Matzes a1k.org Graphics Adapter...

[giZmo350]

You guys seen this? I take it that this is NOT a scan doubler? Could this be used with an Indie ECS?

 I.E., "A special internal connector allows for direct connection to internal VGA flicker fixer board for Denise."

Anyone on a1k.org that might be able to give a few more details?

http://webstore.kryoflux.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=56

Thanks!

[giZmo350]

Thanks for the great replies!

So, I gotta ask 'cause I just don't know... probably obvious to some...
When using this board with an Indie ECS does it provide a "scan doubled" Cirrus GD5434 video output? I think Thomas already stated that would be true but I would like to make sure as I want to order one ASAP.

I think someone needs a beer!! :roflmao:

[giZmo350]

Presumably it would work the same as any other Amiga with an Indi + a graphics card would.  Native screenmodes are doubled by the Indi (prior to the pass-through), P96 modes are handled exclusively by the graphics card.

I like the concept of this, need some time to look into it a bit further.  Currently my Indi output is in one of the slots of my A2000, fed back in through a separate cable into my Spectrum, then back out to my monitor.  If this card makes that connection internally it would be a bit cleaner.  Hooray for fewer wires on my desk, and all that.  

I'll take that beer now!  :pint:

This is exactly what I'm looking for if what you state is true Mike! Plus it's available right now. Waiting around for an RTG card to fall into my lap ain't gonna happen! I'm not getting any younger and neither are Amiga RTG cards!  :lol:

Watch overhead for that beer Mike - I'll send you one via my FPGA drone!!!!!

[giZmo350]

Eh, what the He!!.....  Just ordered one!
I figure this is the only way I can come close to matching Mikey's A2K Beast! :hammer:

I'll do a write up of the install when I get it..... :rtfm:

giZmo

[giZmo350]

LOL Thanks for the most excellent illustration Mike! :lol:
Enjoy that coooooool one... or 10! :pint:

[giZmo350]

I met Lukas Hartmann by chance on irc this past weekend.

He told me he was having troubles with the P96 driver development (crashes when switching to 16 bit modes), and I pointed him to the right people to search for the help he was requiring. So it is yet too early to compare this new device with anything else.

He seems to be a nice and friendly guy.

Well, is this card gonna work when I get it! :confused:
I mean, I just ordered this for kris sakes!

disclaimer: I know you wouldn't know Gulliver.....  

[giZmo350]

Yes, it seems gizmo350 already drank the flying beers

 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! No, but I'm getting ready to! Whew!

[giZmo350]

:eek:

So the question now is, is the card worth the new price.

When is someone going to post comments on their test of this device?

Mine still hasn't arrived. I think they scuttled it via Tuna Trawler!
I hope 17 days and counting doesn't turn into "2 more weeks"! :eek:



Can't wait to install and post review with pics. :rtfm:
Yea, I bought this one as there is no FPGA (to dink with) and is just the real deal.

Got mine at the original price....  

[giZmo350]

Yes you need the GBAPII++.card file that is hosted as an attachment in that german board (put it in LIBS:Picasso96/), and when you install Piccasso96 you must select the PiccoloSD64 as the graphics card. After that you need to change the PiccoloSD64 monitor´s file tooltype to BOARDTYPE=GBAPII++

Finally got time to install the new video card!
 Used a VGA cable for Indi out to card in and have native video out.
 I installed Piccasso96 and performed all of the above and cold rebooted.
 Running SCREENMODE gives no new modes.
 Running PICCASSO96MODE gives a dialog box with "Could Not Find Any Modes! :confused:
 That's as far as I have got. Any suggestions?

[giZmo350]

Hmmm, wellst I better check that out right now!
When I was installing Piccasso96, the only thing I thought I may have done wrong was something about "Install Printer Mode" or something like that...
Can Piccasso96 install just be rerun or better to check UserStartup or StartupSequence? I dunno, let me check out this vid first! :lol:

[giZmo350]

Nice Vids Mike! So, I reran Picasso install and removed the "PrinterPatch" option. Rebooted and ran Picasso96Mode. Some screen modes show up now (like in your vid) and here are some observations. (Keep in mind I would usually read the guide if this were simply a supported board - I'm using the PiccoloSD64 Monitor file reassigned to the GBAPII++.card file in Libs).
 
 On the Picasso96Mode screen:
 The Settings box shows: Not Attached : Village-31
 The drop down menu shows: Mode PrinterMode and Attach Setting To: No Board.
 
 And even though I can select different mode and deactivate or activate, all the option buttons and settings boxes are grayed out.
 
 Does this have anything to do with something I think I read somewhere about having 128MB of mem using my Blizzard accelerator? :confused:

[giZmo350]

Went back thru all my procedure.... had the GBAPII++.card file in Libs:
Should be in LIBS:Picasso96/

Reboot... now the board shows up Picasso prefs and active buttons and setting boxes are live

Still can't set a screen mode though.... like Mike said, some modes need to be fiddled with... I understand that. My Dell monitor goes out of range though.

The only mode I can get to display in test mode is 640x480x16 but that's actuall a lower rez than my Indie ECS is currently set to.

Not understanding how the Picasso modes are even displayed at all I guess - back to Mike's video... what were those hot keys again Mike?
 
 Oh, and is there anything I need to be setting in the Picasso Variable Setter program? It looks useful.

[giZmo350]

Hey Thomas, thanks for the insight! I never would have guessed that you drag that button into those fields! Gotta read the guide! Anyhoo, I checked to see if there were any P96 screenmodes in ScreenMode prefs again and there were some! Most freak out the lowly Dell monitor but I have a much better Dell monitor to try next. I was successful in using a 640x480x24 screen mode and WOW - colors galore! I know the card is working now! So then fiddled a little with the Piccasso96 prefs per your instructions and understand how this works. No time now to play all day (work sucks) but will get back to it in  few days. Thanks again guys! BTW, is there a current P96 guide in PDF format? After P96 is going well, it's on to installing all the Toaster cards and FINALLY after 6 years of building this A2K might get some video editing accomplished!!!

[giZmo350]

@Rotzloeffel

O-M-G!!!! Thanks sooooo much!

I can't wait to get outta work and use this!!!!

giZmo