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README.md

Blue-GS: Internal BlueSCSI for Apple IIgs and //e

https://github.com/xunker/blue-gs

About

Blue-GS is the internal hard drive your Apple IIgs and //e always craved.

Using the BlueSCSI SCSI drive emulator and your compatible SCSI card, you have a fully internal hard drive with accessible microSD slot while still keeping your DB-25 connector free for other peripherals.

Compatible SCSI cards

TBA

Board

Rendering of front of board v1.2

Rendering of back of board v1.2

TBA

Assembly

Bill-of-Materials

See BOM.md.

Compatible Termination ICs

See TERMINATION.md.

Assembly Steps

MicroSD Slot

Switch

Set Jumpers

LEDs and Resistors

Termination ICs and Capacitors

Auxiliary +12V input regulator, diodes, and capacitor

SCSI Card connections

Blue Pill Module

Installation

Bracket

TBA

Cables

TBA

Auxiliary +12V connection

TBA

Slot Attachment

TBA

Usage

TBA

Schematics

V1.2 Schematic

V1.1 Schematic

EDA/Kicad Files

Kicad of current design can be found in kicad directory.

Version Changes

See CHANGES.md.

Credits

This project would not be possible without the work done by ztto, Tambo, Eric Helgeson, and many others.

The "Blue Pill" footprint was originally created by Yet-Another-Average-Joe.

Symbol and footprint for Molex 105162-0001 MicroSD slot created by SnapEDA user HMantz.

External LED driver circuit credit to @akuker on Open Retro SCSI Discord.

License

See LICENSE.md.