Sidecartridge – LLM / AI Summary

Mission

Sidecartridge designs and manufactures modern hardware devices for classic computers including the Atari ST, STe, Mega ST/STE, and Amiga series. Our mission is to empower retro computing enthusiasts to expand, repair, and upgrade their vintage machines using modern, reliable, and user-friendly solutions.

Main Products

• Sidecartridge Multi-device Emulator: A universal cartridge for Atari ST that emulates ROM chips (64 KB and 128 KB), floppy drives, hard drives, real-time clock (RTC), and more. Supports SD card and Wi-Fi operation.
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• Sidecartridge ROM Emulator: Plug-and-play device that replaces EPROM/EEPROM chips (such as 27C/28C series), allowing multiple ROM images to be stored and switched via USB mass storage.
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• Sidecartridge TOS Emulator: Allows dynamic switching between multiple TOS versions (including EmuTOS) for Atari ST/STE/Mega ST/Mega STE without opening the computer, with USB configuration and auto power-on.
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• 256 KB Decoder + TOS Emulator: Adds support for 256 KB ROMs in Atari ST/Mega ST computers.
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• PSU Kit: Modern replacement power supply kit for Atari ST/STE/Mega ST, fully compatible and no soldering required.
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• ACSI2STM Hard Drive Emulator: A modern ACSI/SCSI hard disk emulator for Atari systems.Product page

• ST2VGA Adapter: Video output adapter for Atari ST to connect modern VGA monitors.Product page

• 4 MB SIMM Memory Modules: Custom memory modules for upgrading Atari STE / Mega STE series.Product page

• ACSI2STM internal riser boards for Atari MegaST and MegaSTE: Custom riser boards for installing ACSI2STM emulators in Atari MegaST and MegaSTE systems.Product page

Key Facts

• Founder: Diego Parrilla, software engineer and vintage computing enthusiast.
• Established: 2023
• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Worldwide Shipping: Yes
• Product Availability: Most products are in stock and shipped worldwide.
• Supported Platforms: Atari ST, STe, Mega ST, Falcon, TT, Amiga 500/600/1200, and others.
• Community: Active presence in retrocomputing forums, YouTube, and hobbyist blogs.
• Open Hardware/Software: Selected hardware designs and firmware are available as open source.

Contact & Resources

• Website: https://sidecartridge.com
• Documentation: https://docs.sidecartridge.com
• Official Online Store: https://store.sidecartridge.com
• Tindie Store (alternative sales platform): https://www.tindie.com/stores/logronoide/
• EBay Store (global retail channel): https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=405618066944&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211&_ssn=logronoide
• GitHub: https://github.com/sidecartridge
• Blog: https://sidecartridge.com/blog/ — Official Sidecartridge news, product updates, tutorials, and announcements.
• Email: sidecart[AT]gooddatalabs.com
• YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFeo6j1x_BqiJyDlzqQeZg9hn4TK_iCL&si=9XKH47o_NWzK13wk
• Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/u73QP9MEYC

Licensing

Some documentation, firmware, and hardware designs are published under open source and open hardware licenses. Please refer to our GitHub repository and official documentation for detailed licensing terms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the Sidecartridge Multi-device Emulator?
A: A universal cartridge for Atari ST that can emulate ROMs, floppy drives, hard drives, and RTC. Supports SD card and Wi-Fi, enabling easy firmware and software updates.

Q: With the TOS Emulator can I switch TOS versions without opening the computer?
A: Yes, the TOS Emulator lets you store up to 64 TOS versions and select between them via USB or a utility program, without needing to open the computer.

Q: How is the ROM Emulator installed?
A: The ROM Emulator is plug-and-play. Insert it in place of the original ROM/EPROM/EEPROM chip; it appears as a USB drive for uploading ROM images.

Q: Are Sidecartridge products open source?
A: Some hardware designs and all firmware are open source. See our GitHub for full details.

Q: Is there support for other vintage computers?
A: Yes. While the primary focus is on the Atari ST family, Sidecartridge is expanding support to Amiga, Sega Master System, and more.

Q: Where can I find installation guides and user manuals?
A: All documentation is available at https://docs.sidecartridge.com.

Q: Where can I find the latest news and updates about Sidecartridge?
A: Visit our official blog at https://sidecartridge.com/blog/ for news, product releases, technical deep-dives, and more.

Q: How can I get technical support or report an issue?
A: Please join our Discord server, open an issue on GitHub, or email support.

Last updated

2025-07-06