PiStorm68Kv1.8
PRECISION ARRAYS / THE PISTORM68K PROJECT
The physical 68000 bus.
A Raspberry Pi connection.
An EPM570 CPLD, four 16-bit latches and a selectable 68000 path. Explore the AmiCube PiStorm68K board, its regulated Pi supply and original printed enclosure.
02 / HARDWARE EXPLORER
Explore the native KiCad board and separate its component groups. Switch to the printed enclosure to lift its cover, or inspect the separate holder.
Interactive 3D is unavailable. Explore the native renders and assembly drawings below.
View assembly guide ↓The board Inspect native geometry and printed markings.
Component groups Lift the upper parts and inspect the connections.
Printed enclosure Explore the original case and holder.
03 / THE ARCHITECTURE
Follow the 68000 interface through the CPLD, latches and translation circuitry, then explore the board’s power paths and physical connections.
The EPM570 CPLD coordinates the Pi and 68000 interface. Four SN74LVC16374 devices latch bus signals, while two SN74CBTD3384 devices provide the translation path.
FOLLOW THE DESIGN
The EPM570 CPLD coordinates the Pi and 68000 interface. Four SN74LVC16374 devices latch bus signals, while two SN74CBTD3384 devices provide the translation path.
CPLD configuration and Pi software define the accelerator behaviour.
Explore a functional view of the design, then return to the native model to see the components themselves.
BENEATH THE COMPONENTS
Six copper layers carry the CPU interface, GPIO and supply networks. The saved layer names identify ground, signal and power roles.
04 / THE ENCLOSURE
Explore the saved printed case, its engraved cover and the separate holder. Each model comes from the original PiStorm68K FreeCAD project.
PRINTED / CASENATIVE FREECAD · BASE + COVER
The shaped base follows the board outline. The removable cover carries the original engraved AmiCube mark and opens to reveal the board inside.
PRINTED / HOLDERNATIVE FREECAD · SEPARATE SUPPORT
The separate holder is retained in the original case project. Inspect its shape and mounting features as an independent part.
The enclosure view combines the original base and cover with the current detailed KiCad board. The holder is shown separately in its own view.
The cover retains the original recessed AmiCube artwork from the saved FreeCAD model.
Original enclosure CAD. The saved case reference used a 1.51 mm PCB; the current board is 1.6 mm. XY placement follows the reference board, but current physical fit and connector clearances have not been requalified.
05 / THE ASSEMBLY BOOK
Start with top assembly, then turn the board over and explore its stackup, routing and power guides.
Open the 5-page board guide ↗06 / WHERE WE ARE
The saved six-layer board, with its physical 68000 path, Raspberry Pi header and CPLD interface.
Native KiCad placement and printed markings.The existing FreeCAD case project supplies the enclosure and separate holder shown here.
The cover retains the original engraved AmiCube artwork.Review the CPU/Pi selection circuitry, power options and assembly drawings before integrating the board.
Hardware modes depend on the configured CPLD and Pi software.