Description: Est. 1984 This upgrade will allow you to attach solid state storage to your BBC Micro. Available for nearly 10 years, the design has a track record that is second to none and is probably the most popular storage system for the BBC Micro Model B, B+ and Master 128. The fastest User Port storage system Fast, reliable solid state storage. No more dodgy tapes, floppies or clunky disk drives. Play the old favourites such as Chuckie Egg, Arcadians, Space Invaders and more... No hidden extras - free UK postage AND Micro SD card included The Micro SD interface plugs into the User Port on the underside of the computer. The filing system code is supplied on EPROM, and this is simply inserted into one of the internal ROM sockets. These are in the front right corner on a standard Model B and at the right hand side in a Master 128. ROM expansion boards (and cartridges in the case of the Master 128) can also be used for the filing system ROM. It was a deliberate decision to have the components on the interface visible. The interface is located unobtrusively under the machine and it is much easier to insert or remove the actual SD card if you can see what you're doing. Available for many years and with over 1000 sold, it has stood the test of time. The position of the interface and component layout have never been an issue. You do not need a floppy disk drive to use this Micro SD system unless, of course, you want to copy data from floppies to the Micro SD card (or vice versa). It is worth remembering that in addition to accessing games, the system is a fully featured storage system. So if you want to experiment with writing programs in BBC BASIC you can easily save and load your work. You can also fit this Micro SD system to the Master 128 and Model B+. A CD is provided with lots of Acorn related information. The Micro SD card is preloaded with games and there are also other suitable data images that can be freely downloaded. The User Port connector. This is the right angle connector soldered to the TurboSPI interface. I've tried the ones available on eBay from China but switched to a quality UK sourced part. One of the issues with the Chinese ones is that they lack a polarising bump in the plastic moulding. The result is that it would be possible to attach the interface to the User Port incorrectly and risk damage. But the main problem with the ones from China is the poor and inconsistent quality control, as you'd expect with an item costing about 10p. The plating is not particularly good, it has a dull finish and the pins do not solder nearly as well as the UK part. Far worse is the way in which the contacts inside the plastic are formed. Some of the contacts are so badly made that the connector won't even fit the User Port properly. In contrast, the UK parts (about five times the price after VAT has been added) have a consistent firm but smooth action when plugging them into the User Port. The pins have a superior plating and solder easily - check out the photo with the white dot to see how readily the solder flows through the hole and forms around the pin. All in all, having decided to use a quality four-layer PCB, I've chosen the superior UK sourced part for the connector. As the saying goes, why spoil the ship for a hap'orth of tar? Excellent fit and easy to access. Well made and works flawlessly. Super quick shipping! Arrived safely. Thank you! Excellent in every way. Works well, excellent value, and so many extras on the disc. Thank you very much.What's included? The interface itself, MMFS filing system ROM, micro SD card and support CD. Other photos simply show how connection might be made to the Model B and Master 128. The computers are not included in the sale. Money-back guarantee The product is covered by a 1 year guarantee. Additionally, most eBay Buy It Now sales are covered by what used to be called the Distance Selling Regulations (DSR). In essence this gives you a time period in which to return the goods for any reason whatsoever. If you wish to return this item within a 30-day period then you will receive a full refund (cost of the item itself and the postage too).
Price: 21.95 GBP
Location: PLYMOUTH, Devon
End Time: 2024-02-13T21:58:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.99 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Brand: IFEL
Non-Domestic Product: No
Custom Bundle: No
Manufacturer warranty: 1 year
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modified Item: No
