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I build five PiRTOs.
In building process, I removed SD-Reader connector and soldered it to PCB, after that I soldered Pi and when it was soldered I resolder SD-Cardreader back to it's connector.
I have these https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1939404111.html?
None of them work, it just flashes once when powered, then four times.
4 blinks: Card not initialized
I Noticed that four blinks happen also when SD-cardreader is not connected at all. Did I broke all of them when I removed connector? I have also tested three different cards Transcend 2gb and 4gb cards and newer 32gb Samsung, with same result. Card is formatted to FAT32.
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Very simple question, what kind of screws are needed for a 3D printed case?
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21 hours ago, karri said:
The whole pcb in KiCad format is there. You can plot the gerbers if you want. Or get pcb's from me.
PMed
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5 hours ago, Dwarfboysim said:
Any rough timeline on going to production? Interested in buying one
Compared to previous version, PiRTo is easy to make and program, but is it also possible order from JLCPCB as complete, so that only programming part is missing. That is happening any computer, with USB port.
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On 2/12/2024 at 11:59 AM, aotta said:
The multicore was conditio sine qua non for any further emulation, but I'm afraid that rp2040 has not enough power not ram to support it.
JohnPCAE did a great works with his ACC to add several feature to Inty (i take big portions of his code for my PiRTO), so theoretically Pico could support some emulation while handling the bus, but it will an hard and tricky path, and I'm not interested in it.. an intellivoice is easily available on web shops, and even the ecs (but i spent a bit more for it 😂).
I made a multicart for playing old games on real hardware, if you like emulation, i suggest the good jzintv! 😜
What kind of capasitors are needed? Would 100nF be OK?
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This seems so easy to assemble that even I can do it. I might as well build one even though I have ordered RTO. (A friend of mine is building one for me.) The only thing that makes me wonder is the SD card module; I can't see how it is attached in the pictures.
Thanks.
Are there BOM and CLP files for a JLCPCB?
Surely is possible order from JLCPBC it without a PICO, but other components installed??
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4 hours ago, aotta said:
As far as i know all the couple of dozens RTO made by people that contacted me work fine, but most of them are pal console and no one is a Super system pro, that i don't own and may have some incompatibility. Do you ever a SSP?
OK, thanks. I have normal PAL Intellivision, so it shouldn't have problems. Thanks.
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On 1/1/2024 at 5:14 PM, aotta said:
I bought some on ebay and amazon, but actually prices are very higher than at the pjrc store.
And i'm not looking for teensy anymore, i'm starting a new RTO version based on raspberry pi pico, that is cheaper and dual processor.
Now I have all the parts, except switches. There seems to be problem with 5-11under's build RTOs. Should I expect similar problems?
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raspberry pi pico is best choise, cheap and widely available.
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1 hour ago, aotta said:
I bought Teensy 4.1 from different sources, depending on price and shipping fee since i'm based in EU.
But my favourite is the "official" site: https://www.pjrc.com/store/teensy41.html
And, of course, you don't need the ethernet version, even if it works with RTO.
I'm also from EU, so source from Europe would be nice.
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On 12/27/2023 at 12:51 AM, aotta said:
Anyway, 5-11under just posted that he has still some RTO on selling, you could give a look to his thread if you're interested in buying one!
Tried to order, but he haven't answered any messages I have sent to him. I would ike to have loose cartridge.
So instead of waiting, I decided order 5 of these from JLCPCB. With little help I managed to choose correct resistors, capacitors and oled header to it. They are soldered by JLCPCB for few euros.
Other components are easy to find/choose. Teensy 4.1 boards are only ones I haven't yet ordered. Would you have a good source for these?
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Just now, 5-11under said:
The 2 blue ones are sold out. Sorry if you missed that. I don't have any more white Coleco shells for the Intellivision... unless someone sells me some... .
I would like to get one loose green there is not that as option in shop. I asked to postage to Finland with PM.
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2 hours ago, aotta said:
Do you want to let jlcpcb solder the IC?? it's more easy and fun do it yourself!
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anyway, here's the file for Jlcpb:
Thanks. Though seems that my knowledge is not enough to choose correct parts.
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36 minutes ago, aotta said:
Do you want to let jlcpcb solder the IC?? it's more easy and fun do it yourself!
Not just solder, but also sell me a correct parts. Nothing fun with soldering. So if you please?
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2 hours ago, aotta said:
Added the BOM excel file to github repository, it's the one automatically generated by Kicad.
Could you do this? https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/81-How-to-generate-the-BOM-and-Centroid-file-from-KiCAD
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6 hours ago, aotta said:
This is a DoItYourself project and, actually, there is no seller of RTO cartridge.
I grant my permission and collaboration to Dino Yachaya for producing and selling some batches, but at the moment the project is in stand-by.
So, if you think that a through-hole soldering is something sexual, or you have never compiled a program in arduino ide environment, and you want to buy a multicart for Intellivision from shelf, i could suggest you to look for the Backbit cart with the intellivision adapter, i don't have one but AFAIK it works fine (even if it's not beauty as mine RTO!
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OK, thanks. I can't figure out which file is BOM? / part list.
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39 minutes ago, Morpheus said:
Hi 5-11,
Did u get my PM?
I wrote u few weeks ago…
Same with me, he hasn't seems to answered to anyone.
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On 11/25/2023 at 9:55 PM, 5-11under said:
Today I'm finishing up reworking the first batch, and hope to mail these all out by tomorrow. After that, I'll finish the next batch, and then review my PMs/e-mails for international requests, and add the remainder to the store.
Any news for this? I pmed to you 25th
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On 11/20/2023 at 4:58 PM, 5-11under said:
Quick update:
2. New orders: Production is well under way. I'm hoping to have 15 ready this week sometime.
I pmed you on on Thursday. Asked postage to Finland. Will buy one, if no-one is doing these in Europe? I ques postage is something like 20-30 €.
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On 11/10/2023 at 4:07 PM, 5-11under said:
Update: I've ordered 10 more Teensy boards, which should arrive today or Monday. Hopefully I'll be able to have 20 ready to go shortly after the weekend. In the least, I'll have the first 10 ready.
I have put my buying shoes on, so when and where I can get one?
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On 2/12/2023 at 9:46 PM, 5-11under said:
Here's my take on aotta's open source RTO multicart...
Links to aotta's github:
https://github.com/aotta/RTO-Cart
Links to some threads here on AtariAge:
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/346024-intellivision-rto-multicart-new-multicart/
I spent most of the day yesterday assembling and testing the board. I had made a few errors on my board, which I repaired manually (see pics below). The automatic reset also wasn't working. aotta told me he had difficulties getting that to work, but after tweaking some code and delays, he got his working. That same code wasn't working for me (possibly because the Teensy works at 3.3V and can't toggle the reset pin consistently), so I came up with a slightly different method, which does seem to be working consistently.
There's a few improvements/changes that I'm going to make:
- The board is meant to fit inside a Coleco shell. I didn't realize, however, that the SD slot wasn't spring-loaded (remove by pressing first), so at the moment, you need tweezers to remove the SD card. I'll need to figure out if the SD card needs to stick out, or if there's a suitable way to still have it inset and reachable.
- The screen is also very small, at least for my eyes. I'd like to move up to a slightly larger screen, such as a 0.96" OLED.
- A few minor things, such as insufficient switch height, holes in wrong spot, location of parts relative to the Coleco shell, and of course the layout mistakes I made.
Next steps, generally:
- Find a good solution to easily remove the SD card, as well as a few other minor manufacturability aspects.
- Update the PCB layout with the required changes, and order prototypes.
- Buy the required new parts for the next prototype.
- Test the prototype.
- CNC program and fixtures to cut the openings in the Coleco shell.
- Design a label.
- Build a small run, for testing.
- Build a larger(?) batch, based on interest.
- Given the open nature of the RTO, and the type of the project it is, I'll also be investigating having design, boards, populated boards available. Details to be determined later. Adjusted code for reset fix and new screen will definitely be made available.
The board in the bottom half of a Coleco shell:
The bare board inserted in a Model II:
Play all your favorite games (sorry for the mess; needed to add a TV temporarily, because my VCR/tuner needs a new remote):
Eager to get one.
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How is this progressing? Will it be available for purchase soon?
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8 hours ago, 5-11under said:
Initial price, for the first few months, approximately, should be $85 US for the cartridge. The box+manual will be extra and optional, with price to be determined. The boxes are labor-intensive, so unfortunately, they won't be cheap.
This applies to my version, using shells made by Coleco (for Donkey Kong, Carnival) (for the Intellivision, of course), larger screen, etc. If you see pictures that I've posted, and information that I've posted, that's the product. When the time is closer, I'll collect that information in one place a bit better. There is at least one more RTO being offered for open sale now or soon, and anyone can make their own. As mentioned, posts in this thread by me describe my version, but posts from others could be describing/showing other versions.
Thank you. When the time will come, I want one with shell. Box and printed manual are not needed.
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11 hours ago, 5-11under said:
Boards should be here within a couple of weeks.
In the meantime...
All other parts have arrived. Box and manual redesign is complete, with printed samples set for Thursday. Cardboard boxes are being cut with CNC, scored, and folded.
I've got CNC programs for the shells, but I've only cut a couple so far. After that, the final assembly of the boards, shells, and boxes.
So, sorry, no date yet, but I've convinced myself there's a lot more work to be done.
What will be price about and was there two projects to produce this hardware?
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Here few pictures. Usin IDE would be too difficult. I bought 5 SD-card readers more and if it doesn't got fixed with them, I just need to wait that somebody build these for sale.