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PiStorm32-lite Hardware
Unofficial overview of the
pistorm32-lite-hardware repo: supported Pi models,
direct fabrication links, basic parts list, and important safety notes.
Overview
PiStorm32-lite is an open-source, Raspberry Pi based accelerator for the Amiga A1200.
This repository contains the hardware design and fabrication files.
Compatible Raspberry Pi models
- Raspberry Pi 3A+
- Raspberry Pi 3B
- Raspberry Pi 4B
- Pi Zero 2 (can be tight around HDMI connector)
- Compute Module 4 (recommended: CM4 Lite, 2GB, Wi-Fi, no eMMC) via adapter board
Direct repo links
Tip: If you want the “authoritative everything”, use the repo home and browse folders from there.
BOM highlights (high level)
This is not the full BOM — just a quick “what you’ll see on the board” snapshot to help builders recognize parts.
Use the repo PDFs and fabrication pack for the complete details.
| Category | Examples you’ll see referenced |
|---|---|
| Decoupling / bulk caps | Multiple 100nF (0603) + several 10uF tantalum caps |
| Level shifting / bus glue | Several 74CBTD3384 and 74LVC573A packages |
| Power regulation | AMS1117-3.3 + AMS1117-1.2 LDOs |
| Logic / control | Transistors (e.g. BC847B), diodes (e.g. BAT54C), MOSFET (e.g. IRML6401) |
| Main programmable | Efinix Trion T8 FPGA (repo notes mention sourcing options) |
| Connectors / mechanical | A1200 edge connector, Pi 40-pin header, M2.5 nuts/screws/spacers, thermal pad |
Important safety note (read this)
Very important:
Insulate the Raspberry Pi GPIO + Ethernet pins from the A1200 keyboard area (e.g., 2–3 layers of tape on the keyboard backside)
where the pins might touch metal. If you don’t, you can short/fry the Pi.