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  6. Posted

    Prices:

     

    1.Mono - 49 USD
    2.Stereo Auto - 53 USD
    3.Stereo with U1MB control - 53 USD
    4.Stereo Auto plus Covox (4-channels) - 58 USD
    5.Quad Auto - 63 USD
    6.Quad Auto plus Covox - 63 USD

     

    Replies to above questions:

    1.The 4-channels refer to Covox ?

    Yes. Irregardless of version, Covox has 4 channels, registers are mapped from $D280 to $D283.

    2. If I choose a Quad Auto , can I use with U1MB ? Can it also be used as a Stereo Auto ?

    It can be used with U1MB, but cannot be controlled by U1MB, at least - yet. All versions except Stereo U1MB need a switch, which selects mono/all features. It can be used as a Stereo Auto, because you have 4 Pokeys, two of them are in the same place as in Stereo version.

     

    I know that manual is incomplete, but give me a few days more, I will update developer's section.

     

     

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  7. Posted · Edited by Duddie

    Early version of manual (not finished yet - lack of developer's guide) is here: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AiIXTNbzgkm2gbw1_S8LEm4NEF-ZWA?e=fIjNOq

    You can save this link, I will be updating it there. Schematics of connection for every version are included in this manual.

    For now, you can order from six versions:

     

    1.Mono
    2.Stereo Auto
    3.Stereo with U1MB control
    4.Stereo Auto plus Covox (4-channels)
    5.Quad Auto
    6.Quad Auto plus Covox

     

    It will be listed on ebay too.

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  9. Posted

    It will be ready in a couple of days. Foft is also working on firmware to be available for download, but, JTAG connector on PokeyMAX needs a special adapter, therefore, it is rather for experienced people, and those having USB Blaster for programming Altera/Intel chips.

    I suggest to select firmware which will be used at the moment of purchase. I can also program FW later, but it would require shipping PokeyMAX here and there.

  10. Posted · Edited by Duddie

    Sure, there will be a manual, in .pdf file, I will upload it here when it is ready (a few days max). Now it is still changing, and final diagram will depend on firmware used. But more or less, it will look like on diagram attached (do not use it yet, as it may change!)

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  11. Posted · Edited by Duddie

    If anyone wants Mono/Stereo/Stereo plus Covox PokeyMAX, still a few available. Price depends on demand, if it is bigger, price will get lower. For now, I produce them in small batches, as it is quite expensive to manufacture dozens of various versions.

    Foft is developing new PCB, with 4-layers and bigger chip. We need it for having more controlling pins for next audio chips to be put into it. Price will be slightly higher.

    Price is changing, because design is changing. I will strive to have the cheapest Mono replacements too.

     

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  13. Posted

    First batch (sold out) was Mono or Stereo only. Now, we are awaiting bigger chip (59 USD), which can fit Quad Pokey with config register and maybe Covox. We are considering even bigger chip for SID or two and maybe YM2149 (AY3-8912) or two of them - everything depends on the size of code - but this chip will be even more expensive.

    Therefore, please do not order anything else than Mono/Stereo/Quad Pokey yet. Me and Mark (foft) will keep you informed about progress. Results are very promising and we are very excited!

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  14. Posted

    On 3/24/2020 at 9:31 PM, Lastic said:

    @Duddie @foft so if just understood the past 5 pages, the ones that now can be ordered are able to quad pokey/dual SID/YM/Paula and all of this ?
    If so please note me down also for 1 to add to my 1030XE, however due to the Corona closing of borders I guess no shipping will be able to be done yet.

    @Duddie what amount should I transfer via Paypal ? EUR ? USD ? PLN ?

    For now, Mono, Stereo and Stereo with Covox are ready. You can transfer any currency, I use all (equivalent amount). Shipping worldwide is $9.

  15. Posted

    Mathy, PCB is the same, but it may change in the future - we will need more pins for controlling other features. Price depends on quantity ordered (parts, PCBs, assembling) - the more - the cheaper. However, I do not want to freeze a large amount of money and sell for a few years. If I would get, let's say 100 orders (100 pcs.) - price would be 20% less. 

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  16. Posted

    5 hours ago, orpheuswaking said:

    I’m afraid until regular Pokey chips cost more than $59 I can’t justify buying this. Wish there were a way to get the cost down. 
     

     

    Buy two of them, if still available anywhere, and you will exceed this price easily..... This chip has 4 pokeys inside, and will have more sound chips!

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  17. Posted

    10 hours ago, Mathy said:

    Hello Duddie

    On Facebook you mentioned 150 Zloty and 49 USD.  What happened?

     

    Sincerely

     

    Mathy

     

    Mathy, it was very first batch, with smaller chip, which has been sold out quickly. Now I am using bigger chip, it will allow foft to put there two SIDs, two or more Covoxes, maybe YM2149 (AY3-8912) and even Paula. That's why price is higher. Of course, it may be lower if demand is high - then I may produce bigger batches in lower price.

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  19. Posted

    First initial batch arrived. Pre-order opened! This can be quad Pokey, Stereo Pokey or just Mono, being a 100% replacement for original pokey - everything depends on the firmware uploaded into chip. If anyone is interested in ordering it, please send an e-mail to orders(at)retronics.eu

    However, please keep in mind that shipping worldwide is now very complicated and huge delays may occur. We are going to start shipping soon, when final firmware version will be finished by foft. Many interesting features to come, including new configuration registers!

    Price of PokeyMAX is $59/pc.

     

     

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