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X1000 xmos
« on: January 26, 2012, 02:26:09 AM »
The Minimeg uses  Field Programmable Logic Arrays to emulate The Classic Amiga chip set in hardware. One of the things that has fascinated me about the X1000 is the XMOS chip and the ability to add XMOS chips to it through the Xorro bus and the possibility to use the XMOS technology to also emulate the Custom Chip Set in hardware. This would vastly improve performance of the X1000 while running Classic Amiga Software especially some games that bang the metal.
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2012, 03:40:54 AM »
Hmmmmm... interesting concept  :idea:

Although I wouldn't suggest using the Xena for emulation to Trevor Dick. He will have your head!   :whack:
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2012, 03:49:32 AM »
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He will have your head!   :whack:

I did not realize wielded that kind of power....

That kind of power and he can't keep his forum accounts locked down?

What, me worry?


Off to hack Trev's email account... Whose head goes on the chopping block? Did somebody say McBill?
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2012, 04:08:26 AM »
You idiot. SHE will have your head!

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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2012, 04:10:41 AM »
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The Minimeg uses  Field Programmable Logic Arrays to emulate The Classic Amiga chip set in hardware. One of the things that has fascinated me about the X1000 is the XMOS chip and the ability to add XMOS chips to it through the Xorro bus and the possibility to use the XMOS technology to also emulate the Custom Chip Set in hardware. This would vastly improve performance of the X1000 while running Classic Amiga Software especially some games that bang the metal.


Oh! My! God!

:rolleyes:
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2012, 04:27:20 AM »
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You idiot. SHE will have your head!


He she what? I'm the idiot? have another beer.... you're not making sense yet...
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2012, 04:44:22 AM »
XMOS is code named Xena. You obviously didn't see the double meaning (punchline) so i will explain it to you. Trevor is in charge of the X1000 which Xena is attached to so he has control over Xena. So yes he will have your head but she will do it for him. You really didn't get that?

Besides Amiga custom chips are traditionally named after female names.
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2012, 05:18:07 AM »
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Besides Amiga custom chips are traditionally named after female names.

What about Gary? And "Buster" is kind of a masculine name for a female...
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2012, 06:06:23 AM »
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The Minimeg uses  Field Programmable Logic Arrays to emulate The Classic Amiga chip set in hardware. One of the things that has fascinated me about the X1000 is the XMOS chip and the ability to add XMOS chips to it through the Xorro bus and the possibility to use the XMOS technology to also emulate the Custom Chip Set in hardware.

The XMOS chip included is totally unsuitable for emulation. The chip has nothing to do with FPGA.
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2012, 06:08:19 AM »
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What about Gary? And "Buster" is kind of a masculine name for a female...
Both "Xena" and "Buster" sound like names for the punk chick on early-'90s teen shows who looks like the writers were trying to create a butch lesbian but couldn't quite commit to the concept, so they just gave her a mohawk and called it a day...
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2012, 06:16:58 AM »
John, I've been meaning to ask - what is your avatar? I've been trying to figure out what it means for over a year. What are the gestures he keeps on doing? Did you make it yourself?  :confused:
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2012, 06:40:22 AM »
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John, I've been meaning to ask - what is your avatar? I've been trying to figure out what it means for over a year. What are the gestures he keeps on doing? Did you make it yourself?  :confused:


I always thought it was a woman in a dressing-gown having a meltdown.
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2012, 06:43:07 AM »
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The XMOS chip included is totally unsuitable for emulation. The chip has nothing to do with FPGA.


Piru

All I hear about XMOS is what it is unsuitable for...

What CAN it do? Please tell me that it can create a cool plasma effect or something...
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2012, 06:54:33 AM »
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I always thought it was a woman in a dressing-gown having a meltdown.

Actually it reminds me of Jesus Christ for some reason. Maybe Moses...

It also reminds me of IK+ for some reason.

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Piru

All I hear about XMOS is what it is unsuitable for...

What CAN it do? Please tell me that it can create a cool plasma effect or something...

I second this. C'mon Piru, let's see if you are as smart as you claim to be.
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Re: X1000 xmos
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2012, 06:55:29 AM »
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What CAN it do? Please tell me that it can create a cool plasma effect or something...


It could probably pull off a cool plasma, but then again, so can the vic20 (and every other machine ever made)
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