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From 05/20/2017 to 06/18/2017

06/15/2017

02:27 PM Developer: RE: Tested PBI devices thread
foft wrote:
> External sio or the internal drives?
>
> I'm aware of some internal sio drive issues, seems to get ...
Stephen
07:51 AM Developer: RE: Tested PBI devices thread
External sio or the internal drives?
I'm aware of some internal sio drive issues, seems to get stuck in a bad state.
foft
07:47 AM Developer: RE: Demoing Eclaire
Yeah, exciting. I'd also like to see pictures. So far mine only made it as far as the local makers club. foft
06:18 AM Developer: RE: Demoing Eclaire
looking forward for the pictures :) ndary
04:42 AM Developer: Demoing Eclaire
I just wanted to post and let you guys know, that I will be taking my Eclaire to a computer show on June 24th. A gro... Stephen

06/14/2017

11:12 PM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
I thought about that but these are pretty rare and somewhat valuable so I am reluctant to mod it. 917k
10:09 PM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
sadosp wrote:
> 917k wrote:
> > Okay, so my Alien Group Voice Box is not going to work then, it is an earlier versi...
Stephen
09:25 PM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
917k wrote:
> Okay, so my Alien Group Voice Box is not going to work then, it is an earlier version without the exte...
sadosp
07:27 AM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
Okay, so my Alien Group Voice Box is not going to work then, it is an earlier version without the external power jack. 917k
07:03 AM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
No, 12v is not connected. Didn't seem worth a regulator for that. foft
03:28 AM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
So does pin 12 of the SIO jack carry +12v as it does on the 400/800? 917k
10:07 PM Developer: RE: Tested PBI devices thread
foft wrote:
> Thanks, very helpful. I'm pleased the MIO seems to be working too so far. Adjusting the PCB by a coupl...
Stephen
09:01 PM Developer: RE: Tested PBI devices thread
Thanks, very helpful. I'm pleased the MIO seems to be working too so far. Adjusting the PCB by a couple of mm seems o... foft
12:02 AM Developer: RE: Tested PBI devices thread
Confirmed. 4.75mm gap and the MIO plugs in fine. I do not have a drive to test it with, but hitting SELECT+RESET br... Stephen
09:25 PM Developer: RE: F10 and cartridge selected behavior
Actually I was hoping someone could pick up firmware development so I can work on the hardware... foft
09:21 PM Developer: RE: F10 and cartridge selected behavior
917k wrote:
> What do you think about having it automatically unload an existing cartridge if a new one is selected...
sadosp
08:58 AM Developer: RE: F10 and cartridge selected behavior
Thanks Panos, that works. What do you think about having it automatically unload an existing cartridge if a new one i... 917k
07:45 AM Developer: RE: V14 - Changes?
There is a file called 'changes' in the same folder.
I had the paddles wired up in the wrong order.
foft
03:15 AM Developer: RE: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
Thank you. It is fun doing these, although they do take a while to put together. I'm going to have the 400 set made... 917k

06/13/2017

11:33 PM Developer: RE: Tested PBI devices thread
The connector looks like it requires 4.75mm, and the PCB has about 3.7. I will file this opening larger so that I ca... Stephen
11:01 PM Developer: RE: Tested PBI devices thread
I was attempting to test my MIO, but unfortunately, the PBI cable on the MIO will not fit the daughter board. I will... Stephen
10:04 PM Developer: Tested PBI devices thread
Please add tested devices here, along with their status
I'll start it off with the ones I have.
board,core,devi...
foft
10:51 PM Developer: V14 - Changes?
Is there a list of what changed between core 13, and 14? Stephen
10:47 PM Developer: RE: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
Both designs are beautiful. I've been using a WASD Code keyboard (Cherry Green, white LED backlight) for a long time... Stephen

06/12/2017

10:29 PM Developer: RE: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
917k wrote:
> Here is a mock-up of the custom keyboard I have designed for the EclaireXL based on the Atari 400...
...
sadosp
08:33 PM Developer: RE: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
Not that I know of, although that thought did cross my mind as well. 917k
08:26 PM Developer: RE: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
Can they make some kind of 'flat covers' for the ones we aren't using? foft
08:17 PM Developer: RE: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
My plan is to have keycaps made at the WASD site. I verified that they can do full-color (like the 400 design) printi... 917k
08:14 PM Developer: RE: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
Another mock-up, this time showing my XE styled keyboard design...
!http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/gulfr...
917k
08:11 PM Developer: RE: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
Nice!
I'd be tempted to put freezer somewhere it won't be pressed by mistake. Do we need paddle mode?
So these ...
foft
07:30 AM Developer: Custom keyboard designs for EclaireXL
Here is a mock-up of the custom keyboard I have designed for the EclaireXL based on the Atari 400...
!http://i275....
917k
10:15 PM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
foft wrote:
> I added support here in the latest core and this works for Nir. Could you check too please?
One of ...
sadosp
08:34 PM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
I added support here in the latest core and this works for Nir. Could you check too please? foft
08:08 PM Developer: RE: Keyboard
Hi, I'm alive! Just sleeping then working.
Yeah we can do all of that. Steve, did you understand the replies I sen...
foft
04:07 PM Developer: RE: Keyboard
Mark!!!
Are you there to respond please?
sadosp

06/11/2017

09:30 PM Developer: RE: F10 and cartridge selected behavior
foft wrote:
> Yeah, Nir mentioned this one (http://www.64kib.com/redmine/issues/25).
>
No Mark. Nir have mentio...
sadosp
08:49 PM Developer: RE: F10 and cartridge selected behavior
Yeah, Nir mentioned this one (http://www.64kib.com/redmine/issues/25).
I will fix it...
I also notice that I g...
foft
07:58 PM Developer: F10 and cartridge selected behavior
I notice when I select a .CAR file from the system menu, it works the first time but it does not seem to survive a F1... 917k
09:00 PM Developer: Keyboard
Hello,
I am finalizing my first WASD keyboard design for ISO keyboard and I have a few ideas I'd like to run past ...
917k

06/07/2017

11:49 PM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
Very good. Not forget to kill the Chieftec logo in front. ;-)
I wait also to see the results from the try of Stephen.
sadosp
01:11 PM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
This was mine choice: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chieftec-IX-01B-OP-Small-Factor-computer/dp/B00B5QY4SW
Professional q...
jozsef
02:49 AM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
I am considering this case:
https://www.akasa.co.uk/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&no=181&type=Fanless%20...
Stephen
11:42 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
I wait anxious Steve! :-) sadosp
09:50 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
Yes on both Panos, that is the company I am thinking about using to make the case badges. The first design I am worki... 917k
07:55 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
917k wrote:

> I only have 1" x 1" to work with so can't do anything too extravagant.
>
> Also, on a side note ...
sadosp
01:48 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
Or something in NEON style (sorry about the quality, I'm not a graphician, but you may get the idea): jozsef
01:25 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
Something like this, but with 'ÉCLAIRE' under the same colored ATARI logo:
http://3dconceptualdesigner.blogspot.hu/2...
jozsef
04:12 AM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
This is one concept I came up with for the EclaireXL case badge...
!http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/gul...
917k
05:37 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
I'm going to work on improving stability once I finish up the pbi support... foft
05:24 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
I just ordered USB-Blaster, have to wait until it arrives. xxl

06/06/2017

09:36 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
I'm interested probably, pending design:)
On a similar topic, these are essential for a good experience...
http:/...
foft
09:31 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
917k wrote:
> I am going to have some case badges for the EclaireXL made up. I am working on a couple of different d...
Stephen
08:20 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
@917k
You mean Atari or eclaireXL emblems? If yes I am in!
sadosp
06:43 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
what do you mean by case badges?
can you show an example?
Nir
ndary
04:54 PM Developer: Anybody interested in some case badges?
I am going to have some case badges for the EclaireXL made up. I am working on a couple of different designs, anybody... 917k
09:28 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
@xxl - no! Can you try v8? I hear v9 is iffy for some people... foft
12:17 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Weird. Try a different psu and sd card.
I'll check your video after work.
foft
10:45 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
I do nothing. Eclair starts when I press the ResetSW button. xxl
10:30 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
How did you fix it? foft
10:29 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
it should work like this?
https://it.blachotrapez.eu/owncloud/public.php?service=files&t=16fdf49e35cc87296403392...
xxl
07:56 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Works :-) after the reset on the motherboard. xxl
09:21 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
I just mean I'd rather people develop software that works on the real thing. I'm happy to have turbo and additional m... foft
05:02 AM Developer: RE: v9 core available
... 917k

06/05/2017

08:09 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
Well there is no existing software and I don't want to detract from the real Atari. I was thinking 80 col E: and a d... foft

06/04/2017

09:03 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
How would these new modes be used? I read the message about the repurposed register $D400 to activate it, but I mean... Stephen
07:53 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
2x and 4x antic colour clock mode.
So 320*200 in gtia modes or 1280*200 in gr 0.
foft
07:40 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
... 917k
07:51 PM Developer: RE: Serial port functionality?
Not on the new board since it goes straight to a usb chip.
This would require additional hardware.
foft
07:44 PM Developer: Serial port functionality?
Foft, you mentioned the serial port was ready to connect to a PC... can the serial port also be used as an R: device ... 917k
01:09 PM Developer: RE: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
Bomb jack works fine here. It flickers on NTSC - as it does on altirra too. Yes it takes a long time to load...
foft
09:39 AM Developer: RE: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
It's the version on the SDCARD.zip file in the files section. 917k
09:14 AM Developer: RE: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
Can you post the bombjack image? Mine turned out to be Gunpowder Charlie:)
Yeah I was starting to worry too! I won...
foft
09:06 AM Developer: RE: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
I tried a different power supply and seem to be having better luck getting these to run, I have now been able to succ... 917k
08:28 AM Developer: RE: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
I flashed using v8.jic, I am using a 5v 2A power supply ( https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0125U4J1I/ref=oh_aui_d... 917k
07:29 AM Developer: RE: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
For my own sanity I double checked these do run properly:) foft
07:22 AM Developer: RE: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
That looks... errrr... pathetic, which it isn't!
I suspect the power supply.
Can you try xram21?
Although t...
foft
06:08 AM Developer: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
Just got my unit up and running, flashed to v8 core...
CPU Turbo: 1x
Drive Turbo: Standard
Ram: 1MB
Rom: ATARIX...
917k
01:12 AM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
ndary wrote:
> tested the XC12 for an hour TR2 is not hot
>
> Nir
The transistor has been carefully selected a...
sadosp

06/03/2017

10:20 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
Wow - that's absolutely perfect! I don't think I'd even request it in the HDMI/VGA resolutions. My real machines (I... Stephen
09:50 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
In fact its exactly like the real machine - artifacting is just on composite mode and is due to combination of luma a... foft
09:46 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
Thanks - the version I found worked perfectly the 1st time. I have upgraded to the v9 core. I can now switch into N... Stephen
09:33 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
I could upload v17 if it helps... foft
09:27 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
Wow - sorry, I'm new to this hardware stuff :) QuartusII download center is down this weekend for maintenance, but I... Stephen
09:15 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
That version of Quartus is ancient and probably pre-dates the cyclone 5! I'm using v16.1 and just downloaded v17. foft
09:13 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
Scratch that - I found the files I need. The version of the Quartus II software I am using is 11.1 sp1, Build 216. Stephen
09:11 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
I am having several issues. First of all, I don't seem to be able to find the files for flashing. Second, when I tr... Stephen
08:45 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
2nd bug in v9 - I broke the internal turbo freezer foft
02:05 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
Arg, v9 breaks Numen!!
(I think it breaks at the same point I saw here, so I should review what that change was!:
...
foft
12:35 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
Nir reported that v9 did not boot reliably for him. I guess timing is tight and this is a board-board timing differen... foft
07:09 AM Developer: RE: v9 core available
On the wiki (http://www.64kib.com/redmine/projects/eclairexl/wiki#Flashing) foft
12:29 AM Developer: RE: v9 core available
Is there directions somewhere on how to flash the board?
Thanks
917k
09:32 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
I think it was set up for 50Hz VGA by default. Some monitors and tvs will not support this directly. Did you check so... foft
09:26 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Yes, I tested two different SD cards. Tomorrow will try another power supply. xxl
09:15 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Did you do the SD card setup? The board currently uses that for the ROM. Panos posted an image, see the wiki for a link. foft
09:11 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
My board has arrived, but I have not been able to start it either on TV or on Monitor. Tomorrow I will try again. xxl
07:10 AM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
Great:)
Don't connect it yet, I need to verify these lines on the logic analyzer furst.
foft
12:31 AM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
I have an Alien Group speech synthesizer which I think uses the clock lines. I'll see if I can get things up and runn... 917k

06/02/2017

11:22 PM Developer: v9 core available
For prototype v1 and v2(aka v3!)
Decided to call the latest pbi protoype v9, since I consider it good enough to fl...
foft
08:56 PM Developer: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
Do any of you have any devices using these sio pins? They are not used by SIO2PC, SIO2SD, most disk drives and casset... foft
11:11 AM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
i will need to make a breakout cable, need to find a spare SIO cale
Nir
ndary
10:43 AM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
If you have an ammeter it would be very interesting to know the current on the 5V line and the motor control line. I ... foft
10:19 AM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
I mean with a smaller PSU foft
10:19 AM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
OK great. Thanks for testing it. Sounds like its spikes on connect/disconnect and button presses rather than continuo... foft
10:00 AM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?

i have been testing the XC12 and managed to get it stable when using a 2A external PS (my mobile LG phone charger),...
ndary
07:15 AM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
Perhaps we need a big capacitor here Panos? Could try with a larger PSU. foft
07:13 AM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
We've set it up to reset the boards in general. Its a push to make switch I think rather than a toggle. So if you wan... foft
02:09 AM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
When this board is installed in a mini-itx case, is there a way that the front power switch on the case can toggle po... Stephen
02:14 AM Developer: Board safely arrived in the USA
I got to test a few things this evening. I was amazed at the clarity of the video signal via HDMI. I was also very ... Stephen

06/01/2017

10:48 PM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
but i do get strange phenomena..
occasionally the EclairXL does a soft reset when i press START or STOP.. it happe...
ndary
10:23 PM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
Woohoo:) foft
09:58 PM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
tested the XC12 for an hour TR2 is not hot
Nir
ndary
08:22 PM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
Its TR2 near interface 2 foft
08:17 PM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
yes i have one and can check how it load tapes
where are the transistors located?
Nir
ndary
10:29 AM Developer: XC12 power usage?
Does anyone have an XC12? I want to know if we give it enough power for the motor. Might be worth checking if the tra... foft
08:55 PM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
yes!!!, will test it further later... now texting the XC12 Tape ndary
08:39 PM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
Does NTSC mode work? foft
08:35 PM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
ok, managed to get CORE8 flashed
Nir
ndary
08:20 PM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
Yes if its there you can use it. There are instructions to make one on the wiki tag. foft
08:13 PM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
how do i make a jic file?
there is a v8.jic on the folder as well.. can i use it?
Nir
ndary
07:53 PM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
To make it last you need to make a .jic file. foft
07:53 PM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
If you flashed a sof then it only lasts until you switch off! So when you say 'when I switch on' I guess you reset it... foft
06:16 PM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
ok i just downloaded v8.sof, used the USB Blaster to program and its says 100% successful.
still when i switch on ...
ndary
08:24 PM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
Sorry forgot the link, here it is
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lcdmod-Kit-Acrylic-Clear-Mini-ITX-Case-for-Intel-i3-5-7-...
ndary
08:21 PM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
Which one? foft
08:19 PM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
i am thinking of ordering this one
Nir
ndary
08:12 PM Developer: RE: Received board, first impressions....
The mapping from ps2 to atari key code is here:
http://www.64kib.com/atarixlfpga_svn/trunk/atari_800xl/common/a8core...
foft
06:23 PM Developer: RE: Received board, first impressions....
Back from holiday so I should have some more time to spend on the project. I ordered the switch Panos recommended so... 917k
02:12 PM Developer: RE: How does Random numbers are been generated in EclairXL?
Of course I mean lfsr! foft
10:25 AM Developer: RE: How does Random numbers are been generated in EclairXL?
Pokey has an lsfr foft
08:43 AM Developer: How does Random numbers are been generated in EclairXL?
Just a general question
does EclairXL board generate real random numbers or it 100% emulate the Atari?
Nir
ndary

05/31/2017

12:10 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Woohoo! foft
11:44 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Received mine today!
Cheers,
Jozsi
jozsef
11:35 AM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
http://www.64kib.com/autobuild/private/prototype_v2/
v8.sof/jic
Instructions are on the wiki tab.
foft
09:20 AM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
OK Mark,
where can i download V8? its not it the files section here
Nir
ndary
07:39 AM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
That said if you can make a working 50Hz mode (of similar resolution) with your pc and this monitor, please send me t... foft
06:39 AM Developer: RE: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?
Hi Nir,
NTSC works on v8, but not on v7 (it shipped with v7). So if you install that you can switch modes.
Rega...
foft

05/30/2017

11:49 PM Developer: How to center the image in PAL VGA mode?

in the Video settings when i select:
Mode: VGA
TV Standard: PAL
the image is not centered on the screen, how c...
ndary
06:43 PM Developer: RE: atari800core.arg
Great your board arrived and is up and running. Thanks for the bug reports, please keep adding them. Please don't ass... foft
09:09 AM Developer: RE: atari800core.arg
Yeah sorry it needs to be 'structure 1'. The mcc (multiple classic computer) board has its own setup.
For referenc...
foft
08:57 AM Developer: RE: atari800core.arg
i did follow the instruction on the user manual and on page 6 it did show that i needed the atari800core.arg file
...
ndary
03:17 AM Developer: RE: atari800core.arg
I have send a complete reply on your mail Nir.
Once more here.
----------------------------------------------------...
sadosp

05/29/2017

10:04 PM Developer: RE: atari800core.arg
Too late for me to upload an image now. Sorry! Will be able to tomorrow evening.
See in here:
http://www.64kib.co...
foft
10:03 PM Developer: RE: atari800core.arg
The .arg file is for the MCC216?
Are you trying to set up an SD card? There is a nice description of how to lay ou...
foft
09:45 PM Developer: RE: atari800core.arg
or is there a basic image of the SD card i can download and test?
Nir
ndary
09:39 PM Developer: atari800core.arg

where can i find the atari800core.arg file?
Nir
ndary
09:01 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Mine arrived today!!
now i am looking for info on preparing the SD card
Nir
ndary

05/27/2017

08:56 PM Developer: RE: Received board, first impressions....
*Alternate toggle type switches.*
Mouser 633-M2012SA2W40
DigiKey 360-2837-ND
Arrow M2012SA2W40...
sadosp
01:29 PM Developer: RE: Received board, first impressions....
Hi Steve and Mark. :-)
Except Steve here, Mike and Lyren boards also have arrived, although have not respond publi...
sadosp
09:23 AM Developer: RE: Received board, first impressions....
Hi Steve,
Exciting it arrived:)
Thanks for the feedback. We need to keep a track of issues from this board so w...
foft
02:36 AM Developer: Received board, first impressions....
First I would like to say that I am amazed at what has been created here. Although I haven't had time to do anything ... 917k

05/26/2017

08:16 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Fingers crossed!
Worth flashing v8 core when you get it since NTSC works on that. I'm still trying to get v9 work...
foft
06:33 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
I received a text from the Post Office that I have a parcel from Greece out for delivery today. Hopefully it is my b... 917k

05/24/2017

10:10 PM Developer: Any boards arrived?
The boards are pre-flashed with v7 I think. This does not work with NTSC. So I suggest flashing with v8 as the first ... foft
 

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