Amstrad PCW 8256 Computer Gotek Installation

This is part 2 in my Amstrad PCW series featuring my vintage 1985 Amstrad PCW 8256 Z80 based computer that uses the CP/M operating system.

In this second part I open up the machine, remove the original 3" micro floppy drive, then install a GoTek drive. Of course I boot up the computer using CP/M Plus off the USB drive, then load and run the Amstrad PCW game Batman by Ocean software.

As good measure, I also document the monitor tube information for if/when it might need repair or replacement.

DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)

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--- Video Index

0:00 - Amstrad PCW 8256 Computer Gotek Installation
0:30 - Removing the PCW 8256 computer back cover
1:08 - Checking out the back ports and controls
1:52 - Inside the Amstrad PCW 8256: analog board, floppy, Z80 processor
3:02 - Inspecting the CRT monitor model Orion 340AXB31
4:11 - Removing the 3" floppy disk drive
5:40 - Gotek drive parts: 3D printed bracket, ribbon and power cables
6:31 - Installing the GoTek drive
7:06 - First look with the GoTek drive installed
7:38 - Smoke testing the Amstrad PCW 8256 with Gotek drive installed
8:42 - Checking out some classic Amstrad PCW video games
10:10 - Testing rebooting machine into the CP/M operating system
10:44 - Outro

Something to note, I did do the memory upgrade from 256kb to 512kb, however I brain farted on recording that footage. With a stock Amstrad PCW8256 the CP/M Plus boot screen would read:

v 1.4, 61K IPA, 1 disc drive, 112K drive M:

As you'll see in my video when I test everything out, it now shows:

v 1.4, 61K IPA, 1 disc drive, 368K drive M:

The "M" drive seen in the CP/M boot screen is a RAM drive for the Amstrad, so increasing the machines RAM gives you a bigger RAM drive which is awesome!

--- Video Links

Upgrading memory of a Amstrad PCW 8256:
http://www.fvempel.nl/upgrade.html

Pre-built Plug and Play Amstrad PCW GoTek solutions are available from this UK eBay seller:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/fdbk/feedback_...

Build your own Amstrad PCW GoTek solution using these resources:

GoTek 3.5" 1.44MB USB SSD Floppy Drive Emulator:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-1-44MB-U...

FlashFloppy:
https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy

Gotek OLED IIC I2C 0.91" 128x32 LCD Display Module:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Amiga-Go...

Piezo Speaker:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-Piezoe...

Amstrad PCW 8256 / 8512 Gotek Ribbon Cable Set:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PC...

Gotek 3D printed disk drive adapter for Amstrad PCW 8256 & 8512:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:285...

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