. I would like to thank both Steve White for creating the Pi1541 and to CG for sharing his Pi1541 daughter-board design. | And that's the end of the journey so far. I've always hoped someone would turn a Raspberry Pi into a 1541. It's such an excellent project. I would like to thank both Steve White for creating the Pi1541 and to CG for sharing his Pi1541 daughter-board design. | ||
- | I've donated to CG by purchasing his board via PCBWay, and also directly to Steve as a thanks for his hard work and generosity. | + | I've donated to CG by purchasing [[https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Pi1541_IO_Adapter__Rev_4.html|his board via PCBWay]], and also [[https://cbm-pi1541.firebaseapp.com|directly to Steve]] as a thanks for his hard work and generosity. |
When you consider you're dropping money for all the parts required, it's a nice idea to drop a few extra dollars to Steve and CG. | When you consider you're dropping money for all the parts required, it's a nice idea to drop a few extra dollars to Steve and CG. |