PCMCIA extension cable?

[Andymiga]

I finally found one PCMCIA SRAM card for my memory-poor A600, my other (1MB) A600 is looking with envy

Now, I'm really short on desk space where the A600 is sitting, it would be really nice to move the big and bulky PCMCIA SRAM card out of the way, *inside* the Amiga.

The question is: does anyone know where to get a PCMCIA extension cable? I've tried Googling but can't find any. I'm not too good at soldering but a few PCMCIA connectors and a working piece of e.g. SCSI cable could do the trick, too! Anyone got any pointers? (Or better ideas?)

A similar extension would be very suitable for quick data transfer on CF between Amiga and PC... So, if I ever find a solution, I'll be using it for both PCMCIA/CF and PCMCIA/SRAM

[JuvUK]

hi,
sorry for the hijack, but i'm looking for one of these too, how long would be too long? (before the data starts to get corrupted

thanks, JuvUK

[rkauer]

The only PCMCIA extender I ever saw was 15cm long, and costs an absurd (~200USD, IIRC).

[JuvUK]

Originally Posted by rkauer

The only PCMCIA extender I ever saw was 15cm long, and costs an absurd (~200USD, IIRC).

ouch!!! anyone here have the skills to make a cable?

[Andymiga]

I had a chat with Zetr0 and he said only short cables (10-15cm) are likely to work... I guess the signals are pretty weak then.

Originally Posted by JuvUK

ouch!!! anyone here have the skills to make a cable?

The extensions seem scarce indeed. I'd be really interested if someone could make a few; I could even pay for it

And I'm sure I'm not the only one - I guess many people would be glad to get the PCMCIA card out of the way...

[JuvUK]

yep i'd defo buy one

[DDNI]

Sounds like a project for the new boy at Amigakit

[FOL]

Originally Posted by DDNI

Sounds like a project for the new boy at Amigakit

LMFAO, .

Funny enough, I was also thinking of this, as my A600 which my kids use, has a 2MB SRAM card, which sticks out to far.

I was at my previous job, when I was thinking of adding an extension cable. At my last job however, we lacked the tools to remove the connector cleanly, so I decided not to risk it.

Now Im at amigakit, I will have to look into it, as its obviously a common problem and people obviously want this.
Ill have to make a note and come back to it.

[StevenJGore]

Sounds a good idea, I'd like to put my PCMCIA LAN card inside my A1200. Not only does it look a bit obtrusive sticking out, but I'm always frightened of snapping it off.

Steve.

[Andymiga]

Originally Posted by FOL

LMFAO, .
Now Im at amigakit, I will have to look into it, as its obviously a common problem and people obviously want this.
Ill have to make a note and come back to it.

There is demand, that is for sure. I'd buy two right away!

Good luck with the project, hopefully it will come into fruition (or however it's supposed to be phrased).

[JuvUK]

Originally Posted by FOL

LMFAO, .

Funny enough, I was also thinking of this, as my A600 which my kids use, has a 2MB SRAM card, which sticks out to far.

I was at my previous job, when I was thinking of adding an extension cable. At my last job however, we lacked the tools to remove the connector cleanly, so I decided not to risk it.

Now Im at amigakit, I will have to look into it, as its obviously a common problem and people obviously want this.
Ill have to make a note and come back to it.

hi,
any extremely rough ideas how long it'll take to design and make these?

thanks, JuvUK

[FOL]

Originally Posted by JuvUK

hi,
any extremely rough ideas how long it'll take to design and make these?

thanks, JuvUK

I will see what I can do in my spare time (on my days off). Im really busy at the moment.

EDIT:- Been thinking on this, and checking out a few things.
What im thinking of is a simple plugin that will redirect the port inside.
Still have alot to think about but will have to leave it there for the moment.

[DDNI]

Originally Posted by FOL

LMFAO, .

Funny enough, I was also thinking of this, as my A600 which my kids use, has a 2MB SRAM card, which sticks out to far.

I was at my previous job, when I was thinking of adding an extension cable. At my last job however, we lacked the tools to remove the connector cleanly, so I decided not to risk it.

Now Im at amigakit, I will have to look into it, as its obviously a common problem and people obviously want this.
Ill have to make a note and come back to it.

Hey new boy! Did you ever look into this?

[FOL]

Originally Posted by DDNI

Hey new boy! Did you ever look into this?

Not really, I got an ACA630 so the need for went.

[rare_j]

Would be handy to get those network cards tucked away inside perhaps.

[amigo-mexicano]

Any updates on this? I also need a good and not-expensive solution for that problem...

[utri007]

Possinility to put wlan card Inside of Amiga would be nice. I would take two of these.

[delshay]

If it was possible,a redesign motherboard would fix it,putting the interface further-in,but if it was possible would also add hardware reset.

Perhaps a desolder of the PCMCIA interface altogether,then add a new PCB may work,but it all looks very tight to me,those chips just behind connector may have to move too.

I do have the eject clip-on adapter for A1200,but this is only useful for tower users.

[alexh]

Someone in Poland is designing a new PCMCIA SRAM card in Poland. The prototype was the same size as current cards but I don't see any reason why the final one would need to be that size. Maybe you can petition them to make it smaller?

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=73095

Changing the A1200/A600 motherboard is impractical.

[tomse]

How about using an angled PCMCIA connector?
this will make the pcmcia card stick upwards, but leave plenty of space on the table.