== News ==

== Introduction ==

[[Image:Ulifac_1.jpg|thumb|ULIfAC v6]] [[Image:Ulifac highres.jpg|thumb|ULIfAC v6 with [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6035835 3D case]]]

The '''Ul'''timate '''I'''nterface '''f'''or '''A'''mstrad '''C'''PC (a.k.a. ULIfAC), is a modern multi function board that you can plug to a real Amstrad CPC 464 or 6128.

It offers '''the 3 most important functionalities''' (especially for CPC 464):

* Browsing directories and loading from plain files, dsk images, snapshots from a USB stick or a PC via a serial cable or WIFI
* Ram Expansion
* Rom board

...'''in a SINGLE board''', something unprecedented before ULIfAC appeared (and if i'm not mistaken still is...), and also in such low price.

== More details ==

The ULIfAC is based around PIC 18F47Q10 Microcontrollers, designed and built by [[ikonsgr]] from the CPCWIKI Forums. ULIfAC is an evolution of [[USIFAC|USiFAC II board]], with which is 100% compatible.

The USIfAC II board offered Mass storage access at a very low price too.

'''ULIfAC''' board expands the functionality of the previous USIfAC II board, by offering many new features on the same board:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| • 512Kb Ram Expansion
|-
| • 32X Rom Board
|-
| • 256Kb Ram Expansion + 16X ROM board on CPC 664/6128
|-
| • 192Kb Ram Expansion + 16X ROM board on CPC 464 (Supports CP/M Plus, Symbos, Future OS)
|-
| • Automatic Rom mounting upon cold boot!
|-
| • Convert instantly a CPC 464 to a CPC 6128 using a simple RSX Command
|-
| • Run games/programs from a usb stick or PC Hard Drive (through WiFi module or UART serial cable).Save is also supported, as well as full access to ASCII files.
|-
| • Full read/write access of DSK images of both AMSODS and PARADOS formats.
|-
| • Very fast loading speeds of up to ~30+kb/sec (more than 6-7 times faster ,than a usual speed of a gotek/floppy disk drive).
|-
| • Access up to Four DSK images and choose them "on the fly", to support all multi-image Games.
|-
| • Load SNA snapshot files and [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w6m03heu5it4725lc147x/CPR_LOADER.zip?rlkey=4qi2c7v2naldfwawanhdp9fpk&dl=0 CPR cartridge Roms].
|}

== Links ==

-'''Project's Main Thread''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/ulifacusb-mass-storage-wifi-512kb-ram32xrom-board256k-ram16x-rom-board!/

-'''Latest User's manual:''':- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x1cad8kzzsugn1razoy74/ULIFAC-User-Guide_v5.pdf?rlkey=x14349neqsmxum5xmhuwyo82f&dl=0

-'''Special thread for technical problems & support:''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=20244.0

-'''Updates, software and manuals are available here:''':- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8ayveto2x9uyq9a09pn3e/h?rlkey=8jcjqn4qwm0dnrun3kdkyi1ip&dl=0

- '''ULIfAC 3D printer case''': https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6035835

- '''A Collection of small presentation Videos''': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhCSeLkj9EE&list=PLW3RQ35JxkQc7JT5bXpipQc---Sbsh3LE

- '''LiliCPC, the Largest Game Launcher collection''' ever created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvMmoQs0bc Download [https://mega.nz/folder/93pR2KiA#qlkiFakrZhSzmko65EbTWw/folder/pmpEiYBZ '''here''']

- '''Symbos supporting ULIfAC''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=225997

- Load '''CPM Plus''' for ULIfAC (mass storage support): https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=18852.0

- A list of ~250 Classic and worth to play games: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=17446.0

- A small Basic utility for easily mounting dsk images to the 4 image slots: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=200760

- Some stuff about linux & python: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=201894

- '''Disable completely & re-enable board''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=217889 (useful for troubleshooting problems with multiple boards connected)

- ESP 8266 WiFi module Hints & Tips: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=221196

'''
=== Anyone interested, please contact at: ikonsgr745@hotmail.com ===
'''

[[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:Memory expansions]] [[Category:Expansion ROM]] [[Category:SymbOS]] [[Category:DATA Storage]] [[Category:Input Device]]

File:Ulifac 1.jpg

2026-04-05T09:23:56Z

Ikonsgr: Ikonsgr uploaded a new version of File:Ulifac 1.jpg

ULIfAC

2024-10-06T18:18:51Z

Ikonsgr:

[[Image:%3Fattach%3D34008;image.jpeg|thumb|USIfAC II]]
The '''U'''niversal '''S'''erial '''I'''nterface '''f'''or '''A'''mstrad '''C'''PC (USIfAC), currently in version 2 (Styled USIfAC II), is a modern serial interface based around a PIC microcontroller designed and built by [[ikonsgr]] from the CPCWIKI Forums.
The only chip on the board is the 18F47Q10 PIC. The PIC software is written in Great Cow Basic and has been released by [[ikonsgr]].
The board allows for TTL serial output and connection to a USB Stick as well as a ESP8266 WIFI module.
The board has been used for many purposes including:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| • Run games/programs from a usb stick or PC Hard Drive (through ESP8266 WiFi module or UART serial cable).Save is also supported, as well as full access to ASCII files too.
|-
| • Full read/write access of DSK images of both AMSODS and PARADOS formats.
|-
| • Very fast loading speeds of up to ~30kb/sec (more than 6-7 times faster ,than a usual speed of a gotek/floppy disk drive).
|-
| • Access up to Four DSK images and choose them "on the fly", to support all multi-image Games.
|-
| • Load SNA snapshot files.
|-
| • MIDI, RS232 and accessing online BBS.
|}

'''Project's Main Thread''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=17425.0

Special thread for technical problems & support: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=20244.0

Details of hardware, software and manuals are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ezzga2dppm6jlm7/AACwFC_rv2QatWh_ndKc9fhma?dl=0

'''Useful links about USIfAC II''':

- '''3d cases''': https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4974135 , https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6757336

- '''Usifac II schematics''' & raster implementation:https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=212833

- '''LiliCPC, the Largest Game Launcher collection''' ever created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvMmoQs0bc Download [https://mega.nz/folder/93pR2KiA#qlkiFakrZhSzmko65EbTWw/folder/pmpEiYBZ '''here''']

- '''Symbos supporting USIfAC II''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=225997

- Load '''CPM Plus''' for USIfAC II (mass storage support): https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=18852.0

- A list of ~250 Classic and worth to play games: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=17446.0

- A small Basic utility for easily mounting dsk images to the 4 image slots: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=200760

- Some stuff about linux & python: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=201894

- Simple way to detect USIfAC II: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=213269

- File Menu Maker: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=216619

- '''Disable completely & re-enable board''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=217889 (useful for troubleshooting problems with multiple boards connected)

- Flash Gordon & USIfAC II troubleshohoting: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=219228

- ESP 8266 WiFi module Hints & Tips: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=221196

'''
=== Anyone interested, please contact at: ikonsgr745@hotmail.com ===
'''

[[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:Memory expansions]] [[Category:Expansion ROM]] [[Category:SymbOS]] [[Category:DATA Storage]] [[Category:Input Device]]

2023-07-18T10:08:21Z

Ikonsgr: ULIfAC

ULIfAC

2023-07-18T10:01:21Z

Ikonsgr:

[[Image:%3Fattach%3D34008;image.jpeg|thumb|ULIfAC II]]
The '''U'''ltimate '''I'''nterface '''f'''or '''A'''mstrad '''C'''PC (a.k.a. ULIfAC), is a modern multi function board, based around PIC 18F47Q10 Microcontrollers, designed and built by [[ikonsgr]] from the CPCWIKI Forums.ULIfAC is an evolution of [[USIFAC|USiFAC II board]], with which is 100% compatible. The PIC software is written in Great Cow Basic and has been released by [[ikonsgr]].
'''ULIfAC''' board expands the functionality of the previous USIfAC II board, by offering many new features on the same board:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| • 512Kb Ram Expansion
|-
| • 32X Rom Board
|-
| • 256Kb Ram Expansion + 16X ROM board
|-
| • Automatic Rom mounting upon cold boot!
|-
| • Convert instantly a CPC 464 to a CPC 6128 using a simple RSX Command
|-
| • Run games/programs from a usb stick or PC Hard Drive (through ESP8266 WiFi module or UART serial cable).Save is also supported, as well as full access to ASCII files too.
|-
| • Full read/write access of DSK images of both AMSODS and PARADOS formats.
|-
| • Very fast loading speeds of up to ~30kb/sec (more than 6-7 times faster ,than a usual speed of a gotek/floppy disk drive).
|-
| • Access up to Four DSK images and choose them "on the fly", to support all multi-image Games.
|-
| • Load SNA snapshot files.
|}

-'''Project's Main Thread''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/ulifacusb-mass-storage-wifi-512kb-ram32xrom-board256k-ram16x-rom-board!/

-'''Latest User's manual:''':- https://www.dropbox.com/s/k3ul9awhgv26sv2/ULIFAC%20User%20Guide_v2.pdf?dl=0

-'''Special thread for technical problems & support:''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=20244.0

-'''Updates, software and manuals are available here:''':- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8ayveto2x9uyq9a09pn3e/h?rlkey=8jcjqn4qwm0dnrun3kdkyi1ip&dl=0

- '''ULIfAC 3D printer case''': https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6035835

- '''LiliCPC, the Largest Game Launcher collection''' ever created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvMmoQs0bc Download [https://mega.nz/folder/93pR2KiA#qlkiFakrZhSzmko65EbTWw/folder/pmpEiYBZ '''here''']

- '''Symbos supporting ULIfAC II''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=225997

- Load '''CPM Plus''' for ULIfAC II (mass storage support): https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=18852.0

- A list of ~250 Classic and worth to play games: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?topic=17446.0

- A small Basic utility for easily mounting dsk images to the 4 image slots: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=200760

- Some stuff about linux & python: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=201894

- '''Disable completely & re-enable board''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=217889 (useful for troubleshooting problems with multiple boards connected)

- ESP 8266 WiFi module Hints & Tips: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=221196

2023-03-04T10:49:46Z

Ikonsgr:

[[Image:%3Fattach%3D34008;image.jpeg|thumb|USIfAC II]]
The '''U'''niversal '''S'''erial '''I'''nterface '''f'''or '''A'''mstrad '''C'''PC (USIfAC), currently in version 2 (Styled USIfAC II), is a modern serial interface based around a PIC microcontroller designed and built by [[ikonsgr]] from the CPCWIKI Forums.
The only chip on the board is the 18F47Q10 PIC. The PIC software is written in Great Cow Basic and has been released by [[ikonsgr]].
The board allows for TTL serial output and connection to a USB Stick as well as a ESP8266 WIFI module.
The board has been used for many purposes including:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| • Run games/programs from a usb stick or PC Hard Drive (through ESP8266 WiFi module or UART serial cable).Save is also supported, as well as full access to ASCII files too.
|-
| • Full read/write access of DSK images of both AMSODS and PARADOS formats.
|-
| • Very fast loading speeds of up to ~30kb/sec (more than 6-7 times faster ,than a usual speed of a gotek/floppy disk drive).
|-
| • Access up to Four DSK images and choose them "on the fly", to support all multi-image Games.
|-
| • Load SNA snapshot files.
|-
| • MIDI, RS232 and accessing online BBS.
|}

'''Project's Main Thread''':- https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/usifac-iimake-your-pc-or-usb-stick-an-hdd-for-amstrad-access-dsk-and-many-more!/

Special thread for technical problems & support: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/hardware-related/usifac-ii-technical-problems-support/

Details of hardware, software and manuals are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ezzga2dppm6jlm7/AACwFC_rv2QatWh_ndKc9fhma?dl=0

'''Useful links about USIfAC II''':

- '''3d case''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=207446

- '''Usifac II schematics''' & raster implementation:https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=212833

- Load '''CPM PLUS''' for USIfAC II (mass storage support): https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/hdcpm-boot-and-run-cpm-plus-from-hard-disk/

- A small Basic utility for easily mounting dsk images to the 4 image slots: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=200760

- Some stuff about linux & python: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=201894

- Simple way to detect USIfAC II: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=213269

- File Menu Maker: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=216619

- '''Disable completely & re-enable board''': https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=217889 (useful for troubleshooting problems with multiple boards connected)

- Flash Gordon & USIfAC II troubleshohoting: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=219228

- ESP 8266 WiFi module Hints & Tips: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=221196