Amiga 1200 remake?

arjanv · 11 August 2017, 15:58

Hi All,

I was thinking to build a completely new amiga 1200 board, with all addons included such as usb,vga/hdmi, sd/cf slot, multiple ide connectors, maybe a better cpu (so a accelerator would not be needed anymore)

The schematics are on internet, but do this would it be illegal?

Also i'm looking for people who can help. Was also thinking of a kickstart project for this.

Or is it not worth it?

What dou you think?

Daedalus · 11 August 2017, 16:23

Have you seen this? It's essentially what you're talking about, or similar enough anyway. I can't see it being a big deal if you generate your own schematics, as in, "paraphrase" the existing ones. But using the existing schematics and board layouts verbatim might be a problem as that falls under copyright. If you think you can get the backing, go for it, but it's a colossal project for the following reasons:

Will you use the standard AGA chipset? If so, where will you get them? If not, what will you replace them with?

Will you use existing network and USB/VGA/HDMI solutions? If so, how will you integrate it? If not, what will you use and (most importantly) who will write the driver software for them?

Don't get me wrong, I think it would be great (and the more competition the better), but you'll need to have a very clear plan before thinking about looking for funding.

arjanv · 11 August 2017, 16:28

thanks, i was afraid of that. it's too much work indeed. didnt saw the a1200 reloaded.

Amiga1992 · 11 August 2017, 16:29

And also, what have you done before that you can show as experience to know you could pull this off? That will be important.

Jope · 11 August 2017, 16:33

If you're going to do a kickstarter, you better be able to pull it off. Have a running proto + negotiate the mass production deal and only then collect the funds for mass production.

Illegal? I doubt it.

If you can't do it on your own, then I'd say leave it as a dream. If you're serious, you should start drawing in your favourite cad program. Once you have working hardware, you will probably be able to recruit someone to write the drivers for you, if needed.

11 August 2017, 15:58	#1
arjanv Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: netherlands Posts: 13	Amiga 1200 remake? Hi All, I was thinking to build a completely new amiga 1200 board, with all addons included such as usb,vga/hdmi, sd/cf slot, multiple ide connectors, maybe a better cpu (so a accelerator would not be needed anymore) The schematics are on internet, but do this would it be illegal? Also i'm looking for people who can help. Was also thinking of a kickstart project for this. Or is it not worth it? What dou you think?

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11 August 2017, 16:23	#2
Daedalus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin, then Glasgow Posts: 6,344	Have you seen this? It's essentially what you're talking about, or similar enough anyway. I can't see it being a big deal if you generate your own schematics, as in, "paraphrase" the existing ones. But using the existing schematics and board layouts verbatim might be a problem as that falls under copyright. If you think you can get the backing, go for it, but it's a colossal project for the following reasons: Will you use the standard AGA chipset? If so, where will you get them? If not, what will you replace them with? Will you use existing network and USB/VGA/HDMI solutions? If so, how will you integrate it? If not, what will you use and (most importantly) who will write the driver software for them? Don't get me wrong, I think it would be great (and the more competition the better), but you'll need to have a very clear plan before thinking about looking for funding.

11 August 2017, 16:28	#3
arjanv Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: netherlands Posts: 13	thanks, i was afraid of that. it's too much work indeed. didnt saw the a1200 reloaded.

11 August 2017, 16:29	#4
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	And also, what have you done before that you can show as experience to know you could pull this off? That will be important.

11 August 2017, 16:33	#5
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,863	If you're going to do a kickstarter, you better be able to pull it off. Have a running proto + negotiate the mass production deal and only then collect the funds for mass production. Illegal? I doubt it. If you can't do it on your own, then I'd say leave it as a dream. If you're serious, you should start drawing in your favourite cad program. Once you have working hardware, you will probably be able to recruit someone to write the drivers for you, if needed.

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