Chameleon Special Accessory Offers AmigaKit.com

[amigakit]

We are now offering special accessory offers for Chameleon

Chameleon is a new re-configurable computer system which many third-party cores in development such as Amiga (Minimig) and C64.  Spectrum core was demonstrated last week at the Replay Expo 2011 show by Individual Computers.

Latest accessory offers include discounted CDTV Remote Controller for use with the Chameleon.

For more information about the exciting Chameleon product, please visit:

USA:
http://www.amigakit.us/product_info.php?products_id=1033

UK:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/GBP.php?url=product_info.php?products_id=1033

Europe:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/EUR.php?url=product_info.php?products_id=1033

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[gaula92]

Hello there, AmigaKit guys!

I've got several products from you in the past (like my Minimig + memory expansion, A1200, etc), and this one looks very tempting!

But I have some questions before I fall for it:

-Your specs page says it displays at 60HZ or more: is it unable to display PAL-50HZ games then? Most C64 & Amiga games are 50HZ after all. I have several monitors supporting Minimig 50Hz modes, so it's possible to display those modes on modern LCDs as you already know

-How well does it simulate SID? Does it include filters?

-Does the Amiga beta core have a joystick emulation mode with keyboard?

That's all, folks.

[ChaosLord]

Does it output 8-bit video, 16-bit video or 24-bit video?

[ribdevil1]

Hi, look in the next blog.
All the answers.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/chameleon_64/messages/1385?xm=1&m=p&tidx=1

[ChaosLord]

I found a lot of good infos.  Thanx

But I could not find any info about the video output bits.

[gaula92]

I also read that group, but I didn't find any clear answers to my questions either.
It seems "there's frame conversion", so it seems 50HZ games are displayed at 60HZ with tearing (not matching framerate/screenrefresh) wich is not what I want.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[ChaosLord]

@Gaula92

In one of his messages, Jens states that there is no smooth 50hz to 60hz conversion and there is no flickerfixer either.  Both for the same reason: There is not enough bandwidth available in the design.

I have 3 1084S monitors sitting here so I have no 50hz problems.   WOOPS!  The Chameleon hardware promotes the video output to 31.5 Khz so I can't use my 1084S monitor with it unless there is a way to disable the promotion.

[gaula92]

@Gaula92

In one of his messages, Jens states that there is no smooth 50hz to 60hz conversion and there is no flickerfixer either.  Both for the same reason: There is not enough bandwidth available in the design.

I have 3 1084S monitors sitting here so I have no 50hz problems.   WOOPS!  The Chameleon hardware promotes the video output to 31.5 Khz so I can't use my 1084S monitor with it unless there is a way to disable the promotion.

But I DON'T WANT a conversion: I want 50HZ VGA modes , just like the Minimig does.
I'm still confused: Is there 50HZ for PAL games? I don't mind about framerate conversions, I want the original framerates (at 31Khz, just like the Minimig once more).

[gaula92]

No one has tried this Chamaleon C64 & Amiga with native video output at 50HZ?
All I need is to confirm it's smooth-scroll capable when running PAL games/demos at 50HZ...

[F0LLETT]

No one has tried this Chamaleon C64 & Amiga with native video output at 50HZ?
All I need is to confirm it's smooth-scroll capable when running PAL games/demos at 50HZ...

Hi,

I had planned to spend some time with Jens discussing the Chameleon.
However never got time at replay 2011. I have started playing around with Chameleon myself, so I will talk to Jens and find out for you.

[gaula92]

Hi,

I had planned to spend some time with Jens discussing the Chameleon.
However never got time at replay 2011. I have started playing around with Chameleon myself, so I will talk to Jens and find out for you.

Hey thanks! Keep me informed

[gaula92]

@F0LLET: Did you find out if the Chamaleon offers smooth scroll in PAL games with a 50HZ video mode? You have one yourself, if I got you right, so it's a matter of seconds to test

[amigakit]

Chameleon in C64 mode outputs a totally async picture at the moment. To reduce tearing effects, the framebuffer uses double-buffering. However, perfect scrolling can only be achieved if the TFT supports VSync display, or if a CRT is used.

The Amiga mode is based on Minimig. It has a sync output, so scrolling is perfect. Again, a flat screen must support VSync mode, which is usually a gamer's feature. Look for a monitor like that, and you'll have as smooth scrolling as you are used to from CRT screens.

[strim]

Hello Amigakit.

Will you offer replacement breakout cables (IEC/PS2/USB) for Chameleon ?

[Erol]

I'd love to know details of what this cartridge does when plugged into the C64.