Upgrade Your Amiga Rig with the Ultimate Floppy Emulator: The Gotek GTI! [Guition JC3248]
Step into the future of vintage computing without losing a shred of authentic nostalgia. If you are tired of dancing around unreliable disk drives, swapping noisy floppies, or managing messy USB selection menus, it is time for a serious upgrade.
Why Choose the Gotek GTI?
Vibrant Touchscreen Navigation: Ditch the cramped, multi-line oled and clunky buttons. Browse your entire disk image library visually with a crisp, intuitive touchscreen interface that makes loading your favourite software a breeze.
Massive Storage Potential: Store thousands of ADF disk images on a single standard MicroSD card. Say goodbye to physical storage clutter and keep your entire software collection right at your fingertips.
The Gotek Touchscreen Interface: uses budget-friendly 3.5inch ESP32 touchscreen (with MicroSD slot) AKA the Guition JC3248, that plugs right into your Gotek's USB port to mimic a standard USB flashdrive from Omegaware.
Visual browsing: Explore your entire retro library via cover art if you choose (JPG & PNG supported)
Full Colour: 480 x 320 resolution touchscreen
One-tap loading: Just tap INSERT and your Amiga boots straight into the game.
Zero modifications: No soldering, no hardware hacks, and no changes to your Gotek.
MicroSD: Store your ADF files on a MicroSD and plug it in to the GTI
Unplug it anytime: and your setup is completely stock.
Tired of scrolling blindly through text lists on your Gotek? The GTi is a low-cost ESP32 touchscreen that plugs straight into the USB port of your Gotek and tricks your system into thinking it's a thumb drive. You get to browse your whole library with actual cover art, hit INSERT, and watch the Amiga boot right up. The killer feature? No soldering, no mods. Basic device needs flashing (unsure how to do this? Ask us to do it for you.
Unplug the GTi, and your Gotek goes right back to the way it was.
OPTIONS 2 & 3 ARE FLASHED FREE FOR YOU!
Guition JC3248 GTI OPTIONS...
1. ESP32 TOUCHSCREEN (FLASH YOURSELF**) Requires USB-C DATA CABLE
2. ESP32 TOUCHSCREEN, FLASHED, WITH 4GB MICROSD CARD + USB-C CABLE
3. ESP32 TOUCHSCREEN, FLASHED, WITH 4GB MICROSD CARD & 3D CASE + USB-C CABLE
4. ESP32 CASE WITH SCREWS (M2 x 4MM)
* Requires a Gotek drive connected to your Amiga. * Case design may differ slightly as it is updated and improved occasionally.
Gotek Touchscreen Interface | GTI ESP32-S3
FLASH IT YOURSELF!
The basic version requires you are competent to flash your touchscrfeen yourself via the GTI website.
Check out the quick guide on our blog!
TECH SPECS
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High-resolution 3.5-inch capacitive touch display Featuring a 480 x 320 resolution, this ESP32-S3 module delivers sharp, clear visuals ideal for interactive applications and user-friendly interfaces.
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Powerful ESP32-S3 processor with ample memory Equipped with 8M PSRAM and 16M FLASH, this module ensures smooth multitasking and efficient execution of complex projects and graphical applications.
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Supports Arduino and LVGL development Fully compatible with Arduino and LVGL, this module enables rapid prototyping and intuitive UI design for embedded systems and IoT projects.
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Capacitive touch with IPS technology The IPS capacitive touch screen offers wide viewing angles and responsive touch performance, enhancing user experience in various lighting conditions.
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Compact and lightweight design With a package size of 9 x 6 x 1 cm and a weight of 70g, this module is easy to integrate into small-scale and portable projects.
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IT CAN DO MUCH MORE
In plain English, an ESP32-S3 touchscreen by Guition, Model: JC3248W535 is an all-in-one mini "smart screen" and control center that you can program to do almost anything you want.
Think of it as combining a tiny, super-cheap computer chip with a colourful, touch-sensitive display, plus built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
What Is It Made For?
It is designed for makers, hobbyists, and engineers to build custom gadgets and interactive smart devices without needing a full-sized computer or expensive tablet. Because it has Wi-Fi and a screen you can touch, it's basically a blank canvas for your own hardware projects.
Common Things People Build With It:
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Smart Home Dashboards: A little screen on your desk or wall with buttons to turn smart lights on and off, check room temperatures, or see security camera status.
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Custom Remote Controls: A dedicated touchscreen remote for audio gear, retro computers, or workshop tools.
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IoT (Internet of Things) Gadgets: Devices that pull live information from the internet—like weather updates, stock tickers, or crypto prices—and display them colorfully.
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Status Monitors: Small displays sitting next to a 3D printer, server, or gaming rig to show real-time progress and stats.
Why Is It So Popular?
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It’s low-cost: You get a full color display and a powerful wireless computer for very little money.
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It’s connected: It can easily talk to your home network, your phone, or online services via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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It’s capable: The "S3" version has enough processing power to run smooth graphics, animations, and touch buttons without lagging.
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WIDE COMPATIBILITY
Although we don't specialise in anything other than Commodore, this device (flashed) can be used on any GOTEK device connected to any computer that supports a Gotek drive.
Other Retro Computers & Hardware
• Atari: Atari ST and Mega ST series.
• Amstrad / Sinclair: Amstrad CPC, PCW, and NC200 notebooks.
• Acorn: BBC Micro and Archimedes models• Other Systems: MSX computers, X68000, and various vintage industrial or musical equipment using legacy floppy interfaces.
Music Production Gear
Many vintage music workstations and samplers that originally relied on high-density or double-density floppy disks to load patches, samples, and operating systems support Gotek drives, including select workstations from brands like:
• Yamaha
• Roland
• Korg
• Akai
