Shawn Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm just guessing here but seeing as this console is to come with an XM unit, correct me if I'm wrong here, that means until the XM is finished it makes it impossible to get this console package finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm just guessing here but seeing as this console is to come with an XM unit, correct me if I'm wrong here, that means until the XM is finished it makes it impossible to get this console package finished. I believe it just comes with a custom colored shell for an xm to be placed in side, xm hardware not included. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm just guessing here but seeing as this console is to come with an XM unit, correct me if I'm wrong here, that means until the XM is finished it makes it impossible to get this console package finished. I believe it just comes with a custom colored shell for an xm to be placed in side, xm hardware not included. Correct, XM shell not hardware. It was originally supposed to be a HSC but it got changed to the shell because at the time that's what Curt would sell me. That, and the HSC is built in to the XM. It will not work with the older HSC. If it had been built in to the system, you wouldn't have been able to use the XM. So how's Longhorn's delivery? very very nice mod. delivery takes forever though Last I heard he was ordering when he got his first paycheck from his new job on the 13th. I just wrote to ask. yeah Ax..an update!! I want the TRUTH!!!!!!! Yeah I can't handle the truth....well can you at least lie to us!!! Aliens from space have invaded. All your base are belong to them. Save us Corbin Dallas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
life_is_pleach Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Oh no. Not again the alien invasion. Please don't hurt me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That, and the HSC is built in to the XM. It will not work with the older HSC. If it had been built in to the system, you wouldn't have been able to use the XM. The XM BIOS will not enable HSC functionality in 7800 NTSC mode if it detects a HSC already in the system. If it detects a CC2 or H2 it won't enable HSC by default either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 That That, and the HSC is built in to the XM. It will not work with the older HSC. If it had been built in to the system, you wouldn't have been able to use the XM. The XM BIOS will not enable HSC functionality in 7800 NTSC mode if it detects a HSC already in the system. If it detects a CC2 or H2 it won't enable HSC by default either. That is an interesting, and nice development (since I have a CC2). Still the funds allocated for the HSC functionality were spent on the XM shells. Though I'd wanted an internal HSC, all Curt was ever willing to provide was a PCB that went in the XM shell. That offer came after I already bought the shells. At that point there wasn't any further funding to sink in to the HSC feature. I just have to assume most people who want an advanced 7800 will also want the XM, hence the shell (that will be themed). Originally the want was for an internal HSC. Something I asked Curt about years ago, over and over. I could never get any answers on that topic, so I tapped Groovy. He could do it, but then needed Curt's permission as I recall. There was talk about expanding the ram, and then having an on board game. When I had my major life changes and was out of commission, that topic got dropped, and Curt / Groovy came up with the XM. I like to think that in some small way I planted a seed maybe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 It is possible to just build an XM motherboard PCB up to have HSC functionality but you'd need new CUPL for the PLD to have it memory mapped into the system permanently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hey Ax, I saw the update that you got the video boards. Does that mean you have all the parts? Now is it just a LOT of labor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 My ProMAX controller got lost in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hey Ax, I saw the update that you got the video boards. Does that mean you have all the parts? Now is it just a LOT of labor? Essentially yes, the major components are now on hand. I still need little stuff and to work with Groovy on finalizing the end product into a prototype. At that point the plan is currently to knock these out one at a time. Not all at once. If anything major changes, or I don't get the packaging done before units are already ready to be mailed upgrades will be offered at the cost of postage. My ProMAX controller got lost in the mail. Seriously? That was mailed almost two years ago to your old apartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Seriously? That was mailed almost two years ago to your old apartment. Yep. I never thought anything of it until now, had forgotten. That old apartment was a black hole for a lot of packages, though. I think the lobby people were stealing them, to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Seriously? That was mailed almost two years ago to your old apartment. Yep. I never thought anything of it until now, had forgotten. That old apartment was a black hole for a lot of packages, though. I think the lobby people were stealing them, to be honest. Sent Oct 14, 10 420871089101969010386724468394, my records show delivery but the USPS doesn't have data that old online anymore. We can work something out between us. It was definitely sent though. I have hard copies of all the shipping records in the mailing program I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Any updates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Any updates? He does updates on the first posting, for your convince: July 17th 2012 This summer has been met with poor sales (I sell items online as my full time job) I've spent the majority of my time stumping products, trying to scrape enough money together just to get the bills covered. It hasn't left a great deal of time for the project. Still here, and still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Any updates? Any updates? He does updates on the first posting, for your convince: July 17th 2012 This summer has been met with poor sales (I sell items online as my full time job) I've spent the majority of my time stumping products, trying to scrape enough money together just to get the bills covered. It hasn't left a great deal of time for the project. Still here, and still alive. ...and again today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Time for a bi-monthly update? Any news at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Any changes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm beginning to wonder if there is a "behind the scenes" brotherhood of people who are making a concerted effort to prod me in unison. I'm sorry for the accusation, you all do have a right to product or results (and I've outlined your options on the first page). However it seems like on the same day or days, several people make the effort all at once to prod at me in a coordinated assault, usually when I'm at my busiest trying to get something done. Overwhelming me doesn't work. I'm doing my best. That isn't going to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Well, it is over three years now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have clocks and calendars too. Yep, you waited this long. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 what does the first PCB in the picture do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 what does the first PCB in the picture do? Those are the fully working and completed AtariVox2 units. Something as I've suggested that I'm more than happy to mail anyone who has an order on a system provided they are willing to mail it back when it comes time to install it internally. Also, in case anyone asks I changed the title of the thread because every time it got bumped people would send me messages asking if they could get in on one still. AX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Also, in case anyone asks I changed the title of the thread because every time it got bumped people would send me messages asking if they could get in on one still. Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Can I get in on one still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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