rj1307 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Hi, I wanted to present to you my version of the Atari 7800 SD cartridge. What you can see in the photos is a prototype version on which I learn how to use. The cartridge will be operated using four buttons and the display, of course, it will be in the housing. For correct configuration, the cartridge uses .a78 files and the header. As of today, it supports 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k, 48k files - without banking, 64k, 128k, 256k, 512k with banking. In addition, 16k RAM for $ 4000 and POKEY for $ 4000 and $ 0450. Various combinations are possible. Also supports Absolute and Activision. Below is some evidence that I am writing the truth: Demo Multi-Lock On, 512k + Pokey $4000 Demo 1E78, 128k + RAM Double Dragon, 128k, Activision F18-Hornet, 128k, Absolute E.X.O, 256k + RAM Donkey Kong XM, 144k + POKEY $0450 Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest, 144k + POKEY $4000 or $0450 Rescue on Fractalus, 32k + RAM. Can you confirm that the graphics are displayed correctly? The lower bands are due to the fact that the game is NTSC and I run it in PAL. Ultimately, the cartridge will also have a USB connector that will allow you to load files directly from a computer. I've already tested it and it worked. I'll be back from vacation in two weeks, I'll spend a few more days testing with different files and designing the final version. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please write. And there is also a sticker on the cartridge, designed by a colleague of MotionRide: 46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Wow - that looks great! Pretty sweet monitor you have there too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Holy fuckin' shit! This is awesome!!! You are gonna sell a fuck ton of these if your plan is to share with the public. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) Want!! Does this mean there would not be an on screen menu to select games from directories, etc? Edited August 15, 2020 by eebuckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 This looks like fantastic progress. As long as you can make it as user friendly as possible, the market for this should be strong, at least until some of the more full-featured variations of such a product become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles N Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, rj1307 said: Hi, I wanted to present to you my version of the Atari 7800 SD cartridge. What you can see in the photos is a prototype version on which I learn how to use. The cartridge will be operated using four buttons and the display, of course, it will be in the housing. For correct configuration, the cartridge uses .a78 files and the header. As of today, it supports 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k, 48k files - without banking, 64k, 128k, 256k, 512k with banking. In addition, 16k RAM for $ 4000 and POKEY for $ 4000 and $ 0450. Various combinations are possible. Also supports Absolute and Activision. Below is some evidence that I am writing the truth: Demo Multi-Lock On, 512k + Pokey $4000 Demo 1E78, 128k + RAM Double Dragon, 128k, Activision F18-Hornet, 128k, Absolute E.X.O, 256k + RAM Donkey Kong XM, 144k + POKEY $0450 Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest, 144k + POKEY $4000 or $0450 Rescue on Fractalus, 32k + RAM. Can you confirm that the graphics are displayed correctly? The lower bands are due to the fact that the game is NTSC and I run it in PAL. Ultimately, the cartridge will also have a USB connector that will allow you to load files directly from a computer. I've already tested it and it worked. I'll be back from vacation in two weeks, I'll spend a few more days testing with different files and designing the final version. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please write. And there is also a sticker on the cartridge, designed by a colleague of MotionRide: Looks like something that really make the 7800 last very much longer as retro-console... And looks just like you’ve put some hundred hours into this! And... Awesome art! Just love that dragonfly! — Have you looked into approximate prices yet, or too early? Edited August 15, 2020 by Giles N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Bill Loguidice said: This looks like fantastic progress. As long as you can make it as user friendly as possible, the market for this should be strong, at least until some of the more full-featured variations of such a product become available. I don't know of any other device that has more features than this? It looks like this thing covers everything and then an LCD screen to boot. What am I missing and which device is going to do the things I'm currently ignorant too? I only know of the Concerto and the SainT SD cartrdiges on the way. I don't think either of those do as much or more than this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj1307 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 34 minutes ago, eebuckeye said: Want!! Does this mean there would not be an on screen menu to select games from directories, etc? That's right, there is no menu, you select the file on the display and confirm. The game will load and will allow you to turn on the console. When you change the game, the console will turn itself off, load the new file and allow you to turn on the console. I won't say prices because I don't know, I haven't counted the costs yet, a few things will change yet. The cartridge will not support HSC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 39 minutes ago, rj1307 said: That's right, there is no menu, you select the file on the display and confirm. The game will load and will allow you to turn on the console. When you change the game, the console will turn itself off, load the new file and allow you to turn on the console. I won't say prices because I don't know, I haven't counted the costs yet, a few things will change yet. The cartridge will not support HSC. To hell with HSC. It will not be missed with such a robust offering of other features and abilities. This thing is awesome. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Will these carts include a POKEY chip (I see your test cart has one) or will the buyer need to purchase one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 6 hours ago, rj1307 said: Below is some evidence that I am writing the truth Btw, I trust and recommend you as I have purchased a couple of your Lynx SD carts. Anyone unfamiliar with rj1307 should buy with confidence once this becomes available.? 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Muddyfunster Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Take my money! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Very nice work. I'm pretty dead set on waiting for one that has an on-screen menu and POKEY support though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Fantastic job! Really interesting addition seeing the cart powered and then a through connector to the 7800. Great time for the 7800 community - devs and gamers alike. Looking forward to your progress. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, mksmith said: Great time for the 7800 community - devs and gamers alike. Looking forward to your progress. Hear, Hear! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 4 hours ago, sramirez2008 said: Will these carts include a POKEY chip (I see your test cart has one) or will the buyer need to purchase one? It's bring your own POKEY. I already asked 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 So I just noticed that the cart is acting as the power passthrough? You have the power plugged into the cart and then an adapter cable to run power back from the cart into the 7800s actual power port? That would explain how you select the program to run on the cart first and then turn on the 7800. Interesting, but not sure how this will work with those that have changed out their power ports on their 7800s to something else. Unless that is another thing the potential buyer will need to address on their own? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Concerto can do all this with an on screen menu with a ton of other features..but still not completely ironed out yet.. This product looks great. I am sure many people will buy all products when available. Congrats on your achievement! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 59 minutes ago, Jinks said: Concerto can do all this with an on screen menu with a ton of other features..but still not completely ironed out yet.. This product looks great. I am sure many people will buy all products when available. Congrats on your achievement! What is the full list of "other features" please? I've been reminded of the HSC and I think text file support was to be added also but I'm not remembering anything else currently. So many devices doing so many things I can't seem to keep exact track of them all and what the specialties of each are. While on screen menu is nice, this having it's own lcd screen menu is it's own kinda pimpin' too, IMO. This thing is a tank and seems to be very, very close to finished as well. As long as the price point isn't out of this world I can see myself buying one when they are finished and ready for sale. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 19 minutes ago, Shawn said: What is the full list of "other features" please? I've been reminded of the HSC and I think text file support was to be added also but I'm not remembering anything else currently. So many devices doing so many things I can't seem to keep exact track of them all and what the specialties of each are. While on screen menu is nice, this having it's own lcd screen menu is it's own kinda pimpin' too, IMO. This thing is a tank and seems to be very, very close to finished as well. As long as the price point isn't out of this world I can see myself buying one when they are finished and ready for sale. You would have to ask Batari as it is all mumbo jumbo to me. I just know it will be able to do cool things. Collect em all! I like this screen cart too and buttons... very rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, Jinks said: You would have to ask Batari as it is all mumbo jumbo to me. I just know it will be able to do cool things. Collect em all! I like this screen cart too and buttons... very rad. Oh ok, I thought you might have known more specific things that where on that but not this. I have a decent idea what Fred is doing with his concerto but new surprises do pop up from time to time for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 What is HSC? And is there a chance it could be designed to allow both 7800 and 2600 games to be loaded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sixersfan105 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 38 minutes ago, slx said: What is HSC? High Score Cart. Awesome work on this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Great Job! Looks Amazing! I want one already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Nut Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Will this device need to be connected to a computer to function or do you just connect it once to load the games and then you can disconnected it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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