Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.1

[Lurch]

I own a MiST and I've tested 1.3 & 3.1 ROMs with WB 1.3/3.1 HD-images, and I can't tell the difference with a real A500/A1200. It outputs 50Hz perfectly; smooth scrolling in games and especially vertical scrolling in pinball games is perfect. Also 24-bit pictures looks the same as it is with a real A1200. It's amazing! I've hooked up a wireless keyboard & mouse and I'm very happy with it.

Hmm, if it this good now might be a good replacement for real hardware? I wonder if the Mist can go in an A1200 or ATX case?

[Lurch]

Check this : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/a1200housing/new-amiga-1200-cases-made-from-new-molds

Compatibility is not perfect yet although it's improving a lot. CPU speed is on par with a fast 030.

A shame about the last campaign falling over, glad to see they're trying again. To fit in the case though wont you also need a keyboard to match?

On the fence about spending 79 Euros, converting that to NZD is painful. But will see how my finances are towards the end. Would love a keyboard to go with it too., although I could use something like a keyrah. They're a good price, would still give me the retro feel.

I'm use to running an 060@MHz A1200 so that is why I've been holding off on these FPGAs, hopefully the speed will keep on improving.

A 060@80MHz is just over a 100mips, Quake/Doom and even Quake 2 is playable. Also play scummvm alot. Workbench screams too. So imagine an FPGA that is capable of 100+mips, the hobby scene would take off.

So having a look at again, would love the transparent case. But it appears that is more, with the standard case that is $190 NZD with shipping.

[Lurch]

The more I think about it the more tempted I am to sell some of my Amiga gear and get:

Kickstarter transparent case - 79 euro for a standard case.. 160 euro for a transparent :-(
Amiga Keyboard - Wish I could get a new one, but have a spare I can use. Black would be nice.
Raspberry Pi - $35 USD + USB power/charger.
Keyrah - 34.90 euro

Should give me a fast experience, faster than the 060 in an A1200 wedge... hmmm...

Does anyone know the best option of powering the keyrah and raspberry pi2 at the sametime? Can power be taken from the raspberry pi2 internally?

[Lurch]

I believe the Keyrah is designed to be powered via the hosts USB. I would hope it has a relatively low current draw similar to a normal USB keyboard/controller.

So I could move the Raspberry Pi inside the case further and then use a USB hub for the external ports that way I could possibly keep all the cabling inside the case.

Lurch, transparent cases are 79 Euro, it's one of the standard case base colour options. A keycaps / A1200 keyboard kickstarter is also planned. I don't know if it will only happen if this kickstarter fails but if they both reach their goals I would imagine there's a good chance of the keyboards being ready before the cases.

Good to know, I've always wanted a transparent case. 79 Euro is probably as much as I would pay for a new case.

Hopefully they reach their goals this time.