+5-11under Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 The new prototype arrived today, so hopefully I'll be able to get one built this weekend. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, 5-11under said: The new prototype arrived today, so hopefully I'll be able to get one built this weekend. Awesome news!!!👍🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 A couple of pictures. So far the Teensy is socketed. I guess it's time to hardwire one in, to finalize the holes and routing for the shell. @Rev : I need those shells... . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Yesterday's version of the label. Don't look too closely. Final version will look better. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Very cool. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Proof of Concept for the MicroSD Card. Once again... it will look better. I wished the Teensy had a spring-loaded slot, but it doesn't. To remove the card, you need to grab the lip of the card and pull. I've also ordered a few Teensy boards for some beta testers. @Rev I need those shells... hopefully they're on the way... I need to make some CNC programs to route some inner supports, and the holes of course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotta Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I rest in the opinion that a 3d printed model would be a cleaner solution as a shell, like for the original RTO: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilroywuzhere Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Would be very interested in one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britishcar Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Totally down for one. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashTestMonkey Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Oh yes... I would definitely like one as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyv316 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Interested in one as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 Thanks for the replies. Rev is sending the shells, then it's beta testing, then a wider release. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAtlas Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Created an account to express my interest. Looking forward to the progress! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, MrAtlas said: Created an account to express my interest. Looking forward to the progress! Thanks, and welcome to AtariAge. Most of us try to have fun here! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) Hi @5-11under I would like one also Just let me know how I go about ordering one, thanks. Edited March 23, 2023 by David Alexander 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Cool, I'm very interested in one! Wish I would've seen this sooner, I'm up for testing if anymore is needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockLobster Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 How goes the RTO project? It's the only live system (one that's hooked up) I have that doesn't have a flashcart, ODE or modded to play old libraries! I neeeeeed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotta Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, RockLobster said: How goes the RTO project? It's the only live system (one that's hooked up) I have that doesn't have a flashcart, ODE or modded to play old libraries! I neeeeeed it. The RTO Project is completed and works fine! if you want build yourself the flashcart, use the files on official github repository or, if you want one from the customized version that 5-11under is building, this is the right place to ask for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockLobster Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, aotta said: if you want one from the customized version that 5-11under is building, this is the right place to ask for! Well well well! How can I read up on the current capabilities of what @5-11under is building?!? Also, is the current build one that can be reflashed or updated w/o special EEPROM tools? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotta Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) I suggest you to read the rto related threads (included the present) and you'll find all the answers. That's the sense of this forum 😜 (edited) well, probably the answer to "how update the firmware" is not so clear in the discussions, but is in the github repository. Anyway, in short: the firmware is inside the Teensy 4.1 board that is the "core" of the multicart, so any update will be a loading of new code in the Teensy board, and the usual way is via usb connection to the Teensy and Arduino IDE tools. Edited March 29, 2023 by aotta adding an answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 First of all, it's an RTO... some links are on the first post. Basically, it's a MicroSD flash cart. I have put my own spin on it, increasing the display size to 1.3", and changing the reset circuitry and logic. Firmware will already be loaded by me, although if there is a need or want to change it, that's easy enough to do, via the Teensy's mini USB port, and Arduino software (or Teensy uploader if you have a file that someone has already compiled). The MicroSD card will be supplied by the user, and will be easily removeable. The user will need to provide .bin and .cfg files for each game. I think there's a default .cfg file, but I'm not sure how that works, so so far I've been supplying .cfg files for each .bin file. If you only have .rom files, they'll need to be changed via the rom2bin.exe program available in the jzintv emulator. Files can be in folders for quicker access. The way the RTO works is that the games/folder menu is on the cart's screen, and game selection is made by pressing appropriate up/down/select buttons on the cart. Also, there is no need to do a power down/up or manual reset when changing games. I'm currently still waiting for Rev to send me the shells, and after assembly, I'll be sending out a few to beta testers just to be sure, and then I'll prepare for a wider release. The initial batch will be reserved for those who express interest in this thread (you'll see a "Thanks" by me to show that). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotta Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, 5-11under said: ... The user will need to provide .bin and .cfg files for each game. I think there's a default .cfg file, but I'm not sure how that works, so so far I've been supplying .cfg files for each .bin file ... I confirm the RTO use the configuration files as Jzintv that are linked in first post of this Joe's topic: RTO looks first for the ".cfg" file with same name of selected BIN in same folder and, if not found, looks for the "0.cfg" file (the "standard" and most used rom map for Intellivision's carts) into root folder and use it. If neither the 0.cfg exists, the RTO shows an error message on display and halts. Edited March 29, 2023 by aotta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+retrogmr Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Please put me down for one when they are generally available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockLobster Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 40 minutes ago, retrogmr said: Please put me down for one when they are generally available. ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinjinhawke Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I'm interested in a completed one but ultimately it will depend on final price. I do have an LTO but a backup cart could come in handy. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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