Omega-TI Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) Remember that expansion port on JediMatt42's 32K sidecar? You know the one ... Well guess what... ArcadeShopper currently has 8 make that 6 5 of the new mega awesome TIPI units on sale << HERE >>! Yep, the future is NOW! The timing could not be more PERFECT! With the release of TIPI and the new << RPi 3B+ >> having been released, you can be one of the first get in on the next evolution of the TI. Oh, from what I hear there will be some "TIPI action" going on at Fest West too. So if you are coming, you can now bring your now "truly portable" TI setup. Edited April 3, 2018 by --- Ω --- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I just received a PI 3+ today, and tested it with TIPI. -M@ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) I just ordered a TiPi and a 32k shorty from ArcadeShopper! No when the PEB cards come out.... HINT.. HINT.... Edited April 3, 2018 by Shift838 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 I just received a PI 3+ today, and tested it with TIPI. -M@ How does it work with the new RPi 3 B+? Is they any difference over the older slightly slower non B+ unit? My B+ arrived today too and according to the USPS, the TIPI will arrive tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 The tipi service is treating the PI 3+ as an unknown device, so it is slowed down to about 4k/sec. I slow the regular PI 3 down to 6k/sec for stability. And I will be raising the PI 3+ up to the same 6k/sec. At 6k/sec that is like 48000 bps... which is good enough, and seems to be reliable in Greg's more noisy environment. The software running on the PI is 100% of the time waiting for the TI. So extra speed is of no benefit. I tested the PI 3+ because it is what is mostly widely available at this time. -M@ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 There will likely be DSR ROM updates. But it does a lot as is. And we'll figure out distributing updates to DSR for a price. If you aren't prepared to buy a replacement eprom and program it, or erase and program it, you might not want to be an early adopter. Crusty TI sideports and speech synthesizers have been shown to cause lockups and general unhappiness. I'm building all of these by hand. And I am still working on the PEB version. So If you want a PEB version, you will help everyone by being patient. -M@ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 one thing I have is patience when it comes to the TI. I don't mind having to purchase eproms and write new ones either. it's all huge step for us and many of us love that JediMatt and many others have contributed to the ongoing hardware development to keep the TI running. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Oooooh, PEB card? Whenever that's available, count me in. Very cool to see this thing moving out into the public. I'm jealous of all those who will be getting the first run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broettger Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Does this mean that JediMatt42's 32K sidecar is required for the TIPI or does it offer some additional functionality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Does this mean that JediMatt42's 32K sidecar is required for the TIPI or does it offer some additional functionality? it's required as that is the card the TiPi will connect through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndp630 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Remember that expansion port on JediMatt42's 32K sidecar? You know the one ... Well guess what... ArcadeShopper currently has 8 make that 6 of the new mega awesome TIPI units on sale << HERE >>! Yep, the future is NOW! The timing could not be more PERFECT! With the release of TIPI and the new << RPi 3B+ >> having been released, you can be one of the first get in on the next evolution of the TI. Oh, from what I hear there will be some "TIPI action" going on at Fest West too. So if you are coming, you can now bring your now "truly portable" TI setup. Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered 1 myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Oooooh, PEB card? Whenever that's available, count me in. Very cool to see this thing moving out into the public. I'm jealous of all those who will be getting the first run. Thanks for that motivation Owen! I'll try and balance my time, so the PEB gains ground... -M@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broettger Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 it's required as that is the card the TiPi will connect through. Thanks for the clarification. I just ordered both from ArcadeShopper. in unrelated news... is anyone in the market for a PEB with RS232, 32K, FDC and one full height 5.25 floppy drive? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Thanks for the clarification. I just ordered both from ArcadeShopper. in unrelated news... is anyone in the market for a PEB with RS232, 32K, FDC and one full height 5.25 floppy drive? Where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered 1 myself! I guess I had to re-edit my edit as it's now 5. They're going fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broettger Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Where are you located? only about 5 hours away in the suburbs of Minneapolis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 What are you asking for your setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 The software running on the PI is 100% of the time waiting for the TI. So extra speed is of no benefit. I tested the PI 3+ because it is what is mostly widely available at this time. Makes sense since the TI is 35 years old. I'll dedicate the older one for the TI as it's already in a matching stainless steel case anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broettger Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) What are you asking for your setup? I will give it away to anyone on these forums who will put it to good use. Just pay shipping or come pick it up. PS - sorry about the total thread highjack.... Edited April 3, 2018 by broettger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 PM incoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonecool Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Ordered one and the 32k Sidecar! Can't wait to give this a try Thank you JediMatt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Wow at 6:30 ArcadeShopper had 8 TIPI's now at 10:50 only 3 remaining. I wonder what it'll be when I check it out tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonecool Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Only 1 left guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDOS Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 only about 5 hours away in the suburbs of Minneapolis. Funny! I once lived in Burnsville for 6 months, while doing a telephone switching system install in Pryor Lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDOS Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 My problem is the requirement for the 32K expansion system, just to get the "44 pin" connection required by the TI PI. I have 32K cards and other devices with 32K coming out of my ears. My minimum requirement is for 256K AMS even though I am only currently using 1MB SAMS (3). Because it was the last one I ordered before reading the requirement carefully. If I can't find someone to provide me with a cheap way to provide the power and connection required or better yet, 1MB SAMS version of this required sidecar, I will be putting this TI PI device back up for sale "as not useful". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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