JamesH Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Too bad you did not work at TI in the 80's. In some parallel universe this was the box that kept TI computers alive. I soooo want one!!!! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4197952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabrice montupet Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thank you again all, for your interest and your compliments !I don't know how many motherboards will be available, but as I have a lot of fun to build it, I think that I will produced several. The price (that will come soon, I continue to do my best find vintage IC suppliers to lower the price) will influence the number of motherboards that I should have to build ^_^About the F18A, I haven't this device so I can't confirm that it works with the TIny-99/4A. But as I said, as it reacts as a real 99/4A, the F18A should work with. 7 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4198193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I want one! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4198300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astharot Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 i looked your work and the dart vader black chassis.. purchase all!! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4199283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbmeeks Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I am most definitely interested in one of these boards! Especially if the cost isn't too high. Great work! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4199647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolio Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I don't know how many motherboards will be available, but as I have a lot of fun to build it, I think that I will produced several. Might I suggest also putting together a kit form for those of us who would like to build it too Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4219602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Might I suggest also putting together a kit form for those of us who would like to build it too Already asked but Fabrice wants to put the boards together himself. He seems to be getting a real kick out of the process! 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4219693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 hmm, I could do this job, but the question is wether my fire insurance was paid in time 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4220189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyDean Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 hmm, I could do this job, but the question is wether my fire insurance was paid in time SoldMaster.jpg I have done 'this job' many times.Never been on fire yet. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4220288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Bar none, it’s a labor of love. Very professional, well laid out, and beautiful. Great job, Fabrice! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4220556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FALCOR4 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I would love to have one, Fabrice! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabrice montupet Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Thank you again I was not satisfied by the PCB of the extended keyboard that I made: after some testing hours, I conclued that it could be optimized. So I made a new layout and I sent the gerber files to a manufacturer to produce the new extended keyboard PCB version. I should receive the PCBs at the end of the next week. When they will arrive, it will close the development of the computer Just to get an idea of what this keyboard will looks alike, here is a picture: Notes: - The PCB has been made to use Cherry MX keys (or compatible). - All the ICs are solder on the backside of the keyboard. - The micro-switch placed on the top-left side of the keyboard is to power on the computer. Meanwhile, it is possible to place a switch on the rear side of the keyboard (to prevent to power off the computer by mistake).- I have colored the added keys in blue to help you to see the upgrade in comparison with the original keyboard - The keyboard has now a joystick port (Atari standard). I thought that it could be more practical to connect one here, better than to go to find one on the rear of the computer. Of course, the joystick ports on the rear of the TIny-99/4A are kept. - There are now two spare places for other ICs for coding some user define combinaison keys; Exactly, four keys. 13 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Oh, my god... i can just dream to have a complete system now lovely ! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 That is beautiful, Fabrice! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbmeeks Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Holy cow! Great work! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Holy mother of God...... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mglafond Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+retroclouds Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Wow impressive! Do not want to sidetrack, but what would it take to make a tomy tutor version of the keyboard? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 - The keyboard has now a joystick port (Atari standard). I thought that it could be more practical to connect one here, better than to go to find one on the rear of the computer. Of course, the joystick ports on the rear of the TIny-99/4A are kept. Looking good. I suggest turning the joystick port 90 degrees (from down to right) to avoid plug and cable colliding with your hand (when operating the keyboard). 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 wow new esdx Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDMike Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Price? Date of availability, price hmm... I'm m repeating myself..of course everyone wants one!!! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbrouse Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 WOW, Amazing. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabrice montupet Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Price? Date of availability, price hmm... I'm m repeating myself..of course everyone wants one!!! I have contacted many components suppliers to get the better quality at the better price. I had aswers from many of them, just waiting the answer of the last one, from Poland. just to get an idea of the what this computer needs, here is the list of its components: PCBs: Tiny-99/4Av2.4 1 SAMSRAM-A001 1 GROMPORT-A001 1 GROMPORT-B001 1 EXTKEYBOARD v1.0 1 Integreted Circuits: TMS9900 3MHz 1 TMS-9929A/18A 1 TMS9901 1 SN94624 1 TMS5220 1 TMS6110 2 MM58167 1 Memories: TMS4116 8 MC6810 2 KN684000BLP-7L 2 99/4AGROM0 1 99/4AGROM1 1 99/4AGROM2 1 99/4A ROM HIGH 1 99/4A ROM LOW 1 TTL circuits: 74LS00 3 74LS01 5 74LS03 1 74LS04 4 74HCT04 1 74LS08 2 74LS32 3 74LS74 1 74LS138 5 74HCT138 1 74LS156 1 74LS194 1 74LS244 5 74LS245 3 74LS259 1 74LS362A 1 74LS367 2 74LS373 2 74LS612 1 74LS688 1 Resistors: 10 4 22 4 47 1 62 4 75 1 100 7 150 5 220 1 270 3 330 1 360 1 470 11 1K 29 1K5 2 1K8 1 2K2 3 3K3 1 4K7 5 5K6 1 10K 13 12K 1 47K 4 100K 3 150K 1 220K 1 270K 1 470K 1 1M 1 1M5 1 3M3 1 Resistors networks: 101-102-8p 2 470-102-12p 3 152-101-10p 1 470-101-8p 1 102-101-11p 1 Variable resistors: 5K 3 Capacitors: 12pF 1 22pF 2 30pF 1 56pF 1 0.001uF 22 0.01uF 2 0.1uF 91 1.0uF 1 1uF 1 10uF 25v 5 22uF 25v 5 100uF 16v 3 100uF 25v 3 Inductors: 0.33uH 1 5.8uH 1 6.8uH 14 Diodes & Transistors: 1N914/1N4148 32 2N2222 1 2N3904 5 BC547B 10 Crystals: 32.768KHz 1 10.7386MHz 1 12.0000MHz 1 14.0000MHz 1 BUS Connectors: EDGE CONN 36p 2.54 2 EDGE CONN 56p 2.54 3 Header Connectors: PIN HDR 1X2 MALE 2.54 7 PIN HDR 1X3 MALE 2.54 4 PIN HDR 1X6 MALE 2.54 1 PIN HDR 2X3 MALE 2.54 1 PIN HDR 2X5 MALE 2.54 1 PIN HDR 2X6 MALE 2.54 2 PIN HDR 2X20 FEM 2.54 1 PIN HDR 2X10 MALE 2.54 90° 1 IDC HDR 2X10 FEM 2.54 2 BOX HDR 2X10 MALE 2.54 1 Leds: LEDRED 8MM 20mA 2 LEDGREEN 8MM 20mA 2 Switches: MICRO-SWITCH 6X6 2 Linear SWITCH SPDT 3pin 1 Connectors: MOLEX 4pin HORIZ. 1 MOLEX 4pin VERT. 1 RIGHT ANGLE D-SUB 9p FEM 1 RIGHT ANGLE D-SUB 9p MALE 3 Various: SUPPORT CR2032 VERT. 1 TOUCHES MX 79 MXCAPS 1.0 71 MXCAPS 1.25u 1 MXCAPS 1.5u 2 MXCAPS 1.75u 1 MXCAPS 2.0u 1 MXCAPS 2.25u 2 MXCAPS SPACEBAR 6.25u 50 1 MX STABILIZER 8 MX STABILIZER SPRING 4 MX STABILIZER SPACEBAR SPRING 1 Flat Cable 36/40P Flat Cable 20P DIL Support Tulipe: 14pin 2.54 7.62 14 16pin 2.54 7.62 23 20pin 2.54 7.62 12 24pin 2.54 15.24 5 28pin 2.54 15.24 2 36pin 2.54 15.24 2 40pin 2.54 15.24 3 64pin 2.54 22.86 1 In view of this very long list of components needed, you'll understand why I do my best the find the best prices Looking good. I suggest turning the joystick port 90 degrees (from down to right) to avoid plug and cable colliding with your hand (when operating the keyboard). You're right ! As I had ordered the extended keyboard PCBs yesterday, I just had time to cancel it. I have modified the PCB to place the joystick port on the left side of the keyboard. I also changed the power switch, it is now a linear switch as the real 99/4A computer: I send the new PCB gerber files to the manufacturer this night. Edited February 17, 2019 by fabrice montupet 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDMike Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) HDMI out? SID support. WiFi tipi and USB? Edited February 17, 2019 by GDMike Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 One question Fabrice: Is the keyboard going to be QWERTY like the original US version or will you have different geographic variants? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/266585-tiny-994a-computer/page/8/#findComment-4221574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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