FPGA Replay Board

[Firedawg]

Yes, I will ship without processors as well, but I need to get some to test it with.
I may have found some....

You and your China connections!:D Somethings we just do not need to know, but we appreciate it just the same.  I'm still hiding the loot from the wife for the FPGA Replay Board and as the daughter card and the 060 will be very much wanted, I have had to add more to the kitty. I'm just glad she is not a forensic accountant or my money tucking ways will be ended.:whack:

Mike

[Firedawg]

Thanks Mike for the exciting update!  This is very cool and I will be one happy camper when these babies start shipping.  Keep up the good work!

Mike

[Firedawg]

Hi,
It's going well - moving flat next week finally so actually shipping boards again will be possible. The work on the new core is progressing well and I am working on it full time currently.
/Mike

Great news Mike!  Ship me mine!!!!!! :insane:

Mike

[Firedawg]

Some production pics on the "old" website :

www.fpgaarcade.com
/MikeJ

Man, that is looking sweet Mike.  This project has come a long way from  inception.  I cannot wait to get this board and 060 card!!!!:banana:

Mike

[Firedawg]

Hi,
The resellers are buying from me and assembling the systems.
You can buy the components directly from me, but I do not have time to offer detailed support. The price you were quoted includes the atx io panel and atx power switcher I assume. If you want an assembled, tested system I suggest you go with the reseller.

Best,
/MikeJ

Hey Mike, for many of us who have been on your list for 2 years or more, will you be contacting us when the boards are ready for shipping from your list?  I have been hiding this stash of cash from my wife for quite a while now, and she is getting suspicious about this damn smile I got on my face as I should not be this damn happy :banana:.  So, let me know when I can make payment.

Thanks,
Mike

[Firedawg]

"...... It uses nearly double the resolution of the KryoFlux and has 512KB of  static RAM on board for track buffering.  It also has a micro-SD card  slot so you can create and store raw or converted disk images."

Fantastic news Jim! The more hardware/software development the Replay can get the better.

Mike

[Firedawg]

If I was to try and do this as a real job, or hire people, it would not be possible to sell it for a remotely sensible price at all...

I have a list of everybody who has ever expressed interest. I receive 10s of emails a day, and although I try to respond sometimes I get swamped.

Once I have everything released I can focus on selling it - but I refuse to take money or promise a delivery date until it is ready.

Luckily it now, pretty much, is ...
Best,
Mike

Thanks for your hard work Mike!!!  Oh, I account for at least 1/3 of the views on this thread. :biglaugh:

[Firedawg]

They are, but it's still a lot of work to test/package and ship each board - especially as the power regulator needs to be replaced on each board. I am working on a bulk shipment to a disti at the moment, then I will continue to mail people on my list and if they are still interested take payment and ship. Most of my time is spent on the last bits and pieces of the firmware. I've already talked to the factory about the next batch, which will be tested and shipped from China directly.

/MikeJ

@mikej - Any chance you are working on the March 2011 peeps on your list?  My wife is getting suspicious about that shoe box under the bed labeled "Mikej's Green Backs".  Of course it is properly sealed against any causal snooping, but you know women eventual they got to know everything.  :lol:

[Firedawg]

Well, Mike finally came through for me and sent me a board.  I have been on his list since March 2011, and had been offered a board then but wanted to wait for the final board.  Man, like I told Mike, if I had known how long it would be I would have jumped on that earlier offer.  Mike assured me most of the time since then has been spent on software and that the hardware has been solid.  Any how, I just moved a few months ago and my new(old) house which is a downsized from a 4000sqft to a 1938sqft home, and the room that has my electronic equipment is a mess with boxes all over the place. But, I hope to have it setup here shortly so I can play with this board.  My discussions with Mike makes me feel that he is on the verge of getting these boards out to everyone very soon, so do not give up hope as this board is very real and I will supply some pics of my setup soon.  Keep the faith.  

Mike

[Firedawg]

Glad you got one.  There is a lot of work going on, not just on the Amiga core.  I know this wait for the update seems like an eternity, but that's just because Mike isn't going to release the core until he's completely satisfied with it.  2 more weeks?  

Thanks.  Mike mentioned the continued work on the Amiga core, and promised no badgering once I got my board, so I had to swear to be patient while that work was getting done.  Two weeks sounds great!  

Mike