Fast RAM on A600? *NOT PCMCIA*

Akira · 24 December 2008, 17:31

Hey guys,

made a search on the boards with no results...

is there any A600 solution to have Fast RAM? Of the real type, not that PCMCIA slowness...

Maybe there's a hack possible... I have a 2MB Chip expansion, but maybe if I remove that and do the piggyback mod, I can use the expansion port for some real fast ram...

What do you think?

meega · 24 December 2008, 17:42

I think you need an A500+, which not only has the trapdoor slot for +1MB chip RAM, but also has a genuine expansion slot (the same as the A500) for proper expansion options. I understand that there are some CPU socket adapters that will do similar things to the real expansion slot, have fun trying to fit them into your undersized case.

Ed: or you could just buy an A1200 and do it properly.

cane · 24 December 2008, 19:14

There's that Russian 8Mb expansion - linky, alexh bought it. Biggest problem with it is payment - they can't have paypal, and bank transfer is expensive.

Hungry Horace · 24 December 2008, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by cane

There's that Russian 8Mb expansion - linky, alexh bought it. Biggest problem with it is payment - they can't have paypal, and bank transfer is expensive.

also, they dont have any right now (you'll be put on an indefinate waiting list) and be aware you will have to mail them directly rather than use the site. (which is still broken - you'll get an error when you submit your email address)

I hope they realise there is still demand for this and dont move onto new projects!

rkauer · 24 December 2008, 21:06

I have LordV email. Anyone willing to buy that expansion can pay electronically via a Russian "Paypal a-like" site.

I'll ask him about the boards, since a lot of people are willing to get one.

BTW: Merry Xmas to all of you!

R33f · 21 January 2009, 11:34

I'd be interested in this but the second link for the website is dead

mihcael · 21 January 2009, 11:40

also interested..

@rkauer
did you get any response yet??

alexh · 21 January 2009, 13:56

If you're in the UK you can pay via MoneyGram(TM) available at every major post office branch. Cost £4.99 which isnt that expensive.

Acid RAIN of Amiga Service Center showed me a new PHP version of their site a few weeks ago... perhaps they are just transitioning?

alexh · 21 January 2009, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Maybe there's a hack possible... I have a 2MB Chip expansion, but maybe if I remove that and do the piggyback mod, I can use the expansion port for some real fast ram...What do you think?

There are not enough signals on that expansion slot. ChipRAM only.

Zetr0 · 21 January 2009, 18:07

A600 port also has the following (interestingly)

Left / Right Audio
RTC (Clock In)
14Mhz out
CCK 7mhz out
Reset
+12v

theres also a couple of strange ones

Spare_CS and X1M signals

24 December 2008, 17:31	#1
Akira Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: # Posts: 12,584	Fast RAM on A600? NOT PCMCIA Hey guys, made a search on the boards with no results... is there any A600 solution to have Fast RAM? Of the real type, not that PCMCIA slowness... Maybe there's a hack possible... I have a 2MB Chip expansion, but maybe if I remove that and do the piggyback mod, I can use the expansion port for some real fast ram... What do you think?

24 December 2008, 21:06	#5
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 47 Posts: 3,477	I have LordV email. Anyone willing to buy that expansion can pay electronically via a Russian "Paypal a-like" site. I'll ask him about the boards, since a lot of people are willing to get one. BTW: Merry Xmas to all of you! __________________ Amigan since 1989 Known drunk since 1982 (don't know quite well, I was drunk) 13 Amigas at home Finally a Z3 one! I'll stick with 'Cachaça do Inter' for this week: Chivas gives headaches! :D

21 January 2009, 11:40	#7
mihcael Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aussie Posts: 923	also interested.. @rkauer did you get any response yet?? __________________ It's Brutal, and Inexcusable! - Amiga mods as Mp3's - Modp3

21 January 2009, 13:56	#8
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 10,510	If you're in the UK you can pay via MoneyGram(TM) available at every major post office branch. Cost £4.99 which isnt that expensive. Acid RAIN of Amiga Service Center showed me a new PHP version of their site a few weeks ago... perhaps they are just transitioning? __________________ Thalion Webshrine

21 January 2009, 18:07	#10
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 38 Posts: 9,185	A600 port also has the following (interestingly) Left / Right Audio RTC (Clock In) 14Mhz out CCK 7mhz out Reset +12v theres also a couple of strange ones Spare_CS and X1M signals __________________ Luscious Linkie Time:- www.AmiBay.com Old Skooler

24 December 2008, 17:42	#2
meega Secret Lemonade Drinker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oooh what a feeling yeaaah dancing on the ceiling Posts: 313	I think you need an A500+, which not only has the trapdoor slot for +1MB chip RAM, but also has a genuine expansion slot (the same as the A500) for proper expansion options. I understand that there are some CPU socket adapters that will do similar things to the real expansion slot, have fun trying to fit them into your undersized case. Ed: or you could just buy an A1200 and do it properly.

24 December 2008, 19:14	#3
cane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: .hr Age: 34 Posts: 538	There's that Russian 8Mb expansion - linky, alexh bought it. Biggest problem with it is payment - they can't have paypal, and bank transfer is expensive.

21 January 2009, 11:34	#6
R33f Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 11	I'd be interested in this but the second link for the website is dead

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