prcoder Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 "Instructions for creating a binary firmware file to flash in SST39SF040" added to README.md file.https://github.com/prcoder-1/ATARI-SXEGS-Cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Thanks! The new cart v3 fits tightly in 1200xl and 800. But I need the PCB to test, In the 800 the lid doesn't close all the way because the cartridge is few mm's too high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 11/8/2022 at 2:01 PM, Ricky Spanish said: Forgot to mention it's for my 1200XL 😐 OK Ricky, I just printed the v3 cart and it fits the 1200XL Now I need to get the PCB's so I can make sure the PCB goes all the way into the cartridge slot Here you can see your cartridge 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 hours ago, videofx said: Thanks! The new cart v3 fits tightly in 1200xl and 800. But I need the PCB to test, In the 800 the lid doesn't close all the way because the cartridge is few mm's too high Can you take some photos? Perhaps I need to make a chamfer on the case, reduce the height or something like that. There is no lid on the XE series, I can't check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, videofx said: But... Where is the lid ? 1200XL doesn't have a lid? Edited November 9, 2022 by prcoder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 minute ago, prcoder said: Can you take some photos? Perhaps I need to make a chamfer on the case, reduce the height or something like that. There is no lid on the XE series, I can't check. Sure, also th new link to the new PCB points to the old 80x63.5 PCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 minute ago, prcoder said: But... Where is the lid ? The lid is in the cart like its supposed to be. If you look closely to can the white Atari lettering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I have taken photos of the cartridge port wit it apart so you can see everything/ Can take 2mm or so off the length so it will also fit Atari 400/800? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Now dimensions is 90.75x64.0x20.0 without logo and notches for pulling out. With notches and logo - 90.75x66.0x21.0. 1mm notches from each side (+2 mm wide) and 1 mm (height) logo. SikorSoft housings: 85.0x65.0x???. What are the maximum dimensions allowed for ATARI 800 ? Will 88mm be enough or do we need 85mm? And yet, what is the height from the bottom of the cartridge to the board ? I made the cartridge so that its bottom was at same level as the table when used with the ATARI 65XE/130XE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Here is your cartridge next to an Atari 400/800 cartridge 3-5mm in length (from top to bottom of cart. If you send me some STL.s to try I can make some test prints and try in in all the different model Ataris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, videofx said: Here is your cartridge next to an Atari 400/800 cartridge 3-5mm in length (from top to bottom of cart. If you send me some STL.s to try I can make some test prints and try in in all the different model Ataris I think I can remove about three millimeters from the side of the connector. The pocket is too deep in my opinion. Maybe a little from the other side. Edited November 9, 2022 by prcoder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, prcoder said: I think I can remove about three millimeters from the side of the connector. The pocket is too deep in my opinion. Maybe a little from the other side. The sides is not the issue the sides I think is fine. Its the height of the cartridge, if you can take 3-4mm off the length then it will be good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Cartridge dimensions reduced to 84x64x20 mm. Updated Project on PCBWay and Project on GitHub. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Thanks! I will print a test cartridge and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 PRCoder, Printing test cartridge now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) Soldered another one. Works great right after soldering. Also, this is a soldering instruction Edited November 10, 2022 by prcoder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 The cart now fits in all Atari's!! I just need PCB's to test to make sure the cart goes in far enough as its a tight fit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Nice work shrinking that down! Always good when the 400/800 models get some love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, videofx said: The cart now fits in all Atari's!! I just need PCB's to test to make sure the cart goes in far enough as its a tight fit. But, you will need a new "shrinked" PCB (fresh from PCBWay or from GitHub). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 minute ago, prcoder said: But, you will need a new "shrinked" PCB (fresh from PCBWay or from GitHub). Correct, Can you share the PCBWay link? When I click the link a few messages above it takes me to the old board. Whats the size of the new board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, videofx said: Correct, Can you share the PCBWay link? When I click the link a few messages above it takes me to the old board. Whats the size of the new board? Link to PCBWay Project Try clearing your browser cache. You need Gerbers from "XEGS Cartridge_2022-11-10.zip". Edited November 11, 2022 by prcoder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 11 hours ago, videofx said: Whats the size of the new board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 PCB model: PCB in housing: With closed cover: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcoder Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 18 hours ago, videofx said: Correct, Can you share the PCBWay link? When I click the link a few messages above it takes me to the old board. Whats the size of the new board? Yes, strange problem on PCBWay. I have updated the Gerber files of the project, but the old PCB sizes are showing, although the files are showing the new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, prcoder said: Yes, strange problem on PCBWay. I have updated the Gerber files of the project, but the old PCB sizes are showing, although the files are showing the new ones. Well I made sure I got the right boards and confirmed the board size: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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