Analogic's CD32 disk drive expander unit mini review. - Page 3

AmigaFun · 09 February 2011, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

You sure that is right? I'm pretty sure two things cannot be connected to SCART pin 15 (RED in)!

One of them has to be wired to pin 16? So which is it?

NOTE the pinout (if correct) is completely different than VGA DE-15 pinout and MAC DA-15 pinout! That means no standard adapter would have worked.

Hi alexh, I can check it again tonight. You are right, I have two things connected to pin 15 on the scart. I suspect I messed up the editing after I posted the reply. Thanks for pointing that out.

AmigaFun · 09 February 2011, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmigaFun

Hi alexh, I can check it again tonight. You are right, I have two things connected to pin 15 on the scart. I suspect I messed up the editing after I posted the reply. Thanks for pointing that out.

@ Alexh. Just re-checked the pinouts, and yes, pin 15 of the 'D' type goes to pin 16 on the SCART.
Thanks for pointing this out, can't belive I missed it, but goes to high light how errors happen!

My origional post has been updated.

Thanks again

alexh · 09 February 2011, 23:09

FYI if anyone is interested here are the signal assignments based on AmigaFun's findings and the SCART pinout. (Our thanks go to AmigaFun for taking the time to find out the wiring).

Depending on the levels of voltage on CD32fWSI pins 15 (probably +5v), 14 (probably +12v) and CSYNC some resistors may be required to operate correctly with all TV's including modern LCD/Plasma units. We'd have to use a Multi-meter / scope to find out. Might be worth using the values in Stedy's RGB SCART cable if you're having problems.

Code:

 ----------------------------------------------
| Function       | CD32fWSI |     TV SCART     |
|----------------+----------+------------------|
|RGB mode (1-3v) |    15    |        16        |
|AV 4:3 (9.5-12v)|    14    |         8        |
|Ground          |     9    | 5, 9, 13, 17, 18 |
|Analog Red      |     3    |        15        |
|Analog Green    |     4    |        11        |
|Analog Blue     |     5    |         7        |
|Composite Sync  |     6    |        20        |
 -----------------------------------------------

other_reality · 10 February 2011, 14:35

Thanks a bunch Alexh and Amigafun. It's now time to pass on the info to my cable guy lol...I envy you soldering-pin sorting guys...

Methanoid · 11 July 2012, 13:40

Just found this thread and then found this BARGAIN on eBay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400307418272

FOL · 11 July 2012, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Methanoid

Just found this thread and then found this BARGAIN on eBay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400307418272

Have to say, what use is a floppy on a CD32.
I mean, virtually everyone who has a stock CD32 use it for games and we have the ability to burn our own discs and compilations.

Methanoid · 11 July 2012, 15:30

Indeed.. so why would anyone (except an anal collector) be dumb enough to spend THAT amount of money?

BuckoA51 · 19 July 2012, 17:21

Quote:

Just found this thread and then found this BARGAIN on eBay

That guy's well known for his over-priced 'chancer' auctions.

Paul_s · 11 August 2012, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckoA51

That guy's well known for his over-priced 'chancer' auctions.

yeah, and he stole my photos (not that I care much!).

I liked the quirkyness of the FWSi, but yeah for collectors/CD32 freak only!

gjb1985 · 06 March 2013, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOL

Have to say, what use is a floppy on a CD32.
I mean, virtually everyone who has a stock CD32 use it for games and we have the ability to burn our own discs and compilations.

because with floppy disk you can save games on compilation discs you make right?

I found this topic and trying to understand. if I install floppy disk drive on my amiga 32, I can use them for amiga floppy aga games like colonization that don't work on compilation cd's as well as save games I play on my compilation cd's. I like the compilation cd's because no switching disks.

what kind of floppy disk drive do I need to use and is there a faq on how to install it?

FOL · 06 March 2013, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjb1985

what kind of floppy disk drive do I need to use and is there a faq on how to install it?

It comes with Floppy drive.

gjb1985 · 06 March 2013, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOL

It comes with Floppy drive.

I have an amiga 32, but no floppy disk drive.

FOL · 06 March 2013, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjb1985

I have an amiga 32, but no floppy disk drive.

You have lost me completely. I know you have a cd32 and no floppy.
This device lets you have a floppy on the CD32, it also comes with a floppy drive.

gjb1985 · 07 March 2013, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOL

You have lost me completely. I know you have a cd32 and no floppy.
This device lets you have a floppy on the CD32, it also comes with a floppy drive.

what device? you have to manually install a floppy disk drive on your amiga right? I want to know what kind of floppy disk drive and if there is a tutorial on how to install it on a cd32

Gordon · 07 March 2013, 11:42

gjb1985, you can not install any floppy drive. You have to buy the whole unit with the floppy drive built in. It connects to the back of the cd32.

If you want to buy it, contact analogic on ebay
http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/analogicco...p2047675.l2559
They may still have some to sell

Akira · 07 March 2013, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjb1985

what device? you have to manually install a floppy disk drive on your amiga right? I want to know what kind of floppy disk drive and if there is a tutorial on how to install it on a cd32

Dude, you are posting on a thread ABOUT THE DEVICE, the Analogic CD32 disk Drive Expander.
Read well before posting.

nittamituaki · 16 March 2013, 13:21

Anybody have not written about "possibility" about audio input ( line in ),yet!!!

This "hole" is in the side of Analogic FDD unit.
To my surprise, Analogic FDD has Audio Board, it is behind of this hole.

Tomorrow I will buy a cable and check about this usage.

nittamituaki · 21 March 2013, 10:39

OK, I confirmed. "Audio Board" was true.
I am really happy...it might the happiest day for me in this year...(?!)

Dear Analogic-FDD users, ...!!

We don't need a sound sampler,such as "Sound Master" or "Megalosound", which are expensive price on ebay!

For example, I will add some pictures at mypage's album.
Just connect Audio unit and Analogic FDD.
Yeah!

alexh · 21 March 2013, 10:45

It is reasonably well know that the CD32 fWSI has an audio board. There are pictures of the audio board on the Amiga Hardware Database.

http://amiga.resource.cx/photos/phot...res=hi&lang=en
http://amiga.resource.cx/photos/phot...res=hi&lang=en

Gordon · 21 March 2013, 10:52

What is the benefit of it?

09 February 2011, 23:09	#83
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 10,506	FYI if anyone is interested here are the signal assignments based on AmigaFun's findings and the SCART pinout. (Our thanks go to AmigaFun for taking the time to find out the wiring). Depending on the levels of voltage on CD32fWSI pins 15 (probably +5v), 14 (probably +12v) and CSYNC some resistors may be required to operate correctly with all TV's including modern LCD/Plasma units. We'd have to use a Multi-meter / scope to find out. Might be worth using the values in Stedy's RGB SCART cable if you're having problems. Code: ---------------------------------------------- \| Function \| CD32fWSI \| TV SCART \| \|----------------+----------+------------------\| \|RGB mode (1-3v) \| 15 \| 16 \| \|AV 4:3 (9.5-12v)\| 14 \| 8 \| \|Ground \| 9 \| 5, 9, 13, 17, 18 \| \|Analog Red \| 3 \| 15 \| \|Analog Green \| 4 \| 11 \| \|Analog Blue \| 5 \| 7 \| \|Composite Sync \| 6 \| 20 \| ----------------------------------------------- __________________ Thalion Webshrine Last edited by alexh; 09 February 2011 at 23:24.

11 July 2012, 13:40	#85
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 47 Posts: 1,441	Just found this thread and then found this BARGAIN on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400307418272 __________________ The thoughts of Chairman Methanoid at http://methanoid.blogspot.com

11 July 2012, 15:30	#87
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 47 Posts: 1,441	Indeed.. so why would anyone (except an anal collector) be dumb enough to spend THAT amount of money? __________________ The thoughts of Chairman Methanoid at http://methanoid.blogspot.com

21 March 2013, 10:45	#99
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 10,506	It is reasonably well know that the CD32 fWSI has an audio board. There are pictures of the audio board on the Amiga Hardware Database. http://amiga.resource.cx/photos/phot...res=hi&lang=en http://amiga.resource.cx/photos/phot...res=hi&lang=en __________________ Thalion Webshrine

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10 February 2011, 14:35	#84
other_reality Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greece Posts: 31	Thanks a bunch Alexh and Amigafun. It's now time to pass on the info to my cable guy lol...I envy you soldering-pin sorting guys...

07 March 2013, 11:42	#95
Gordon Settler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amigastan Posts: 884	gjb1985, you can not install any floppy drive. You have to buy the whole unit with the floppy drive built in. It connects to the back of the cd32. If you want to buy it, contact analogic on ebay http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/analogicco...p2047675.l2559 They may still have some to sell

16 March 2013, 13:21	#97
nittamituaki Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Japan Posts: 52	Anybody have not written about "possibility" about audio input ( line in ),yet!!! This "hole" is in the side of Analogic FDD unit. To my surprise, Analogic FDD has Audio Board, it is behind of this hole. Tomorrow I will buy a cable and check about this usage.

21 March 2013, 10:39	#98
nittamituaki Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Japan Posts: 52	OK, I confirmed. "Audio Board" was true. I am really happy...it might the happiest day for me in this year...(?!) Dear Analogic-FDD users, ...!! We don't need a sound sampler,such as "Sound Master" or "Megalosound", which are expensive price on ebay! For example, I will add some pictures at mypage's album. Just connect Audio unit and Analogic FDD. Yeah!

21 March 2013, 10:52	#100
Gordon Settler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amigastan Posts: 884	What is the benefit of it?

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