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  1. Posted

    Hi guys. I have my Pluscart mounted and ready for first set-up. I want to connect with my PC to the router menu of the Pluscart as per the instructions. From the Wifi Menu I select "Configure Wifi Portal" then I can see the pluscart wifi SSID showing on my PC. Connect to it but then when I want to open the 192.168.4.1 nothing happens and cannot get to the router menu. Have tried multiple different browser and tried both from Windows 10 and Mac OSX but nothing the menu won't open.

    What should I do?

  2. Posted

    On 4/1/2018 at 12:14 PM, electrotrains said:

    It's been a while so time for an update on this project!

     

    There is now a new firmware version available on the github page, which adds Atari 7800 compatibility and Arcadia/Starpath Supercharger support. With these changes, the cartridge will now play all the classic 2600 games.

     

    The 7800 fixes are thanks to InactiveX, who lent me a PAL 7800 for the last few days, and MacRorie, who tested it on an NTSC 7800.

    DirtyHairy has added the Arcadia/Starpath Supercharger support with up to 256 loads (2MB ROM files!).

    The source code and new manual are both also on the github page.

     

     

     

    I also built 10 cartridges using ENIG (gold) pcbs a couple of weeks ago, but hadn't announced it yet since I was waiting to be able to program them with the new version of the firmware. Most of them are already spoken for, but there's a couple left if anybody wants one.

    The price will be £25 + P&P (£4 USA/Europe, £2 UK).

     

    post-41252-0-77220000-1522577293_thumb.jpg

     

    If you'd like one of the spare carts, let me know here. First come first served. (Though if enough people are interested, I will probably make another batch).

     

    Robin

    Hi Robin,

    Any chance to order one of these babies? 🙂

     

  5. Posted

    That did the trick 🙂 I have finally the package.hex built

     

    Packaging Bootloader and cart firmware: package.hex

    head -n -1 ../finalgrom.hex | cat - bootload.hex > package.hex

    head: illegal line count -- -1

     

    bootload.elf  :

    section                     size      addr

    .data                         12   8388864

    .text                       4136     28672

    .bss                         173   8388876

    .comment                      17         0

    .note.gnu.avr.deviceinfo      64         0

    .debug_aranges               296         0

    .debug_info                 8549         0

    .debug_abbrev               3421         0

    .debug_line                10417         0

    .debug_frame                 892         0

    .debug_str                  1757         0

    .debug_loc                  5864         0

    .debug_ranges                456         0

    Total                      36054

     

     

     

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:boot riccardorepetto$ 

     

    Thanks a lot for your help InfiniteTape much appreciated ! :-D

     

  6. Posted · Edited by repetto74

    Nope I tried to follow this the above installation guide but keep gettings errors.... 🤔 I cannot install the avr-libc.

     

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:~ riccardorepetto$ brew tap osx-cross/avr

    Updating Homebrew...

    ==> Auto-updated Homebrew!

    Updated 1 tap (homebrew/core).

    ==> Updated Formulae

    eslint              jenkins             librsvg             node

     

    ==> Tapping osx-cross/avr

    Cloning into '/usr/local/Homebrew/Library/Taps/osx-cross/homebrew-avr'...

    remote: Enumerating objects: 36, done.

    remote: Counting objects: 100% (36/36), done.

    remote: Compressing objects: 100% (34/34), done.

    remote: Total 36 (delta 7), reused 12 (delta 0), pack-reused 0

    Unpacking objects: 100% (36/36), done.

    Tapped 10 formulae (85 files, 134.4KB).

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:~ riccardorepetto$ brew install avr-libc

    Error: No available formula with the name "avr-libc" 

    ==> Searching for a previously deleted formula (in the last month)...

    Error: No previously deleted formula found.

    ==> Searching for similarly named formulae...

    Error: No similarly named formulae found.

    ==> Searching taps...

    ==> Searching taps on GitHub...

    Error: No formulae found in taps.

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:~ riccardorepetto$ 

     

     

    UPDATE: the command to run has changed, I need to run brew tap osx-cross/avr && brew install avr-gcc

     

    That installed the avr-gcc succesfully apparently. Will test the compile now 🙂

     

  8. Posted · Edited by repetto74

    Well... Homebrew install went well but this is the result when I try to install avr-gcc 😞. Could be the name of the avr package has changed? 

     

     

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:~ riccardorepetto$ brew install avr-gcc

    Error: No available formula with the name "avr-gcc" 

    ==> Searching for a previously deleted formula (in the last month)...

    Warning: homebrew/core is shallow clone. To get complete history run:

      git -C "$(brew --repo homebrew/core)" fetch --unshallow

     

    Error: No previously deleted formula found.

    ==> Searching for similarly named formulae...

    Error: No similarly named formulae found.

    ==> Searching taps...

    ==> Searching taps on GitHub...

    Error: No formulae found in taps.

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:~ riccardorepetto$ 

     

  9. Posted

    8 hours ago, InfiniteTape said:

    You'll need the AVR toolchain installed. You can get it through Homebrew. 

    brew install avr-gcc

    But if you look a little further down in the FinalGROM, you'll need Windows or Linux to program the CPLD. Hopefully you have one available.

    Thanks InfiniteTape :-). Yes I do have a WIndows 10 running through bootcamp on the Mac so it should be ok.

    I will install this Homebrew package installer with this command : /usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

     

    Then, brew install avr-gcc.

     

    Sounds good 🙂

     

  10. Posted

    Now I tried step 2 with the compile of the microcontroller and bootloader code in avr/

     

    Getting again an error message. I suppose that the bash_profile file needs to be updated also?

     

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:ti riccardorepetto$ cd /Users/riccardorepetto/Desktop/finalgrom99 

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:finalgrom99 riccardorepetto$ cd avr/

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:avr riccardorepetto$ make

    rm -f update.avr

    rm -f finalgrom.hex

    rm -f finalgrom.eep

    rm -f finalgrom.obj

    rm -f finalgrom.cof

    rm -f finalgrom.elf

    rm -f finalgrom.map

    rm -f finalgrom.obj

    rm -f finalgrom.a90

    rm -f finalgrom.sym

    rm -f finalgrom.lnk

    rm -f finalgrom.lss

    rm -f finalgrom.o loader.o wire.o lib/pff.o lib/diskio.o jtag/ports.o jtag/lenval.o jtag/micro.o  

    rm -f  finalgrom.lst loader.lst wire.lst lib/pff.lst lib/diskio.lst jtag/ports.lst jtag/lenval.lst jtag/micro.lst

    rm -f finalgrom.s loader.s wire.s lib/pff.s lib/diskio.s jtag/ports.s jtag/lenval.s jtag/micro.s

    rm -f finalgrom.d loader.d wire.d lib/pff.d lib/diskio.d jtag/ports.d jtag/lenval.d jtag/micro.d

    rm -f .dep/*

     

    Compiling: finalgrom.c

    avr-gcc -c -mmcu=atmega328p -I. -g -D F_CPU=8000000L   -Os -funsigned-char -funsigned-bitfields -fpack-struct -fshort-enums -fno-strict-aliasing -Wall -Wstrict-prototypes -Wa,-adhlns=finalgrom.lst -std=gnu99 -MD -MP -MF .dep/finalgrom.o.d finalgrom.c -o finalgrom.o 

    make: avr-gcc: No such file or directory

    make: *** [finalgrom.o] Error 1

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:avr riccardorepetto$ 

     

  11. Posted · Edited by repetto74

    10 minutes ago, InfiniteTape said:

    For some reason, your py files aren't marked as executable. Run this command in that folder.

      

    chmod +x *.py

     

    That did the trick apparently 🙂

     

    Last login: Sun Nov 24 20:01:19 on ttys001

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:~ riccardorepetto$ cd /Users/riccardorepetto/Desktop/finalgrom99 

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:finalgrom99 riccardorepetto$ cd ti/

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:ti riccardorepetto$ ./make.py

    > browser.a99 <2> 0218 - Warning: Possible branch/jump optimization

    Warning: Unreferenced constants: C_FF

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:ti riccardorepetto$ 

     

    Now I have the TI folder with help.bin and menu.bin files created. Hope this is what I should expect 🙂

    1541088319_Sanstitre.thumb.jpeg.76db787c911124f5afcd65c31480810e.jpeg

     

     

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  12. Posted

    18 minutes ago, InfiniteTape said:

    Can you do the following command and post the output? I'm wondering if there's a file executable bit problem.

      

    ls -l /Users/Desktop/finalgrom99/xdt99

     

    Here it is 

     

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:ti riccardorepetto$ ls -l /Users/riccardorepetto/Desktop/finalgrom99/xdt99

    total 728

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  18092  8 jui 13:32 COPYING

    [email protected]  9 riccardorepetto  staff    306  8 jui 14:31 doc

    [email protected]  7 riccardorepetto  staff    238  8 jui 13:54 example

    [email protected]  6 riccardorepetto  staff    204  8 jui 13:32 ide

    [email protected] 23 riccardorepetto  staff    782  8 jui 13:55 lib

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  87554  8 jui 14:31 xas99.py

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  21608  8 jui 14:31 xbas99.py

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  32619  8 jui 14:31 xda99.py

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  41737  8 jui 14:31 xdg99.py

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  45983  8 jui 14:31 xdm99.py

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  64059  8 jui 14:31 xga99.py

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  29341  8 jui 14:31 xhm99.py

    [email protected]  1 riccardorepetto  staff  11687  8 jui 14:31 xvm99.py

    Mac-mini-de-RICCARDO-4:ti riccardorepetto$ 

  13. Posted · Edited by repetto74

    I went a step further but getting a different error when compiling....

     

    Traceback (most recent call last):

      File "./make.py", line 11, in <module>

        if call(xas + ["menu.a99"], shell=False):

      File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/subprocess.py", line 172, in call

        return Popen(*popenargs, **kwargs).wait()

      File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/subprocess.py", line 394, in __init__

        errread, errwrite)

      File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/subprocess.py", line 1047, in _execute_child

        raise child_exception

    OSError: [Errno 13] Permission denied

     

    Here is below the batch profile file :

     

     

    # Setting PATH for Python 3.7
    # The original version is saved in .bash_profile.pysave
    PATH="/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.7/bin:${PATH}"
    export PATH

    # Setting PATH for Python 2.7
    # The original version is saved in .bash_profile.pysave
    PATH="/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin:${PATH}"
    export PATH

    export PATH="/Users/Desktop/finalgrom99/xdt99:${PATH}"
     

    maybe a syntax mistake on the added line ?

  14. Posted

    16 minutes ago, mizapf said:

    .bash_profile or .profile are hidden files in your home directory. (All Unix files starting with a period are hidden; show them with ls -a.) It depends on the Unix flavor and used shell which of the files actually set the PATH. You can use any text editor to change them.

    Thanks mizapf. 

    ls -a will list hidden files then I had to set the option to show hidden files on Mac OS High Sierra and I do have this file visible now :-). Ok I will try with the guide of InfiniteTape and cross my fingers 🙂

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  15. Posted · Edited by repetto74

    10 hours ago, InfiniteTape said:

    You need to have xdt99 installed and in your path. Add a line like this to the file ~/.bash_profile 

    export PATH=/Users/brian/Documents/endlos99/xdt99:$PATH

    Be sure to load a fresh terminal after you make that change.

     

    Then you'll need to update the make.py file to point to the xdt99 lib files. Near the top of the file, you'll see a line like this: 

    xas = ["xas99.py", "-b", "-R", "-I", "/Users/brian/Documents/endlos99/xdt99/lib/"]

    Change that path to the path to your xdt99/lib folder.

    Hi InfiniteTape,

     

    Ok the second part where I have to update the make.py Python executable is fine. I can use Pycharm installed on OSX and update the path to the lib folder of the xdt99 main folder.

    The first part I do not catch exactly how I am supposed to install the xdt99? I have downloaded a folder as per attached screenshot. Where can I find the ~/.bash_profile file in order to add the PATH to xdt99 folder?

     

    Sorry for asking my knowledge on unix command lines is somehow limited.

    Rick

     

    Sans titre.jpeg

  16. Posted

    1 hour ago, InfiniteTape said:

    Those commands are written for either Linux or Mac. On Windows, use the Windows Command Prompt and use backslashes instead of forward slashes. You need to be in the root of the repository (wherever you cloned or unzipped the download) before running the commands.

    Thanks a lot for your explanation InfiniteTape this looks more clear to me now. 

    I do have a mac so I tried to compile (I have installed Python 2.7.17 OSX) using the Terminal. I do get this error.

     

    Last login: Sun Nov 24 00:17:28 on ttys000

    Mac-mini:~ $ cd /Users/rick/Desktop/finalgrom99-master 

    Mac-mini:finalgrom99-master

    $ cd ti/

    Mac-mini:ti

    $ ./make.py

     

    Traceback (most recent call last):

      File "./make.py", line 11, in <module>

        if call(xas + ["menu.a99"], shell=False):

      File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/subprocess.py", line 172, in call

        return Popen(*popenargs, **kwargs).wait()

      File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/subprocess.py", line 394, in __init__

        errread, errwrite)

      File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/subprocess.py", line 1047, in _execute_child

        raise child_exception

    OSError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory

    Mac-mini:ti

    $ 

     

  17. Posted · Edited by repetto74

    Hi guys,

     

    I am in the process of building the FINALGROM99 card as I do feel confident now with smd soldering after some successfull trials. Despite the fact that I am ok with the hardware part I do have a weak side which is sofware related. 

    As explained by Ralph on his GitHub, a compile action is needed to build the files to be used to program both the Atmega328 and the CPLD. I do have installed Python 2.7 and downloaded the xdt99 suite but I am stuck as I do not know exactly where to insert the first command line :

    $ cd ti/

    $ ./make.py

     

    Is that from the python console or the Windows 10 console?🤨

    Is there a more detailed guide on how to compile the files?🙂

     

    Thanks 

    Rick

     

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  21. Posted

    Hi Guys,

     

    I spoke too soon unfortunately. All the tiny legs of this long flat resistor are broken just at the edge and soldering the small remain into the through hole will not make contacts :-(. Is there any trick to fix them? Putting solder paste onto those tiny legs seems quiet difficult. Any idea if those resistor can be found to purchase?

    post-37196-0-18360400-1544979552_thumb.jpg

  22. Posted 

    That “large flat white resistor” sounds suspiciously like one of those above-the-board circuit connectors TI used in the TI-99/4A, which seemed to double as shields and/or airflow baffles.

    I misspelled the computer on my post above and it is a TI99/4A. There are two or three of those big resistors which looks more of a flat piece of cardboard. They can be bent quite easily when pushing on them with the risk of breaking the legs with repetitive torsions. Very bad choice I have to say. Solved anyway :-)

  23. Posted

    Solved finally!!!! :grin: I was applying some fresh solder on the suspect area and when trying to wiggle the PCB while powering on the TI99 I put my hand onto this large flat white resistor and everything started to move and beep on screen. So I put fresh solder on the resistor solder joint and all is back to business again :thumbsup: :grin:

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