I'm talking about boot selectors for the Amiga, showing off a DIY method and the FireFloppySwap500, which is a deluxe solution.

Buy the FireFloppySwap500 here: https://www.retro8bitshop.com/product/firefloppyswapper500/

Instructions for the DIY solution: https://circuit-board.de/forum/index.php/Thread/11481-Amiga-Boot-Selector-für-500-1000-2000/

A slightly more elegant version: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/AMIGA_500___SWITCHLESS_BOOT_SELECTOR__3_RESET_BOOT_DRIVE_SELECTOR_.html

Get an Amiga 500 Crystal Case here: https://www.a1200.net/shop/amiga-500-crystal-case/

TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:42 What is a Boot Selector? 4:49 How does the Amiga know which Drives are connected? 6:51 Switching Disk Drives 7:46 A simple DIY Boot Selector 20:32 The Caveats & Workarounds 25:47 The Deluxe Version: FireFloppySwap500 34:19 Thank you & Good night

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