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From 06/04/2017 to 07/03/2017

07/02/2017

FO 11:39 AM Developer: RE: new video uploaded
HDMI, dvi and vga mode are 50Hz (HDMI is picky) other modes are 49.86Hz like the Atari. Nir tell me it's still faster though so not sure why!
For ntsc it's 59.94Hz and 59.92Hz iirc.
foft
XX 10:41 AM Developer: RE: new video uploaded
It seems to me that at the beginning Eclair is a little bit late but at the end of demo is ahead of the atari.
xxl

07/01/2017

FO 04:25 PM Developer: RE: How to check core version?
I guess I can include svn revision, though will need to find some bytes in the firmware:-) & commit code first! foft
XX 01:47 PM Developer: RE: How to check core version?
Please add such information on the settings screen. xxl
RO 10:13 AM Developer: RE: new video uploaded
Great Video nir... If I had your Video talents I would never have time for my Atari 8bits.
RoyE

06/29/2017

SA 09:40 PM Developer: RE: new video uploaded
*+1* from me ! sadosp
FO 08:05 PM Developer: RE: new video uploaded
Thanks Nir, great video as always:) foft
ND 06:08 PM Developer: new video uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHHSnh7MHo ndary
FO 08:05 PM Developer: RE: Holy shit - Joe Decuir has en Eclaire
Yes it's true, Joe has one and will be helping out as time allows. foft
ST 02:23 AM Developer: Holy shit - Joe Decuir has en Eclaire
Joe Decuir posted a response to Nir's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHHSnh7MHo
Amazing news!!
Stephen
ND 06:22 PM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
i got a clear case for the Eclaire ndary

06/21/2017

FO 07:53 PM Developer: RE: How to check core version?
I don't have a method for this yet, but yeah would be useful.
The closest right now would be to read the flash chip contents back.
foft
XX 02:19 PM Developer: How to check core version?
This would be useful. xxl

06/15/2017

ST 02:27 PM Developer: RE: Tested PBI devices thread
foft wrote:
> External sio or the internal drives?
> ...
External drives. My setup is a USB based SIO2PC device from Steve Tucker (AtariMax), running a registered version of APE on the PC. I'm a bit hesitant to trust my testing of th...
Stephen
FO 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
FO 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
ND 06:18 AM Developer: RE: Demoing Eclaire
looking forward for the pictures :) ndary
ST 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 group of us are trying to get a local computer show started in Indiana, USA. I'll be making a 6 hour drive to show off Ecl... Stephen

06/14/2017

91 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
ST 10:09 PM Developer: RE: SIO devices which use clockin/clock out?
sadosp wrote:
> 917k wrote:
> ...
Especially if going down the route of using a mini-ITX power supply internal to the case. That will give a nice clean regulated 5VDC and 12VDC rail. With a relatively simple circuit, the front panel ...
Stephen
SA 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 external power jack.
Hey, I think isn't so difficult to add directly a 12 volt 1 Ampere psu there! ;-)
sadosp
91 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
FO 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
91 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
ST 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 couple of mm seems ok for the next revision. Did you have to file the joystick port too a little?
Nope - literally 1mm of ...
Stephen
FO 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 ok for the next revision. Did you have to file the joystick port too a little? foft
ST 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 brings up the config menu. I am able to navigate the menu. Stephen
FO 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
SA 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? Seems a little more intuitive that way.
I am with you, but is matter to Mark to do it. ;-)
sadosp
91 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 is selected? Seems a little more intuitive that way. 917k
FO 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
91 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 as soon as the Eclaire keyboard layout is finalized and set in stone. I want to make sure everything looks good and li... 917k

06/13/2017

ST 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 can test the MIO. If we could have that extra 1 to 1.5mm, everything will be OK.
Stephen
ST 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 attempt to post a picture as well as take measurements. The issue is the space between the PBI and joystick ports is to... Stephen
FO 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,device,working,issues
v2,v14,Turbo Freezer,Yes,None
v2,v14,SysCheck II,Yes,None
v2,v13,Ide 2+,Yes,Does not work with larg...
foft
ST 10:51 PM Developer: V14 - Changes?
Is there a list of what changed between core 13, and 14? Stephen
ST 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 now. Absolutely fantastic KB to type on. My only complaint is the keycaps are losing their black paint, so the backli... Stephen

06/12/2017

SA 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...
> ...
I think as is now, the 400 one look very nice and practical on eye!
sadosp
91 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
FO 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
91 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) printing on the keycaps as well as monochrome (like the XE design). I posted in another topic some keyboard changes/additions ... 917k
91 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/gulfracer/XE_keyboard_mockup_003.png!
917k
FO 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 keyboard behave like a normal USB keyboard. Are they just stickers or actual special keycaps?
foft
91 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.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/gulfracer/400_keyboard_mockup.png!
I also have plans for keyboard designs based on the A...
917k
SA 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 these devices "SIO2USB RAF" USB stick device from Abbuc, checked before from Roy on version 1 board without luck.
sadosp
FO 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
FO 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 sent you before on the keyboard? As I said we'll implement a custom mapping function though. I don't see why we can't expos...
foft
SA 04:07 PM Developer: RE: Keyboard
Mark!!!
Are you there to respond please?
sadosp

06/11/2017

SA 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 mentioned this for a real cartridge not a .car loaded file.
@917k
After the first time which you have load a .car file, ...
sadosp
FO 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 get a complete system lockup on some carts now! e.g. Galaxian
foft
91 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 F10 cold boot and will boot into BASIC instead of the selected CAR. In fact it seems you have to do a physical reset for i... 917k
91 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 you guys...
1. Is there a key that works as a keyboard fire button? If not, would it be possible to make the key (|\...
917k

06/07/2017

SA 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
JO 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 quality, recommended if one haven't decided yet.
jozsef
ST 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%20Chassis&type_sub=Fanless%20OEM&model=A-ITC005-M1B#
I am a metal worker, so I will make a custom plate for the back of...
Stephen
SA 11:42 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
I wait anxious Steve! :-) sadosp
91 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 working on for the WASD keyboard is based on the Atari 400 keyboard which is about halfway complete so I should have somethin... 917k
SA 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.
> ...
I hope to mean a budge which use something near to this technology. [[http://www.case-badges.com/]]
I am one million times in, if you mea...
sadosp
JO 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
JO 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/2014/12/project-review-flash-2014-3d-logo.html
?
jozsef
91 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/gulfracer/Concept_006.jpg!
I only have 1" x 1" to work with so can't do anything too extravagant.
Also, on a side not...
917k
FO 05:37 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
I'm going to work on improving stability once I finish up the pbi support... foft
XX 05:24 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
I just ordered USB-Blaster, have to wait until it arrives. xxl

06/06/2017

FO 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://www.4keyboard.com/commodore/591-2840-commodore-atari-non-transparent-keyboard-stickers.html
foft
ST 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 designs, anybody interested?
Definitely interested. I haven't decided on a case for this yet.
Stephen
SA 08:20 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
@917k
You mean Atari or eclaireXL emblems? If yes I am in!
sadosp
ND 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
91 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 interested? 917k
FO 09:28 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
@xxl - no! Can you try v8? I hear v9 is iffy for some people... foft
FO 12:17 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Weird. Try a different psu and sd card.
I'll check your video after work.
foft
XX 10:45 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
I do nothing. Eclair starts when I press the ResetSW button. xxl
FO 10:30 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
How did you fix it? foft
XX 10:29 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
it should work like this?
https://it.blachotrapez.eu/owncloud/public.php?service=files&t=16fdf49e35cc87296403392a7da97666
pass: eclair
xxl
XX 07:56 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
Works :-) after the reset on the motherboard. xxl
FO 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 modes but don't want people to develop exclusively for them. Perhaps just an E: handler, an image viewer and a demo:-) foft
91 05:02 AM Developer: RE: v9 core available
917k

06/05/2017

FO 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 demo app or two.
Yes a 256 character font would be possible.
foft

06/04/2017

ST 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 how would the pixels be addressed? With memory access being contiguous, I guess the code would all be the same and you... Stephen
FO 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
91 07:40 PM Developer: RE: v9 core available
917k
FO 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
91 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 to interface RS232 serial devices? 917k
FO 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
91 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
FO 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 wonder if some supplies are too noisy and we need more caps on the input.
foft
91 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 successfully load and run Castle Crisis, Boulder Dash, Dig Dug, Pac-Man, and Popeye. YAY! Of the list above, only Bombjack s... 917k
91 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_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ).
Attached is a pic of the memory test results (not sure why files are not keeping o...
917k
FO 07:29 AM Developer: RE: v8 Core - First NTSC Game Tests
For my own sanity I double checked these do run properly:) foft
FO 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 thinking about it, did you flash v8.sof or v8.jic? v8.sof only lasts until switched off and we know v7.sof is bad.
foft
91 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: ATARIXL.ROM
Cart: NONE
VIDEO SETTINGS
Tv Standard: NTSC
Scanlines: 1
Composite Sync: 0
Results trying to run softwar...
917k
SA 01:12 AM Developer: RE: XC12 power usage?
ndary wrote:
> tested the XC12 for an hour TR2 is not hot
> ...
The transistor has been carefully selected as to can handle till 1 Amper load. So there is no change to be hot.
[[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/diodes-incor...
sadosp
 

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