PiStorm2K Diet Boss! (revision 2.1) Adapter board that connects a Raspberry Pi to the CPU or Zorro II slot
USA seller, ships from the USA with free shipping to the USA
Are you ready for some modern features and performance on you're Amiga 2000? The Raspberry Pi board will emulate a 68000-68040 CPU with a huge boost speed. Active support channel on Discord.
NOTE: The Raspberry Pi is not included, the below information is provided to show some features that the Raspberry Pi can provide a classic computer when attached to this board and plugged into a classic computer (also not provided).
Look for our pre-Install Raspberry Pi with SD Card service in our other listing if you need a Raspberry Pi.
Additional features of a Raspberry Pi plugged into this board and installed
- allows hard drive files/file sharing with the Pi's SD card
- the Pi can act as a graphics card for the classic system
- the Pi can provide CPU-addressed memory for a significant memory boost
- the classic machine can use the Pi's network adapter for access to the internet or local LAN
- the Pi can capture the keyboard and mouse for use on the classic system
Board basic features
- "Gold Fingers" High-quality PCB
- High-quality components
- Purple PCB
- Pre-flashed (with longer hold flash) and tested working
- Tested with buptest.
What is included
- PiStorm 2K v2.1 Diet Boss! board
- Mounting Hardware
What you will need (not included):
- Raspberry Pi (best will be the 3 A or B)
- A memory card for the Pi and the classic system storage
- Firmware software, there are several available for download depending on taste and how much setup you want to do on the Amiga side
- Emu68, Musashi/Raspberry Pi OS, CaffineOS, AmiKit to name a few. Google search or the discord channel can help you locate this.
- Anything you want to plug into the Pi, such as an HDMI cable for Amiga Pi RTG and/or Pi setup.
- Consideration for space inside the machine and every machine will have different space availability, but generally the A2000 has ample space at the CPU slot.
