C128 in an FPGA?

[omnicron10]

Like the SuperVIC and MonsterSID? http://c64upgra.de/c-one/  Kamelito

I had a C-one and none of those features ever happened.

They did finally get a c64 core working decently with the FPGA64 project and then with the FGPA upgrade PCB, there was a beta of the Chameleon 64 core.

Cool hardware but a few design issues and no complete software left a lot to be desired.

[omnicron10]

It seems that none of the FPGA projects worked out well for her.  The C-one with IC and the Mammoth Toys deal I guess were both bust financially for her.

I would have loved to have seen a Super VIC/SID as listed in those design concept documents!  I doubt the stock C-one would have had the ability to do it as well.

[omnicron10]

@kamelito

Wow, what qualifies you to speak for Jerry and her time?  I would presume that she has bills to pay and likes to eat, just as we all do.  She's more than likely out looking for another job to pay her bills and buy food rather than spending it on FPGA projects that DON'T bring ANY income to her.

I am unsure as to your harsh tone in this response.  I agreed, I would imagine that she is looking for a good job rather than making FPGA projects.  My original post stated that. I don't think anyone meant any disrespect towards Jeri.

As I posted, the C-one and the DTV projects did not work out well for her.  

The DTV, although successful, Mammoth worked out the deal in such a way that she got nearly nothing from the contract.  

The C-one was not a financial success for anyone.

[omnicron10]

I like the C128 but an upgraded C64 in an FPGA is more attractive to me.
Something like Jiffy Dos and Simons Basic added to it and vga output.

Well the Turbo Chameleon 64 http://www.syntiac.com/chameleon.html is what you say.

It still havessome rough edges but getting better all the time.  Biggest issue with an FGPA project like this is finishing it.  Although the c64 is well understood, implementing a complete 100% c64 could be a never ending project.  

So far it is very advanced and mature.  A high level of software works and most complex items work.   As noted in this thread, the SID filters are not complete but they are on a long list of items to complete.  

The good news is you can use it with a real C64 and use the SID output on that for the time being.

It is the best FPGA c64 project so far. I have tried all available FPGA c64 projects and the Chameleon is the best so far.

[omnicron10]

I am glad to hear you have such good luck with your DTV!  There are also some very cool DTV only demos.  The DTV has a mode with more colours than a standard c64 as well!

Here is a link to a few programs for the DTV enhanced display.  http://dtvhacking.cbm8bit.com/common/photos/index.html

Which DTV do you have?