From ffd8df81ef69a3686931b8ff494d2e866f20507b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tomse <1444539+tomse@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2018 18:24:32 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1a853a1..2c02501 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,10 @@ -# cartridge-horizontal-adapter +# Cartridge horizontal adapter Cartrdige vertical to horizontal adapter, i.e. for C128DCR and 1541 Ultimate + + +This is an adapter I created for my Commodore 128 DCR and 1541 Ultimate 2(+). +I got annoyed that the C128 would reset by cables and the back wall, on the reset switch of any cart with a reset button, due to it's limited space up against the back wall. +Also the IEC cable connectors would cross tightly and strain the connectors on both IEC and U2 ports. +The U2+ IEC got moved back in this new design, but not enough, and now the tape connector + audio connectors are in the way. + +The result was to make this adapter, 2 nylon standoffs, a cartridge connector and this pcb is all that is needed to fix this problem.