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by banman
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Raspberry pi Pico
Replies: 6
Views: 1312

Re: Raspberry pi Pico

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by banman
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:49 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Raspberry pi Pico
Replies: 6
Views: 1312

Re: Raspberry pi Pico

Hi eslapion,


Yes, I agree. :D

The price point is great for such a versatile microcontroller. I can definitely see many Commodore related projects being created around the Rasberry Pi Pico.
by banman
Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: PS/2 keyboard adapter for VIC20 and C64
Replies: 32
Views: 5971

Re: PS/2 keyboard adapter for VIC20 and C64

I'm not sure if this is still relevant to levoman's project or not.


I was just browsing the web and saw that Microchip technology are still manufacturing dip Mt8808 chips in a leadfree package....



https://www.microsemi.com/product-direc ... -amp-specs
by banman
Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: 1541 Troubleshooting
Replies: 5
Views: 429

Re: 1541 Troubleshooting

Hi Zippy Zapp,

Agreed..
by banman
Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:06 am
Forum: The Scene
Topic: New double resolution double color graphics mode
Replies: 9
Views: 424

Re: New double resolution double color graphics mode

Hi Mr SQL,


Thanks!

Yes, I looked at the Coco Max cartridge and you're right about the DIN plug in the side.

You've helped me heaps in narrowing down a few details on these machines. Much appreciated :D
by banman
Sun Nov 05, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: The Scene
Topic: New double resolution double color graphics mode
Replies: 9
Views: 424

Re: New double resolution double color graphics mode

I know I'm bending your ear a bit Mr SQL. You seem quite knowledgeable about things. I also have a COCO MAX cartridge. Do you know any information on this cartridge? I can't find any references to it. Thank you again. Much appreciated for you advice. Screenshot_2023-10-03-13-19-38-179_com.ebay.mobil...
by banman
Sun Nov 05, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: The Scene
Topic: New double resolution double color graphics mode
Replies: 9
Views: 424

Re: New double resolution double color graphics mode

Hi Mr SQL, Thank you very much. I think you might be right about the SAM chip. I had a suspicion that it might have been that. I couldn't find any information on the sort of display I was seeing. Here's a bit of background checking I did on these machines. I have 2 Coco 2 computers. One is a Radio S...
by banman
Sun Nov 05, 2023 2:49 am
Forum: The Scene
Topic: New double resolution double color graphics mode
Replies: 9
Views: 424

Re: New double resolution double color graphics mode

Hi Mr SQL, Thank you for your time and advice. Here's what I get on the TV. IMG_20231105_123951.jpg IMG_20231102_181244_BURST1.jpg Have you see this type of pattern before? I have a second machine that displays a very similar pattern. I will admit that the pattern may change slightly on subsequent r...
by banman
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: The Scene
Topic: New double resolution double color graphics mode
Replies: 9
Views: 424

Re: New double resolution double color graphics mode

Hi Mr SQL

A totally different random question.

Do you know anything about the Radio shack TRS80 Coco2?

I have a bizarre screen.
by banman
Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:04 am
Forum: The Scene
Topic: New double resolution double color graphics mode
Replies: 9
Views: 424

Re: New double resolution double color graphics mode

Hi Mr SQL,


Very interesting. Would very much like to see more on this!