Faulty Microdisc because of the board? Almost no problem :)

[jorodr]

Hello,

I'm proud to present the Green Edition of my controller. Because there was interests from some guys to repair faulty Microdisc I start working to make new controller. So today I have tested it - you could see at the pictures. Unfortunately I have done a big mistake - turned of the connectors to 180 degrees and must replace the ribbon cables at Microdisc too.
The controller has some new feature, but I forgot to test, will write for it tomorrow

Best regards,
George

[Chema]

That looks impressive!!!

Congrats for the excellent work!

[ibisum]

Very exciting! I can't wait to hear more news about this device .. keep up the good work jorodr!

[jorodr]

Еxcept the dimensions the other feature is that there is 5V power jumper connector. So if you connect it you can work with Oric without need of Oric PSU - it will power via ribbon cable. It's tested and it's working.

[Chema]

That is interesting... I always wondered if it could be possible to feed the Oric through the 5volt pin on the expansion port (and maybe others). If it is possible (as you've proved) then why they did not so with peripherals like the Microdisc...?

In fact it could save a lot of trouble with the regulator and stability of signals between Oric and the device... or not?

[jorodr]

I was made it for Bulgarian controllers years ago. Just forgot to make it to my Blue edition Microdiscs. I have Jasmin 1, that powers the computer via ribbon cable too, so the idea is not new. Just need very quality cables.

[freaktmp]

Any plans for reverse engineering the jasmin controller?

[jorodr]

Yes, tI already have bought WD1770. It's not far the time that I will try to do it.
Is there any documentation in the net?

[Symoon]

That is interesting... I always wondered if it could be possible to feed the Oric through the 5volt pin on the expansion port (and maybe others). If it is possible (as you've proved) then why they did not so with peripherals like the Microdisc...?

In fact it could save a lot of trouble with the regulator and stability of signals between Oric and the device... or not?

Well, I got a Microdisc and indeed the Oric is powered via the ribbon cable. No more PSU on the Oric.

[Chema]

I was completely wrong then... I never saw a Microdisc, but I somewhat thought that there was a cable that connected to the Oric regulator.

Mystery solved (or inexistent)

[Dbug]

I was completely wrong then... I never saw a Microdisc, but I somewhat thought that there was a cable that connected to the Oric regulator.

Mystery solved (or inexistent)

Well, everybody is right and wrong

On some machines this works, on some it does not.
My Oric 1 accepts it, my Atmos and my Pravetz both need their own juice else they either randomly crash or fail detecting the drive.

[coco.oric]

On some machines this works, on some it does not

I've the same trouble on my atmos.
It's a very good idea to put power by this way.

Good job.