Update for the day: I've received more parts and the eBay listing with worldwide shipping is back up:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/276014218069
As well as the stock at anserine.co
Sorry for the delay, and thanks again for your support.
I hope it serves you well!
I've just added temporary instructions on the site at https://anserine.co/blogs/instructions/broadatx-quick-start
(Photos coming soon)
If you've placed an order over the weekend, your orders have now been shipped. I will continue to take new orders, but they will...
Hey everyone. Just wanted to announce that the redesigned boards have been received, assembled, washed, and tested. Just got back from the post office - everyone who purchased a first revision now has a replacement on the way. The past 2 weeks have been something of a blur, so I'll be pausing...
This is an excellent data point, thank you for your willingness to try! As for the case issue, that’s something I’ve addressed in a newer revision of the enclosure. Obviously I don’t expect everyone to buy a whole new beigeATX, so I’ll be reaching out and adding a page to the store where...
I agree! Unfortunately, some early testers of beigeATX reported that their IIsi would not *fully* boot. Unfortunately, these were also IIsis that had not been known to be working. Given the severity of the cap leakage and corrosion typically present, I can’t rule that out.
Until someone is...
An update on international orders:
beigeATX is now available with international shipping at
https://www.ebay.com/itm/276000123198
Due to the limitations of my sales platform, this is the best and most economical option I can offer for both the buyer and the seller. This will serve as a sales...
Hi - I caught a last minute production issue and I'm currently in the process of getting reworked boards sent out to affected customers. I'll have them back in stock within a week.
That is the case, yes. The ATX supply is activated directly. You can even solder a switch and leads to the pads if you choose to go battery-free. I installed one in an expansion slot.
Very nearly, but with nuance:
The “paper clip” method generally refers to shorting two pins of the original, Apple-shipped PSU. That particular PSU is supposed to be triggered by a positive voltage from the motherboard - this is where electrolytic leaks and battery corrosion come into the...
https://anserine.co/products/broadatx
Hello everyone,
I'm pleased to announce that my latest project, broadATX, is now available at the Anserine Machines store.
broadATX is a simple, drop-in adapter for the original Macintosh II/IIx/IIfx series that adds support for ATX power supplies, no...
Sorry, the 6100 uses a different power supply and connector. beigeATX is only meant for computers with a 10-pin connector, pictured here:
That's correct - broadATX will receive its own thread when it's ready. I'm very excited to share it with you all soon!
It would be fully assembled - I’ve found a suitable alternative for the connector, in addition to changing the board layout. My primary concern is clearance - there are two axial capacitors that occupy the same area as broadATX when installed. I have a workaround planned if it turns out to be...
The board design for broadATX is essentially final at this point, but sourcing the connectors I'd prefer to use has proven difficult. Early test boards are currently on the way. As you're an existing customer, I'd be happy to send you a board at BOM cost, provided you can give feedback on its...
Good morning everyone!
I’ve been working on something for the past several months and I’m ready to share it here. Introducing:
beigeATX: an ATX adapter with soft power support
beigeATX is not the first of its kind, but does aim to be the first that is plug n’ play.
beigeATX is fully assembled...
This is my setup exactly and it's mostly fine. MDD G4 to an AsanteTalk bridge, linked to localtalk network consisting of a Classic, PB140, and IIci. I can boot OS9 on the G4 and interact with all the other machines, and make floppies from whichever one is best suited. It's a little slow, but...
Since this is a very early edition of SATA, would this work in say, a PCI-X G5? They have known issues with SATA support and rarely work with anything other than contemporary spinning rust, at least in my experience.