EclaireXL

09/10/2017

09:24 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

I read up on the 'altera virtual jtag' and think I now understand how to get this connected, at least in theory.
... foft

09/08/2017

10:21 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

:-)
sadosp

10:06 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

Been trying out openocd locally with the cpu running in verilator. gdb connects, code loads and runs. Pretty cool! OK... foft

06:37 AM Bug #59: Game test: Crownland

I feel myself sooooo dumb, if it is the reason. I have no access to my gear till next week, but that will be the firs... jozsef

09/07/2017

09:39 PM Bug #59: Game test: Crownland

It requires 128K, can you check what memory settings you have? I can only reproduce without extended ram. foft

07:44 PM Bug #59: Game test: Crownland

I'll have to check, I thought that worked.
BTW this one is better than v14: svideo_gtia9.sof foft

09:55 AM Bug #59 (Closed): Game test: Crownland

Finally my USB-Blaster arrived and I could upgrade to the latest FW:v14
The game loads fine, and I can start playing... jozsef

07:43 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

The author of the cpu kindly got back to me with some details.
The wishbone interface adaptor looks pretty easy.
... foft

09/06/2017

09:44 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

I've managed to get the spinal HDL project compiled, so now have a verilog or vhdl file for the CPU. It seems to have... foft

09/03/2017

01:40 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

To Panos' comment. Yeah I'd love some help, if someone could help me define the memory map and write the firmware for... foft

01:37 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

There are several problems with the current setup:
* The firmware is constrained by the current ZPU setup. Its hard ... foft

09/02/2017

11:00 AM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

917k wrote:
>Sounds cool. I am wondering what this will do for the project, I mean what would this actually mean to ... sadosp

09:14 AM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

Sounds cool! 917k

08:58 AM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

Sounds cool. I am wondering what this will do for the project, I mean what would this actually mean to the end user? 917k

09/01/2017

10:59 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

foft wrote:
> So I'm now thinking about ditching my address decoder rework and doing something more fundamental.
> ... sadosp

09:06 PM Feature #55: Replace main CPU

So I'm now thinking about ditching my address decoder rework and doing something more fundamental.
Using this CPU ... foft

08/13/2017

09:46 PM Feature #58: Maybe consider moving CART selection closer to top in F12 menu ?

Yes I agree this makes sense. I'd like a wider review/redesign on the firmware, there is a lot of scope for improveme... foft

09:43 PM Bug #57: Ballblazer playfield has issues after firing in v14

Pleased its a non-issue:-) Did you try this version on a real NTSC system? foft