One reason why I love the A1000 + clean up thread inside

Paul_s · 04 February 2010, 20:38

Because the RAM expansions are massive! Check this out...

Escort 2 chassis... http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/escort2

Ooooh, what's this?

But, where's the RAM board I here you cry?

http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/escortram

This is fully loaded with 2MB - 64 x 256k

Now, I need to clean her up

squidbass · 04 February 2010, 22:10

That really is a thing of sheer beauty!

AmigaFriend · 04 February 2010, 22:20

Quote:

optional ST506 controller card - Escort 2HD
the 5.25" hard disk is mounted in an external case of the same size as the Escort 2 chassis

That would make a massive expansion!

So and the second slot is for what, another 2mb Escort RAM expansion, totaling 4MB?

Paul_s · 04 February 2010, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpect

That would make a massive expansion!

So and the second slot is for what, another 2mb Escort RAM expansion, totaling 4MB?

Yeah, you can have another one of the boards inside for 4MB!

I very much doubt I'll find another though

The 2HD is probably even more scarce

In 1987 this thing cost $lots with one card - not sure if that's fully populated or not

When attached to my 1000 it towers over it... like two stacked on top of one another! It's crazy

I had to beg an eBay US seller to let me have this as he wouldn't ship to Europe originally.... I fell in love soon as I saw it. The board is made like a tank!

AmigaFriend · 04 February 2010, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

When attached to my 1000 it towers over it... like two stacked on top of one another! It's crazy

When you have time to take a picture of it assembled would be nice, it is really an impressive expansion because of it's size!

rkauer · 05 February 2010, 00:46

I think with this beast hooked the A1000 will become tower: it will turn on the right side due the weight of that beastie.

cosmicfrog · 05 February 2010, 01:35

looks great paul, cant wait for more pics of your A1000

Jope · 05 February 2010, 08:14

Ah, the good old Zorro I form factor, that didn't really see much success. ;-)

Anyone hazard a guess why the Braunschweig guys changed the form factor when they designed Zorro II?

Paul_s · 05 February 2010, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jope

Ah, the good old Zorro I form factor, that didn't really see much success. ;-)

Anyone hazard a guess why the Braunschweig guys changed the form factor when they designed Zorro II?

Zorro I is the bestest

chiark · 05 February 2010, 15:37

That, my son, is a thing of great wonder and beauty! Lovely :love:

Paul_s · 05 February 2010, 20:46

OK, first job of the evening was to remove the broken guide rail and old glue...

Removed the broken rail then soaked the glue pad in Autoglym Intensive tar remover and came off pretty easily after that

Washed the Zorro slot PCB which is now drying (I'm leaving the ram board alone as it is not dirty!)

Now to tackle the rust!

Paul_s · 05 February 2010, 21:51

Old guide hot glued in place along with LED.

Also put another support ont he opposite end

HOW REDICULOUS?!

AmigaFriend · 05 February 2010, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

HOW REDICULOUS?!

Honestly, it looks like a binder.

So, not too much embarrassing i think.

Paul_s · 05 February 2010, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpect

Honestly, it looks like a binder.

So, not too much embarrassing i think.

It's like one of the Western Digital My Books!

8bitbubsy · 05 February 2010, 23:12

You're the cleaning master!

Do you clean Amigas for some bucks?

bigfoot catnap · 05 February 2010, 23:38

aha i get it ! is it the same size as an a4 paper flie storage box?

as in file storage electiclaly in memory an a4 format u know so
the older office staff can understand what it does in them days
people only seen computers in sci fi horror films

is it a4 then ?

Fabie · 05 February 2010, 23:42

I can't believe...that huge expansion for 2mb only ???
this is the biggest scam related to computers' hardware

Paul_s · 06 February 2010, 00:12

you can put another identical card in for 4MB, still too big!

Fabie · 06 February 2010, 04:24

64 chips in total...only 32kb per chip..

Paul_s · 06 February 2010, 16:38

Sysinfo v3.24 has my 1000 down as fast as a B2000 now

faster than a stock A600 anyway... true fastRAM rocks

Weird thing is Sysinfo says the board is Zorro II!

It's nice how my 1000 still works - it's in the 24th year now!

chiark · 08 February 2010, 12:44

Big thumbs up from me!

You ought to fit your 530 on there

salax54 · 08 February 2010, 14:05

Obviously this box gives you two Zorro slots, so in theory you could plug in other "exotic" hardware. Nevertheless, looking great! Long live the "real Amiga"! :-)

bigfoot catnap · 08 February 2010, 15:16

A1000!! who's your daddy b*T**EZ

rkauer · 09 February 2010, 05:05

IIRC, Zorro "1" is the very same thing as Zorro-II. You can always try a Buddha IDE controller inside that huge case!

Paul_s · 09 February 2010, 08:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiark

Big thumbs up from me!

You ought to fit your 530 on there

Sold my A530 last year, I hardly ever used it

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkauer

IIRC, Zorro "1" is the very same thing as Zorro-II. You can always try a Buddha IDE controller inside that huge case!

Yea that would be an option - may need to find out what kind of PSU this thing needs though if I add another card

I wonder if I could stuff a 2058 in there?

My A1000 keyboard went the way of the ghost over weekend too so I'm currently looking for one of those or maybe I can hack my Lyra adapter for a PC keyboard instead

rkauer · 08 October 2010, 04:24

The jack on the back of it is just a 5V plug. Use a regulated one and check the polarity first!

I think 1A is more than enough, so a 7805 regulator is perfect and cheap.

Fingerlickin_B · 08 October 2010, 14:16

I see that removable plate...

Is this a pass-through port? So you can daisy chain expansions all the way accross the room? Excellent! I wunna see!

PZ.

Paul_s · 09 October 2010, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fingerlickin_B

I see that removable plate...

Is this a pass-through port? So you can daisy chain expansions all the way accross the room? Excellent! I wunna see!

PZ.

sure is, they did a HDD which you could add on to the side. Funk knows how big it'd be compared to just the ram expansion!

I have an image in my head of an office from the 1980's with a full setup and a very very long desk!

04 February 2010, 20:38	#1
Paul_s Stuck in 1985 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 35 Posts: 2,839	One reason why I love the A1000 + clean up thread inside Because the RAM expansions are massive! Check this out... Escort 2 chassis... http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/escort2 Ooooh, what's this? But, where's the RAM board I here you cry? http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/escortram This is fully loaded with 2MB - 64 x 256k Now, I need to clean her up __________________ Memotech MX512 with optional Kelly LeBrock barbie doll generator...

05 February 2010, 00:46	#6
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 47 Posts: 3,477	I think with this beast hooked the A1000 will become tower: it will turn on the right side due the weight of that beastie. __________________ 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 Last edited by rkauer; 05 February 2010 at 00:58.

05 February 2010, 01:35	#7
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 45 Posts: 3,552	looks great paul, cant wait for more pics of your A1000 __________________ When in dought RIBBIT .... If it dos`t work hit it with a hammer, if that dos`t work get a bigger hammer.......... Have U scen my sanity Pill`s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . // *This Years Software on Last Years Hardware \\//-- Amiga* --**

05 February 2010, 08:14	#8
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 32 Posts: 4,061	Ah, the good old Zorro I form factor, that didn't really see much success. ;-) Anyone hazard a guess why the Braunschweig guys changed the form factor when they designed Zorro II? Last edited by Jope; 05 February 2010 at 08:19.

05 February 2010, 20:46	#11
Paul_s Stuck in 1985 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 35 Posts: 2,839	OK, first job of the evening was to remove the broken guide rail and old glue... Removed the broken rail then soaked the glue pad in Autoglym Intensive tar remover and came off pretty easily after that Washed the Zorro slot PCB which is now drying (I'm leaving the ram board alone as it is not dirty!) Now to tackle the rust! __________________ Memotech MX512 with optional Kelly LeBrock barbie doll generator...

04 February 2010, 22:10	#2
squidbass Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southport The Last Resort Posts: 143	That really is a thing of sheer beauty!

05 February 2010, 15:37	#10
chiark Needs a life Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,564	That, my son, is a thing of great wonder and beauty! Lovely :love:

05 February 2010, 21:51	#12
Paul_s Stuck in 1985 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 35 Posts: 2,839	Old guide hot glued in place along with LED. Also put another support ont he opposite end HOW REDICULOUS?! __________________ Memotech MX512 with optional Kelly LeBrock barbie doll generator...

05 February 2010, 23:12	#15
8bitbubsy ProTracker Nerd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norway Age: 23 Posts: 1,124	You're the cleaning master! Do you clean Amigas for some bucks? __________________ Amiga 4000 rev B [040 25MHz - 16MB fast RAM - 2MB chip RAM - kick 3.1 - Picasso IV] Amiga 2000 rev 4.2 [030 25MHz - 8MB fast RAM - 2MB chip RAM - kick 3.1 - Picasso II] Amiga 1200 rev 2B [030 50MHz - 16MB fast RAM - 2MB chip RAM - kick 3.1]

05 February 2010, 23:38	#16
bigfoot catnap a1200 68030 3.9 amysys Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ellesmere port/uk Posts: 33	aha i get it ! is it the same size as an a4 paper flie storage box? as in file storage electiclaly in memory an a4 format u know so the older office staff can understand what it does in them days people only seen computers in sci fi horror films is it a4 then ?

05 February 2010, 23:42	#17
Fabie Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France Posts: 478	I can't believe...that huge expansion for 2mb only ??? this is the biggest scam related to computers' hardware

06 February 2010, 00:12	#18
Paul_s Stuck in 1985 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 35 Posts: 2,839	you can put another identical card in for 4MB, still too big! __________________ Memotech MX512 with optional Kelly LeBrock barbie doll generator...

06 February 2010, 04:24	#19
Fabie Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France Posts: 478	64 chips in total...only 32kb per chip..

06 February 2010, 16:38	#20
Paul_s Stuck in 1985 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 35 Posts: 2,839	Sysinfo v3.24 has my 1000 down as fast as a B2000 now faster than a stock A600 anyway... true fastRAM rocks Weird thing is Sysinfo says the board is Zorro II! It's nice how my 1000 still works - it's in the 24th year now! __________________ Memotech MX512 with optional Kelly LeBrock barbie doll generator...

08 February 2010, 12:44	#21
chiark Needs a life Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,564	Big thumbs up from me! You ought to fit your 530 on there

08 February 2010, 14:05	#22
salax54 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 147	Obviously this box gives you two Zorro slots, so in theory you could plug in other "exotic" hardware. Nevertheless, looking great! Long live the "real Amiga"! :-) __________________ A1000(x 2) A600 030@42 A1200

08 February 2010, 15:16	#23
bigfoot catnap a1200 68030 3.9 amysys Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ellesmere port/uk Posts: 33	A1000!! who's your daddy bT*EZ

09 February 2010, 05:05	#24
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 47 Posts: 3,477	IIRC, Zorro "1" is the very same thing as Zorro-II. You can always try a Buddha IDE controller inside that huge case! __________________ 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

08 October 2010, 04:24	#26
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 47 Posts: 3,477	The jack on the back of it is just a 5V plug. Use a regulated one and check the polarity first! I think 1A is more than enough, so a 7805 regulator is perfect and cheap. __________________ 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

08 October 2010, 14:16	#27
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,116	I see that removable plate... Is this a pass-through port? So you can daisy chain expansions all the way accross the room? Excellent! I wunna see! PZ.

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