AtariGeezer Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 My package was sent 7 days ago, I'll post feedback after it arrives and I've put it trough it's paces too Thinking of ways to mount the display, testing these ideas will be fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumzyman Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Damn, I should have checked in on the thread a little more often. I totally missed that these were ready to go. Just emailed Wolfgang this morning..... *fingers crossed that I didn't miss the boat* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guus.assmann Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hello Bumzyman, Yes, you should have checked more often. But only because it's fun to be here for your hobby. There's still MegaSpeedy's available and I've also started a second batch for another 50 pieces. Even if you want more than one, that's made possible as well. (Starting today) BR/ Guus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I have thought about it. The sad fact of consumer 3d printing is that it is not a volume activity. Depending on the complexity and size of the item and the capabilities of the printer it can take 30min to hours for 1 single item. Time is money and at this stage the filiament is still somewhat expensive too. I don't know if I could come up with something that would be cheap enough for most people to buy. I can definitely try to design a bezel that would incorporate the led/switch panel. I'll be back with more info later. An update: Still a rough job so far, but getting there. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumzyman Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hello Bumzyman, Yes, you should have checked more often. But only because it's fun to be here for your hobby. There's still MegaSpeedy's available and I've also started a second batch for another 50 pieces. Even if you want more than one, that's made possible as well. (Starting today) BR/ Guus Thanks Guus, Wolfgang got back to me right away. I ordered two of them today. I can't wait to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foft Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Just arrived. Looking good, hopefully I'll get time to install it this weekend. Used to have a duplicator so that mode will bring back memories. Now if only I still had some blank disks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guus.assmann Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hello Foft, Hope this rom position is filled correctly. :-) Here's some more stuff to program into some still empty slots. Hope it is self explanatory. (I've had no time yet to test if it works... ) BR/ Guus speedy-roms.atr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guus.assmann Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 As for the displays and the encoder, consider making only a "container" for the unit that fits into the front bezel. That way, you only need to cut out a piece. And it's even possible to reuse the cutout piece and only make some sides and a bottom for the "display container". Like this, there's a minimum to print. BR/ Guus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 As for the displays and the encoder, consider making only a "container" for the unit that fits into the front bezel. That way, you only need to cut out a piece. And it's even possible to reuse the cutout piece and only make some sides and a bottom for the "display container". Like this, there's a minimum to print. BR/ Guus Hey, I want to make the whole dang thing so I can complain about how much trouble and time and money it cost me to make and print it. No really, I have the idea to allow other mods controls to be added. Once a complete image of the bezel is done, it will be easy to 'cut out' just what is needed for this and other mods in the future. I don't really plan on doing production printing. But I can release the necessary .stl file on my website for anyone who does want to print for themselves. Fortunately the bezel is just small enough to fit within my build size on my printer. I wish I could do whole top and bottom cases for all the Atari eq, but most of it is just too big. I could design it, but I have no way to print even prototypes. Besides what else would I do with my time? Come home from work, eat, sleep, eat some more, go to work....... repeat. Gets boring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Looks great so far, nice work Dropcheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoSch Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Got mine yesterday. Looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 My Mega Speedy package arrived today, the fun will start in the next few days :party: Thank you Guus and Wolfgang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Same here - just opened the box. Looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Got mine yesterday. Impressive! Will install as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Ditto, mine today. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Not at all happy. Installed it and not working. I think I have flaky connection between board and CPU socket (U9). I did get it to boot once or twice and enter the Copy Program (51). But letting the drive sit, it started "flaking out". Display changing, beeping, etc. Now, this is all I get. I am thinking that the connection to U9 is crappy. Any ideas how to trouble shoot this? http://youtu.be/7UyNQGSP3m4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari8warez Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Oopps, doesn't look good..Is this just plug and play or did you do any soldering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foft Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Probably stupid question: The headers to u9 are the right way up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I get the feeling (from recent experience) that these thirty year old drives can be a bit on the unforgiving side. Have you replaced any of the crappy sockets with precision counterparts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvas Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Installed finally. An working great! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hi all, This is my official response that I'm no longer interested in this project. I want to keep my 1050's original/unmodified. If my pre-order is still reserved, they can be sold to someone else. Keep doing the good work guys, it's awesome what you people do! Greetz M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hi all, This is my official response that I'm no longer interested in this project. I want to keep my 1050's original/unmodified. If my pre-order is still reserved, they can be sold to someone else. Keep doing the good work guys, it's awesome what you people do! Greetz M. If you are serious, I'll take your slot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 If you are serious, I'll take your slot Yes completely serious. I love the project, but I realized I really don't need. When it comes to hi-speed SIO, I use my Sio2SD. When it comes to bigger storage (Double Density) I use my MyIDE 2. The reason I use my 1050's is for booting games from original disk, that do not require an upgraded disk drive. So please take my slot Greetz M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Customs finally release mine to be delivered and it got here today @ noon 12:00. It took several minutes to un box it and after dinner I will start the install. Thanks to all developers and ABBUC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guus.assmann Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hello ProWizard, Thanks for letting us know. And of course it's a very valid idea to keep the 1050 original. To be honest, there's no real practical use for floppy's anymore. But having a drive that can emulate a lot of enhancers can be fun. Also, it's possible now to program your own stuff in a 1050 drive. And that can be rewarding as well. So to all their own intrest. For all of you who are interested, there's ony 22 packages left right now. It went fast beyond my expectations. The second batch has been started in China and I've ordered all parts. If they arrive and all work, I've got the CPU's and Ram's at the same price. This makes it very likely that the second batch can have the same final price. BR/ Guus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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