A2000 Accelerator by Terrible Fire aka Stephen leary

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4th October 2019, 10:52
jbilander

Payment sent
4th October 2019, 12:24
DjCook

Got payment for last TF534 i have,
Item was paid for card without CPU/FPU
5th October 2019, 08:26
Siege77

Hello.
I have the Amiga 500. Mainboard 6A. 2MB elbox memory. Double kickstart 1.3 and 3.1. Do I need a relocator and what final price with cf card and shipping to Poland?
Regards.
5th October 2019, 08:53
alke01

Hi,
I am interested in a A2000 set.
PM sent
5th October 2019, 22:30
Madpete

Hi, interest in an A500 set. Sending PM
5th October 2019, 23:13
Juzz

Declaring interest in 1 TF534i + relocator set with CF card adapter and preinstalled CF Card.
7th October 2019, 13:04
DjCook

TF534 was marked as obsolete by Terrible Fire,
This means no firmware updates will be released, that's why i decided not to build them anymore
TF536 will be announced soon hopefully
Till that happens please wait or declare interest in 68EC020 TK
7th October 2019, 23:06
GadgetUK

Another update! I found the A2091 works fine (regards RAM - not tested SCSI yet) with the TF534. It only provides an additional 2MB of ZII RAM but it does work fine! I did find I had to re-install the resistor pack that some of the guides tell you to remove on rev 6.2 boards though.
8th October 2019, 18:45
gdunlapsd

Received mine yesterday; well packaged.
Initial install seems to work, Amiga Test Kit is happy with it. Some sw compatibility issues with my messy system install; need to install a clean system to properly test (which I was going to do anyway).
10th October 2019, 22:17
Juzz

Withdrawing interest - no reply on PM.
14th October 2019, 08:08
jeriva

Interested in Amiga 2000 set . Sending PM.
20th October 2019, 15:25
jbilander

Package received. Top-notch soldering job :thumbsup:. Thanks. Card tested and works fine :) Will give Positive feedback shortly.
25th October 2019, 04:10
sjamaan

Interested in AMIGA 2000 set. Sending PM..
25th October 2019, 19:23
ianjeffery

Possibly interested in Amiga 2000 set also. PM Sent
25th October 2019, 20:45
Madpete

Guys, just so you know... he said some time ago he's not making them now until the next model is released (TF536).
25th October 2019, 21:44
DjCook

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madpete

Guys, just so you know... he said some time ago he's not making them now until the next model is released (TF536).

Thats correct, please do not declare interest on TF534 - all cards are sold out, new batch is NOT planned! Will build TF536's once these are released
25th October 2019, 21:47
ianjeffery

Thanks, I didnt realise - the post was not closed so i thought it was still available.

Looking on the TF forum, it looks like the TF536 is on hold until sometime next year?
26th October 2019, 06:37
DjCook

Thread is still open as we need a place to discuss about setup/problems/etc..

Can't say anything about release date of the TF536,
Switched to 68EC020TK accelerators for now
16th November 2019, 20:53
upsnowman

Almost forgot: Feedback left :)
16th November 2019, 20:56
hishamk

Interested in TF534i + Amiga 1000 relocator set. PM sent.
18th November 2019, 14:44
GSVGreyArea

Hi!

Did you get the TF534 and ZZ9000 working nicely together? I have an A1500 Rev 6 Motherboard and am planning to buy a ZZ9000 and am currently trying to decide on which accelerator to use.

Thanks!
Regards
Chris
19th November 2019, 21:54
madk71

I'd like to know that too.
Regards
21st November 2019, 04:07
ProfPlum

Not yet. Lukas' Amiga is damaged. He's having it repaired. Once the Amiga is functional, he'll diagnose the issue and update the driver.

I just want to mention it's a big plus the TF534's memory is mapped as Zorro 3 ram. This allows the A2000 to max out at 12Mb, 8 mb with the ZZ9000 (it needs 4 mb of address space).
And each ZZ screen mode sucks a lot of ram too.

I can't wait until Stephen releases his new accelerators. He's upping the RAM. The '60 card looks like the one to get.
I'm sure the TF536 will sell well too.
21st November 2019, 10:30
madk71

Hi, I hope this time Stephen would like to support the A2000 officially.
21st November 2019, 11:13
DjCook

Quote:

Originally Posted by madk71

Hi, I hope this time Stephen would like to support the A2000 officially.

To make a 100% reliably working accelerator card for such Amiga like A2000 - You need that this accelerator supports DMA, because many additional A2k hardware is using this feature...
There will be issues on expanded system till DMA isn't implemented. That's the reason why i switched to Matzes accelerators.
26th November 2019, 00:47
ProfPlum

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjCook

Quote:

Originally Posted by madk71

Hi, I hope this time Stephen would like to support the A2000 officially.

To make a 100% reliably working accelerator card for such Amiga like A2000 - You need that this accelerator supports DMA, because many additional A2k hardware is using this feature...
There will be issues on expanded system till DMA isn't implemented. That's the reason why i switched to Matzes accelerators.

I'm sure Lukas will resolve the issue. Is Matze working on anything new? Perhaps an '040 or '060 accelerator?
26th November 2019, 08:15
madk71

I hope so. I will be happy if he can fix the 68030 64MB. If he will create someting like 040 or 060 it will be AMAZING. But I suppose Matze is currently very busy:-(.
26th November 2019, 13:02
DjCook

Last update ive seen from Matthias - is an open source fpga based accelerator.
26th November 2019, 13:15
ianjeffery

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfPlum

I can't wait until Stephen releases his new accelerators. He's upping the RAM. The '60 card looks like the one to get.
I'm sure the TF536 will sell well too.

I thought he had thrown the towel in - at least this is what his posts now say - https://www.exxoshost.co.uk/forum/vi...=2275&start=40

Has something changed since mid November?
27th November 2019, 09:28
madk71

It is sad, but I am not surprised.
27th November 2019, 17:27
timtheloon

Hope Stephen does come back to his great Amiga projects, really was and still am hoping for a TF360.

Always someone out there that ruins it for the rest of us :mad:
20th December 2019, 02:12
ProfPlum

2 Attachment(s)

I was asked by a user for info on how to install a ram68k to the Amiga 2000.
It's pretty straight forward.

Attached are some pics from my Amiga. The purple wire is twisted together to the yellow wire - yeah, amateur job.
The red and black wire is hd access. I'm currently not using it. Yeah, I'm lazy.

Attachment 152379 Attachment 152380
20th December 2019, 05:20
DjCook

Oh! If these wires are OVR & INT2 - you have a header on the relocator so You can attach dupont wires there
20th December 2019, 12:32
ProfPlum

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjCook

Oh! If these wires are OVR & INT2 - you have a header on the relocator so You can attach dupont wires there

No, it's one of the autoconfig signals.
2nd January 2020, 18:09
ProfPlum

There is a fellow in Canada who has a TF1260 up and running (as well as a Chucky on EAB, perhaps others).
Appears the TF1260 is slated for release sometime soon.
This should be a beauty. 128Mb on board RAM with an '060.
2nd January 2020, 22:14
DjCook

Yes, Alen and Supaduper have prototypes already,
There will be also a limited batch of 10x TF536 cards soon.
Will update my TF Thread soon, as i did a lot of tests with TF536 already
5th January 2020, 19:26
jeriva

Hi, will the TF536 be DMA friendly in an A2000? so that it does not interfere with the other slots.
5th January 2020, 21:45
DjCook

Nope, i don't think so..
TF536 is rather an A500 than A2000 card,
have tested it with Picasso II RTG graphic card and it worked perfectly, however, people will start to add different things like SCSI and other RAM cards etc and this will cause errors
6th January 2020, 08:41
Kavven

Dont know if this is the right thread...
But Im looking for a DIY Kit for a cheap accelerator for A2000.
Fastram and IDE is my only demands..
6th January 2020, 11:50
madk71

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjCook

Nope, i don't think so..
TF536 is rather an A500 than A2000 card,
have tested it with Picasso II RTG graphic card and it worked perfectly, however, people will start to add different things like SCSI and other RAM cards etc and this will cause errors

Hi, how is working the IDE?
Because with 64MB you really don't need to expand the A2000 more than that. If the IDE works, the scsi can be pulled out but a compatibility with it will be amazing.
And if it works with the RTG and don't freeze, what you can ask more?
6th January 2020, 12:50
matt020

Just for your information, I have an Amiga 2000 with a TF534 and I have :

A2091 SCSI card with 2MB fastmem on board, and CDROM - Works perfect
BSC Multiface III card (additional parallel and serial ports) - Works perfect
Amber card flicker fixer - Works perfect
6th January 2020, 14:36
DjCook

Quote:

Originally Posted by madk71

And if it works with the RTG and don't freeze, what you can ask more?

People will start to moan about FPU? ;)
TF536 doesn't have it
7th January 2020, 14:54
jeriva

Thank you. useful to know.
7th January 2020, 16:52
Bikerbob

Tried to PM you Dj, your box is full ;)

I am in Canada, I have an A500 - pretty much stock. Also have an A2000 most likely (from a friend)

I would like to have a machine that can WHDload, also I am a hardware guy - I like mods and repairs etc.. so I am THINKING the A2000 would be better..

I have been an Atari guy all my life, and am dipping into the Amiga world.

I have no HDD for Amiga, no additions or mods of any kinds.. and those would be a real possibility.

I see you have sold/made many different boards etc.. which would you suggest I look into? TF and Matze seem good. also there is the Classic 520 (but thats external)

Suggestions?

James
7th January 2020, 18:39
DjCook

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikerbob

Tried to PM you Dj, your box is full ;)
James

Yeah,
mail box is pretty small here, unfortunately
have cleaned up a bit

well,
if You are looking just for WHDLoad + FastRAM - i would recommend You this:
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php...d-CDTV-RAM-IDE
this is 8MB FastRAM & IDE card, that allows You to use any Kickstart (1.2 till 3.1.4) has proper disable function, offers IDE and adds 8MB of FastRAM

If You have plans to expand Your system with graphic card:
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php...hias-Heinrichs
- You'll need at least 020 accelerator. This would be the low-end card that works perfect in pair with RTG:
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php...rator-by-Matze

PS
all cards i've mentioned here have passed test phase and are working reliably
7th January 2020, 19:29
madk71

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt020

Just for your information, I have an Amiga 2000 with a TF534 and I have :

A2091 SCSI card with 2MB fastmem on board, and CDROM - Works perfect
BSC Multiface III card (additional parallel and serial ports) - Works perfect
Amber card flicker fixer - Works perfect

Hi, I know about the TF534, what I don't know is about the TF536.
I am very happy that your 2091 work perfect, my gvp series II is great, but not perfect. I can use all the 8mb, but because the DMA issue with the TF534, I lost 1,1MB/s of transfer rate.
I don't remember if the A2091 is DMA or not, but if your works great and do more that 1,2MB/s, I will buy one soon.
10th January 2020, 00:17
Finntuitive

Expressing interest in two units of still available.

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Expressing interest in two units of still available.
10th January 2020, 04:01
signman

Keep me on the list if any cards become available. I have an A1000
10th January 2020, 05:18
klacko

Expessing onterest in One TF536 for A500. Not sure, if its correct place :)
9th February 2020, 13:58
sagias

one 534 for me please

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