JoSch Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I developed the TK-II firmware in a high level visual programming language called FlowCode which does go through an interim C compiler (Boost C) and then into machine code. If you think it will be of any help I can give you the C code, but keep in mind that it won't be commented, nor pretty, or efficient since there is a lot of extraneous code associated with this process. Still interested? - Michael I'd be interested in the C code, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foft Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 I developed the TK-II firmware in a high level visual programming language called FlowCode which does go through an interim C compiler (Boost C) and then into machine code. If you think it will be of any help I can give you the C code, but keep in mind that it won't be commented, nor pretty, or efficient since there is a lot of extraneous code associated with this process. Still interested? - Michael Yes please. Is there a manual too? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Yes please. Is there a manual too? A manual? I wish best I can do for the moment is point you to HERE. And here's the C code for the latest TK-II firmware: TK-II-OS_V1_9X.c.zip I was surprised to see that comments from my FlowCode got integrated into the C code. Now as I said earlier this isn't going to be very pretty, and there were a few quick and dirty solutions implemented to filter keystrokes in various ways. But in a nut shell what the code does is first translate the PS2 keyboard scan codes into a more logical format via a table (gets rid of all the unused spaces in the key map). This is then converted to upper and lowercase ASCII. And finally into actual Pokey expected key codes. So this covers the minimum that is required to get stuff to happen when pressing a key. On top of this there are routines for sending macro strings to Pokey, for recording macros, and some other stuff related to handling Cap Lock and navigation. Also there are routines for initializing the keyboard, turning on or off LED's, or re-initializing a keyboard after hot-plugging. Have fun going through my code - Michael 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 RE: alternative cases. Would this fit in any vintage floppy drive case be it Atari, Commodore or Apple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I've got to admit that I find myself getting more and more interested in these projects. Especially if there is some hope of getting an Atari-similar keyboard for either/both. PC keyboards are great for a PC (especially since many/most operations are done with a mouse). But IMO an Atari needs an Atari keyboard. Hope the WASD idea works out. Wireless would be awesome, but maybe too much to hope for, and probably only even possible on the Eclaire XL. (?) A good smooth mouse for Eclaire? -Larry 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P1r Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Just found out about the ÉclaireXL. Very impressive job! I'd definitely think about getting one from a production run. Question: would it run my exported ROM from my old 600XL? It's a Scandinavian machine and the ROM hasn't worked in the emulators I've tested (Atari 800MacX). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Any update on how things are progressing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foft Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Just found out about the ÉclaireXL. Very impressive job! I'd definitely think about getting one from a production run. Question: would it run my exported ROM from my old 600XL? It's a Scandinavian machine and the ROM hasn't worked in the emulators I've tested (Atari 800MacX). Send me the file and I can check 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foft Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Any update on how things are progressing? Slowly:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Posting link to my Flickr album. Got my Eclaire cased this evening. Link to case - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B575EMA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.flickr.com/photos/75619516@N06/albums/72157684901793962 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santosp Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the photo's Stephen! Its Great. Edited September 7, 2017 by santosp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Stephen, that looks like it would be a good case for the XEL also... I dig how you have both sitting on top of each other in the last pictures. Can't wait to see the eclaire in person this weekend 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Looks to be an emulated Atari and emulated 6502, in FPGA.. FPGA mimic exactly real hardware. It is not emulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+917k Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I've got to admit that I find myself getting more and more interested in these projects. Especially if there is some hope of getting an Atari-similar keyboard for either/both. PC keyboards are great for a PC (especially since many/most operations are done with a mouse). But IMO an Atari needs an Atari keyboard. Hope the WASD idea works out. Wireless would be awesome, but maybe too much to hope for, and probably only even possible on the Eclaire XL. (?) A good smooth mouse for Eclaire? -Larry yes, the WASD idea has worked out. Waiting on the ANSI keyboard code I gave Foft to be implemented as well as some extra shortcut keys to fill in the blanks. In case you missed it, here is the 400/800 version of my keyboard with my EclaireXL. I also have XE and XL style designs. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Oh god... must have one... That is VERY snazzy! I should resist... but wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P1r Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 "I also have XE and XL style designs." Would love to see these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizaptimus Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 yes, the WASD idea has worked out. Waiting on the ANSI keyboard code I gave Foft to be implemented as well as some extra shortcut keys to fill in the blanks. In case you missed it, here is the 400/800 version of my keyboard with my EclaireXL. I also have XE and XL style designs. That setup looks amazing. Which case is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 That has got to be the best looking Atari themed custom case and keyboard I've ever seen!!! Great work - Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+917k Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 That is VERY snazzy! Thanks! The real amazing thing is what is under the hood! A serious A8 machine lurking under there. "I also have XE and XL style designs." Would love to see these! The 400/800 style is the first prototype I had made to test the design. The issue right now is there are more keys on the keyboard than the system supports so there are a fair number of blank keys. I have made suggestions on our dev forum about some shortcuts I would like to see added to "fill-in" these blank keys. I imagine it will get done at some point but I don't want to pay to make any more keyboards until then so I just have the XL & XE in design format at the present time. That setup looks amazing. Which case is that? Thank you. The case can be found here... https://smile.amazon.com/iStarUSA-S-21-Compact-Mini-ITX-Enclosure/dp/B0077CRF6Q/ref=sr_1_96?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1504893306&sr=1-96&keywords=mini+itx+case That has got to be the best looking Atari themed custom case and keyboard I've ever seen!!! Great work Thanks Michael, that's very nice of you to say. I do have a 1088XEL plan as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Thanks Michael, that's very nice of you to say. I do have a 1088XEL plan as well... Ok now you definitely got my attention . I'll be very much looking forward to seeing that. - Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwinslow Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I would sure buy one or two of these. I'd also like to say I find it amazing that Atari never died at all, it just went underground and is being carried forward by us. The thing that calls itself Atari now is of no account. I know of no other community that has as much activity and expertise still working. Commodore 64 folks might be close, but as far as I know they don't have the kind of push forward that we do. Really amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Indeed! "The thing" is apt. Some corporation lurching and twisting in the throes of stupidity.. Mediocrity.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuf Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Such cool projects guys. I'll certainly buy both if they ever become generally available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foft Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) I'm keen on getting some help with the firmware. Is anyone capable/willing to take on the role of 'main firmware developer'? So I can focus on purely the hardware side. It can be written in any language, but since code size needs to be small, and the existing firmware is written in it, I propose C. Debugging will be via gdb and a jtag connection to the eclaireXL. The firmware currently provides the following features: i) USB HID joystick and keyboard decoding ii) SD card reading, fat decoding iii) SIO drive emulation iv) Cartridge emu setup v) OS/BASIC rom loading vi) Video settings I'm in the process of changing the core to be more a 'modern system' with the 6502 and antic as additional bus masters. Previously the 'ZPU' was bolted on top of the Atari as an afterthought. The plan is to use the VexRiscV CPU (can compile with GCC, debug via GDB) and a crossbar wishbone interconnect. All the atari custom chips, USB hardware, SD card, will be mapped into a large linear address space. Then the 6502 and antic will access this via an address translation layer. With possibly a 2nd PIA to allow the 6502 to access some of the additional hardware and settings (e.g. turbo!). I'm busily working on the hardware changes for this, which will take some time to build. After which I'll need to port or rewrite the firmware for the new setup. I think it needs a significant rewrite to be 'good' but I don't think I have the time/motivation for that. Is anyone up for the challenge? Edited September 10, 2017 by foft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Big project there! Sadly I lack the time and skills. Hope someone can help with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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