TIPI - TI-99/4A to Raspberry PI interface development

[TIPI - TI-99/4A to Raspberry PI interface development]

 

Well there is no RS232 without a PEB card or nanoPEB or UberGROM (afaik). For someone who has nothing and gets the 32k/TiPi/Pi0 combo, they aren't getting rs232 out of the gate. That's not to say that with future TiPi development, someone won't take a USB RS232 adaptor connected to the Pi and write all the software/DSR to get it working via TiPi. A command like OLD TIPI.RS232 might load a terminal program preconfigured to work with the Pi.

 

There really are so many possibilities if developers are willing to jump on the Ti/Pi development platform. i wouldn't put all that pressure on the TiPi developers directly but perhaps folks in the community might take an interest in developing for TiPi specifically with these kinds of projects in mind..

 

I misspoke. When I said taking it out, I meant ruling out the possibility of adding it in or supporting it in some way.

[TIPI - TI-99/4A to Raspberry PI interface development]

Well, RS232 could still have it use for hobbyist so I wouldn't take it out if it was me.

[Programming in GPL Assembler on TI99/4a]

Is there a debugger for GPL that lets you see what is happening when the program misbehaves? Something like the debuger in Classic99, but which provides disassembled GPL code and that lets you single step through a GPL program and set breakpoints, etc. I can see something like that being very useful.

 

Ah, the youngare so lazy these days...

 

You just have to learn all the hex representation of the token in ram that you write down on a paper pad with a blunt #2 pencil

[All I want for Christmas is... (must be TI-99/4A related)]

 

I just need to get approval from my handler and so far that's been a negatory at the moment.

 

LOL, yeah Iknow the feeling.

[All I want for Christmas is... (must be TI-99/4A related)]

3D printed cases for 32k sidecard and nanoPEB. I maybe able to get them too. We'll see. Car repairs were a killing on savings this holiday.

arcadeshopper seems to have both in stock...

[What did you buy today?.........]

• TRANS,WALL,9VAC/1500mA
• TRANS,WALL,SW,5VDC/3A

Those will be used for a switchable universal PSU for my 8bit computers. I don't run two system at a time so only one output will be active at a time.

I'm now looking for fuses recommendation for the 9Vac and 5Vdc side. I also have to buy some grommets, switches and fuse holder.

[Coleco ADAM external HDMI video card that plugs into the side expansion]

The F18A, when available, cost $89

You can register to be on the waiting list for the next batch. As of oct. 30 the list was at 70% of the required number for a run.

[Copying real Atari disks to .ATR files]

Depends if they're copy protected or not.

You could always install a Happy mod in your 1050 or you could try the many already cracked .atr of your games that you can find on the web.

[All I want for Christmas is... (must be TI-99/4A related)]

Really ? Wow, I'm eagerly waiting for that, too. I've been on the list for a few months, waiting patiently for the next batch to be released.

 

Reading on his site, there is a mention of the list being at 70% or so of planned devices.

 

• If you want to be on the waiting list, please send me your name and email via my contact form.

  I will make another batch of F18A boards once there is enough demand.

  Current demand is about 70% as of October 3, 2017.

[Programming in GPL Assembler on TI99/4a]

GPL HOW 2 Series ^video

A complete series on how to program GPL (Graphics Progroamming Language) on the TI-99/4A.

Each tutorial has its own support package with example code, GPL assembler, etc.

Video tutorials done by Rich, the programmer of Rich Extended Basic.

(Author: RXB)

 

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Wow, Thanks!

[Och, these prices!]

The C64 was $200 cheaper than the Atari at launch and came with 64k of RAM. What was the advantage of getting an Atari 800?

The C64 at first wasn't all that great. We tend to judge the C64 by the later releases on the system and not on what was available at launch. Both the atari and the apple had a few years under their belt and the games and apps developper had time to learn how to code for those two arch. In the 8bit scene both the atari and the c64 were comparable and would trade blow over their career. Neither disapointed me.

[All I want for Christmas is... (must be TI-99/4A related)]

I may add an F18A to the list if I ever find one that I can afford.

It seems there is a new batch coming along. I've just sent a message to Matthew at Code|hack|create asking him to put me on the list for one. I can only wait and hope now.

[All I want for Christmas is... (must be TI-99/4A related)]

The German notation of one million one thousand two hundred thirty-four and one half is 1.001.234,5.

 

Also, we read 5/4 = 1,25 as "one comma two five" (some say "one comma twenty-five"), not "one point two five", and "25" are the "post-comma digits".

Germany is weird :-) (but nice)

[All I want for Christmas is... (must be TI-99/4A related)]

I may add an F18A to the list if I ever find one that I can afford.

[TI Related -- Ebay / Heads Up Notice]

I give myself the next year to find an acceptable alternative to the Amiga 1080 and CRT TV that I still use. I may have to save and buy myself a Framemeister if need be.

[Och, these prices!]

We had Sears, Eaton and Consumers Distributing in the good old days for catalog shopping here in Quebec. The last one was my favorite since you could actually go to the store, which only had about four standind counter/desk and an ordering counter, fill out the ordering form there and they'll go in the backstore to get your stuff. I got my Vic-20 and dataset there.

[TI Related -- Ebay / Heads Up Notice]

 

Yeah, SCREW THAT! I could buy a brand new F18A & HDTV and still pocket a few hundred extra bucks!

 

Isn't the TI99/4a color monitor just a stripped down consumer TV anyway?

[Programming in GPL Assembler on TI99/4a]

Most of the TI99/4A carts are GPL GROM carts.

 

 

Yea Ryte Data GPL Assembler (what I use) and like 6 others made.

Swedish GPL Assembler

Weiand GPL Assembler

RAG GPL Assember (RAG GPL Linker)

 

Some of the ones I have messed with but keep going back to the Ryte Data GPL Assembler as my favored one.

Thanks, I'll do some reading on GPL.

[The Ugliest Looking Game System Ever!]

i get the concept they were going for, but i always though the N-Gage looked kind of unfortunate. (but maybe not 'ugly', per se)

Ah, the electronic taco :-)

[Collecting goals and status for 2018]

What I want:

• Mostly accessories and addons for the sytem that I own, modern or classical.
• Original version of assembler for the system that I own (Atari 8bits, C64/128 and TI99/4a). I know I can get disk image but I want the real deal :-)
• Start coding!
• Peace and goodwill to all men and women.
• re-learn to draw. I used to be able to and I want to get back to it, just like I did with my old computer programming hobby.
• A Framemeister to replace my cheap comp/s-vdeo -> VGA or -> HDMI gizmut that gives me crappy picture on all my LCD monitors.
• Get back into electronics. I have a nice electronic workbench that I want to bring back to life. Maybe find a couple of kit that I could assemble for myself.

What I want to get rid off:

• Probably the Apple II Platinum. It's a nice machine with lot of expandabilities and available addons, but I grew up with the Atari and C64 and it feels a bit too alien to me. I know that the TI99/4a is also as alien to me, but I see that one as a challenge more than an annoyance. I always wanted one but could never afford it in its prime. By the time it was discounted I already moved to the Commodore and Atari computers.
• I'll also sell off one of my PC, which is an Haswell based i5 that I replaced this year with a Ryzen 7 1700X. It's presently used as a file server for my retro computers and emulators. It will be replaced by a Laptop that I also own since I don't need a physical RS232 port as I now own USB device to transfer data to my Atari and C64/128.
• My old CRT TV which still works great but takes way to much space.
• My A1080 monitor which after about 30 years is way past it's retirement date.
• My A1000. I think the Amiga emulator and FPGA solution are getting to the point that it can be replaced. I also don't get the same kick using the Amiga as I get from the C64 and Atari funny as it is. Maybe with a more upgradeable machine I would feel differently but frankly the A1000 is starting to be more trouble than it's worth.

[Programming in GPL Assembler on TI99/4a]

Was there ever a native GPL dev environment for the TI99/4A either cart or disk based?

[1088XEL Alternative Mother-Board Project]

 

See the first post in the linked thread below, then contact MacRorie. He's gathering boards, parts, chips, etc.

 

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271135-1088xel-atari-itx-motherboard-pre-order-interest-thread/

 

Thanks!

[1088XEL Alternative Mother-Board Project]

Is it too late to get one? Possibly an assembled one without case?

[All I want for Christmas is... (must be TI-99/4A related)]

TIPI won't make it in time for Christmas, but save a few bucks, it looks like it won't be long after that. I'd estimate end of January.

 

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Add me to the list for 2!

[any atari st 'replicas'/modernized available?]

Emulation is good and there also the Mist FPGA with the ST core, but I don't know how well it does. I think they spend more effort on th amiga than on the ST.