Dropcheck Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Announcing the pre-order of Ralf David's XL/XE Eprom Burner BundleFor those interested in owning the re imaged version of Ralf David's XL/XE eprom burner:Initially 20 bundles will be available. Limit of 2 per order. If demand warrants it and enough PIAs are available I will do a second run or two.Bundle includes three fully populated boardsCartridge AdapterEprom Burner Main Board2732 Eprom ZIF AdapterDownloadable Zip File containing:Original Software as .atrOriginal German DocsReworked Software as .atrUpdated English Translated DocsDownloadable 3d Printable Case fileSome basic info:Eprom burner uses a cartridge adapter and flat ribbon cable to extend cartridge signals to the main board. It uses the +5V supplied by the Atari computer for power. It can natively burn 2764 through 27512 (including CMOS versions) eproms. With the included adapter the burner now can burn 2732 eproms.Reworked software is planned to include added graphic representation of the correct switch selection for the 2732 eprom and should also be more streamlined.Updated English translated documentation will also include specific settings for the 2732 eprom adapter and observed compatibility tips.Cost:Each bundle will cost $50.00Domestic ShippingUp to 2 complete bundles only no other purchase Priority Mail: $8.00International Shipping*Up to 2 complete bundles only no other purchase International Parcel: $18.00* Due to the uncertain availablity of some parts and Panos's schedule for the next couple of months I have decided to give him a rest and let him enjoy his vacation. All purchases will be assembled and mailed from the USA.As I did with the Super SDX Cart offer I will be offering an ABBUC member discount of 10% and a $1 donation to ABBUC will be given per bundle sold. The ABBUC member discount will be refunded when membership is confirmed by ABBUC.Time Line:Bundle Product can be pre-ordered on my website: Aug 1, 2016Pre-order will end Aug 16, 2016 If 20 bundles are sold then the board and parts order will go out. If not then all monies will be refunded.Figure about 30 days for the boards and parts to arrive, assembly should take about a week or so and shipping will begin when all boards are completed.Please verify your email and mailing address on my site prior to ordering.These pictures are not exact, but the finished boards will be very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 One please. Registered, but not sure why since you use PayPal? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoSch Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 What about the PIA-less version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1050 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Two for now, may want more later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 What about the PIA-less version? Can be an option after the first twenty are sold. I can add additional boards and parts for a few bundles w/o the PIAs. Not sure how many would buy. It's cheaper to buy the bundle for the most part unless you already have a stash of R6520AP chips. Trying to buy them as a separate order from somewhere else is not cost effective. The bundle will only be marked down by about $5 less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 would like to order - couldn't find link on "bitsof" site PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Kline Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 would like to order - couldn't find link on "bitsof" site PM sent If I read the opening post correctly, pre-orders will begin on the site on August 1, through August 16. --Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I will order one for sure Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Looks great - registering on your board now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 would like to order - couldn't find link on "bitsof" site PM sent https://www.bitsofthepast.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 If I read the opening post correctly, pre-orders will begin on the site on August 1, through August 16. --Tim Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Update: The order window is now open. Hopefully the pre-order will make. Go to http://www.bitsofthepast.com/ to register and order from the products page if you want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Update: The order window is now open. Hopefully the pre-order will make. Go to http://www.bitsofthepast.com/ to register and order from the products page if you want one. Gives me 404 page not found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Kline Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Update: The order window is now open. Hopefully the pre-order will make. Go to http://www.bitsofthepast.com/ to register and order from the products page if you want one. Good morning, Dropcheck! You'll want to fix the link you provided. I got as far as checkout, but it keeps telling me there is no shipping method available, and my shipping address is definitely correct. So, I'll wait until I hear back from you on how to proceed, since there isn't any evident way for me to add-on the $8.00 shipping cost. Thank you, in advance! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteym5 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I will pass this along to Video61, however he has several EPROM burners, some capable going up to 512K EPROMS, This appears to be limited to 64K. Can this burn .ROM files directly? or does the software require the 6 byte binary headers at the beginning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Good morning, Dropcheck! You'll want to fix the link you provided. I got as far as checkout, but it keeps telling me there is no shipping method available, and my shipping address is definitely correct. So, I'll wait until I hear back from you on how to proceed, since there isn't any evident way for me to add-on the $8.00 shipping cost. Thank you, in advance! Tim I have the same issue, can't proceed to paypal because there is no shipping method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Invalid shipping method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I'd like one of these, but am also having trouble with the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 My bad. Try it now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) I will pass this along to Video61, however he has several EPROM burners, some capable going up to 512K EPROMS, This appears to be limited to 64K. Can this burn .ROM files directly? or does the software require the 6 byte binary headers at the beginning? This will burn 2732 to 27512 eproms tested. It will burn upto 512kbits or 64KB. At this time I have not tried to burn bigger than 28pin chips, but it maybe possible to modify the board at a later date to do so. The software is not limited by the memory capacity of the Atari, but by the size of the disk storage. Edited August 1, 2016 by Dropcheck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Kline Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 My bad. Try it now. Direct link: https://www.bitsofthepast.com/?product=ralf-davids-xlxe-eprom-burner-bundle --Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 My bad. Try it now. works now, was able to order one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Kline Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 My bad. Try it now. Worked for me. Thank you for the pre-order option, Dropcheck!! --Tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Awesome! Ordered one. Can't wait to use my Atari to burn an engine calibration for my 87 Daytona Shelby Z 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 I will pass this along to Video61, however he has several EPROM burners, some capable going up to 512K EPROMS, This appears to be limited to 64K. Can this burn .ROM files directly? or does the software require the 6 byte binary headers at the beginning? After looking on his site, I don't see any EPROM burners listed for sale. Now if you are talking modern era Chinese or commercial burners, than that's what you are talking about and should clarify. I have already said this burner will not hold a candle to them. If you are talking about a burner that connects to another 8bit or 16bit computer, then again you are talking apples and oranges in comparison. This burner's main appeal is that it is Atari 8bit based and has a fairly wide range of capability for that limitation. I have successfully burned Basic/OS ROM files from 2732 to 27512 sizes. Unlikely that .EPR files will work as I believe they are not true ROM files. I suppose you can convert them back into real ROM files. Per the manual: Files, where at the beginning is a so-called COM-file header (6 bytes of header data of a compound file), are burned correctly as follows: with holding down the <OPTION> key while pressing <B><any key><any key> and further holding the <OPTION> key until the message 'GET ALIEN FORMAT' (loading third-party format) will appear. It takes approx. 0.5 s. Indication: Can a file be loaded and launched from DOS, it has for sure such a header. The header information is meaningless for a program stored in an EPROM and therefore skipped when burning. Files saved with the 'Bibo Burner' also carry this header. Files created with the 'Burnfile Generator' for the ROM-disk do not carry this header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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