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I don't find any SD3x issue to fix on my own board. There is no reason whatsoever. The CPLD core of the current version is the same like F/F1 version, directly transferred to the different CPLD family. The reported issue may be an isolated case rater than a core or firmware bug. We will continue to investigate this.

The IDE+2 is available on order. Lead time up to 7 days.

I'll let you know if I manage to buy a CPLDs for the SECAM boards. So far, several attempts to order have been unsuccessful. The offers turned out to be out of date.

I think so.

Several minutes per day means >1000ppm. You need to replace a small crystal next to the RTC chip. It’s 32.768k

Chips aren’t the same, but the shortage affect both, although not to the same extend. I have ordered a small amount of older chips and I’m waiting for confirmation. If I get it, several Sophias B/C could be available.

It turns out the next batch will be later and probably more expensive. "Dear Jacek We were notified that due to supply chain challenges; Intel has placed part-number 10M02SCU169C8G on allocation to US Department of Defense (DPAS) contract fulfillment, Intel strategic accounts, and for Intel internal product production. Normal deliveries are expected to resume by 2024. Therefore, we are canceling the remaining quantity on your purchase order. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. Please understand that this situation is completely unprecedented, and these product allocation decisions are entirely out of our control. Mouser Customer Service"

You convinced me. It's a new revision with the other CPLD I still have a few dozen. Seriously - I had to design a new version for my own needs because one of the Atarians made the payment without prior confirmation and I had to send him the last board, my own. And when I ordered it, it's a bit more. Typical battery socket (20 mm pin spacing) instead a soldered one can be used, but it's to high and not fit a dedicated case.

I'm not sure. The sale of these 9 units took over 2 years. Low interest was the main reason to ending production. The second (less important) was end of stock and unavailability of the MAX7000 series CPLD.

The new batch is planned when the FPGAs are available. This thread is a sufficient waiting list.

An expensive tool is not necessary. There is a simple solution. Take a female connector, remove all contacts, connect it with a male connector and you can crimp the cable with an ordinary vise.

Bottom-left is FREDDIE. FGTIA has a number C020120.

Not yet

There is no another firmware for Sophia 2. Where do you saw it on YT?

Sure. PM sent

PAL XEGS can also be upgraded. About the SECAM board - first check your 800XL serial number. Further info on PM.

Yes, but on the SECAM models works only special version of the RGB board.

Send back. I'll repair it

Download, unpack and run sconf.xex: https://atariage.com/forums/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=812346 Set "HiRes 2-color - off"

There is no source. DIY

It does.

No. That means only different luminance, not color. Regardless of the fact that the SECAM palette is different than PAL or NTSC.

At the moment 1 pcs is enough.

The nearest lower code.

The second batch is over.