NightSprinter Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Just take your time, Curt. I know once you take your time it'll be well worth it in terms of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) As much as I'd like to get my hands on the XM, I totally agree... I'd rather he produce a top quality product then another rush job Atari Jaguar. Yuk yuk Edited March 1, 2011 by philipj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Things are moving along, PCB's with the new CPLD footprint should be here shortly, will build 2 out for testing to ship out to Sweden to Pontus to complete my CPLD design work. Box should be arriving shortly, gonna have some fun and put like 50 together, stack them all up and take a photo - now THAT will be a sight to see, brand new Atari-like product in mass :-) Other GREAT news, this isn't just for XM owners: I have a firm making brandy spanking new SIO connectors, yup, thats right so I'm making 1,000 so that'll be enough for the XM's and then will put them up for sale for those who need them for projects and such. But wait there's more!!! The new 7800 Cartridge guides are being made, I have enough to handle the first 150 orders right now, but I have the new ones coming in soon too! Next on the agenda after the XM's are done, was thinking about the new run of cartridge cases and wanted to get people's opinions, going to open a new thread and ask what people think... Curt 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Things are moving along, PCB's with the new CPLD footprint should be here shortly, will build 2 out for testing to ship out to Sweden to Pontus to complete my CPLD design work. Box should be arriving shortly, gonna have some fun and put like 50 together, stack them all up and take a photo - now THAT will be a sight to see, brand new Atari-like product in mass :-) Other GREAT news, this isn't just for XM owners: I have a firm making brandy spanking new SIO connectors, yup, thats right so I'm making 1,000 so that'll be enough for the XM's and then will put them up for sale for those who need them for projects and such. But wait there's more!!! The new 7800 Cartridge guides are being made, I have enough to handle the first 150 orders right now, but I have the new ones coming in soon too! Next on the agenda after the XM's are done, was thinking about the new run of cartridge cases and wanted to get people's opinions, going to open a new thread and ask what people think... Curt Awesome news - thanks for the update. I'll definitely be grabbing a shitload™ of SIO connectors from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Looks like the success of the project is good news for all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have a firm making brandy spanking new SIO connectors, yup, thats right so I'm making 1,000 so that'll be enough for the XM's and then will put them up for sale for those who need them for projects and such. That's awesome... Now only if the AMY chip could be sourced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Just to get a recap; what all will come with the XM system? I heard rumors about a keyboard... Or will it be the XM module standalone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 it is stand alone, there are ports for SIO and a keyboard, but until someone develops some software they can't be used. I believe the keyboard connection is for an Atari XEGS keyboard. That's my take on it anyway, please correct me if I am wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaracs Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 This is my monthly nag for a status report! But seriously, how is everything coming along? Good I hope! I'd love to have this thing in play for the Spring Retro Video Gaming Party I host... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'd love to have this thing in play for the Spring Retro Video Gaming Party I host... Are you inviting Curt? Come to think of it, it's been a while since i've had a retro video game party ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Will it be ready in time for the Davis Atari Party in May? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abaudrand Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) It's a bit worrying as there is no piece of news on the official website... Someone got news about the XM? Edited March 15, 2011 by abaudrand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 It's a bit worrying as there is no piece of news on the official website... Someone got news about the XM? The last update was a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 It's a bit worrying as there is no piece of news on the official website... Someone got news about the XM? The last update was a couple weeks ago. Yeah, post 303 is the latest news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaracs Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I'd love to have this thing in play for the Spring Retro Video Gaming Party I host... Are you inviting Curt? Come to think of it, it's been a while since i've had a retro video game party ... I'd invite him but it's in Minnesota... he may not be interested in flying out here for a one day gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitter Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Seems like it's getting time for an update. Any word Curt? Thanks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'd invite him but it's in Minnesota... he may not be interested in flying out here for a one day gig. if I was still living in Minnetonka, I would have tried to crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hi.... This post personally goes to the a-hole who emailed me a few minutes ago calling me a liar and a crook, that I'm taking people's money and I'm not planning on producing anything and his main argument was "all you've shown are a few photo's of a piece of plastic, you don't even have any metal work or anything else done, you are a liar and have stolen people's money" No metal work huh? Nothing else huh? The plastics alone were horrendously expensive and btw - keep an eye out for a post by Golden Ax, he bought 25 sets of plastics for a special silver edition he's working on, so I can assure my cynic, there are a LOT more then just ONE piece of plastic! Here are photo's btw of the nameplates which I spent an ENORMOUS amount of time on, had to have redone by a 2nd company because the 1st one, well, f-ed up majorly. I've eaten all of the extra expenses on everything, this was supposed to be a break even project, but has turned into a costing me project, but I don't care because hopefully this will open the door for bigger and better stuff in the near future, so without further ado... Curt 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Looks nifty, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkstone Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 What can i say...beautiful!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyBritish Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 What can i say...beautiful!! :) Are there any left to purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 There's about forty left... http://www.legacyengineer.com/storefront/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39&products_id=115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Those look fantastic! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitter Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hey thanks Curt. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[d2f]Iggy*SJB Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hi.... This post personally goes to the a-hole who emailed me a few minutes ago calling me a liar and a crook, that I'm taking people's money and I'm not planning on producing anything and his main argument was "all you've shown are a few photo's of a piece of plastic, you don't even have any metal work or anything else done, you are a liar and have stolen people's money" No metal work huh? Nothing else huh? The plastics alone were horrendously expensive and btw - keep an eye out for a post by Golden Ax, he bought 25 sets of plastics for a special silver edition he's working on, so I can assure my cynic, there are a LOT more then just ONE piece of plastic! Here are photo's btw of the nameplates which I spent an ENORMOUS amount of time on, had to have redone by a 2nd company because the 1st one, well, f-ed up majorly. I've eaten all of the extra expenses on everything, this was supposed to be a break even project, but has turned into a costing me project, but I don't care because hopefully this will open the door for bigger and better stuff in the near future, so without further ado... Curt Oh, I can't wait until we get this. You are awesome for bringing this to life for us! As for the punk-ass who accused you of being a thief... make sure that you DON'T sell him/her one. Anyone with that attitude deserves to not benefit from your hard work! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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