Getting an A500 Mini online

Submitted by Falken on

TL;DR the order of USB connections is important

 

  1. Firstly, get https://www.aminimiga.com/ on to a USB stick.
  2. You'll need a (Linux) compatible USB-to-ethernet stick, see the list at https://www.retro32.com/a500-mini/311020236537-which-usb-network-adapter-for-the-amiga-mini-pandory500-ags-aminmiga-faq
    I had some junky looking random stick laying around that shows up as using pegasus under Linux
  3. You'll need a generic USB keyboard and mouse.
    I had a wireless Logitech K400 Plus to hand
  4. You may our may not need a USB hub, depending on if you want to faff connecting and disconnecting.

Then connect as follows. Assuming the A500 keyboard is facing you:

  • gamepad (because the keyboard wont work on a fresh reboot to start Aminimiga
    • change to keyboard/mouse once Aminimiga is booted
  • USB hub (or USB stick)
    • USB stick
    • Keyboard/mouse
  • USB-to-ethernet
  • HDMI
  • power

Boot the A1500 mini

Start Aminimiga from the menu using the game pad (never adjust it's options via menu)

From work: open the Internet drawer, and then IBrowse and run it

Profit...

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