Amstrad PCW 8256 Computer - Part 2: Gotek Installation

#Amstrad #PCW8256 #1985Computer This is part 2 in my Amstrad PCW series featuring my vintage 1985 Amstrad PCW8256 Z80 based computer that uses the CP/M operating system.

In this second part I open up the machine, remove the original 3" micro floppy drive, then install a GoTek drive. Of course I boot up the computer using CP/M Plus off the USB drive, then load and run the Amstrad PCW game Batman by Ocean software.

As good measure, I also document the monitor tube information for if/when it might need repair or replacement.

Part 1: https://youtu.be/B2v4-eq5834 Part 2: This part!

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Something to note, I did do the memory upgrade from 256kb to 512kb, however I brain farted on recording that footage. With a stock Amstrad PCW8256 the CP/M Plus boot screen would read:

v 1.4, 61K IPA, 1 disc drive, 112K drive M:

As you'll see in my video when I test everything out, it now shows:

v 1.4, 61K IPA, 1 disc drive, 368K drive M:

The "M" drive seen in the CP/M boot screen is a RAM drive for the Amstrad, so increasing the machines RAM gives you a bigger RAM drive which is awesome!

People, places and things mentioned in my video:

Upgrading memory of a Amstrad PCW 8256: http://www.fvempel.nl/upgrade.html

Pre-built Plug and Play Amstrad PCW GoTek solutions are available from this UK eBay seller: https://www.ebay.co.uk/fdbk/feedback_profile/bespokediscs

Build your own Amstrad PCW GoTek solution using these resources:

GoTek 3.5" 1.44MB USB SSD Floppy Drive Emulator: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-1-44MB-USB-SSD-Floppy-Drive-Emulator-for-YAMAHA-KORG-Elec-keyboard-GOTEK/274023541624

FlashFloppy: https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy

Gotek OLED IIC I2C 0.91" 128x32 LCD Display Module: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Amiga-Gotek-OLED-IIC-I2C-0-91-128x32-LCD-Display-Module-3-3V-5V-White-679/124237180711

Amstrad PCW 8256 / 8512 Gotek Ribbon Cable Set: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW-8256-8512-Gotek-Ribbon-Cable-Set-Vintage-Computer-Schneider-Retro/133434012142

Gotek 3D printed disk drive adapter for Amstrad PCW 8256 & 8512: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2850367 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FohuhrWdStA