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Hardware Versions

akuker edited this page Mar 14, 2022 · 55 revisions

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Full Sized Versions

The table below shows the known versions of the RaSCSI hardware, and whether it has been tested with the "68kmla" version of the RaSCSI software.

RaSCSI Hw Version Connection Type Tested and working? Schematic Gerbers Comments
akuker 2.2 FULLSPEC
(Initiator or Target)
YES PDF
KiCad
Gerbers No major issues
5v/3v silkscreen captions swapped
akuker 2.3 FULLSPEC
(Initiator or Target)
Yes PDF
KiCad
Gerbers No known issues
akuker 2.4 FULLSPEC
(Initiator or Target)
Yes PDF
KiCad
Gerbers Added optional high-density connector for PowerBooks and Berg power connector.
akuker 2.5 FULLSPEC
(Initiator or Target)
Yes PDF
KiCad
Gerbers Updated to make external activity LED brighter (bypassed the extra 2k resistor)

RaSCSI Target Board

The RaSCSI Target Board is a minimal spec , low component count DIY version intended for enclosed applications ( external scsi housings etc. )

  • Low component count
  • 50 pin ribbon connector only
  • No Parity
  • No Termination
  • Intended for DIY
RaSCSI Hw Version Connection Type Tested and working? Schematic PCB Comments
Alan Leverett v1.0 STANDARD spec
( Target only )
YES PNG PCBWay No major issues.

RaSCSI Zero

The RaSCSI Zero is a compact version of the RaSCSI board that is intended for use with the Raspberry Pi Zero family. Differences from the Full Sized RaSCSI include:

  • Only has DB-25 connector. No ribbon cable connector.
  • Termination is always enabled.
  • Smaller board size (same size as Raspberry Pi Zero)
RaSCSI Hw Version Connection Type Tested and working? Schematic Gerbers Comments
akuker RaSCSI Zero 1.0 FULLSPEC
(Initiator or Target)
YES PDF
KiCad
Gerbers No major issues.

Obsolete / Deprecated Versions

RaSCSI Hw Version Connection Type Tested and working? Schematic Gerbers Comments
fran-cap 1.6d STANDARD
(Target Only)
Partial Eagle N/A Requires re-mapping of GPIO pins - doesn't match original GIMONS design
akuker 1.5 STANDARD
(Target Only)
Yes - with Fix PDF
KiCad
Gerbers Cut/Jump required to get this board to work
akuker 1.6 STANDARD
(Target Only)
Not Tested PDF
KiCad
Gerbers Same as 1.5, but with fix for Issue 10. *Should* work, but is currently untested.
akuker 2.1 FULLSPEC
(Initiator or Target)
NO PDF
KiCad
Gerbers Several issues, including the connector being flipped. Not recommended for ANYONE to use
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