puppetmark Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) why the case looks like sawed off? Because a stock Atari cart case is too small. I am using a small instrument case. I just cut the end off to make it into the cartridge case. It fits fine in the Atari computers, and it was MUCH cheaper than having something manufactured. You only notice it in the picture because of the way the light hit the plactic when I took the picture. I might try rubbing a bit of acitone on the edges to blend, but at the moment it is a minor issue. Edited February 6, 2012 by puppetmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 will it fit 1200xl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) will it fit 1200xl? Yep. Compared to a "normal" cart shell, The shell is just longer, very close in thickness, and bit less wide. Here is a link to the shell, you can download a technical drawing: http://www.pactecenc...d=51&classid=27 BTW, it took several days and samples to find a workable shell! Edited February 6, 2012 by puppetmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Heh... at least it comes with a nice label on it. Looks OK to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Nice, I would like one of these!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I just updated the site with the info I posted here and a few more pictures. More to come. www.atari8ethernet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Would it be possible for you to make your pcb layout using the IP Dragon II with the pins on the other side to reduce the configuration to fit more easily into a cart case? Image showing a customized connector layoutFrom their web page->http://www.invector.se/iet8900.asp Good thought. The IP dragon boards I just received came with the header pins unsoldered so it would certainly be possible to have the pins on top. I think that's what the developers of the apple ethernet cart did. Fitting it into an exsisting cart would be way cool. Thanks for the input. suggestions are always welcome. I guess for some reason you weren't able to use the pins comming out the other side so you could fit it without the jack comming out the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 crystal chip is not very efficient in terms of power in plain words - it get burning hot and thats normal state having it sadwitched without proper means of cooling - even passive one - would rise stability issues pretty fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Would it be possible for you to make your pcb layout using the IP Dragon II with the pins on the other side to reduce the configuration to fit more easily into a cart case? Image showing a customized connector layoutFrom their web page->http://www.invector.se/iet8900.asp Good thought. The IP dragon boards I just received came with the header pins unsoldered so it would certainly be possible to have the pins on top. I think that's what the developers of the apple ethernet cart did. Fitting it into an exsisting cart would be way cool. Thanks for the input. suggestions are always welcome. I guess for some reason you weren't able to use the pins comming out the other side so you could fit it without the jack comming out the front? Candle is right, and besides the cooling issues, I couldn't make it fit that way with the other components that needed room on the PCB. Edited February 7, 2012 by puppetmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Candle is right, and besides the cooling issues, I couldn't make it fit that way with the other components that needed room on the PCB. Are you putting a heat sync on them inside the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Candle is right, and besides the cooling issues, I couldn't make it fit that way with the other components that needed room on the PCB. Are you putting a heat sync on them inside the case? There is enough air space around the chip, so that's not necessary. (passive cooling) Also, that bottom of the cart is open and that helps too. We have tested the cart extensively, and have had no overheating issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1k Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Can we not have a tiny 10,000 RPM fan in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'm really looking forward to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 @flashjazzcat: we could put a tiny fan in there, but who would want a seperate PS for the cart. lol. Thanks everyone. I am excited about getting them done; It should be soon. I got some more build this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBuell Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've been REALLY REALLY wanting one of these since the project was announced, but we just had to replace the hot water heater and furnace in the house. :-P Darn this real life stuff! I want more gadgets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Is this the wong thread to ask why were not doing wireless? lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Will you part with any of the ones you have assembled yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetmark Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Will you part with any of the ones you have assembled yet? As much as I would like too, I want to have a decent stock before we let any go. Right now we are doing some final testing, but It shouldn't be too long until they are ready Edited February 21, 2012 by puppetmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Will you part with any of the ones you have assembled yet? As much as I would like too, I want to have a decent stock before we let any go. Right now we are doing some final testing, but It shouldn't be too long until they are ready Hooray! I see there are many of us just itching for this one. Edited February 21, 2012 by Defender II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 And I'd been worried about that rash. Glad to know it's not just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBuell Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Any guesses about pricing at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achtbits Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I discover great 8-bit projects every day. Great work and now I'll follow this thread. I don't want to miss the day when pre-orders are possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achtbits Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Is this the wong thread to ask why were not doing wireless? lol I don't think it's the wrong thread. But one more cable connected to your Atari won't do any harm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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