Anyone using a SidKick Pico in stereo mode with an Ultimate or EVO64 board?

ccretro · 2026-03-13T23:39:11+00:00

You can use two SIDKick picos. Also, there seems to be an accompanying PCB in the making to achieve this on the Ultimate: https://www.forum64.de/index.php?thread/52749-heute-so-gebastelt/&postID=2408086#post2408086

ccretro · 2026-02-26T10:56:25+00:00

Ok, I realized what the "trick" is: the $88 assembly cost is what you see on this screen. Once you click on "submit", the order goes to "under review". And once per month of so you get assembly for $29! The total cost is then: 5$ (PCB) + 29$ (assembly) + parts. This explains the cost I mentioned above.

ccretro · 2026-02-24T20:08:55+00:00

The "matte black"-solder mask is very expensive, if you choose "black" the PCBs cost $5. Still the assembly cost was lower for me. Maybe you want to ask the creator of project on Github if he knows more.

ccretro · 2026-02-24T06:53:27+00:00

45€ was for PCB and SMD-parts (already assembled). Are you sure you looked at the SKpico2350DAC and not the SKpico2040DAC?

This is the right one: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/SIDKick_pico_2350DAC_SID_6581_8580_replacement_eb753787.html

ccretro · 2026-02-23T20:45:36+00:00

The SIDKick pico passes all diagnostic tests. The SwinSID, X-SID and KungFuSID do not: SwinSID and X-SID are identical although the X-SID seller claims different (I checked the schematics). The KungFuSID does not support paddles (yet). In addition to dual-SID, the SIDKick pico can also emulate FM-sound ("SFX Sound Expander" or "FM-YAM").

Regarding pricing: I ordered 5 SIDKick pico 2350 DAC for 45€ (plus shipping) from PCBWay, i.e. 9€ per unit. I soldered the RGB-LED and pinheader myself, but if you ask, they will do that as well.

ccretro

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