#Toaster in a 3000
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I have just bought a used Toaster with the 2.0 software. I have
installed it in an Amiga 3000 by cutting the back of the case of the
3000 with tin snips to make room for the #1 input. I did not upgrade
the power supply of the 3000 and I seem to be having problems with
the computer now. Would it be possible for someone who has done this
hack to leave me an E-mail message with your voice phone number so
that I could BRIEFLY consult with you about my problems?
Erik Flom has had experience with a Toaster in an A3000. You could
ask him. But I think you should get a stronger power supply, for one
thing.
I've just installed a VT4000 into a desktop A3000, no modification to the card
or chassis is required. Fits perfectly. Newtek has a bravket to fit the
3000/4000 or the 2000 that comes with the VT4000.
For your info.
Steven, (Or anyone)
Sorry for breaking in here but this thread fits my msg. 1) Can a toaster be
used in a 3000T, with or without a cozzy? I was told that the 3000 shouldn't be
used because of its power supply. 2) Does that mean I can put the vt4000 into a
3000 without voiding anything? It shows there is some misinformation floating
around with the VT4000 because I was told that it could only work with the
4000? Thanks much, John
John,
You can use the Toaster4000 in a 3000 or 3000T without any modifications.
Some 3000's have weak power supplies when you have a toaster and other
cards…but 3000T's are just fine.
The Toaster4000 when used in a machine other than a 4000 will not have
some AGA features such as realtime playback of full-screen 256,000 color
images and some effects. Everything else will work however.
JG
Thanks much. It sounds like a good bridge until I can afford a new 4000 on top
of everything else. John