Xberry Pi - Revision history

Danboid: Add note about PS/2 splitters inputs being swapped

2025-10-11T08:13:51Z

Add note about PS/2 splitters inputs being swapped

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	To enable PS/2 mouse input, you must enter the Next boot configuration menu by pushing the '''SPACE''' bar during boot and check the PS2 option is set to Mouse.		To enable PS/2 mouse input, you must enter the Next boot configuration menu by pushing the '''SPACE''' bar during boot and check the PS2 option is set to Mouse.

			With most PS/2 splitters you will find that you have to plug the keyboard into the mouse socket for it to work with the XBP.

	=== Joystick port splitter ===		=== Joystick port splitter ===

Danboid: Add another note about the case

2025-10-01T03:46:54Z

Add another note about the case

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	* USB-C power connector instead of Micro USB.		* USB-C power connector instead of Micro USB.
	* Support for a second joystick port on a daughter board.		* Support for a second joystick port on a daughter board.
			* Fits in RPi 4 cases, almost, instead of RPi 3 cases. See notes about cases below.

	=== PS/2 input configuration ===		=== PS/2 input configuration ===

Danboid: Update power supplies section for version 5D

2025-10-01T03:40:59Z

Update power supplies section for version 5D

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	=== Recommended power supplies ===		=== Recommended power supplies ===

	Power supplies known to work with the RPi 3 ~~should be good enough to power the XBP~~ such as the official RPi 3 USB power supply. Your PSU must use a Micro USB connector and provide at least 5V 2A for reliable operation.		Power supplies known to work with the RPi 3 such as the official RPi 3 USB power supply should be good enough to power pre 5D XBP models. Your PSU must use a Micro USB connector or USB-C for version 5D and provide at least 5V 2A for reliable operation.

			The XBP doesn’t have a power negotiation circuit so you should use a PSU of the correct rating to avoid causing damage.

	=== Known hardware issues and fixes ===		=== Known hardware issues and fixes ===

	The XBP suffers the same HDMI backpower issue as the Spectrum Next KS1. This issue causes the XBP to fail to power cycle correctly when using HDMI. The workaround is to buy an inexpensive HDMI splitter which allows you to disconnect your XBP from your HDMI display at the push of a button without having to remove and re-insert your HDMI cable every time you want to power cycle the machine such as when you want to enter the boot configuration menu, update your firmware or boot a different core.		The XBP suffers the same HDMI backpower issue as the Spectrum Next KS1. This issue causes the XBP to fail to power cycle correctly when using HDMI. The workaround is to buy an inexpensive HDMI splitter which allows you to disconnect your XBP from your HDMI display at the push of a button without having to remove and re-insert your HDMI cable every time you want to power cycle the machine such as when you want to enter the boot configuration menu, update your firmware or boot a different core.

Danboid: Tweak cases section again

2025-10-01T03:33:32Z

Tweak cases section again

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	=== Modifying Raspberry Pi cases ===		=== Modifying Raspberry Pi cases ===

	You should be able to fit the Xberry Pi pre ~~version~~ 5D into most cases designed for the RPi 3 ~~and version~~ 5D should fit into RPi 4 cases after removing the daughter board but a few small adjustments are often required before the PCB will fit into most Rpi cases. There is insufficient space to install the Pi Zero add-on board within most RPi cases.		You should be able to fit the Xberry Pi versions pre 5D into most cases designed for the RPi 3. Version 5D should fit into RPi 4 cases after removing the daughter board but a few small adjustments are often required before the PCB will fit into most Rpi cases. There is insufficient space to install the Pi Zero add-on board within most RPi cases.

	You will need to use a grinder or a similar tool to create a new hole for the XBP's mic input jack. For the 5D and Rpi 4 cases you may need to enlarge the second micro HDMI hole a bit so EAR/MIC connector can be properly accessed. In some cases you may also need to remove a bit of plastic that separates the network socket from the USB ports, if there is one present on your case to make room for the joystick port and you may need to remove another separator tab if running a joystick splitter cable into the case.		You will need to use a grinder or a similar tool to create a new hole for the XBP's mic input jack. For the 5D and Rpi 4 cases you may need to enlarge the second micro HDMI hole a bit so that the EAR/MIC connector can be properly accessed., if you want to load programs from tape. In some cases you may also need to remove a bit of plastic that separates the network socket from the USB ports, if there is one present on your case to make room for the joystick port and you may need to remove another separator tab if running a joystick splitter cable into the case.

	=== Recommended power supplies ===		=== Recommended power supplies ===

Danboid: Modify cases section to cover XBP version 5D

2025-10-01T03:30:31Z

Modify cases section to cover XBP version 5D

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	=== Modifying Raspberry Pi cases ===		=== Modifying Raspberry Pi cases ===

	You should be able to fit the Xberry Pi pre version 5D into most cases designed for the RPi 3 and version 5D should fit into RPi 4 cases after removing the daughter board but a few small adjustments are often required before the PCB will fit into most Rpi cases. You will need to use a grinder or a similar tool to create a new hole for the XBP's mic input jack and in some cases you may also need to remove a bit of plastic that separates the network socket from the USB ports, if there is one present on your case to make room for the joystick port~~. You~~ may need to remove another separator if running a splitter cable into the case.		You should be able to fit the Xberry Pi pre version 5D into most cases designed for the RPi 3 and version 5D should fit into RPi 4 cases after removing the daughter board but a few small adjustments are often required before the PCB will fit into most Rpi cases. There is insufficient space to install the Pi Zero add-on board within most RPi cases.

			You will need to use a grinder or a similar tool to create a new hole for the XBP's mic input jack. For the 5D and Rpi 4 cases you may need to enlarge the second micro HDMI hole a bit so EAR/MIC connector can be properly accessed. In some cases you may also need to remove a bit of plastic that separates the network socket from the USB ports, if there is one present on your case to make room for the joystick port and you may need to remove another separator tab if running a joystick splitter cable into the case.

	=== Recommended power supplies ===		=== Recommended power supplies ===

Danboid: Modify cases text to cover XBP v5D

2025-10-01T03:21:38Z

Modify cases text to cover XBP v5D

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	The splitter needs two jumper wires (DuPont cables) to be run from either J11 or J13, depending on your XBP version, to header J4 on the splitter. It is the 2 pin header that is nearest to the joystick port, you may have to solder a jumper header if you want to use a joystick splitter. These wires carry the 3.3V power and the JoySelect signal. Without connecting these wires, only the first joystick port will work.		The splitter needs two jumper wires (DuPont cables) to be run from either J11 or J13, depending on your XBP version, to header J4 on the splitter. It is the 2 pin header that is nearest to the joystick port, you may have to solder a jumper header if you want to use a joystick splitter. These wires carry the 3.3V power and the JoySelect signal. Without connecting these wires, only the first joystick port will work.

	=== Modifying ~~RPi 3~~ cases ===		=== Modifying Raspberry Pi cases ===

	You should be able to fit the Xberry Pi into most cases designed for the RPi 3 after removing ~~its VGA output~~ board but ~~one or two~~ adjustments ~~will be~~ required before the PCB will fit into most Rpi 3 cases ~~properly~~. You will need to use a grinder or a similar tool to create a new hole for the XBP's mic input jack and in some cases you may also need to remove a bit of plastic that separates the network socket from the USB ports, if there is one present on your case to make room for the joystick port.		You should be able to fit the Xberry Pi pre version 5D into most cases designed for the RPi 3 and version 5D should fit into RPi 4 cases after removing the daughter board but a few small adjustments are often required before the PCB will fit into most Rpi cases. You will need to use a grinder or a similar tool to create a new hole for the XBP's mic input jack and in some cases you may also need to remove a bit of plastic that separates the network socket from the USB ports, if there is one present on your case to make room for the joystick port. You may need to remove another separator if running a splitter cable into the case.

	=== Recommended power supplies ===		=== Recommended power supplies ===

Danboid: Add link to splitter case on Thingiverse

2025-09-27T14:57:24Z

Add link to splitter case on Thingiverse

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	XBP revision 5D supports a second joystick port on a daughter board. Previous revisions require the use of a joystick port splitter to connect a second joystick or joypad.		XBP revision 5D supports a second joystick port on a daughter board. Previous revisions require the use of a joystick port splitter to connect a second joystick or joypad.

	You can download the PCB gerber files and the BOM for building a joystick splitter yourself from the [https://github.com/DonSuperfo/Xberry-Pi/tree/main/Joystick%20Splitter XBP github repository.] You can also [https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Joystick_Splitter_for_Xberry_Pi_2af6312f.html buy a splitter pre-assembled from PCBWay.]		You can download the PCB gerber files and the BOM for building a joystick splitter yourself from the [https://github.com/DonSuperfo/Xberry-Pi/tree/main/Joystick%20Splitter XBP github repository.] You can also [https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Joystick_Splitter_for_Xberry_Pi_2af6312f.html buy a splitter pre-assembled from PCBWay.] stl files for printing a splitter case can be [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7156239 downloaded from Thingiverse.]

	The splitter needs two jumper wires (DuPont cables) to be run from either J11 or J13, depending on your XBP version, to header J4 on the splitter. It is the 2 pin header that is nearest to the joystick port, you may have to solder a jumper header if you want to use a joystick splitter. These wires carry the 3.3V power and the JoySelect signal. Without connecting these wires, only the first joystick port will work.		The splitter needs two jumper wires (DuPont cables) to be run from either J11 or J13, depending on your XBP version, to header J4 on the splitter. It is the 2 pin header that is nearest to the joystick port, you may have to solder a jumper header if you want to use a joystick splitter. These wires carry the 3.3V power and the JoySelect signal. Without connecting these wires, only the first joystick port will work.

Danboid: Change section name to "Differences between the XBerry Pi 5D and earlier versions"

2025-09-26T19:38:22Z

Change section name to "Differences between the XBerry Pi 5D and earlier versions"

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	* No reset or NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) buttons are on the XBP PCB. [https://github.com/DonSuperfo/Xberry-Pi/blob/main/Issue%204G/Xberry%20with%2048K%20Keyboard.JPG Footprints are provided] for you to add these buttons if desired but these functions can be accessed via function keys.		* No reset or NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) buttons are on the XBP PCB. [https://github.com/DonSuperfo/Xberry-Pi/blob/main/Issue%204G/Xberry%20with%2048K%20Keyboard.JPG Footprints are provided] for you to add these buttons if desired but these functions can be accessed via function keys.

	=== Differences between the ~~XBP~~ 5D and earlier versions ===		=== Differences between the XBerry Pi 5D and earlier versions ===

	Version 5D of the XBP introduced some notable changes ~~to the design of the board, most notably~~:		Version 5D of the XBP introduced some notable changes:

	* The XBP 5D uses micro HDMI instead of HDMI like on previous versions.		* The XBP 5D uses micro HDMI instead of HDMI like on previous versions.

Danboid: Add link to PCBWay XBP joystick splitter

2025-09-26T19:29:17Z

Add link to PCBWay XBP joystick splitter

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	XBP revision 5D supports a second joystick port on a daughter board. Previous revisions require the use of a joystick port splitter to connect a second joystick or joypad.		XBP revision 5D supports a second joystick port on a daughter board. Previous revisions require the use of a joystick port splitter to connect a second joystick or joypad.

	You can download the PCB gerber files and the BOM for building a joystick splitter from the [https://github.com/DonSuperfo/Xberry-Pi/tree/main/Joystick%20Splitter XBP github repository.]		You can download the PCB gerber files and the BOM for building a joystick splitter yourself from the [https://github.com/DonSuperfo/Xberry-Pi/tree/main/Joystick%20Splitter XBP github repository.] You can also [https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Joystick_Splitter_for_Xberry_Pi_2af6312f.html buy a splitter pre-assembled from PCBWay.]

	The splitter needs two jumper wires (DuPont cables) to be run from either J11 or J13, depending on your XBP version, to header J4 on the splitter. It is the 2 pin header that is nearest to the joystick port, you may have to solder a jumper header if you want to use a joystick splitter. These wires carry the 3.3V power and the JoySelect signal. Without connecting these wires, only the first joystick port will work.		The splitter needs two jumper wires (DuPont cables) to be run from either J11 or J13, depending on your XBP version, to header J4 on the splitter. It is the 2 pin header that is nearest to the joystick port, you may have to solder a jumper header if you want to use a joystick splitter. These wires carry the 3.3V power and the JoySelect signal. Without connecting these wires, only the first joystick port will work.

Danboid: Edit splitter section

2025-09-26T19:15:57Z

Edit splitter section

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	You can download the PCB gerber files and the BOM for building a joystick splitter from the [https://github.com/DonSuperfo/Xberry-Pi/tree/main/Joystick%20Splitter XBP github repository.]		You can download the PCB gerber files and the BOM for building a joystick splitter from the [https://github.com/DonSuperfo/Xberry-Pi/tree/main/Joystick%20Splitter XBP github repository.]

	The splitter needs two jumper wires (DuPont cables) to be run from either J11 or J13, depending on your XBP version, to header J4 on the splitter. It is the 2 pin header that is nearest to the joystick port. ~~This carries~~ the 3.3V and the JoySelect signal. Without connecting ~~this cable~~, only the first joystick port will work.		The splitter needs two jumper wires (DuPont cables) to be run from either J11 or J13, depending on your XBP version, to header J4 on the splitter. It is the 2 pin header that is nearest to the joystick port, you may have to solder a jumper header if you want to use a joystick splitter. These wires carry the 3.3V power and the JoySelect signal. Without connecting these wires, only the first joystick port will work.

	=== Modifying RPi 3 cases ===		=== Modifying RPi 3 cases ===