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  1. The OtterX is up and running. In case you’re wondering what this is, it’s a Commander X16 computer in a Mini-ITX form factor.
    #otterx #commanderx16 #retrocomputing #8bitcomputer

  2. The OtterX is up and running. In case you’re wondering what this is, it’s a Commander X16 computer in a Mini-ITX form factor.

  3. Hmmm. I'm considering building a riser for the #OtterX to make the expansion slot usable in this ITX case.
    Two problems though:
    1. Is there ANY standard regarding riser cards for these compact cases?
    2. Is there any available #CommanderX16 expansion card around? Whatever is on texelec is out of stock, beside, I wonder if there is anything open hardware for this machine...

    I could tackle 1 by making a "flexible" riser, with two hard PCBs connected by flat cables. As for 2... Makes me wonder if this is worth the effort at all.

  4. Hmmm. I'm considering building a riser for the #OtterX to make the expansion slot usable in this ITX case.
    Two problems though:
    1. Is there ANY standard regarding riser cards for these compact cases?
    2. Is there any available #CommanderX16 expansion card around? Whatever is on texelec is out of stock, beside, I wonder if there is anything open hardware for this machine...

    I could tackle 1 by making a "flexible" riser, with two hard PCBs connected by flat cables. As for 2... Makes me wonder if this is worth the effort at all.

  5. Finally encased the #OtterX, a #CommanderX16 clone.
    I took the time to upgrade both this and the original X16 to R48.

    I'll plug the PSU hole once I get the covers from JLCPCB.

  6. Finally encased the #OtterX, a #CommanderX16 clone.
    I took the time to upgrade both this and the original X16 to R48.

    I'll plug the PSU hole once I get the covers from JLCPCB.

  7. Received (and built) my prototype RAM expansion for the #OtterX, to bring it on par with the #CommanderX16.
    It works!

  8. Received (and built) my prototype RAM expansion for the #OtterX, to bring it on par with the #CommanderX16.
    It works!

  9. Today's build, the #otterx ! Spot the very stupid mistake I did that prevented the board from booting :) (no, it's not that the Vera module is missing)

  10. Today's build, the #otterx ! Spot the very stupid mistake I did that prevented the board from booting :) (no, it's not that the Vera module is missing)

  11. No sax practice today. I spent basically all day building an OtterX instead. The OtterX is a Commander X16 kit clone in an Mini ITX form factor. I have an X16 Developer edition as well but the Otter is in a smaller form factor and may have a slightly better audio layout. Since we want to use the sound of the X16 for some of our chipsurf stuff, and since I’m writing a native tracker for the X16 (DreamTracker, dreamtracker.org), I opted to go ahead and pick up an OtterX.

    Despite being a long build, happy to report everything seems to be working! Which is rather surprising for me :P

    #OtterX #CommanderX16