version that does a 'Mount MOUSE:' on the CD32 - no problem if you can create your own boot disk but
it could be if you're using a version from a CD-ROM.
Misc: Use Patrick Van Beem's CD32 Keyboard program. It's similar to PNetKeys but it's smaller, faster,
works over Twin Express or even by itself, and converts controller input to mouse input. The program is
shareware - if you find it useful you should pay $5 or fl7.50. Patrick's Email address is
patrick@aobh.xs4all.nl.
Q: How do I use my CD32 as a computer?
A: Use a SX-1. This has...
IBM-PC AT keyboard port.
9-pin serial port.
Amiga standard parallel port.
Amiga standard RGB port.
Amiga standard floppy drive (use an external drive as DF0:. For more drives, daisy chain
them from the first one).
2.5" internal IDE connector (drive fits inside the SX-1).
3.5" external IDE connector.
SIMM socket for up to 8 meg additional RAM (restricted to 4 meg if you intend to use the
FMV cartridge too).
Audio input (karaoke).
Internal battery backed clock.
Pass through connector (for other devices, eg. FMV cartridge).
If you add the SX-1, the Aux port will not work as a serial connection any more, but you can still
attach Amiga keyboards to it, even if you have a PC keyboard plugged into the SX-1.
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Some external drives do not like the SX-1. Roctec and M3-A-1 drives are a problem.
If you use a file recovery program on the SX-1 disk, you'll get more utilities.
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If you intend to have more than two devices attached to the SX-1, you should think about getting a
better power supply. These can be bought separately, or you can modify another Amiga one (eg.
A500) by replacing the connector at the end of the lead.
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If you add extra memory to it, it should be at least 80ms fast.●
The connector is flakey at best. If things seem wrong after plugging it in, try unplugging and
re-plugging it in. Don't move the unit while powered up.
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Or use a SX32. It's small so it fits *in* the CD32 like the MPEG module. You have a parrallel, serial,
floppy, RGB and VGA-Port. You can put a 2.5'' HD on it and a 2-8 MB PS/2 Simm module.
Unfortunatly FMV cannot be used with it. It is also rumoured to come with an A1200 manual. Apart
from that it fixes the voltage problems it is more or less like the SX-1.
Alan Redhouse wrote:
Standard Amiga serial, parallel, FDD, RGB ports and a 15 pin VGA port.●
Uses standard Amiga K/b●
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