doh that's the one I ordered... will have to do a run of the other boards then :) and put it in my store when you get it all figured out I'll get that in motion
On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 10:11 AM Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> wrote: > yes, I am basing this off the original design not the one on Tindie. > The tindie design uses new firmware, and a faster clock. Not doing that > work. > > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 1:07 PM Mike Stein <mhs.st...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Steve, >> >> Did it ultimately end up essentially identical to the original except for >> the DE-9? (The original board has a 4-pin low voltage TTL header). >> >> I ask because I have a few extra of the original board just in case >> someone wants to do it the hard way, assuming any firmware upgrades will be >> compatible. >> >> m >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> >> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com >> *Sent:* Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:13 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [M100] Video adapter. >> >> regarding the kit. >> The kits available don't have a convenient RS-232 connector. >> I redesigned the PCB to support a DB-9 connector. If you can wait, I'll >> have that ready soon. >> If not, then I think you can go for Tindie ($$$) or the source that Geoff >> cites on his site. >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:06 PM Tom Wilson <wilso...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Where did you find it, Greg? I haven’t been able to find a kit. >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 7:36 AM Gregory McGill <arcadeshop...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> agreed, super cool.. i just ordered one of these boards >>>> >>>> Greg >>>> >>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 7:09 AM Brian White <b.kenyo...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> this is really cool >>>>> >>>>> bkw >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 8:47 AM Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> next update: >>>>>> I have a beta version of the VT100 driver working now. It's pretty >>>>>> neat to have a modern display hanging off of the M100! >>>>>> The current version works with the "stock VT100 adapter" with a few >>>>>> issues. What needs to happen next is a software load for the VT100 >>>>>> adapter >>>>>> that provides a few extra commands that the M100 needs. >>>>>> >>>>>> The VT100 driver works just like Microsoft Disk Basic, in that it >>>>>> integrates with the M100 OS to enable direct access to an external CRT. >>>>>> >>>>>> cheers >>>>>> Steve >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 10:44 AM Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> update: >>>>>>> Towards the goal of a next-generation video solution for M100, I >>>>>>> have some progress to share. >>>>>>> Recall this thread where I suggest that the "Geoff VT100 adapter" as >>>>>>> the hardware to focus on. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> First, I have a "beta" VT100 driver solution, which is closely based >>>>>>> on Microsoft Disk-Basic (minus the disk stuff). >>>>>>> While still buggy, I can now drive the VT100 board, and attached VGA >>>>>>> monitor from BASIC. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Secondly, in order to really support M100, the software component in >>>>>>> the VT100 emulator board needs to be extended. I'm working on that. >>>>>>> This >>>>>>> does imply that the "Geoff VT100" board, as it was originally designed, >>>>>>> won't work perfectly for M100. But, I'll post the updated software >>>>>>> image >>>>>>> so anyone with this board already can update their board. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'll keep posting updates as this progresses. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Steve >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sun, Apr 5, 2020 at 8:41 AM Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As some of you may recall, it is fairly straightforward to access >>>>>>>> an 80x24 screen in CP/M through the use of the M100 serial port, and an >>>>>>>> external VT100 emulator. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This device: >>>>>>>> http://geoffg.net/terminal.html >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> is a great example of how to connect a modern VGA flat screen >>>>>>>> display to the M100. However, this exact design isn't really >>>>>>>> convenient, >>>>>>>> as the serial data has to be connected with a custom cable. (see the >>>>>>>> little white 4 pin header). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I've decided to make a variant of this design that has a DB-9 >>>>>>>> connector on it, for serial data, so that it can be easily connected >>>>>>>> to the >>>>>>>> M100. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'll be making kits available for this design, and the price will >>>>>>>> be 30$ US. Hopefully by making this affordable and easier to connect, >>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>> can become the defacto solution to 80x24 display! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This solution will work with CP/M right away, but the next task >>>>>>>> will be - how to use this solution with Model T natively. This will >>>>>>>> take >>>>>>>> some software work. A port of the "DVI software" to leverage serial >>>>>>>> communication to the VT100 adapter is one way to do this. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This solution is also compatible with the "BCR serial port" >>>>>>>> modification which allows for serial data transmission at up to >>>>>>>> 120kbits/sec. A nice solution to exernal video that frees up the real >>>>>>>> RS-232 port of the laptop for comms. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'll be updating the REX wiki with some information on this. Kits >>>>>>>> aren't ready just yet. I'm waiting for my boards to arrive. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> cheers >>>>>>>> Steve >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>> Tom Wilson >>> wilso...@gmail.com >>> (619)940-6311 >>> K6ABZ >>> >>
