Picasso Graphic PCB for A500 - A2000 - A4000 - GBA1000. 1st Batch

Hi All,

Perhaps have you allready seen the threads about the expansions PCB production for the GBA1000 (PICASSO, 68060 accelerator & Mini-Thylacine).
Since I have launch the first batch I had the idea to make a version of the PICASSO graphic board for my A2000 & A4000. :)
Today, I have looked a little bit for new items onto the other bay, and it was a nude Picasso PCB for A500, A 2000 & A4000 for sale!:blink:
So, a such version is allready designed! I have searched a little, and I have found a thread onto A1k.org about this new version.:woot:

Here is the link (sorry in German...):
http://www.a1k.org/forum/showthread.php?t=40955

You can take a look at this page in english with pictures taken by Matthias Heinrichs aka Matze and originally posted into his own thread at a1k.org:
http://retrocu.blogspot.fr/2014/09/s...d-project.html

Finally, I have decided to launch a batch of PCB production for this new version of the Picasso graphic board.
If you are interested, please, send a post here!

Here is a screenshot of the last version of the Picasso PCB (rev26):

Attachment 79520	Main PCB of Picasso graphic board. 4 layers Dim: 129,52 x 100 mm Price: 9.65€ without entrance taxes.
Attachment 79523	VGA PCB board 2 layers Dim: 82,53 x 19,99 mm Price: 2.14€ without entrance taxes

To build your Picasso graphic board, you'll need the components list and the JED file for the CPLD IC.
You can download the needed files here:

A500-Graka-2.6.zip

Into the components list, you'll have to change the value of R32 to avoid ghost stripes onto the screen.
The good value of R32 is: 0 Ohm.


For the 30 Picasso board ordered, I'll pay 289.41€ for the main PCB and 64.14€ for the VGA PCB for 30 units for each.


Members interested:

Members	Numbers of PCB	PCBs amount without entrance taxes	Paid		GPU	Memory	Xilink	Paid		Ready to ship	Weight of the package	Shipping tracked option	Shipping Register option	Total entrance taxes	Total amount with tracked	Total amount with register	Paid	Sent
Tuxbar81	3	35,37	YES		1	4	1	YES		-	-	-		-	-	-	-	-
hese	3	35,37	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12/24/2014
croupier	1	11.79	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	23/12/2014
cugar124	1	11.79	YES		1	4	1	YES (20.50€)		YES	130g	7.70€	12.15€	1.85€	41.84€	46.29€		07/31/2015
Ordyne	1	11.79	YES (sent)		1	4	1	YES		YES	97g	5.20€		1.18€	6.38€ +5.60€ = 11.98€		YES	07/30/2015
viserys23	2	23,58	YES		2	8	2	YES			191g		12.15€	3.70€		39.43€	YES	07/29/15
MatthiasH	6	70,74	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12/22/2014
jkonstan	2	23,58	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Sent
shaf	1	11.79	YES		1	4	1	YES		YES	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	06/18/2015
johey	3	35,37	YES		3	12	3	YES		YES	267g	10.20€		5.55€	112.61€			08/04/2015
piacc64	1	11.79	YES		1	4	1	YES		YES	127g		12.15€	1.85€		25.79€	YES	07/28/2015
bebek	1	11.79	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	101g	7.70€	12.15€	0.67€	20.16€		YES
gseb	1	11.79	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	101g	7.70€	12.15€	0.67€	20.16€		YES	10/15/2015
gseb	1	11.79	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Sent
Cryton	1	11.79	YES		1	4	1	YES		YES				1.85€				Sent
draaake	1	11.79	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	04/16/2015
uunek	1	11.79	YES		-	-	-	-		YES	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	04/16/2015
Total:	30				11	44	11

The following table is for components order.
You'll find the components that you have ordered with the unit price of each of them, and the total price in USD and in Euro.
Please, I'll accept only payment in Euro. Actual conversion rate: $1 USD = 0.919665 €

rts Ref →	CL-GD5434-J-QC-F	XC95144XL	XC9572XL	M514260E-60J	K4S561632J-UC60	74ALVT16543DGG	SL811HS	GAL16V8B-25QP	amount in USD	amount in Euro	Paid
Unit Price →	9,33	3,35	3,35	2,33	1,67	1,65	1,35	1,17
Ordyne	1	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	22	20,50	YES
viserys23	2	0	2	8	0	0	0	0	44	40,99	YES
shaf	1	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	22	20,50	YES
johey	3	0	3	12	0	0	0	0	66	61,49	YES
piacc64	1	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	22	20,50	YES
Cryton	1	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	22	20,50	YES

Shipping rates:

International with track number: (Max height of the package: 3 cm)

Weight up to:	100g	250g	500g
Europe	5.20€	7.70€	10.20€
World	5.80€	9.70€	11.70€

International with track number & registered: (begin with 0 to 500g...)

Weight up to:	500g
Europe (Zone A - European Union, Switzerland)	12.15€
World Zone B (Norway, Eastern Europe except Russia)	16.20€
World Zone C (Other destinations)	23.70€

Count me in for 3 PCBs.

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Count me in for 3 PCBs.

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you're in the table! :)

Is this the one with 2 or 4 mb?

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Is this the one with 2 or 4 mb?

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This is the 2Mb version. It's allready good, no? :lol:
The members of a1k.org have made a really good job again!

Is there anyone who could build a completed card for those of us who tend to destroy things with a soldering iron?

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Originally Posted by watsonfmly

Is there anyone who could build a completed card for those of us who tend to destroy things with a soldering iron?

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Build a complete board means that I need to order all components.
I have ordered all chips for the GBA1000 expansions and it was a big job... and it's not finished. I'm waiting for the PCBs that I'm going to send each board with components.
Well, I'll see. It should be possible.

Interested in 3 PCBs

JanciB

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Originally Posted by watsonfmly

Is there anyone who could build a completed card for those of us who tend to destroy things with a soldering iron?

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I probably could offer this kind of service.

HI guys
Just seen this tread and would love a complete card what sort of cost are these and is it possible to buy one like this. If not how hard is it to get the GPU chip these days?

Just answered the question about the GPU Cirrus Logic Chip seen a few on line

Many thanks

Al

Add me as interested for 1 board please

Interested in 1 board....

Hi, I'm the guy who made this PCB. I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I should suggest to wait a bit. This layout still has some minor flaws, the optimized one can be obtained from me for free, but this whole thing is still in beta phase. So far only two PCBs are made and only two rare GBAs and my A500 are tested. I'm launching a beta phase just before Christmas.

You will need a small VGA adapter for interfacing this PCB on a regular Amiga. Again: ask me.

Third and last, the VGA-Chip is VERY hard to solder! You can bend the pins by blowing at them! I'll offer ready soldered expansion boards with warranty soon! The price will be below 200Euro.

Best regards

Matthias Heinrichs aka Matze

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Originally Posted by MatthiasH

Hi, I'm the guy who made this PCB. I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I should suggest to wait a bit. This layout still has some minor flaws, the optimized one can be obtained from me for free, but this whole thing is still in beta phase. So far only two PCBs are made and only two rare GBAs and my A500 are tested. I'm launching a beta phase just before Christmas.

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Hi Matthias,

Thanks a lot for your message, and mostly thanks a lot for your great work!:thumbsup:


Just a precision to be clear, I have opened this thread to produce the PCBs to obtain the lowest price possible for all interested members (and me!).
Like for the GBA1000 expansions (parcel is arrived at TOULOUSE in France this night... not sure I'll have today, and tomorrow is a public holiday.),
I don't make that to make money, I will make no profit.

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Originally Posted by MatthiasH

You will need a small VGA adapter for interfacing this PCB on a regular Amiga. Again: ask me.

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I suppose this is the little PCB included into the archive? If yes, I didn't speak about it into the thread since it's a very little PCB.

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Originally Posted by MatthiasH

Third and last, the VGA-Chip is VERY hard to solder! You can bend the pins by blowing at them! I'll offer ready soldered expansion boards with warranty soon! The price will be below 200Euro.

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I have actually more than 20 GPU at home for the GBA1000 Picasso! Indeed, the pins are breakable. Thank you for the information. If there are members interested, they can contact you.
Me, I'd really like to assemble by myself. I have already assemble my GBA1000 and I have soldered ICs with same pitch like Xilinx chips.
I hope to begin this week the GBA expansions (if PCBs will be delivered!)

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Originally Posted by MatthiasH

Best regards

Matthias Heinrichs aka Matze

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I hope I will not annoy you if I contact you. I like very much a1k.org, but this great site has a very big default... It's in German... and it's a real barrier for the International Amiga fans!
The German scene has really been always active for the Amiga, and the a1k.org is the proof!

Best regards,
Franck.

I'm on vacation right now. Could you wait until your order until the 21st. Perhaps I'll order some PCBs for my beta test... And you are sure to order the latest version, which might get a nice case for the A500 :).

Regards Matthias

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Please do me one favour: the guy from the second link just took my pictures in his site. These pics are in my thread as swell. Please clearify this in your first post.

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I'm on vacation right now.

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I wish you good vacations!

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Could you wait until your order until the 21st. Perhaps I'll order some PCBs for my beta test...

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Of course, no problem!

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And you are sure to order the latest version, which might get a nice case for the A500 :).

Regards Matthias

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Normally yes. I have downloaded the rev25.
I have seen that you also have a project of case for the A500. Very good idea!

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Please do me one favour: the guy from the second link just took my pictures in his site. These pics are in my thread as swell. Please clearify this in your first post.

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It's done!

Is there a scan doubler function on new pcb?
thanks,
Jorge

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Originally Posted by jcarvalho

Is there a scan doubler function on new pcb?
thanks,
Jorge

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No.

Interested in one pcb! Another great project :)


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Originally Posted by Ordyne

Interested in one pcb! Another great project :)


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Yep! You're in the table!
All credit goes to Matthias Heinrichs (Matze)!:)

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Originally Posted by Ordyne

Interested in one pcb! Another great project :)


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Yep! You're in the table!
All credit goes to Matthias Heinrichs (Matze)!:)

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For sure, it is great that Matze has done this and shared the files! :thumbsup:

I'm hoping one day someone will reverse engineer a big box 060 accelerator like the cyberstorm! :woot::woot::woot::woot:

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Originally Posted by Ordyne

I'm hoping one day someone will reverse engineer a big box 060 accelerator like the cyberstorm!

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And a PPC accelerator board?!... :woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot:
something like the Ultimate PPC...:crying::banghead:

Interested in 3 PCBs.

Matthias has sent to me the last version (Rev26) of his PICASSO board!
Actually, 17 PCBs are reserved.
If you are interested, don't hesitate to declare your interest before I launch the production!

I would be interested in purchasing qty=2 of lastest PCB version (Rev26) of the PICASSO board for Amiga zorro.

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Originally Posted by Tuxbar81

Matthias has sent to me the last version (Rev26) of his PICASSO board!
Actually, 17 PCBs are reserved.
If you are interested, don't hesitate to declare your interest before I launch the production!

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I would be interested in purchasing qty=2 of lastest PCB version, are there any prices yet?

Interested in two pcbs depending on price.

I'll take 1 for my A4000.

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Originally Posted by AndreasR

I would be interested in purchasing qty=2 of lastest PCB version, are there any prices yet?

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The price of the PCB should be around 12€ without entrance taxes for the main PCB.
There is also the little VGA PCB. I don't know the price for this one. Informations soon.

Please confirm if the price is suitable for you.
A little precision: my goal is not to make profit. This is a just a voluntary action to get a good price.

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Originally Posted by johey

Interested in two pcbs depending on price.

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Same for you please!

Oh, ok. Then I'll take three! :thanks:

Edit: Is there a BOM available? Are all required chips in production today or do we need to source old dust? (No changing of my mind, still want three of them, just asking though.)

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Originally Posted by johey

Oh, ok. Then I'll take three! :thanks:

Edit: Is there a BOM available? Are all required chips in production today or do we need to source old dust? (No changing of my mind, still want three of them, just asking though.)

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OK, I add you to the table!:)

I'll generate the BOM and I'll post it here.
The GPU is not in production since a long time.
I have some components to buy again. I can make again a group order as I made for the first batch of GBA1000 expansions.

Interested in one pcbs and some components if possible

interested in 1 PCB
thx

i take 1 pcb set

I will take one (I also need the pcb to use the card in gba1000). Please, PM me when I will have to send the payment. Thanks.

First batch closed since we have 30 PCBs ordered.
The production will be launch this week! :)

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If you are interested, you can always send a post with number of PCB wanted for a second batch! :)

I was just reading this in the morning and thinking I should declare, looks like i'll wait for the next lot if there is one :unsure:

Im interested if anyone backs out

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Originally Posted by Cryton

I was just reading this in the morning and thinking I should declare, looks like i'll wait for the next lot if there is one :unsure:

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A new batch should be launched! :)
I'll add a new table for this second batch.

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And for a second batch?

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I have updated the first post of the thread.
You'll find the prices for the main and VGA PCBs.
You can make calculations to find that I'll make not benefit.
I'll post the screenshot of the order as soon as it will be made.

Either or

Change my amount to 2 please.

Thanx

JanciB

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Originally Posted by Cryton

I was just reading this in the morning and thinking I should declare, looks like i'll wait for the next lot if there is one :unsure:

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JanciB has declared his interest for 3 PCBs, and now wants only 2.
If you want, you can have the PCB which is now available.

Declare interest for 2 PCBs and VGA boards

30 PCBs has already been ordered.:)
Screenshot of the order below. (289.41€+64.14€)

Attachment 79918

If one is still free - interested for 1xPicasso PCB+1xVGA PCB. Thank you.

If possible, I would like to take 3x vga board in addition to the 3xPicasso boards I declared interested for earlier.

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If possible, I would like to take 3x vga board in addition to the 3xPicasso boards I declared interested for earlier.

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The vga board is necessary to solder the VGA connectors. So, everybody will have a VGA PCB with his Picasso PCB! :)

Hi. I'm interested in one as well.

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If possible, I would like to take 3x vga board in addition to the 3xPicasso boards I declared interested for earlier.

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The vga board is necessary to solder the VGA connectors. So, everybody will have a VGA PCB with his Picasso PCB! :)

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Ok, I saw that there suddenly was a VGA board listed, and thought I had missed something.

If it is included, then everything is :thumbsup:

The Picasso graphic board is made with two PCBs.
The main board is a 4 Layers PCB and I have paid 9.647€/unit.
The Daughter board (VGA PCB) is a 2 layers PCB, and I have paid 2.138€/unit.

Finally for the two PCc, I have paid 11.785€. And this is the price that everyone will pay for one Picasso graphic board.
You'll have to add the entrance taxes I'll pay when I'll receive the PCBs, and the shipping costs to receive them to your home.

Nothing else, I don't make any benefit.

If any one backs out I'll buy one...