FPGA Replay Board

[freqmax]

I also have it running OS3.9, but the old core had a few bugs that stopped certain things working correctly (or more likely it was the old 68020 soft core).

Sounds slightly worrying. I thought bugs related to running stock OS was fixed by now. Any specifics on which events that trigger the bug(s) ?

[Darrin]

Sounds slightly worrying. I thought bugs related to running stock OS was fixed by now. Any specifics on which events that trigger the bug(s) ?

They probably have, but I've never had a core update so I can't confirm anything until the new one has been released.

From memory, I had to disable several commodities that came installed as standard with OS9 and replace a couple of files with earlier versions.  It was trial and error to find out what kept crashing the system.  Finally, the last remaining big bug was that attempting to open the screen mode prefs would crash the system from Workbench.  Not that I change my screen mode much, but it is bloody annoying.  In order to change it I have to load the HDF file in WinUAE, change the mode, save it and then put the SD card back into the FPHA Arcade.

ClassicWB 3.1 works fine and the suggestion was that it was more likely to have been bugs in the softcore 68020.  Again, I've never had a update to that core and I'm sure it is much better now.

Another bit of evidence that it was more likely the softcore CPU was that I'd get the same crashes on the Chameleon64 using the 68020 and OS3.9.

Oh, and one more:  Jakub could run OS3.9 OK on his machine using a real 68060.

[bbond007]

If you don't want the Amiga core you can have em now ...
/Mike

If I take it now I can get an Atari core?

Just Kidding

[ElPolloDiabl]

To post a Minimig from ACUBE it is $50. To get one from AmigaKit US it costs $25.
Why is there such a price difference in postage?

[freqmax]

Extra surcharge for "La familia"

[Darrin]

To post a Minimig from ACUBE it is $50. To get one from AmigaKit US it costs $25.
Why is there such a price difference in postage?

AmigaKit put it in an envelope and strap it to a carrier pigeon while ACube hire a private courier to hand carry it to your house in a giant, padded titanium container?

Who knows.  Postage rates vary from country to country and different companies use different methods of posting.

I tried to order a rugby shirt from Wales once (where AmigaKit is located) and the company wanted $80 to mail it to me.  I ordered a soccer shirt from Swansea City ( a few miles down the road) and they mailed it for $20.

[freqmax]

Just a quick tip for those stuck with displays that require video and audio integrated into the same HDMI signal:



The converter has input for DVI + S/PDIF and output for HDMI signal with video and audio integrated. All for $69.95 (NZ dollar?).

Alternatively wait for a more powerful FPGA with Rocketport etc and DVI connector that will make "upgrade" possible
Anyone that can find a cheaper one?

[psxphill]

Actually pretty soon, I have hundreds of the damn things I need to get rid off.
Just want to make sure they work.
If you don't want the Amiga core you can have em now ...
/Mike

I'll take you up on that, they are upgradable right?

[Everblue]

Any news on the amiga core mike?

[Everblue]

If I use an adapter as in the picture below on a normal PAL TV (through HDMI, 50hz), will I get a picture without any problems?

Also, does the Arcade FPGA come with Scanlines effect?

By the way, looking at this picture, the Arcade FPGA has digital audio out?

Just a quick tip for those stuck with displays that require video and audio integrated into the same HDMI signal:



The converter has input for DVI + S/PDIF and output for HDMI signal with video and audio integrated. All for $69.95 (NZ dollar?).

Alternatively wait for a more powerful FPGA with Rocketport etc and DVI connector that will make "upgrade" possible
Anyone that can find a cheaper one?

[psxphill]

If I use an adapter as in the picture below on a normal PAL TV (through HDMI, 50hz), will I get a picture without any problems?

You should get a picture with just a DVI-D to HDMI adapter.
 
AFAIK all the adapter will do is mix in the audio so you can use your TV's speakers (if it doesn't allow a separate audio input to be selected when using HDMI).
 
If your TV has a VGA input then that is another option.

[Everblue]

It has VGA but I don't think it likes 50hz on that.

Does the arcade fpga output amiga native resolution or one of the standard resolutions such as 1024 x 768 etc.?

[mikej]

It has VGA but I don't think it likes 50hz on that.

Does the arcade fpga output amiga native resolution or one of the standard resolutions such as 1024 x 768 etc.?

The classic modes are thrown out with the original native timing - which may not work with HDMI/DVI inputs. The RTG has programmable "correct" modes.
/Mike

[Everblue]

The classic modes are thrown out with the original native timing - which may not work with HDMI/DVI inputs. The RTG has programmable "correct" modes.
/Mike

Hmmm - so some games may work, others not? How will this affect games exactly. My plan was to use the Fpga Arcade connected to a living room TV with a DVI to HDMI cable, as a 'console' if you wish.

Also, can I connect DVI + Audio to RGB/Scart? That would be pretty cool too.

[mikej]

Hmmm - so some games may work, others not? How will this affect games exactly. My plan was to use the Fpga Arcade connected to a living room TV with a DVI to HDMI cable, as a 'console' if you wish.

Also, can I connect DVI + Audio to RGB/Scart? That would be pretty cool too.

I'm going to start an FAQ on my forums ...

Think of the hardware as being very close to the original. So for original modes use DVI to analog scart / monitor. This will work fine. It may work with a DVI to HDMI cable (separate audio). Some systems do, some don't. I am working on an on-the-fly HDMI adapter which will legalize the line length with adding only one line delay (so no tearing).

For high res you have the choice of DVI/HDMI or Analog.
/Mike

[Everblue]

I'm going to start an FAQ on my forums ...

Think of the hardware as being very close to the original. So for original modes use DVI to analog scart / monitor. This will work fine. It may work with a DVI to HDMI cable (separate audio). Some systems do, some don't. I am working on an on-the-fly HDMI adapter which will legalize the line length with adding only one line delay (so no tearing).

For high res you have the choice of DVI/HDMI or Analog.
/Mike

1. Yes a FAQ will defenitely help

2. DVI + Audio -> analog scart - do you have pinouts for these? Maybe you can include it in the FAQ?

3. When you say some sytems work, other don't I assume it depends on the TV set?

4. So if I use a DVI to HDMI from Ebay i will get screen tearing (like no Vsync effect?)

5. In the past I have used a Minimig 1.1 @ 50hz via VGA with my Benq LCD monitor (50hz capable) - it worked without any problems. Don't know if that means anything, thought I'd mention that