TIPI / 32k for the TI-99/4A – TIPI, 32K RAM & Raspberry Pi for a nearly 40 year-old TI99 computer!

In this video we will check out the new TIPI/32k board that easily installs into the TI-99/4A Speech Synthesizer housing. This cool device brings 3 emulated drives, 32k RAM expansion, Internet access and much more to your nearly 40 year old TI Home Computer!

Where to find a TIPI/32k: https://www.arcadeshopper.com
J-Data’s Wiki (TIPI/32k information and guides): https://github.com/jgparker/tipi/wiki
Jedimatt42 Website (TIPI Software Download and guides) :
https://github.com/jedimatt42/tipi/wiki
– and here –
https://www.jedimatt42.com/downloads.html

ElectricLab (creator of Chatti, TIPI Chess, SNEK +more): http://myti99.com
TI-99/4A Forums on AtariAge: http://ti99.atariage.com

Software used in this video:
* Balena Etcher: https://www.balena.io/etcher
* PuTTY: https://www.putty.org

Remember: Shutdown the Pi within “CALL TIPI” before powering off your TI-99/4A to prevent corruption of your microSD card.

Suggested Items, if needed
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Combo 32k/TIPI pcb (Arcadeshopper)
https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/?page_id=11#!/Combo-32k-TIPI-pcb-PRE-ORDER/p/202179717/category=28272181

*NOTE*: If the above link doesn’t work, just visit https://www.arcadeshopper.com , then select TI-99/4A (left side bar), Hardware and you should find the TIPI/32k there.

L Adapter (90 degree angle) for attaching a wireless Mouse (shown in the video) :
https://amzn.to/2CEKoz9

USB 2.0 Micro USB Male to USB Female OTG Cable (2 Pack – shown in the video):
https://amzn.to/2B6hV4G

Samsung 32GB microSD Card
https://amzn.to/2BaU2Jo

– or –

Samsung EVO Select 64GB microSDXC (larger than necessary, used in this video):
https://amzn.to/30ayVPQ

Raspberry Pi Zero W (Wireless) – you solder the connectors:
https://amzn.to/308YvVr

Soldering Station (Exact one I used is not available):
https://amzn.to/30bh635

Solder Wire with Flux Rosin Core Tin Lead:
https://amzn.to/3j2MfhR

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