Description
This adapter will allow us to plug any* accelerator for A1200 into the CD32. It was specially designed to fit inside the CD32. It will work with my latest Hefesto Riser and probably will work with other risers if they are 4 layers and with all the pins connected. This adapter is made in four layers, with an ENIG finish and a V-cut bevel, which is far more expensive than a common board.
Includes an IDE controller using a CPLD onboard that can be disabled in case your accelerator has an IDE controller.
Compatibitily:
The adapter works with Vampire 1200 and also with Aca1230, but in theory will work with other accelerators too.
Important notes about CD-ROM and metal shield:
This adapter is not a magical solution compatible with all configurations. It includes an IDE controller that can be deactivated, but will not work together with the CD32’s CD-ROM drive. You must choose between disabling the CD-ROM drive or using a CF on the IDE controller.
Also, the top metal shield of the CD32 MUST not be installed using this adapter. Because mechanically, it’s impossible to fit.
Also need to isolate with tape one of the oscillators that is on the path of the V1200 IDE (in case you use it with Vampire V1200):
Parts required and not included:
A CD32 :p
A riser with proper isolation for CD32 made in 4 layers, for example, my Hefesto Riser.
An ACA 1230, V1200, and maybe the Pistorm32-lite (not fully tested) or a similar ACCELERATOR.
