"AgaCart" my version of the Atari Lynx SD cartridge

[mario64]

Please put me on the list. Thank you!

[Retromills]

Rj1307 just watched you video show this cart in action, great work, very clever piece of kit. Please add me to your list. 

Thanks

[deepfb]

Another one for me, if it is still available. Many thanks, and congratulations on your job! 

[Retrogamer1983]

Hello, please put me on the List, please.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[+-^CrossBow^-]

I actually shot this 2 weeks ago but for those that might have seen it already that are subbed to my channel. I wanted you to be aware that I've been in contact with Rafał and tested a new firmware that makes the preset programming and switching much easier. I've also documented the process in a new english manual that Rafał also had me do. Rafał should be releasing the new firmware soon but in the meantime, for another in depth look at the AgaCart and operations:

 

 

[rj1307]

In the attachment a new version of the software and a new manual translated by a colleague - ^ Cro§Bow ^ -.
I have changed two things - now you can put any number of subdirectories and files with any extension on the SD card, the cartridge will see only those with the extension .lyx.
The second change involves a different operation of the quick start function, for details, please refer to the instructions.
To update the software, save the agacart.bin file to the SD card, start the console and wait for the letter "P" to stop flashing. There will also be two letters "EE" and this is the correct behavior. After the update, delete the software file from the SD card.

AgaCart.zip

[+-^CrossBow^-]

2 hours ago, rj1307 said:

In the attachment a new version of the software and a new manual translated by a colleague - ^ Cro§Bow ^ -.
I have changed two things - now you can put any number of subdirectories and files with any extension on the SD card, the cartridge will see only those with the extension .lyx.
The second change involves a different operation of the quick start function, for details, please refer to the instructions.
To update the software, save the agacart.bin file to the SD card, start the console and wait for the letter "P" to stop flashing. There will also be two letters "EE" and this is the correct behavior. After the update, delete the software file from the SD card.

AgaCart.zip 824.65 kB · 2 downloads

 

Thanks Rafał,

 

The new firmware file needs to be on the root of the SD card and the flashing 'P' only flashed for maybe a second on my Lynx II. I did not get the EE status when I did it but it seems to have worked because the new method is described in the redone manual and works great on the 1-9 speed dial or preset games.

 

In looking at the manual, it appears to the be same version you initially sent to me to go over and edit? 

 

Edited July 21, 2019 by -^Cro§Bow^-

[Gandor]

I am interested in one.

[rj1307]

8 hours ago, -^Cro§Bow^- said:

In looking at the manual, it appears to the be same version you initially sent to me to go over and edit? 

 

You're right, I sent the wrong file with the instructions, now it should be OK

AgaCart.zip

Edited July 22, 2019 by rj1307

[pixelperfect]

Anyone had trouble with Batman Returns? My display always corrupts during the first level. I have a McWill LCD mod, so I'm not sure if its the LCD or cart causing the issues. Unfortunately I don't own a real copy of it to compare.

[power]

5 hours ago, pixelperfect said:

Anyone had trouble with Batman Returns? My display always corrupts during the first level. I have a McWill LCD mod, so I'm not sure if its the LCD or cart causing the issues. Unfortunately I don't own a real copy of it to compare.

 

I have McWill and AGA, Batman Returns works completely fine for me from the AGA. I'm on a Lynx II.

[drchizo]

Hello .the cart is great. Please put me on the list for another one.

[peke]

On 4/27/2019 at 11:54 AM, rj1307 said:

Hi, I wanted to present to you my version of the Lynx cartridge. The name and graphics on the sticker refer to my daughter Agata.

 

 

Technical details

- support for SD and SDHC cards to 32GB in the micro standard,
- FAT16 and FAT32 files system support,
- software upgrade from the SD card level (bootloader),
- the ability to enable/disable verification of writing to the SRAM memory,
- operation using two buttons,

- support for up to 199 files (software restriction),

- game numbers, error codes and other information displayed on the display at the back of the cartridge,

- automatic memorising of the last used file number,
- 9 memory cells to memorising the most used or favorite games, the so-called speed dial,
- two modes of operation possible:

1. after starting the console, the last used game file is automatically read from the SD card and saved in SRAM,
2. after starting the console, cartridge waits for you to dial the number of the game and then it’s read from the SD card and saved in SRAM,

- .LYX file support in size 256kB and 512kB (128kB after convertion to 256kB),
- after loading the game the SD card is disconnected, to save energy,

- every time you start the console cartridge counts the number of files in the root directory of the SD card and it does not allow you to choose the bigger number than the actual number of files,

- the cartridge cover is a three-colored print from the 3D printer

 

I have more information in the instructions.

 

In about 2-3 weeks there will be approx. 15 units available, if anyone is interested, please ask for information in this post.

Cart cost: 220PLN/ 52EUR/ 45GBP, shipping 25PLN/ 5EUR/ 5GBP

 

Pre-order list:

1. im_reg - sent

2. akira666 - sent

3. gambler172 - sent

4. -^Cro§Bow^- - sent

5. Fadest - sent

6. bdoi - sent

7. bobandted - sent

8. Knud - sent

9. blainelocklair - sent

10. Machine

11. TrekMD - sent

12. ilmapo81 - sent

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14. Tidus79001 - sent

15. GadgetUK

16. slx - sent

17. ndary (2pcs) - sent

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21. WildHairZero - sent

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25. modca - sent

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27. fwfriend

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30. cowdog360 - sent

31. takaaki (2pcs) - sent

32. KevinMos3 - sent

33. fandenivoldsk - sent

34. frap - sent

35. arrowhead

36. Iwantgames:) - sent

37. swlovinist - sent

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39. Tab - sent

40. sdrake - sent

41. compil3r

42. johncena1973 - sent

43. Dreamersoy - sent

44. astorri

45. Zitruskeks - sent

46. terminator.as - sent

47. spidey_05 - sent

48. corgi1 - sent

49. Vyper68

50. mcclure911

51. Guitari

52. CrashEd

53. auricom - sent

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55. power - sent

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58. Alonsan

59. Prometius

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65. saffron1

66. karri - sent

67. AKG - sent

68. 8bitman - sent

69. davidcalgary29 (2pcs)

70. Slumpwuffle - sent

71. Ataridoremi4 (2pcs)- sent

72. make_stair - sent

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92. FrankT - sent

93. zeddex

94. RickR - sent

95. Giant Bazooka (2pcs)

96. Spintatotale - sent

97. TXG/MNX

98. Widdershins - sent

99. jonwarby - sent

100. mario64 - sent

101. Retromills - sent

102. deepfb - sent

103. Retrogamer1983 - sent

104. Gandor

105. drchizo

 

 

 

Manual_en.pdf 2.94 MB · 215 downloads

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[pixelperfect]

On 7/22/2019 at 5:13 PM, power said:

 

I have McWill and AGA, Batman Returns works completely fine for me from the AGA. I'm on a Lynx II.

Thanks, got it. Must have been some oxide build up on the contacts, it is working properly now after popping it in and out a few times.

[jonwarby]

Mine arrived yesterday. Fantastic piece of kit. Well packaged and works real well. Great to get something that had been so well made. Put a smile on my face.  Thank you. 

[frap]

Just chiming in that I received mine more than a few weeks ago. Works great and is wonderfully ready to go right out of the box.  Nice case too!

[dmils]

Please, add me to the list.

Thanks

[Alecolor]

Please put me in the list. Thanks !! Ale

[Mi1ez]

Please put me on the list!

Thank you!!

[RayXambeR]

Please, add me on the list for one Lynx Agacart. Thanks!

[Splain]

Got my AgaCart yesterday, and I'm very happy with it! I appreciate the included case, soft foam interior, micro SD card, SD card adapter, and list of the SD card contents! Works great on my BennVenn'd Lynx II.

 

Thanks!!!

[RockyRaccoon]

Hello! Put me down for one! I'm in the United States. Go ahead and contact me with where I need to prepay, etc. 

[Nicholas Wilson]

On 4/27/2019 at 3:54 PM, rj1307 said:

“In about 2-3 weeks there will be approx. 15 units available, if anyone is interested, please ask for information in this post.

Cart cost: 220PLN/ 52EUR/ 45GBP, shipping 25PLN/ 5EUR/ 5GBP”

 

Are these still coming and if not will there be more available?

thanks.

 

[Guitari]

I need to get back to the seller, who kindly emailed to say one is ready for me, or he's ready for payment. I am wondering why I need this if I have the Saint SD though if anyone is able to comment. 

[+karri]

2 minutes ago, Guitari said:

I need to get back to the seller, who kindly emailed to say one is ready for me, or he's ready for payment. I am wondering why I need this if I have the Saint SD though if anyone is able to comment. 

 

The reasoning is the same as why does a girl need new shoes?