Minimig PCB run - interest thread

[Evillord68]

I´ll take one fully assembled.

[freqmax]

Considering:
* We pay per square area.
* Larger boards means it will fit in less boxes.
* Dennis essentially contributed an pcb errata that needs to  be fixed.
* 3,5" drive space is just slightly larger than the 12x12cm.

Some wants to build it into specific machines and others want it standalone. IDC 2.54mm spaced pin headers, with flat cable connectors solve that.
And while at it, let those pin headers be compatible with pc IDC <-> DB9.
IDC DB9 http://pinouts.ru/SerialPorts/Serial9_pinout.shtml
CDrom<->Soundcard http://pinouts.ru/Multimedia/analog_creative_pinout.shtml

Why not modify minimig v1 with the errata and fit it into a 3,5" sized pcb (15.2 x 10.2 cm) ..?

[dbrads]

I will buy one, I would prefer to assemble it myself but I don't think I have the required skill level.

 Tell you what, I will have one of each, one to use and one to screw up with my soldering iron.... :idea:


Keep The Faith!

[mandis]

Hi there!
I'm very interested in purchasing a Minimig so please count me in!

Have you considered making it small enough to fit in a 5.25" drive bay? This way the Minimig could easily be integrated in a standard PC or Amiga One case and could drain power from the existing PSU. I'm thinking of something along the lines of the Access clone.

Also maybe the expansion ports could be facing outwards? I'm not entirely sure how that would work but i could draw a quick 3d model of the idea and post it here if other people find this idea appealing.

Just my £0.02 :-)

[SKAN]

a couple of boards here too, pleeze!

[Jiffy]

Count me in for a fully assembled Minimig.

When it comes to 'fully assembled': a friend of mine is the proud owner of one of the One chip MSX-machines. Nice case, sturdy, compact. You can see it overhere.

Maybe something to think about and make a comparable casing?

[whiteb]

@Dennis

What software did you use to Route and produce the Gerber files ?

Maybe update the Gerber files on your website with the Board fix (If not too difficult), but yeah, at least if we are going to do a production run for A.Org, DEFINITELY include the fix into the Gerber files before submission to the Board manufacturer.

I am VERY interested, I just want to sit back for a while and see what mods are done, and costs etc. (Me being in Australia and all).

[alexh]

the One chip MSX-machines [snip] Maybe something to think about and make a comparable casing?

At €229 euro's I think it is a TAD expensive ;-)

[Icecap]

You can count me in for at least one assembled and one kit.

[junglejim]

dbrads wrote:
I will buy one, I would prefer to assemble it myself but I don't think I have the required skill level.

 Tell you what, I will have one of each, one to use and one to screw up with my soldering iron.... :idea:


Keep The Faith!

I'll do the same if it turns out cheap enough. if not then one fully assembled.

The smaller the better for me. You can always make it bigger by sticking it to some kind of mounting plate for bigger cases, but you can't make it any smaller!

[sweetlilmre]

Hi,

At 40 quid a pop, if this really materializes, I'd take 5 - 10 fully assembled units. The pin header->DB9 idea seems pretty solid to me.

If anyone can refresh my memory: does Denis' design include standard VGA out?
-(e)

[whiteb]

sweetlilmr wrote:
Hi,

At 40 quid a pop, if this really materializes, I'd take 5 - 10 fully assembled units. The pin header->DB9 idea seems pretty solid to me.

If anyone can refresh my memory: does Denis' design include standard VGA out?
-(e)

15/31 Khz (Jumperable Scandoubler) @ 50 Hz.

So you will need a VGA display that supports 50hz (That counts out most LCD panels).  And explains why i have great difficulty getting LCD displays to work properly on my 4000's Arxon Scandoubler.

[alexh]

With an A4000 you can just select NTSC and have a 60Hz output (and with WHDLoad you can force it in games too). That will work with most LCD monitors.

MiniMig cannot (yet) switch to a 60Hz screen mode.

[Lozrus]

I'm another guaranteed customer for one of these. I'd definitely prefer pre-assembled and 12x12 (as small as possible is best), but can handle the kit form and larger format if that's what ends up being available.

I'd also be very happy to buy a custom case, if one is made. Otherwise I'll make my own.

I'm not sure if these have a serial port on them, but if they do then I'd HAVE to get two, just for 4 player Lotus II! :-D
Edit: Checked Dennis's Minimig site, it does appear to have a serial port YAY!

[Everblue]

I want one too! Fully assembled, if not too expensive.

[SteveSMS]

Oeh! I want one too! Actually, i want 2. One assembled and one unassembled.

Here's an idea: How about you put a RAM slot on the board (SD-RAM or so), so we can have extra FAST or CHIP ram?  :idea:
That would be VERY nice

Don't know if it's possible though...


Edit: would it be possible to "upload" new "firmware" to the FPGA? For example, an AGA chipset? Maybe through the serial port?