{"title":"Kickstart Emulator","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"usb-c-male-to-usb-c-male-charging-and-sync-cable","title":"USB-C male to USB-C male charging and sync cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1 m USB-C to USB-C charging and sync cable. Use it to power the SidecarTridge USB-C PD power supplies, both the internal Multi-Rail unit and the external brick, from a USB-C PD charger, and to connect USB-C boards to a computer for firmware updates and file transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C male to USB-C male, 1 m (100 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with USB-C PD chargers up to 60 W (20 V, 3 A), which is exactly what our USB-C PD power supplies need. It powers the External USB-C PD PSU (45 W) and the internal Multi-Rail PSU in its 60 W mode. A 100 W setup needs a 5 A e-marked cable instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Speed data transfer up to 480 Mbps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible on both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a plastic bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your computer only has USB-A ports, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/usb-c-male-to-usb-a-male-charging-and-sync-cable-usb-2-0\"\u003eUSB-A to USB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SIDECARTRIDGE","offers":[{"title":"100 cm","offer_id":48913508237645,"sku":"SDCRT0018","price":3.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3746\/7981\/files\/usb_c_to_usb_c_1m_1280px.png?v=1716819717"},{"product_id":"usb-c-male-to-usb-a-male-charging-and-sync-cable-usb-2-0","title":"USB-C male to USB-A male charging and sync cable. USB 2.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1 m USB-A to USB-C charging and sync cable for connecting SidecarTridge boards to a computer that only has USB-A ports. Use it for firmware updates and file transfers on the TOS Emulator, the Kickstart Multi ROM and the Multi-device, or with any board that mounts as a USB drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A male to USB-C male, 1 m (100 cm), black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharging up to 3 A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData transfer up to 480 Mbps (USB 2.0).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible USB-C end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a plastic bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your computer already has USB-C ports, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/usb-c-male-to-usb-c-male-charging-and-sync-cable\"\u003eUSB-C to USB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SIDECARTRIDGE","offers":[{"title":"Black 100 cm","offer_id":48913546543437,"sku":"SDCRT0015","price":3.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3746\/7981\/files\/usb_a_to_usb_c_1m_1280px.png?v=1716820663"},{"product_id":"sidecartridge®-kickstart-emulator-for-amiga-500-2000","title":"SidecarTridge® Kickstart Multi ROM for Amiga 500 \/ 2000","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHot-swap Kickstart ROMs on your Amiga 500 or 2000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SidecarTridge Kickstart Multi ROM replaces the original Kickstart chip on an Amiga 500 or Amiga 2000 with a programmable board that holds dozens of Kickstart images in onboard flash. From the Amiga's point of view it looks and behaves like a stock ROM. From your point of view, you pick which Kickstart boots through the SWITCHER tool, copy new images over USB and never have to swap a chip again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Spain. Amiga 500 and 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in ROM socket replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e: seats directly in the Kickstart socket of the Amiga 500 or 2000. No case modifications, no external boxes, no extra cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 MB onboard flash\u003c\/strong\u003e: store up to 31 Kickstart images on the board itself and switch between them in seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSWITCHER from the Amiga\u003c\/strong\u003e: a small Amiga utility lets you pick the active Kickstart right from your machine, with no flashing tools and no extra hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB mass storage workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: plug the board into a host computer over USB and it mounts as a FAT drive. Drag in new Kickstart images, eject, plug it back into the Amiga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom and diagnostic ROMs\u003c\/strong\u003e: works with official Kickstarts, patched builds, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diagrom.com\/\"\u003eDiagROM\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emutos.sourceforge.io\/\"\u003eEmuTOS\u003c\/a\u003e, or any Kickstart-compatible image you can produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRP2350 bit-banged emulation\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Raspberry RP2350 and its PIO engines serve ROM cycles with the timing the Amiga expects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can do with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot Kickstart 1.2, 1.3, 2.04 or 3.1 from the same physical board, no chip swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your original Kickstart chip safe on the shelf. Everything lives in flash on the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop in DiagROM or EmuTOS to diagnose a sick Amiga or to play with open-source firmware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest patched Kickstart builds before committing them to a real EPROM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the Amiga and remove the RF shield to expose the Kickstart ROM area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the original Kickstart ROM if it is socketed, or fit a socket if it is currently soldered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the Kickstart Multi ROM in the socket, respecting orientation. Pin 1 on the board lines up with pin 1 on the socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the case and power on. The Amiga boots straight into the selected Kickstart, no external power required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your original Kickstart ROM is soldered, you will first need to desolder it and fit a socket once, which takes soldering skill and basic electronics experience. Step-by-step photos and troubleshooting tips live in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sidecartridge.com\/sidecartridge-kickstart\/\"\u003eKickstart Multi ROM documentation\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sidecartridge.com\/quickstart\/sidecartridge-kickstart-amiga\/\"\u003equickstart guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmiga model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmiga 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmiga 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmiga 500+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported, with limitations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmiga 600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported, with limitations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmiga 1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Amiga 500+ and Amiga 600: those motherboards can address 1 MB Kickstart ROMs, but the Kickstart Multi ROM only supports 512 KB ROM images. The hardware works, but the experience is limited. We leave it up to you to decide if that fits your use case. Check your motherboard model against the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sidecartridge.com\/sidecartridge-kickstart\/compatibility\/\"\u003ecompatibility guide\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eROM images and sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports ROM images up to 512 KB, covering Kickstart 1.2 through 3.1 builds that fit in 512 KB plus most custom images. 1 MB Kickstart 3.x ROMs are out of scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStores up to 31 images on the 16 MB onboard flash. Delete and replace them freely through USB mass storage and the SWITCHER tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Kickstart ROMs are included. Kickstart is copyrighted material, so dump the ROM from your own Amiga or buy a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amigaforever.com\/plus\/\"\u003elegal copy\u003c\/a\u003e from an authorised vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidecarTridge ROM Emulator Board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidecarTridge Amiga 500\/2000 Carrier Board, with the ROM Emulator Board soldered onto it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRESCUE cable and push button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA USB-C cable to connect the board to a computer for firmware updates and Kickstart transfers. You can buy a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/usb-c-male-to-usb-c-male-charging-and-sync-cable\"\u003eUSB-C to USB-C\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.sidecartridge.com\/products\/usb-c-male-to-usb-a-male-charging-and-sync-cable-usb-2-0\"\u003eUSB-A to USB-C\u003c\/a\u003e cable in our store if you do not own one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe SWITCHER application, downloadable from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sidecartridge.com\/downloads\/sidecartridge-kickstart-emulator-amiga\/\"\u003edownloads page\u003c\/a\u003e and also included inside the USB mass storage volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, tested and supported on Amiga 500 and 2000 machines in their original stock configuration. Memory expansions, CPU accelerators, custom logic replacements, bodge wires and aftermarket ROM adapters are out of scope and not covered by warranty. If your Amiga is modified, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a homebrew product for hobbyists who are comfortable opening the case to seat a ROM, or fitting a socket if the original Kickstart is soldered down. It is not a sealed appliance and it is not a plug-and-play upgrade for a stock Amiga with soldered ROMs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the device? 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