I have 25 kits available immediately, the price is 300.00 plus shipping, first come, first served.
Now the details:
- I no longer offer the LCD upgrade or floppy/combo drives. The LCD upgrade is fairly simple to do for most users. The procedure is detailed in the installation guide (under Downloads).
- The KLM780, KLM782 boards (with attached KLM-1061) must be sent to me for modification. I discourage most users from trying to do the modification themselves, unless you are an experienced technician. It becomes difficult and costly to try and solve post-installation problems, especially if you are outside of the continental US.
- There is no discount if you decide to install yourself. I’m offering free installation as an incentive to avoid further problems down the line.
- A Gotek drive can be used with the upgrade, though it’s really only useful for importing disk images to the ‘native’ file based format. The same goes for a regular floppy drive. Once your floppy disks are imported, it isn’t really necessary. A better solution might be a 3.5″ multi card reader with additional USB port.
- Please allow 2-3 weeks for modification.
- LCD modules are available from several sources: eBay, BuyDisplay, Newhaven Display, Crystalfontz, Focus LCD’s, Ali Express, etc. You will need to consult the data sheet for pinout information. Some displays have a current limiting resistor on the display module itself, others don’t. OLED displays currently don’t work properly, but this is being worked on. The module format is 20×2 characters, 116mm x 37mm module size.
- You will need to run the memory test BEFORE sending the boards in. If there are errors, the boards will require additional repairs, the cost will depend on parts and time. The upgraded DSS-1 won’t boot if it detects memory errors.
Hello Tom, please count me in for one kit (see PM). thanks !
Hi Tom,
I’m Bruno from Turin (Italy), I’m glad You’ve restarted the production of the upgrade for the DSS1.
I’m interested if I’m in the first 25 to write to You. My DSS1 has a Gotek HXC for loading Systems from the library, if this matter…
Let me know how to send, where, how to pay (300 € or $ or £).
Thanks in advance.
Bruno Pochettino
Via Udine 11 10040 Rivalta (To)
ITALY
Hi Bruno,
write him via the Contact form:
http://www.straylightengineering.com/contact/
He will respond to you via email, which is more convenient.
Hi,
I have just installed the upgraded PCB that Tom sent me.
Guys, this man has made a superb job with my DSS-1.
He works very professionally and the upgrade is just amazing. You won’t believe how fast is loading a full library now (yes, 16MB at once!). He has included an internal flash memory with virtually all the known libraries for the DSS-1; it feels like having an internal (huge) hard drive.
The new board still has a secondary USB drive (I have attached a USB extension cable to it that allows me to plug any USB drive externally) and my Flashfloppy drive works perfectly as it used to do prior to the upgrade.
The new LCD is also great (especially if your EL-backlight is gone).
Every existing DSS-1 should get this upgrade!!!
Do you still have dss-1 upgrades avail? What is ordering process? Thanks
Sorry, they are sold out and I don’t plan to make any more in the near future.
Hi, I’ll interested by such kit top.
Just bought a DSS-1 and found your page. Please let me know if you decide to make the kit available again.Thanks!
Hello Tom,
Is there possible that you offer a New DSS Batch of this crazy powerful lovely insane project for make ressurection of dss1 ?
There won’t be another new batch, components are hard to get and I don’t have time anymore. Sorry.