Cameleon is shipping

[runequester]

So is this basically the C64 counterpart to the minimig ?

[redrumloa]

Turbo last I heard was 4mhz.

I think I heard between 2.5Mhz and 4Mhz depending on what you are doing. That could have changed.The nice thing is the Turbo function has full 6510 processor compatibility (incl. illegal opcodes). This means in theory just about everything can be sped up, including games! I love my 20Mhz SuperCPU, but very few games get a boost.

[Franko]

So is this basically the C64 counterpart to the minimig ?

I was wondering that too, if it is basically a standalone C64 emulator then I'm having one...

[redrumloa]

So is this basically the C64 counterpart to the minimig ?

It is really much more than that.

Technical data in short:      

• VGA-output with 60 Hz refresh rate or more
• Turbo function with full 6510 processor compatibility (incl. illegal opcodes)
• Cycle-exact REU (memory expansion) with 16 MB RAM
• MMC/SD card slot with             MMC64             compatibility and 1541-emulation
• Connector for PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
• Freezer (compatible with             Retro             Replay)
• Bright yellow case with blue buttons
• Battery-backed real time clock
• IR receiver for             CDTV remote control
• Stereo audio out for stereo SID emulation
• USB link to a PC for debugging and data transfer
• Connector for             RR-Net (10 Mbit Ethernet)

Minimig is not an expansion for a real amiga, but solely a standalone that is pretty much a bone stock A500. While this is can used as a stand alone, it really shines when plugged into a real C64. Even as a stand alone it expands on the real C64. The video output can be programmed as with better video modes, think video card for C64.

[runequester]

It is really much more than that.



Minimig is not an expansion for a real amiga, but solely a standalone that is pretty much a bone stock A500. While this is can used as a stand alone, it really shines when plugged into a real C64. Even as a stand alone it expands on the real C64.

So a standalone C64 (plus more) that also can plug into a real 64 as an expansion cartridge ?

Very neat
And providing VGA output means no messing around with obscure monitors or old TV's.

[redrumloa]

So a standalone C64 (plus more) that also can plug into a real 64 as an expansion cartridge ?

Yes.

And providing VGA output means no messing around with obscure monitors or old TV's.

Right! I wonder how advanced the floppy emulation will be with the built in SD adapter. The MMC64 and MMC Replay were a bit lacking, this says 1541 emulation. It should handle D64s with custom loaders a lot better than most solutions if that is the case.

I certainly will be getting one, the question is when. My financial situation is putrid atm. :rant:

[runequester]

Yes.



Right! I wonder how advanced the floppy emulation will be with the built in SD adapter. The MMC64 and MMC Replay were a bit lacking, this says 1541 emulation. It should handle D64s with custom loaders a lot better than most solutions if that is the case.

I certainly will be getting one, the question is when. My financial situation is putrid atm. :rant:

Certainly being able to use an SD card, and not worry about PAL / NTSC issues would be an amazing solution.

I've really wanted a 64 but I had enough trouble getting my amiga hooked up, that I don't want the hassle of a real 64 (and getting a PAL one at that)

[haywirepc]

Wow nothing like paying 200$ for an upgrade for a 20$ computer... haha but I have to admit I'd buy one, just for the vga output.
 
I still have a c64c that I'd like to learn to program the sid chip in basic on, but I've never gotten around to it. Does anyone know any guides to programming the sid in c64 built in basic? I'd like to make arpeggiated synth loops to them sample with my pc...

Steven

[Franko]

On the MMC64 that I use with my real C64, I rewrote the ROMS to allow full loading and saving of the entire memory for the whole of the C64s memory (including reading/writing under the roms) execpt for the zero page...

I haven't found one single game that doesn't work with this rewrite (they even work on the Frodo emulator)

[redrumloa]

Wow nothing like paying 200$ for an upgrade for a 20$ computer... haha but I have to admit I'd buy one, just for the vga output.

I paid $550 for my SuperCPU 128 in 2007, they are going for about $1,500 nowadays. Somewhat different beast than a Chameleon, but as a comparison the Chameleon is a screaming bargain!

I still have a c64c that I'd like to learn to program the sid chip in  basic on, but I've never gotten around to it. Does anyone know any  guides to programming the sid in c64 built in basic? I'd like to make  arpeggiated synth loops to them sample with my pc...

Check the Graphics and Sound section on DLH's site.

[klx300r]

another cool gem from Jens:afro:..but there's just something about that original 64 monitor along with a few 1541's and 1581's that make me smile every time I boot up Archon or Jumpman

[Franko]

Wow nothing like paying 200$ for an upgrade for a 20$ computer... haha but I have to admit I'd buy one, just for the vga output.
 
I still have a c64c that I'd like to learn to program the sid chip in basic on, but I've never gotten around to it. Does anyone know any guides to programming the sid in c64 built in basic? I'd like to make arpeggiated synth loops to them sample with my pc...

Steven

This site's got quite a bit of stuff about the SID & programming it...

http://c64music.blogspot.com/

[haywirepc]

Wow thanks what a fantastic reference. I have to get some printer cartridges thats awesome. I mean pdfs are fine but I prefer to print out books like this so I can sit in front of the thing and bang away.

What a motherloard of c64 info, THANKS alot! Now I really need a chameleon to go with my c64c!

Steven

[Darrin]

Wow nothing like paying 200$ for an upgrade for a 20$ computer... haha but I have to admit I'd buy one, just for the vga output.

Considering my original C64 new cost me UKP200 and another 50 for the cassette deck.

Actually, I tell I lie, my VIC-20 cost me 200 quid and the cassette deck was passed down from that.  

[XDelusion]

So what is this exactly? A C64 clone that plugs into the C64 cart slot?!?

I'm confused. Also, where is the order link?

[Retro_71]

WOW! ok i got to save for it since i just bought a 1541ultimate (its ok i have more then one c64.. and my new house! dam i knew i should have waited on buying the house....
But the Cameleon came as a complete surprise to me.... I wonder just how many other projects are out there.