I have already successfully completed a few projects with microcontrollers. Since work and family commitments sometimes mean I can't progress for weeks or even months at a time, I usually have to start again afterwards. At some point, I got tired of this, so I decided to write down or at least link to the knowledge I’ve gained from the internet. …
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A nearly modern PCI sound card with DOS drivers. The card features a Forte Media 801 sound chip. This supports 5.0 sound, at least under Windows. The card is easy to install and was robust in my test cases. Installation under DOS was also problem-free; Creative could certainly learn a thing or two from this. Views Facts…
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Released around 1998 with a PCI interface, this card appears rather ordinary. It features a Forte Media FM801 sound chip. There's even a DOS driver for it, let's see if it works with this card. Views Facts Chipset: https://theretroweb.com/chips/3677 Manual – Drivers I found drivers at Vogons: Vogons – Drivers …
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Who needs a floppy disk drive anymore? For retro enthusiasts, this question is quickly answered. And this simple project makes it possible to connect a floppy disk drive to a modern computer via USB. Entire floppy disks can be created using image files. I've built this project discreetly before with limited success. Unfortunately, it didn't quite work to check…
Continue reading "Retro Projekt – FDC USB Floppy Disk Controller"(The page is still under construction, documentation is lagging behind as always) 8-Bit ISA Floppy Disk Controller for old XT/AT computers. A custom BIOS also allows the use of newer, higher-capacity drives. Link to Project Link to Project Views Facts Schematics Documentation F2 Starts Config BIOS Assembly I have completely assembled the board in…
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(Title image: yellowcloud from Germany – EPROMs 4M, 2M, 256k, 16kbit) First off, this is a living page, I will add, correct, or remove things here from time to time if they are incorrect. Therefore, no guarantee of accuracy (please check data sheets). Nevertheless, I will endeavour to not lie in my writing and avoid half-truths. Where I am not sure, it will say…
Continue reading "Retro – (L/E)EPROM Hardware"(The page is still under construction, the documentation is lagging behind as always) FreeDOS on a ROM. Link to Project Link to Project Views Facts Documentation Commissioning Firmware Configuration Miscellaneous – Problems – Conclusion Description Value Successful YES Function Good Note A DOS on a boot ROM, if nothing else works, this is the way out 😉 Conclusion …
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Using high-resolution USB mice on old machines means a loss of resources, even on a Pentium II. The enthusiasts among you will say, „We can just keep using old serial, mechanical mice!" Unfortunately, this is where the problem lies. These types of mice are no longer manufactured, and the ones that still exist are sold at inflated prices. Who wants to pay £40 for a used ball-driven mouse when optical mice are superior and more robust?
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Why take a card with just one ROM when you can get one that has two? That's exactly what the developers at Monotech probably thought, and they've laid out a Double ROM card, and even better, they've made the hardware open source. So, if you don't want to tinker yourself, you can get here…
Continue reading "Retro Projekt – Monotech ISA DoubleROM"Control board to address one to two floppy drives via USB. Various formats are supported and the documentation is really detailed (see Wiki). You don't have to build the project yourself; it can also be found at various European retailers for around €30. For a few Euros more, you get a...
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100 Mbit RJ54 Network Card with Wake on LAN. Views Facts Manual Drivers Source for the drivers here preserved: Operating System DOS Window Other Pack/CD Drivers X X X X Drivers for different operating systems DOS Windows Other Pack Preserved here Source is the RetroWeb Other Network Types https://www.fambach.net/?p=12059 Conclusion Question Answer Does the card work Yes What ...
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