UK1541 - new drive emulation for C64/C128
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Sorry, First lot (pre-serial blue) is already sold. Next batch upcoming next year (safe dead line) then I will gather more money for production. Maybe December I'll keep you posted.
FrenchCNX
I think we can live without housing as ZX spectrum guys in e.g. http://www.lotharek.pl/product.php?pid=56
SkydivinGirl
Retro Girl
I'll be happy to design a 3D printable housing once I get a unit. 
Heather
Heather
What would you tell about X 2014 party ? You have plenty of time to check your feelings about my project ?
I think 395 people on Party is the best place for show
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I'm thinking about Revival, Play Blackpool and Play Expo 2015 shows in the UK, as well as any other events that crop up that we can manage to attend.
20,000 people attended Play Expo last weekend.
20,000 people attended Play Expo last weekend.
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Hi Kisel, As I am sure you are aware and as Merlin has explained, these are the three main UK based Retro Shows with hundreds of patrons visiting each day. Within the mod team and the Amibay members who staff the stand, a lot of us are 64 fans ( Both Gazbm and myself are 64 Junkies) and we can see the edge your work has over other devices (such as the SD2IEC) with true drive emulation, and explain this to potential customers for you
I am sure I can speak for everyone that if there is anything we can do to help, please ask
I am sure I can speak for everyone that if there is anything we can do to help, please ask
Hi Kisel, As I am sure you are aware and as Merlin has explained, these are the three main UK based Retro Shows with hundreds of patrons visiting each day. Within the mod team and the Amibay members who staff the stand, a lot of us are 64 fans ( Both Gazbm and myself are 64 Junkies) and we can see the edge your work has over other devices (such as the SD2IEC) with true drive emulation, and explain this to potential customers for you
I am sure I can speak for everyone that if there is anything we can do to help, please ask
I see your point now ! Maybe next year I will have a time to attend big show like Play Expo and meet in person all of you
Anyway I need some time to prepare next lot and get feedback from first users so we can discuss things later.
No worries Kisel, I for one would be willing to help
F
FrenchCNX
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Can i considering the UK1541 at equal of the 1541-II ultimate for drive emulation ?
I know 1541-II ultimate is a different phylosophy...But I like very much this project !
Clear options
LCD screen
and many others things...
I know 1541-II ultimate is a different phylosophy...But I like very much this project !
Clear options
LCD screen
and many others things...
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in e.g. saving to SD card, gui progress bar, FS errors detection, d64 listing /sector link issue/, menu with setting etc.
At this stage I don't care how equal is emulation to Ultimate I do not have it and I will not have it. I am working with real drive if something not working on 1541-II drive I do not care. If demo/program works ... I care.
In e.g. for Comalight/Oxyron I had to add illegal opcode and one illegal with missed adress mode...because it works on real drive.
I've add page on facebook called UK1541
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Yes why not, like Gideon after few years in e.g. 2025 sound good ?
I think Ultimate is very good example about opening sources and get feedback... I see plenty of different design of pcbs, firmwares etc. Feedback is strong
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Thanks for interest first. I am starting to collect parts for "serial" production in next year, maybe it will be possible to send some unit earlier but I can't promise that it will be for all AmiBay users, I have some extra parts left from blue series.
Status is:
- found some bugs to fix in PCB, e.g. missing resistor for reset MSP430, too small holes for jack...
- Vishay IR receiver problem, I had two lot of IR receiver one is working one not, switch to different supplier.
Core status:
- added some illegal command for Comaland/Oxyron, fixed works
- branch to $0000 error has been found in Taboo demo, fixed works
SD GUI status:
- nothing special to report, bug fixing and a lot of work in GUI waiting to be done.
Status is:
- found some bugs to fix in PCB, e.g. missing resistor for reset MSP430, too small holes for jack...
- Vishay IR receiver problem, I had two lot of IR receiver one is working one not, switch to different supplier.
Core status:
- added some illegal command for Comaland/Oxyron, fixed works
- branch to $0000 error has been found in Taboo demo, fixed works
SD GUI status:
- nothing special to report, bug fixing and a lot of work in GUI waiting to be done.
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Update:
Core improvements for Write, and compatibility. now is about 98% of TOP100 CSDB.
- save to SD works now, checked only with AR save. Burst save is not implemented yet, only data block with verify on. TBD and checked with same burst copiers.
- stability and disk change improvement, lot of work but not visible for user. Some demos had problem with disk change.
If you want to declare interest to buy this device please use this thread:
https://www.amibay.com/showthread.p...or-C64-C128-market-survey-NOT-FOR-SALE-THREAD
Core improvements for Write, and compatibility. now is about 98% of TOP100 CSDB.
- save to SD works now, checked only with AR save. Burst save is not implemented yet, only data block with verify on. TBD and checked with same burst copiers.
- stability and disk change improvement, lot of work but not visible for user. Some demos had problem with disk change.
If you want to declare interest to buy this device please use this thread:
https://www.amibay.com/showthread.p...or-C64-C128-market-survey-NOT-FOR-SALE-THREAD
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