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Stuffing more stuff into my 1200D
« on: April 06, 2012, 02:34:14 AM »
I just got done fitting my 1200D with a Lyra 2 adapter which is no big deal, but I have a Fast ATA IV which is a real challenge to get to coexist with other stuff.

Anyway, i did not know the Lyra was going to conflict with the FastATA, but i knew the Indivision AGA would for sure, so I got 4 ROM sockets and a clockport riser from Amigakit. So anyway my fast ATA is now stacked on 4 extra ROM sockets(2x2).

Also is anyone else has the FastATA i have found it much better to secure it with much smaller wire ties than the one it ships with. I just use two in parallel.

Also I ground down the sharp through-hole ends of the Lyra with a dremel tool and glued part of an old credit card to the to the keyra to prevent it from shorting with the FastATA..

Anyway, hopefully the Lyra can coexist with the Indivision, which it should I'd imagine, both being designed by Jens,   but at least i have room under the FastATA now.

The case closes although i can tell its a little compressed, but it may be good as its pressing down on the FastATA on the ROM chips :)

if you are wondering why i want a Lyra in a 1200D its because i want to plug the 1200 into a KVM. My KVM is usb but then i have a USB->PS2 mouse/kb adapter, and finally a Cololino mouse adapter and the Lyra.

I love the smell of toxic fumes from using the dremel on the A1200 case...
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Re: Stuffing more stuff into my 1200D
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2012, 02:19:11 AM »
Smerf,

I did have the Bliz PPC 240 with 060 and g-rexx a long time ago... I had to sell but this time I wanted to stick with a desktop. Are you using the g-rexx or other bussboard for the 9200?

So far i have the following all in the 1200D

Bliz 1260 with SCSI IV
Fast ATA MK IV
SATA board with 2x eSATA ports
Subway USB 4x Ports
Lyra KB Adapter
4GB Disk on Module

The next item is the Indivision AGA MK II and then i think my 1200 is finally done...

I also just installed a NOS US keyboard. My 1200 was PAL with the UK keyboard, but now it is the best of both worlds.

I have my 1200 hooked up to the KVM now and it works geat. Now i can keep it out of direct light so it wont yellow.

Good luck with your A1200!
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Re: Stuffing more stuff into my 1200D
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2012, 04:31:34 AM »
Quote from: haywirepc;687418
Its such a rabbit hole.


Yes it is.... but there is not much more i can do and stay in a desktop case.

Yeah. Emulation or Minimig is the way to go.
 

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Re: Stuffing more stuff into my 1200D
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2012, 01:00:59 PM »
Quote from: smerf;687427
Hi,

No, I am trying to hardwire it in, took a socket out of one of my old PC, then began to check out data lines, power lines, etc. after I get it all wired in I will try turning it on and see what happens, hope I don't smoke this board, done smoked one last year. Like they say it is just a hobby.

I got the idea off someone on the web, he was wiring in a 9200 on his amiga. Since I am an electronic tech I figured I would give it a try.

smerf


Wow.... that is interesting.... I hope it works.