gozar Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Is there a way to change the SD slot to one like on the older Raspberry Pis? The current slot won't let you use a micro SD to SD adapter: At the top is the adapter. You can see it is a little thicker than an SD card. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electrotrains Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Sorry Gozar - I've got no intention of changing the PCB at this point, though I do quite like the look of the SD card slot in your picture - it would have given me a bit more room on the PCB! However, the current slot *does* support microsd in an adapter - in fact all the pictures I've posted of the new board are using micro sd in an adapter - just not the adapter pictured. I've been using the kind of adapters you get in the package whenever you buy a microsd card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Firedawg Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I would be interested in obtaining 5 of just the PCBs and building them myself. Thx Robin! Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electrotrains Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) I would be interested in obtaining 5 of just the PCBs and building them myself. Thx Robin! Mike I like your attitude :-) I'll PM you a link to the board files (I'm planning to start a technical thread soon, but haven't got all the files uploaded to github yet). Edited August 20, 2015 by electrotrains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozar Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Sorry Gozar - I've got no intention of changing the PCB at this point, though I do quite like the look of the SD card slot in your picture - it would have given me a bit more room on the PCB! However, the current slot *does* support microsd in an adapter - in fact all the pictures I've posted of the new board are using micro sd in an adapter - just not the adapter pictured. I've been using the kind of adapters you get in the package whenever you buy a microsd card. I didn't think it would require a redesign of the PCB, just the purchase of a different SD slot (I have no idea what the name of the slot that is soldered onto the board is called). :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I would be interested in one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I would be interested in a cased one (depending on the final price). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Note: happy to report that the production cart fits into an 800 with the lid closed and SD card present without any difficulty, although my 800 has the metal shield missing from inside the door. Clearance is very good, though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenjennings Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Is there a way to change the SD slot to one like on the older Raspberry Pis? The current slot won't let you use a micro SD to SD adapter: At the top is the adapter. You can see it is a little thicker than an SD card. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's different. All the microSD to SD card adapters I have look like SD cards. the MicroSD card slides into the top of the SD-like card, and then it goes into any SD card slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Firedawg Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I like your attitude :-) I'll PM you a link to the board files (I'm planning to start a technical thread soon, but haven't got all the files uploaded to github yet). Thanks brother! Your hard work is very much appreciated. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozar Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) That's different. All the microSD to SD card adapters I have look like SD cards. the MicroSD card slides into the top of the SD-like card, and then it goes into any SD card slot. I think there is some confusion. The micro SD to SD adapter I showed is for the older Raspberry Pi so the SD card doesn't hang out by 1/2", and instead, is flush with the motherboard. Unfortunately, the SD slot in the Ultimate cart is enclosed, which doesn't allow you to use the Pi micro SD adapter. If we could use the Pi micro SD adapter, then the SD card would not be hanging out. :-) It's more of an aesthetic issue at this point, since FJC confirmed the Ultimate Cart does fit in the 800. Edited August 21, 2015 by gozar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electrotrains Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 I think there is some confusion. The micro SD to SD adapter I showed is for the older Raspberry Pi so the SD card doesn't hang out by 1/2", and instead, is flush with the motherboard. Unfortunately, the SD slot in the Ultimate cart is enclosed, which doesn't allow you to use the Pi micro SD adapter. If we could use the Pi micro SD adapter, then the SD card would not be hanging out. :-) It's more of an aesthetic issue at this point, since FJC confirmed the Ultimate Cart does fit in the 800. If you case your board though (which does look much nicer), there would be no easy way to get the adapter card out again if it was flush with the board.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Just properly tested the production cart with an Incognito 800 as well, and everything appears to work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Cheers, Robin. Definitely interested and probably up for buying one... 8Bit Baz Love the New Atari User profile pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozar Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 If you case your board though (which does look much nicer), there would be no easy way to get the adapter card out again if it was flush with the board.... That is a good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragos Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Please put me down for one! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billysastard Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 please add me to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retango Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'm in for one, please. If you offer cased, I'll take the case too.. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivop Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'd like one, too. Thanks, ehm, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savetz Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 One please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well, if Kevin is getting one, I am too. One please. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SabertoothRetro Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I am in for one, too. I am hoping for a cased version, though I have some grey loose carts that could be sacrificed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umberto Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I definitely want looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Put me down for 1. Are they going to come blue or can we have them in gray standard XE carts as an option as well? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Put me down for 1. Are they going to come blue or can we have them in gray standard XE carts as an option as well? Thanks! It is just the populated PCB. You need to get install into your own case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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