candle #1 Posted April 23, 2010 okay some time ago i've stated that i'm going to build memory expansion that would not require any soldering at all - well - i've failed - it requires two wires to be soldered, and end user has to have ROM and MMU chips already socketed but here it goes: schematics it contains 512k flash chip that stores SpartaDos X (448kB for SDX) and up to 4 system roms it is compatible with 1200XL/XL/XE in any version and XEGS systems it also has RTC onboard for use with SDX, as i've used SPI bus part an SPI host is embaded in CPLD logic onboard estimated end of production date is 6th of may - this will be only test run for SDX developers though candle 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+David_P #2 Posted April 23, 2010 And when will it get into wider production? ANd about how much? Since I will have to order 2 or 3... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syfo-Dyas #3 Posted April 23, 2010 DROOOOOOLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjlazer #4 Posted April 23, 2010 Nice me wants a few! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rybags #5 Posted April 23, 2010 I seriously think I'd be into this. Why so much for the SpartaDOS? Does that include a ton of Help files or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candle #6 Posted April 23, 2010 because existing versions already exhausted available space, and current hardware and bank switching scheme proposed by IDC has reached its limits i would like to see it in normal production by the end of may, but it highly depends on SDX developers estimated price is $50, so i think it should be good value for money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rybags #7 Posted April 23, 2010 I assume it'll be user flashable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candle #8 Posted April 23, 2010 yes, including system space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flashjazzcat #9 Posted April 23, 2010 Will need a couple of these! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rybags #10 Posted April 23, 2010 Should have asked earlier - what banking scheme/s does this use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flashjazzcat #11 Posted April 23, 2010 And can we see a photo of the unit in place? I'll have to remove the 1MB upgrade and IntSDX that's already in my VBXE machine... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marius #12 Posted April 23, 2010 I assume it is also possible to disable SDX and use it like a 'regular' Atari with 1MB? Thanks Marius Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candle #13 Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) a propertialy one there will be dedicated SDX build for this sure - disabling sdx is possible Edited April 23, 2010 by candle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+David_P #14 Posted April 23, 2010 How about 256k for SDX, 128K for some graphical OS (anyone working on one?) and 64K for a built-in high quality word processor? Plus four OSes. Plus 1Mb RAM. Heh heh heh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candle #15 Posted April 23, 2010 everything is possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Allan #16 Posted April 23, 2010 Oh man. Built in clock! This should be standard in every memory upgrade. Wow. Allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candle #18 Posted April 23, 2010 that one goes into Your 600xl Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimo #19 Posted April 23, 2010 oh wow, thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spookt #20 Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Oh Man I'm going to need at *least* two of those! Sparta plus RTC plus 1Mb sounds like an unbeatable combination to me Edited April 23, 2010 by spookt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flashjazzcat #21 Posted April 23, 2010 Oh Man I'm going to need at *least* two of those! Sparta plus RTC plus 1Mb sounds like an unbeatable combination to me It's the ultimate example of listening to the customer. 1MB is the optimum memory upgrade, SDX the ultimate DOS, and an RTC the most desirable yet most elusive extra ingredient. If I buy two, the problem is going to be deciding whether to put the second one in the 600XL or the XEGS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage #22 Posted April 23, 2010 I'm gonna be flat broke soon with all these cool projects coming out. I'll definitely buy one of these when they're ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drac030 #23 Posted April 23, 2010 Should have asked earlier - what banking scheme/s does this use? I guess Candle is speaking about the SDX cart's banking scheme, not about the ext RAM banking scheme. The ext RAM banking scheme will - I guess - be pretty standard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjbramley #24 Posted April 23, 2010 Very interested!!! Keep me informed when I need to place an order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+bf2k+ #25 Posted April 24, 2010 I want one!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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