Beetle Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Some time ago there was info about a new Interface called SIO2SD. Its making progress these days and it has now an english language webpage. There is a SMD Version in the works, too, because the Atmega32 DIL is no longer in production (and the PCB is smaller, thus cheaper). Greetings, Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 are these available to buy, or is it do it yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 To this point it is a "diy". But i know at least one person who will do a production run of the SMD version as soon as beta testing was successful. The first prototype PCBs are underway right now. So expect news in a couple of days. Greetings, Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Some time ago there was info about a new Interface called SIO2SD. Its making progress these days and it has now an english language webpage. There is a SMD Version in the works, too, because the Atmega32 DIL is no longer in production (and the PCB is smaller, thus cheaper). Greetings, Beetle Not trying to be negative, but what advantage(s) would SIO2SD provide over APE (et.al.) or MyIDE. It would seem that navigating the small LCD screen would be cumbersome, and of course, it would have nowhere the speed of MyIDE. But still, a nice hack and extension of the SIO2HD. Perhaps I'm missing something? -Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataridano Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Not trying to be negative, but what advantage(s) would SIO2SD provide over APE (et.al.) or MyIDE. It would seem that navigating the small LCD screen would be cumbersome, and of course, it would have nowhere the speed of MyIDE. But still, a nice hack and extension of the SIO2HD. Perhaps I'm missing something? -Larry To me it's simple, with APE you need another computer, it would do the exact same thing, but the SIO2SD would be more compact and dedicated to the task. It'd save some desk space and would be easily moved from one place to the next. MyIDE requires a special OS instead of standard SIO or PBI interfacing. It would have some speed advantages but wouldn't be easily connected to a stock machine. I think SIO2IDE is very close, if a CF card is used. The disadvantage is that SIO2IDE lacks a display, but the advantage is that it has support for other media like CD or DVD drives (any IDE device). BTW, I have access to Eagle cad software and Atmel programming hardware, if there's anything I can do to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Some time ago there was info about a new Interface called SIO2SD. Its making progress these days and it has now an english language webpage. I'd LOVE to get one of these. SD and an LCD display, handy like a MyIDE but without the limitations - hell yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 (edited) Some time ago there was info about a new Interface called SIO2SD. Its making progress these days and it has now an english language webpage. I'd LOVE to get one of these. SD and an LCD display, handy like a MyIDE but without the limitations - hell yeah! I'd like to mention that the SIO2USB is almost complete also and very similar to SIO2SD. The advantages for SIO2USB over SIO2SD as it is today (as seen by the SIO2USB Development Team: * open source hard- & software * Hardware supports both SD and USB Memory (Flash) * APE compatible RealTimeClock (can be used from SpartaDOS) * Image Management possible from the Atari (Copy Images, Move Images, Create Images ... ) * Firmware is replaceable "in-the-field", no extra hardware (flash programmer) needed to upgrade the internal firmware * Firmware upgrades from attached medium (Firmware upgrade can be loaded from the device itself, no external floppy or PC needed) We expect SIO2USB ready for beta testing this summer (hardware is already mature, the software is currently developed). This is SIO2USB (without cover plate) Carsten Edited February 16, 2007 by cas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'd like to mention that the SIO2USB is almost complete also and very similar to SIO2SD. (snip...) We expect SIO2USB ready for beta testing this summer (hardware is already mature, the software is currently developed). This is SIO2USB (without cover plate) Carsten That is an impressive photo! Are these going to be sold by ABBUC? Perhaps I'll change my mind... -Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 put me down for a USB one when they are available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'd like to mention that the SIO2USB is almost complete also and very similar to SIO2SD. Been waiting a long time on this one, looking good. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yeah, the SIO2USB is surely a VERY neat device. The SIO2SD is only a small upgrade you have to hack into a suitable case yourself, while the SIO2USB will be a ready to use standard SIO device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allas Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Is there a possibility to create a chain of SIOs with these adaptors? You could want to connect your SIO2SD, SIO2USB, Atari drives and SIO2PC all together. (even with MyIDE Flashcart ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 (edited) In my 1250XLD i have a 1050 and a SIO2CF drive intenal plus my 1001 and a SIO2PC cable external on the SIO port. I see no problem to add a SIO2USB to the SIO chain as well. The only limitation is the drivenumbers. SIO2IDE 3.3a (the one i use) is limited to D1: to D5:, the 1050 is limited to D1: - D4:. I don't know if the SIO2USB is usinng D6:- to D8:. Its a good task to assign every device the wanted image, though You have to configure your DOS to support such a high count of drives. Edited February 16, 2007 by Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Jefferson Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 This is SIO2USB (without cover plate) Very cool! What do you expect the cost to be for these units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 will there be a db9 version for peeps with internal sio2pc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShosMeister Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 This is SIO2USB (without cover plate) Very cool! What do you expect the cost to be for these units? The Device will be available in Europe through ABBUC. We plan to make it available in the US through a well known Atari Vendor. Pricing depends on the estimated number of 1st run production. We try our best to make it affordable. Best regards Carsten Strotmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I will surely buy the device that will let me save my programs on a card and then play them on my Atari like I do on the C64 with MMC64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 The Device will be available in Europe through ABBUC. We plan to make it available in the US through a well known Atari Vendor. Pricing depends on the estimated number of 1st run production. We try our best to make it affordable. Awesome! I can't wait to get one. And I think I know who that US vendor might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Any potential release dates? Say July, Dec, '08, etc????? Sign me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Release date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Release date? Release date for ABBUC Members is October 2007 (annual ABBUC meeting, only preordered units). General Availability will be after that. We will tell you the US release date once the hardware is stable and we have everything sorted out. Carsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Any potential release dates? Say July, Dec, '08, etc????? Sign me up Sign in here please: http://home.arcor.de/grasel/sio2usb_e.htm Text now available in english! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Well, the topic was about SIO2SD interface, so please talk about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Yes, you are right miker. But the answers of this thread were already mixed. And this information would be lost if opened a new "SIO2USB - Thread". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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