Activity
From 06/05/2017 to 07/04/2017
07/04/2017
- FO 07:25 PM Developer: RE: Atari 400-style key caps just back from WASD!
- Backlit too. Your one looks far better than the one on Amazon!
- 91 05:20 PM Developer: RE: Atari 400-style key caps just back from WASD!
- Thanks. The actual keyboard is a Velocifire TKL-01, it runs about $30 from Amazon. It is painted using Krylon camouflage Khaki spray paint.
- FO 07:02 AM Developer: RE: Atari 400-style key caps just back from WASD!
- Cool! That looks amazing:)
What is the keyboard that you fitted the keycaps too? Seems to match the 800 case. - Here is a couple of pictures of my key caps based on the Atari 400. I just received them today from WASD...
!http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/gulfracer/IMG_20170703_163021.jpg!
!http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/gulf...
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. - 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.
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!
- XX 01:47 PM Developer: RE: How to check core version?
- Please add such information on the settings screen.
- 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.
06/29/2017
- SA 09:40 PM Developer: RE: new video uploaded
- *+1* from me !
- FO 08:05 PM Developer: RE: new video uploaded
- Thanks Nir, great video as always:)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHHSnh7MHo
- 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.
- Joe Decuir posted a response to Nir's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHHSnh7MHo
Amazing news!! - ND 06:22 PM Developer: RE: Which case are you getting?
- i got a clear case for the Eclaire
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. - This would be useful.
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... - 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. - 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.
- ND 06:18 AM Developer: RE: Demoing Eclaire
- looking forward for the pictures :)
- 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...
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.
- 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 ... - 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! ;-) - 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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 ... - 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?
- 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.
- 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...
- 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. ;-)
- 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.
- 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. - 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...
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.
- 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...
- 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... - Is there a list of what changed between core 13, and 14?
- 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...
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! - 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.
- 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?
- 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 ...
- 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! - 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? - 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... - 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. - 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?
- 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... - SA 04:07 PM Developer: RE: Keyboard
- Mark!!!
Are you there to respond please?
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, ... - 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 - 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...
- 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 (|\...
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. - 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. - 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... - SA 11:42 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
- I wait anxious Steve! :-)
- 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...
- 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... - 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):
- 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
? - 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... - FO 05:37 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
- I'm going to work on improving stability once I finish up the pbi support...
- XX 05:24 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
- I just ordered USB-Blaster, have to wait until it arrives.
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 - 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. - SA 08:20 PM Developer: RE: Anybody interested in some case badges?
- @917k
You mean Atari or eclaireXL emblems? If yes I am in! - 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 - I am going to have some case badges for the EclaireXL made up. I am working on a couple of different designs, anybody interested?
- FO 09:28 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
- @xxl - no! Can you try v8? I hear v9 is iffy for some people...
- FO 12:17 PM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
- Weird. Try a different psu and sd card.
I'll check your video after work. - XX 10:45 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
- I do nothing. Eclair starts when I press the ResetSW button.
- FO 10:30 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
- How did you fix it?
- 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 - XX 07:56 AM Developer: RE: Any boards arrived?
- Works :-) after the reset on the motherboard.
- 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:-)
- 91 05:02 AM Developer: RE: v9 core available
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.