+Vorticon Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I personally love the concept of the TIPI and will be getting one eventually for my PEB. Do I really need it? Probably not, at least for my current uses of the TI 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mglafond Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I really love the fact that folks are still developing new items for such a classic computer, and I'm sure that there some users that need/want the advantages offered by the TIPI, but the though of it always reminds me of the old Triton Turbo XT, where you were strapping a more powerful device to the classic TI-99/4a. It never seemed to make sense to me then, and still doesn't now. If I wanted an XT, I bought an XT, but could still keep my 99/4a for the reasons I love it. With TIPI, I know you gain access to networking, internet, other devices and storage, etc., but for my uses none of that is necessary. Now the NanoPEB and CF7+ do make sense to me... both from the perspective of saving the cost of a full blown PE box, as well as saving the space required for the PE box (though the PE box does look so very cool!). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMenard Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I would be satisfied with 32k, and an SD disk emulator. I'm not trying to use the TI-99 as a modern computer, I just want to learn how to code for it, save my file, take the card out & move to my PC to distribute or archive. Nothing fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I really love the fact that folks are still developing new items for such a classic computer, and I'm sure that there some users that need/want the advantages offered by the TIPI, but the though of it always reminds me of the old Triton Turbo XT, where you were strapping a more powerful device to the classic TI-99/4a. It never seemed to make sense to me then, and still doesn't now. If I wanted an XT, I bought an XT, but could still keep my 99/4a for the reasons I love it. With TIPI, I know you gain access to networking, internet, other devices and storage, etc., but for my uses none of that is necessary. Now the NanoPEB and CF7+ do make sense to me... both from the perspective of saving the cost of a full blown PE box, as well as saving the space required for the PE box (though the PE box does look so very cool!). BUZZ the triton turbo xt just was a keyboard interface for your TI to use it's keyboard as your new XT computer's keyboard.. oh and a video switcher..so essentially a KVM device.. it was a gateway drug away from the TI to the PEECEE TIPI leverages modern storage and ip stack for the TI to keep being used into the future. It makes it SUPER easy to transfer programs to the TI from the rest of the world, just drag and drop a DSK image into a file share and it's accessble on the TI. or upload via web page, or even load it directly from the TI! OLD PI.HTTP://MYTI99.COM/RPS loads a game in TI BASIC from the internets.. It requires zero linux or PI experience as it is completely managed from the 4/a, it's open for those that want to tinker, but totally is not necessary for the average user to use it.. Hey the nano is great if you just want 32k and floppy emulation.. but they are not both oranges I haven't used my nano once since i hooked up the TIPI.. why would I want to have to use HDX or remove the flash card just to try out a new game from here? when I can just drop it on the TIPI and its loadable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mglafond Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 BUZZ the triton turbo xt just was a keyboard interface for your TI to use it's keyboard as your new XT computer's keyboard.. oh and a video switcher..so essentially a KVM device.. it was a gateway drug away from the TI to the PEECEE TIPI leverages modern storage and ip stack for the TI to keep being used into the future. It makes it SUPER easy to transfer programs to the TI from the rest of the world, just drag and drop a DSK image into a file share and it's accessble on the TI. or upload via web page, or even load it directly from the TI! OLD PI.HTTP://MYTI99.COM/RPS loads a game in TI BASIC from the internets.. It requires zero linux or PI experience as it is completely managed from the 4/a, it's open for those that want to tinker, but totally is not necessary for the average user to use it.. Hey the nano is great if you just want 32k and floppy emulation.. but they are not both oranges I haven't used my nano once since i hooked up the TIPI.. why would I want to have to use HDX or remove the flash card just to try out a new game from here? when I can just drop it on the TIPI and its loadable. ArcadeShopper, I wasn't aware the TIPI made it that easy to set up shares... that does sound appealing. Still likely overkill for my needs, but cool nonetheless. And I'm sure that more can and will be done with it going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 ArcadeShopper, I wasn't aware the TIPI made it that easy to set up shares... that does sound appealing. Still likely overkill for my needs, but cool nonetheless. And I'm sure that more can and will be done with it going forward. YouTube search for ti994a TIPI Lots of demonstrations. I will keep posting this information .. Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 The TIPI obviously does a lot more and is the more desirable device for some, but for others it might be overkill for their purposes. In my view it's still an excellent option to have. You have a valid point. If you are mainly a gamer and only want to store a few things, the Nano (when working) is an okay solution if you do not plan on ever expanding. If you want to do more, or think you will ever want to do more, the TIPI route definitely gives one more options. So starting with the 32K expansion is a good start for many. One of the biggest advantages of the TPI (to me) is the WiFi capability for calling the BBS's and transferring programs to and from a PC. With the TIPI you don't need to buy and mess with cables, pinouts, soldering, gender adapters, or even buy a UDS-10. Simply answer two question in the TIPI setup and you are good to go. For P-Box owners that version of the TIPI is great too, it essentially gives one gigabytes of storage space, in the form of a SSHD in addition to the communications capability and the mouse support and who knows what else in the future. So yeah, the Nano is like a VW bug, in that it'll get you there, but the TIPI is more like a Maserati in features and sheer horsepower. (IMHO) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 You have a valid point. If you are mainly a gamer and only want to store a few things, the Nano (when working) is an okay solution if you do not plan on ever expanding. If you want to do more, or think you will ever want to do more, the TIPI route definitely gives one more options. So starting with the 32K expansion is a good start for many. One of the biggest advantages of the TPI (to me) is the WiFi capability for calling the BBS's and transferring programs to and from a PC. With the TIPI you don't need to buy and mess with cables, pinouts, soldering, gender adapters, or even buy a UDS-10. Simply answer two question in the TIPI setup and you are good to go. For P-Box owners that version of the TIPI is great too, it essentially gives one gigabytes of storage space, in the form of a SSHD in addition to the communications capability and the mouse support and who knows what else in the future. So yeah, the Nano is like a VW bug, in that it'll get you there, but a the TIPI is more like a Maserati in features and sheer horsepower. (IMHO) To make it 100% clear there is no difference between the sidecar and PEB versions. Other than how they connect to the TI. They are operationally identical. The PEB version just has other memory options as there is SAMS for the PEB vs only 32k (so far) for the side port. Greg Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 I really love the fact that folks are still developing new items for such a classic computer, and I'm sure that there some users that need/want the advantages offered by the TIPI, but the though of it always reminds me of the old Triton Turbo XT, where you were strapping a more powerful device to the classic TI-99/4a. I can see how you could see it that way. One of the main things (to me) is the awesome storage space it affords. The costs involved in finding and obtaining a Myarc HFDC, if I could actually get one, and with all the associated hardware to use it could not be justified in my book. Now a TIPI and a $35.00 Raspberry Pi gives me all the HFDC could ever offer and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 To make it 100% clear there is no difference between the sidecar and PEB versions. Other than how they connect to the TI. They are operationally identical. The PEB version just has other memory options as there is SAMS for the PEB vs only 32k (so far) for the sideb port. True. Functionally the TIPI is no different from sidecar or P-Box versions. I was mainly trying to get the point across that either version affords more flexibility for expansion whatever your setup, sidecar or P-Box. From another aspect, this gives the TIPI a greater position in the market for more potential users and standardization for future software development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 All my 6 NanoPEBs/CF7er are flaky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 All my 6 NanoPEBs/CF7er are flaky I had three of those things in the past and was never able to get 100% serial functionality on one of them and got 0% on two of them. I should be thankful though as my experience with them forced me into getting a P-Box. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Oh yes, the serial problem is another one... Not sure about, but I think I gave up after 1 full week of testing. (while 2 of them came back "repaired & tested") This here, testing all cables and adapters (not to get mad), was one of the time eating things it forced me to do https://www.facebook.com/326551627536797/photos/?tab=album&album_id=353892781469348 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Oh yes, the serial problem is another one... Not sure about, but I think I gave up after 1 full week of testing. (while 2 of them came back "repaired & tested") This here, testing all cables and adapters (not to get mad), was one of the time eating things it forced me to do https://www.facebook.com/326551627536797/photos/?tab=album&album_id=353892781469348 Oh jeez, loads of fun... NOT! I'm happy as heck with the TIPI, I was able to remove the "rat's nest" which comprised, two RS-232 cards, a Y-adapter, two cables, a serial to USB adapter, a UDS-10, a power adapter and a Vonets WiFi adapter. Now there is just one little 5v adapter supplying power to the RPi 3 inside the P-Box. Now it's all done without wires over WiFi. Thank you, thank you, thank you Matt & Corey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Here is a photo of some the stuff I eliminated when I installed my TIPI... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 I personally love the concept of the TIPI and will be getting one eventually for my PEB. Do I really need it? Probably not, at least for my current uses of the TI Hobbies are all about wants not needs. Buy it now and 'justify it' later... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hobbies are all about wants not needs. Buy it now and 'justify it' later... Tell that to my closet of unused stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TI99_IN_TX Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 hello, very new 1's and 0's to this conversation / arena, proud owner of a ti 99 that I got up to speed with quick. I have a program recorder and in order to get a working TI99 I had to snag parts from three TI99's..... main reason I'm posting, probably in the wrong area, does anyone have a good source for audio of old forgotten programs....? the other day I snagged audio from a you tube video about the concept/ process and was pretty stoked to see code start up on my old machine. Would love to archive these programs and make them available so that folks might remember the old ways..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 hello, very new 1's and 0's to this conversation / arena, proud owner of a ti 99 that I got up to speed with quick. I have a program recorder and in order to get a working TI99 I had to snag parts from three TI99's..... main reason I'm posting, probably in the wrong area, does anyone have a good source for audio of old forgotten programs....? the other day I snagged audio from a you tube video about the concept/ process and was pretty stoked to see code start up on my old machine. Would love to archive these programs and make them available so that folks might remember the old ways.....Try http://ftp.whtech.com under cassettes and read the FAQ pinned post in this forum Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TI99_IN_TX Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 copy that, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TI99_IN_TX Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Try http://ftp.whtech.com under cassettes and read the FAQ pinned post in this forum Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk wow, thank you. sorry to post in the wrong thread, great archive...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mglafond Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 YouTube search for ti994a TIPI Lots of demonstrations. I will keep posting this information .. Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Thanks! I have seen a couple demos, but I'll look for more. You might just convert me! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mglafond Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Tell that to my closet of unused stuff. Amen to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I cant wait for the TIPI PEB to come back in stock. I want to nab one! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjduplooy Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 What is this?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Texas-Instruments-TI99-4A-Emulator-For-PCs-With-800-Freeware-Games/253908300324?hash=item3b1e1d3224:g:cNsAAOSw1YFazJrD:rk:5:pf:0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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