+Stephen Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionik Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm in for three! Awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Will we need to remove some caps from the 1050 for high speed SIO ? If so which ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Will we need to remove some caps from the 1050 for high speed SIO ? If so which ?You should clip off the usual ones, C56, C57, C58 and C61: so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Great, thanks will prepare my 1050s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Patchell Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 This sounds REALLY cool. Was just imformed about this. He told me it even runs the duplicator firmware, which I wrote now about 30 years ago now. I fully endorse this. Very very cool. You can downloadthe source from my website. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMartian Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 What's the price going to be, with the number of pre-orders so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) One question: I currently have a Happy 1050 from Atarimax in one of my 1050's and the only (but pretty irritating) thing is that when powering it off and on again the drive will often not do it's spin-up and the drive won't work then. Sometimes I have to wait up to 5 minutes or so before it works again. I have moved the Happy to my other 1050 drive to see if it was a drive problem or if it would move with the Happy, but indeed it did move with the Happy. Will the Mega Speedy suffer from this problem as well? Also, will there be a way to "hard" reset the drive (or won't that be necessary). I found this info which I'm tempted to try: http://www.realdos.net/Drive%20Reset.html Will this do a "hard" reset ? Edited November 11, 2014 by Level42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 One question: I currently have a Happy 1050 from Atarimax in one of my 1050's and the only (but pretty irritating) thing is that when powering it off and on again the drive will often not do it's spin-up and the drive won't work then. Sometimes I have to wait up to 5 minutes or so before it works again. I have moved the Happy to my other 1050 drive to see if it was a drive problem or if it would move with the Happy, but indeed it did move with the Happy.I've never experienced such a problem, but I also don't have the Atarimax upgrade. Better contact Steve Tucker from Atarimax about this issue. Will the Mega Speedy suffer from this problem as well? Also, will there be a way to "hard" reset the drive (or won't that be necessary). The Mega Speedy has a reset button on the display PCB, this will reset both the 1050 and the Mega Speedy. Resetting the Mega Speedy brings it back into the config mode, so you can easily change drive modes without having to powercycle the drive. I found this info which I'm tempted to try: http://www.realdos.net/Drive%20Reset.html Will this do a "hard" reset ? Haven't tried this exact mod, but this should do it. so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I've never experienced such a problem, but I also don't have the Atarimax upgrade. Better contact Steve Tucker from Atarimax about this issue. The Mega Speedy has a reset button on the display PCB, this will reset both the 1050 and the Mega Speedy. Resetting the Mega Speedy brings it back into the config mode, so you can easily change drive modes without having to powercycle the drive. Haven't tried this exact mod, but this should do it. so long, Hias Thanks Hias ! Yes already contacted Steve about it. Sounds great about the Mega Speedy, I actually like the track indicator and LEDs ! Cheers, André Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Just did that reset mod on the 1050 with the Happy inside. Works like a charm ! For now got the button hanging out of the drive select hole on the backside since it's temporary anyway. Edited November 11, 2014 by Level42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 This sounds REALLY cool. Was just imformed about this. He told me it even runs the duplicator firmware, which I wrote now about 30 years ago now. I fully endorse this. Very very cool. You can downloadthe source from my website.Thanks a lot, that's wonderful! We'll happily include your Duplicator ROM in our stock ROM image! so long, Hias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiassofT Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Another quick update: Just added a simple config menu (boot with the drive door open to get there) where you can easily change the drive mode and start the flasher: You can also save the current config to the drive EEPROM (just press SHIFT+RETURN), this config will then be used as a default selection in the config menu. so long, Hias 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guus.assmann Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hello MrMartian, The price is not changing a lot with the current amount. We're up to 100 units. And for a better price, we need to go above 250 units. (I do not intend that, it's way to much WORK ) But I'm still waiting for some information from the manufacturer. To give an indication, when I calculate all parts cost and the manufacturer does (almost) the same, their price is more than 90% higher than mine. And that's only the parts cost, not the assembly work. (This is indicated at only $165, so that's not bad at all) So please be patient for a bit longer. BR/ Guus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Re Just did that reset mod on the 1050 with the Happy inside. Works like a charm ! For now got the button hanging out of the drive select hole on the backside since it's temporary anyway. Meh....it doesn't solve the problem if the Happy not spinning up the drive. I experimented with it a bit, turning power off, power on again, drive not spinning, pushing the reset button but still no spin/response. So....this doesn't solve my problem regretfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simba7 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'm game.. Throw me in for a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuf Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 If there's still room on the list, sign me up for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Is there a preorder list? Somewhere near the start of this topic I wrote I would buy three of these. I now am wondering whether my request reached the preorder list or not... Thanks Marius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guus.assmann Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) Hello Marius, There's no official pré order list. But I've written all the names I've seen in this thread and at the ABBUC site. (And added the amount) And your name is on that list, in fact you're the first in line.... What happened up till now is 2 things. 1) It was an overwelming experience, I didn't expect to reach 50+ at all. 2) I've decided to have 100 units produced. As the funding comes from ABBUC, they will be informed when the units are ready and get a "head start" But don't fear, up till now all can have the amount they want. Once we reach 100+ it's time to start worrying. Current status, the PCB supplier has sent his bill and it will be payed quite fast. The've got a 20 to 30 days lead time and then some shipment time as well. So it will be new year before the production run will be there. But now I'd like some opinions: 1) Should I start at the top of the list and sell everyone the amount they've asked? 2) Or sell just one to every person who asked and sell the rest to those who've asked more and stop when all are sold? BR/ Guus Edited November 15, 2014 by guus.assmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Firedawg Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Guus, I would definitely want two, but I like option #2 for the reason that it gets this great device into as many hands as possible. And if there are extras after the initial distribution then I would like to secure the second one. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 GUSS, I would want #2 option also. Is this an ABBUC members first type of list or alphabetical or by signup date in this thread?? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8guy Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I'm late to the party but I would like one.... If at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 As the funding comes from ABBUC, they will be informed when the units are ready and get a "head start" I'm an Abbuc member too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) You should clip off the usual ones, C56, C57, C58 and C61: caps-clipped-1050.jpg so long, Hias Regretfully this page http://sio2sd.gucio.pl/wiki/HighSpeed_en doesn't mention which caps to cut on the 600XL. By comparing the 600XL and 800XL schematics: it's C89 and C90. About the resistor: should it be installed on the computer and 1050(s) ? or just on one side ? Also...the text says: The only important thing is to add 4k7 ohm resistor (if you do not have one already) What does the "if you do not have one already" mean ? Does it mean that some computers/devices (1050's) had them factory installed ? Edited November 15, 2014 by Level42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi Guus, You can go for #2. The more people can enjoy this fabulous upgrade the better. Of course I would be happy to get more than one, so please leave my request for 3 units open. I am slight neurotic when it comes to a8 hardware that I like. When I have something that is pretty useful I want to be secure and I buy a small stock for spare use. I can imagine I will use this Mega Speedy ultimate 1050 upgrade a lot, so I probably get very fond of it. The idea that it might break one day, and having a few spares gives me always a good feeling. But my 'obsession' for this should not interfere with other people; other people that can enjoy this upgrade are more important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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