[NTLK] PicoPCMCIA

[David Arnold]

if I remember correctly, NewtonOS doesn’t support multi-function cards.

I assume that means it can only do one thing (ne2k?) when connected to a Newt?  Does that mean a different card configuration?



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> On 10 Jan 2026, at 07:13, Victor Rehorst <victor at chuma.org> wrote:
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> It contains the same microcontroller and Wi-Fi chip as the Raspberry Pi Pico W, plus some audio hardware, and a microSD card slot.  It emulates an NE2000 ethernet adapter on the PCMCIA side, so it essentially acts as a Wi-Fi bridge for anything that supports the NE2000 interface over PCMCIA. If nothing else, that should work with Newton without issue.
> 
> The storage emulation is interesting as well, seems like emulating a linear flash drive from a file-on-microSD is possible as well.
> 
> -V
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>> On 2026-01-09 14:58, Matthias Melcher wrote:
>> Yes, I have ordered one as well ;-) . He has already tried the predecessor in the Newton and it seems to basically work - not sure though what he actually implemented for the Newton.
>> 
>> Exciting!
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>>>> On 9. Jan 2026, at 19:55, Craig Bradley via NewtonTalk <newtontalk at newtontalk.net> wrote:
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>>> I have pre-ordered one and will see what it can do in a Newton.
>>> 
>>> //Craig
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On 9 Jan 2026, at 10:28 am, Grant Hutchinson via NewtonTalk <newtontalk at newtontalk.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Spotted this interesting project on Mastodon.
>>>> 
>>>> “... a PCMCIA development board for retro-computing enthusiasts who want to experiment with audio, networking, and expansion on vintage laptops and mobile devices.”
>>>> 
>>>> Its feature set includes Wifi, Bluetooth, USB, storage, and various audio emulations.
>>>> 
>>>> Apparently, it’s been tested with a Newton device, but I have no idea how many of the features might be accessed.
>>>> 
>>>> A curious little toy, if nothing else.
>>>> 
>>>> https://www.yyzkevin.com/picopcmcia/
>>>> 
>>>> g.
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