alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Let me introduce for community some small gift. But first - some photos in attachment Any idea what is it? 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuf Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 SIO2SD type device with a built in menu for images and a reset button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup8pdct Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Have you tested this with an 800? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemiel Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 SDrive mini? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Have you tested this with an 800? Of course - I've do it for 800 primary: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) SIO2SD type device with a built in menu for images and a reset button? SDrive mini? You right, it is SDrive-ARM: SDrive ported to ARM platform, in small case that can be inserted directly to Atari without any cables, with capacitive buttons, possibility for extensions (all pins in SIO connected to ARM, so for example simulation of cassette recorder also possible) With 3D printed case, Fully open source. PS: Right now I'm preparing github repository for sources (will publish link today later). PPS: And for a while little bit more photos: Edited February 14, 2017 by alsp 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Very nice! If I recall correctly, compared to SIO2SD, SDrive has some limitations: short filenames displayed (apart the one selected) and only 4 disk floppy disks attached (Alternate Reality, The Dark Crystal... need more than 4 disks). Firmware/loader will be improved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemiel Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Did you use Hias patches to SDrive firmware? http://www.horus.com/~hias/atari/#sdrive Casettes with Turbo modes also? ARM gives more resources so many things will be possible. Only good Developer needed. And thanks. Edited February 14, 2017 by lemiel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Firmware/loader will be improved? There is really no problems with firmware (there are a lot of free space in RAM/ROM), but about loader, I'm not sure - I'm not an expert in 6502 assembler, and if there are any volunteer who can make required modifications it can be done faster and easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Of course - I've do it for 800 primary: I believe he meant 800 not 800XL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Uhh. This looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanmercer Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Continuum tarnsfunctioner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Good idea, but....... what about pass through? As it looks, it can only connect to a male connector on the computer or floppy drive etc. I realize most sdrive like devices are considered end connector devices, but is it possible to provide a female connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 I believe he meant 800 not 800XL I'm unable to check, but it seems should fit without any issues. (Based on Atari800 photos) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Good idea, but....... what about pass through? I've think about this feature, but decide to skip it to keep device as small as possible... But to do this we need just another box (with male jack on opposite side with female),make longer ends at female connectors, + add one diode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Did you use Hias patches to SDrive firmware? http://www.horus.com/~hias/atari/#sdrive Casettes with Turbo modes also? No, these patche not included yet, But I'll do it for sure. About casettes - I hope yes - ARM at 48MHz has enough power to realize it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Good idea, but....... what about pass through? As it looks, it can only connect to a male connector on the computer or floppy drive etc. I realize most sdrive like devices are considered end connector devices, but is it possible to provide a female connector? Without a pass-through, then the question is how well will this device connect to other devices in the daisy-chain so it CAN be placed at the end. Those of us with lots of peripherals need to know. If I were to buy one of these it needs to fit in what ever device I have at the end of my daisy-chain; I'm not going to be unplugging everything else to use it, which can be a difficult proposition for some of us depending on how things are set-up. I personally have a monitor stand that hides the back end of my 1200XL and I'd have to move a lot of things around to plug and unplug the SDrive directly to the back of the computer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 As promised, please find all related information and source code at github. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsp Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Without a pass-through, then the question is how well will this device connect to other devices in the daisy-chain so it CAN be placed at the end. Thanks for note! Yes, it can be placed at the end of daisy-chain by adding ony one switching diode in the scheme, I've already add it and will publish modifications to github soon. And I hope it's even can be used in pass-true mode, but another variant of boxing is needed, please check previous messages for details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuf Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Very cool. I like the idea of a 'stand alone' 8 bit, almost like a console. Grab it, plop it down on the living room carpet and have at it. This is certainly useful for something like that vs the huge system with 20 SIO peripherals wired into a desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Very cool. I like the idea of a 'stand alone' 8 bit, almost like a console. Grab it, plop it down on the living room carpet and have at it. This is certainly useful for something like that vs the huge system with 20 SIO peripherals wired into a desk. You're late to the game then, since there are any number of cartridge port and SIO based SD/flash/CF drives that have been around for years to accomplish your "almost console" aspirations. Edited February 14, 2017 by Gunstar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Very cool. I like the idea of a 'stand alone' 8 bit, almost like a console. Grab it, plop it down on the living room carpet and have at it. This is certainly useful for something like that vs the huge system with 20 SIO peripherals wired into a desk. Oh, you mean the XEGS? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Very cool. I like the idea of a 'stand alone' 8 bit, almost like a console. Grab it, plop it down on the living room carpet and have at it. (clears throat. Shamelessly plugs related podcast) xegs8bit.com 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtfreak Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 You right, it is SDrive-ARM: SDrive ported to ARM platform, in small case that can be inserted directly to Atari without any cables, with capacitive buttons, possibility for extensions (all pins in SIO connected to ARM, so for example simulation of cassette recorder also possible) With 3D printed case, Fully open source. PS: Right now I'm preparing github repository for sources (will publish link today later). PPS: And for a while little bit more photos: Will these be for sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yautja Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hi, How will you name this device? Because "Atari800 disk drives emulator based on C.P.U. project SDrive" is quite long... - Y - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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