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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: teegles on October 26, 2006, 11:59:26 PM

Title: A600 PCMCIA Problem.
Post by: teegles on October 26, 2006, 11:59:26 PM

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I couldn't find this topic already posted. If it is, I'm sorry for the inconvience.

I've recently brought an A600 as I used to do a lot of programming & scripting on this platform before moving over to PC.

I've recently started programming in C, so hence I thought it'd be cool to get an Amiga networked and use that too.

I brought a PCMCIA Ethernet card, and with much difficulty, managed to get some files over to it, however the screen kept doing an odd flashing thing. I ignored this as I didn't care so long as it generally worked.

However, since purchasing a 4MB PCMCIA fast ram card, I've found that it flickers between monocrome and colour whenever I move the mouse, access a disk or press on the keyboard.

Could anyone help me on this issue?

Many thanks, Tig.

Title: Re: A600 PCMCIA Problem.
Post by: alexh on October 27, 2006, 11:06:38 AM

It did that with my Amiga 600 when using a PCMCIA ethernet card. Never tracked it down 100% but without the trapdoor memory in place it didnt do it as much (at all)

I meant to try and RGB SCART cable and see if that fixed it.

Title: Re: A600 PCMCIA Problem.
Post by: teegles on October 27, 2006, 12:33:28 PM

Ahh, I waited until I'd installed the trapdoor memory before posting, just incase it cured the problem.

Thanks for your response. :)

Title: Re: A600 PCMCIA Problem.
Post by: countzero on October 27, 2006, 12:39:34 PM

can it be psu not delivering enough juice ? are you on standart a600 psu ?

Title: Re: A600 PCMCIA Problem.
Post by: teegles on October 27, 2006, 01:03:23 PM

Yup, I didnt realise that you could purchase higher wattage PSU's for Amiga.

I guess the only way i could find out is to purchase one..

:S

Title: Re: A600 PCMCIA Problem.
Post by: alexh on October 27, 2006, 02:56:01 PM

My PSU supplies more than enough power. I've tried both a feather brick and a solid iron core one.

Title: Re: A600 PCMCIA Problem.
Post by: mendark on October 27, 2006, 03:34:10 PM

just add the Amiga connector to a standard PC supply (not ATX, the older AT). It aint pretty but it's cheap and quick.

*gets the idea of putting his A600 in a micro/mini - ATX Tower!  :idea:

Title: Re: A600 PCMCIA Problem.
Post by: teegles on October 28, 2006, 06:41:18 PM

Thanks for your responses, I shall try and then reply!

However, the try bit will take a while considering my short quantity of funds!