FPGAArcade case

[Everblue]

First in list! Interested =)

Ok here are a few ideas:

1. Has to be small as possible
2. White!
3. Has to have the option to fit the daughterboard in case this is bought later.
4. Ideally comes with a PSU (if possible).

TheDaddy I really like your work, but I dont like the Minimig logo, especially with the huge dot on the 'I'.

Also what is the proper name Arcade FPGA? FPGA Arcade? Replay? I like Replay best, so maybe on the box it should say something like Amiga Replay or something like that

[Everblue]

Well theoretically it can run other stuff not just Amiga. So I like RePlay.

[Everblue]

I'd like something along those lines, but with space inside for mounting some hardware (say a 5.25" bay for a USB DVD+RW or a 3.5" bay for a real hard drive.

Hi Darrin,

Why have a real hard drive? Not to say that it would make the case much bigger? Might as well buy a mini ITX case at that point =)

[Everblue]

Just wondering... how far can the Arcade FPGA be expanded? In a practical way though

Am I correct to assume that with the expansion card it can do the following through re-implementation (avoiding the word emulation here):

1. Real 060 processor
2. Amount of RAM???
3. Picasso card in FPGA
4. Real network card

What else? Do we really want to add PCI slots to this thing

Maybe we can have one inside an Amiga 600 case =) .... joking.

@Darrin

To power the Arcade FPGA do you use a simlar PSU for the minimig? Or you have to use an ATX Supply or a PICOPSU?

[Everblue]

Why? Can't we have those through FPGA?

[Everblue]

It is going to be one hell of a ride

But the good thing is that we start with something really really good from the start, so with every 'addon' it just gets more awesome.

[Everblue]

We'll still need connectors or else we'll also have to fit the entire expansion cards in the FPGA too.  

What I mean is that, for example, a Picasso would be in FPGA format... or any other board, you dont have to buy Zorro cards and that ancient stuff any more.

[Everblue]

I agree 100%

Can I make an Elbox joke?

[Everblue]

But is it ok if I buy the SharkPPC first (well after the Dragonfire)?

[Everblue]

@Darrin

Not sure you saw this:

To power the Arcade FPGA do you use a similar PSU for the minimig? Or you have to use an ATX Supply or a PICOPSU?

[Everblue]

Looking again at the board there is a 5v input. I assume I can use a laptop type PSU?

Nevermind, I see you already did that =)

[Everblue]

In that case, for simplicity (back on topic), the case should just have a hole on the back to connect the 5v pin. Then it is just a matter of getting a 5V brick as TheDaddy says.

Something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-VOLT-5A-DC-POWER-ADAPTER-SUPPLY-CCTV-SECURITY-UK-SAMSUNG-Q170B-V170-/250926915681?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_PowerSupplies&hash=item3a6c68e061

But with more amps?

[Everblue]

Exactly, we need to know the exact power/voltages needed by the fpga.

Well Darrin said that he used the Minimig PSU with it. I wonder if he had any problems with it?

Let us know Darrin =)

[Everblue]

TheDaddy why bother with those? They are too expensive and you still need an external PSU. If you just use a normal PSU using the 5V pin, it is way cheaper.

[Everblue]

=)

I wonder how much power does the RePlay need when it is running with the expansion board with a '060 on top of it.