Zeus68k – Accelerator/IDE/RAM for the A500/2000/CDTV and others - Page 28

Mohican · 13 September 2013, 09:49

yes mate, I know ... it was a joke.

but I hope someone will make your dream; a powerfull board for A1200 (FPGA 060 softcore + RTG, 128/256Mb, possibly USB)
Count me in 2

svin83 · 20 September 2013, 19:45

I'm sorry if I'm a nag, but what's going on with this project?

checking this thread for news feels like

I've got my DKB Megachip installed now, (A500 Rev6a Motherboard)
And I can test if it works with this board if that's in your interest?

mr.vince · 25 September 2013, 08:02

We all got a life? We all don't want to deliver anything but the best we can make? Sure, there's Christmas business waiting outside, but there've been so many Christmas Eves now that one does not really count.

The Zeus is no vaporware, we already have boards.

All is coming along nicely.

imigger · 26 September 2013, 23:56

can you put a ppc chip on it too as I would like to run os4 cheers.

majsta · 27 September 2013, 12:13

This last comment is amazing

bubbob42 · 27 September 2013, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by majsta

This last comment is amazing

Yeah, makes you laugh and feel sad at the same time.

Paul_s · 27 September 2013, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by imigger

can you put a ppc chip on it too as I would like to run os4 cheers.

haha I'm sure they will if you provide the logic to get it all working!

Mohican · 27 September 2013, 14:46

Maybe Zeus developers waiting for ACA500 and Jens waiting for Zeus board ...

svin83 · 27 September 2013, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mohican

maybe zeus developers waiting for aca500 and jens waiting for zeus board ...

lol

Lord Aga · 27 September 2013, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

haha I'm sure they will if you provide the logic to get it all working!

Pffft, what logic, you just need some super-glue and you can put a PPC chip on any board

mr.vince · 29 September 2013, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mohican

Maybe Zeus developers waiting for ACA500 and Jens waiting for Zeus board ...

Sure, we will take a look (already have), Jens has, too. There's also been constant exchange of ideas at a1k.org. We're not enemies, and competition is a good motivator. The products are not really direct competitors. The Zeus is the expensive power horse with max. compatibility and fits internally. The ACA is aimed at a lower price, and is an external solution.

Both enhance the A500. Isn't that great, over 25 years later?

svin83 · 30 September 2013, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.vince

Both enhance the A500. Isn't that great, over 25 years later?

Yeah the dedication is unbelieveable

And making my Amiga 500 all it can be, is an old wet dream. So i really appreciate, and thank you for all your efforts and hard work

Smakar · 30 September 2013, 18:03

"Both enhance the A500. Isn't that great, over 25 years later?"

I can't wait till both are available - I'll buy and install both and have a super-duper ACAZeus (pronounced A-KA-Zeus)!!!

elpiloto · 01 October 2013, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.vince

sure, we will take a look (already have), jens has, too. There's also been constant exchange of ideas at a1k.org. We're not enemies, and competition is a good motivator. The products are not really direct competitors. The zeus is the expensive power horse with max. Compatibility and fits internally. The aca is aimed at a lower price, and is an external solution.

Both enhance the a500. Isn't that great, over 25 years later?

+1000000

mr.vince · 06 October 2013, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smakar

"Both enhance the A500. Isn't that great, over 25 years later?"

I can't wait till both are available - I'll buy and install both and have a super-duper ACAZeus (pronounced A-KA-Zeus)!!!

I'd recommend using two machines. Otherwise... none will work.

nikoluis · 22 October 2013, 12:28

I don't want to disturb this peace, but any ...newer news?

Mohican · 23 October 2013, 23:47

Yep

We are not spoiled.

24 October 2013, 09:09

Also interested in any news here!

I also have a few question that I couldn't find an answer to in the looong thread.

1) Since Zeus68k only has IDE, isn't it still faster for lucky Trifecta owners to plug in an SCSI drive (or CF card via capable adapter) for 10 MB/s transfer rate, provided that its "hidden DMA" still works with Zeus68k?

2) Since everything basically goes through Zeus68k, is it possible to configure also the amount of chip RAM (in case you got e.g. DKB MegAChip with 2MB) via the startup screen?

mr.vince · 26 October 2013, 18:21

No, chip mem is on board, and all the other custom chips need to be able to access it independently from the CPU. The Zeus is in the CPU socket, hence we can't fake chip mem, except for the CPU itself, which is not of much use.

I need to find out about SCSI.

As stated earlier, our plan is to deliver excellence, we don't care about production speed or cost. There's lots of stuff to be done office wise, like preparing accounts, getting quotes, making sure this gets properly taxed (the project will be managed and produced in Germany)... so... we're at it, while real life goes on.

DonAmiga · 26 October 2013, 18:38

Good things come to those who wait

On the other hand can't wait

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svin83 Meditating Guru Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Trondheim / Norway Posts: 32	Any news? I'm sorry if I'm a nag, but what's going on with this project? checking this thread for news feels like I've got my DKB Megachip installed now, (A500 Rev6a Motherboard) And I can test if it works with this board if that's in your interest? Last edited by svin83; 20 September 2013 at 19:48. Reason: adding text:P

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13 September 2013, 09:49	#541
Mohican Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Budapest / Hungary Age: 50 Posts: 67	yes mate, I know ... it was a joke. but I hope someone will make your dream; a powerfull board for A1200 (FPGA 060 softcore + RTG, 128/256Mb, possibly USB) Count me in 2

25 September 2013, 08:02	#543
mr.vince Cheesy crust Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawk's Creek Age: 48 Posts: 1,383	We all got a life? We all don't want to deliver anything but the best we can make? Sure, there's Christmas business waiting outside, but there've been so many Christmas Eves now that one does not really count. The Zeus is no vaporware, we already have boards. All is coming along nicely.

26 September 2013, 23:56	#544
imigger Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: england Posts: 135	can you put a ppc chip on it too as I would like to run os4 cheers.

27 September 2013, 12:13	#545
majsta www.majsta.com Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Banjaluka/Republic of Srpska Age: 43 Posts: 448	This last comment is amazing

27 September 2013, 14:46	#548
Mohican Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Budapest / Hungary Age: 50 Posts: 67	Maybe Zeus developers waiting for ACA500 and Jens waiting for Zeus board ...

30 September 2013, 18:03	#553
Smakar Amiga Fan in Phoenix Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Age: 66 Posts: 60	"Both enhance the A500. Isn't that great, over 25 years later?" I can't wait till both are available - I'll buy and install both and have a super-duper ACAZeus (pronounced A-KA-Zeus)!!!

22 October 2013, 12:28	#556
nikoluis Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Greece Age: 49 Posts: 14	I don't want to disturb this peace, but any ...newer news?

23 October 2013, 23:47	#557
Mohican Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Budapest / Hungary Age: 50 Posts: 67	Yep We are not spoiled.

24 October 2013, 09:09	#558
took Posts: n/a	Also interested in any news here! I also have a few question that I couldn't find an answer to in the looong thread. 1) Since Zeus68k only has IDE, isn't it still faster for lucky Trifecta owners to plug in an SCSI drive (or CF card via capable adapter) for 10 MB/s transfer rate, provided that its "hidden DMA" still works with Zeus68k? 2) Since everything basically goes through Zeus68k, is it possible to configure also the amount of chip RAM (in case you got e.g. DKB MegAChip with 2MB) via the startup screen?

26 October 2013, 18:21	#559
mr.vince Cheesy crust Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawk's Creek Age: 48 Posts: 1,383	No, chip mem is on board, and all the other custom chips need to be able to access it independently from the CPU. The Zeus is in the CPU socket, hence we can't fake chip mem, except for the CPU itself, which is not of much use. I need to find out about SCSI. As stated earlier, our plan is to deliver excellence, we don't care about production speed or cost. There's lots of stuff to be done office wise, like preparing accounts, getting quotes, making sure this gets properly taxed (the project will be managed and produced in Germany)... so... we're at it, while real life goes on.

26 October 2013, 18:38	#560
DonAmiga Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	Good things come to those who wait On the other hand can't wait

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