New products for C64 and Amiga from Individual Computers

[Schoenfeld]

Originally Posted by Nostromo

Quick question regarding the Indivision AGA MK2cr.... can it output via DVI (digital signal) @ 50hz? I would like to get one but only if it retains the 50hz frequency so I can connect to a normal TV with a DVI->HDMI adapter.

This is not within the standard output frequencies of today's VGA/DVI monitors, which is why it's also not in the standard modes that are included with the factory config.

However, you can create a non-standard output screenmode @50Hz with the config tool and assign that to PAL-nonlace for gaming (if your monitor supports 50Hz, that is). The output is NOT V-synced, but animation is still smooth, as most monitors don't support V-syncing anyway.

Originally Posted by Nostromo

And another question on Chameleon... Can it output @ 50hz when using C64 and Amiga cores? (via VGA obviously)

Chameleon in C64 standalone or cartridge mode does support V-Syncing, but many monitors don't like such low frequencies. CRTs are really the best output units, as they work without a framebuffer. Some flat screens with gaming functions do support V-Syncing (the expensive ones do...). There's a list of compatible monitors in our wiki. If you find a new compatible monitor, please report, so we can update the Wiki.

Chameleon with Minimig core has a scandoubler only, not a framebuffer, so it's V-Synced "by nature" - if you run this core in PAL mode, your monitor MUST support 50Hz, otherwise you only get an "out of range" (or similar) error message.

Jens

[DDNI]

Thanks Jens. I was looking for a list of v-sync compatible monitors.

[demolition]

Originally Posted by Schoenfeld

This is not within the standard output frequencies of today's VGA/DVI monitors, which is why it's also not in the standard modes that are included with the factory config.

However, you can create a non-standard output screenmode @50Hz with the config tool and assign that to PAL-nonlace for gaming (if your monitor supports 50Hz, that is). The output is NOT V-synced, but animation is still smooth, as most monitors don't support V-syncing anyway.

I'm not really sure what you mean by this? How does the monitor know anything about vsync? Some/many monitors will convert the received framerate into the display's fixed framerate, but how will that make animations smooth?

Since 50Hz is a standard on HDMI, it would be very useful if there was a standard setting providing a HDMI compatible 1280x720@50Hz output from the Indivision (using a DVI-HDMI converter). On many TVs, that could provide a very nice and smooth picture, better than using their SCART inputs.

For Indivision Mk3, you should consider DisplayPort and FreeSync to get optimal smoothness.

[Nostromo]

Thanks Jens for the reply

In the case of Indivision I had in mind connecting the machine to a modern PAL TV using a DVI -> HDMI adapter. Would I still have to create the output frequency config file manually? As there is no V-Synced, does it mean during panning/scrolling you get stuttering or tearing?

What is the link for a list of compatible monitors please?

[dJOS]

Originally Posted by demolition

I'm not really sure what you mean by this? How does the monitor know anything about vsync? Some/many monitors will convert the received framerate into the display's fixed framerate, but how will that make animations smooth?

Since 50Hz is a standard on HDMI, it would be very useful if there was a standard setting providing a HDMI compatible 1280x720@50Hz output from the Indivision (using a DVI-HDMI converter). On many TVs, that could provide a very nice and smooth picture, better than using their SCART inputs.

For Indivision Mk3, you should consider DisplayPort and FreeSync to get optimal smoothness.

DVI-D supports 24hz and 50hz

[chromium]

Originally Posted by Schoenfeld

Found the eMails - that order was handled outside the shop system, and I've closed that ticket after I shipped the first part of your order. My mistake. More details and tracking number for your joystick has been sent through eMail.

Jens

Got the joystick and the free gift

The joystick works great, feels so nice and the gift will come in handy too

Thanks Jens!

[jdryyz]

Very nice!! Are mugs listed on the new shop redesign? I will go take a look.

Originally Posted by chromium

Got the joystick and the free gift

The joystick works great, feels so nice and the gift will come in handy too

Thanks Jens!

[Schoenfeld]

Originally Posted by jdryyz

Very nice!! Are mugs listed on the new shop redesign? I will go take a look.

Mugs aren't listed - yet. I'd like to wait until a new feature has been implemented for the shop. Till then, I will include these mugs for free if I feel I need to apologize (or say thanks to returning customers).

Jens

[jdryyz]

Sounds good.

Originally Posted by Schoenfeld

Mugs aren't listed - yet. I'd like to wait until a new feature has been implemented for the shop. Till then, I will include these mugs for free if I feel I need to apologize (or say thanks to returning customers).

Jens

[Mr B]

Dishwasher safe?

[fitzsteve]

Originally Posted by Mr B

Dishwasher safe?

As long as you replace the caps and do timing fixes

[Mr B]

I can do that.
Now I want one

[keropi]

kudos on the new usb board but I wonder - since this is now out of the way - will there be any real development now for the indiMK2s ?
The config tool still is problematic (timings are all over the place) , vsync is still not an option, highgfx still doesn't work properly... any updates on that coming?

[BippyM]

Off topic post moved ----> Here

Please keep on topic, and don't hijack threads!!

[Retrofan]

So have you got problems with HighGFX?

[keropi]

^ it displays garbage at parts of the screen

[Retrofan]

Originally Posted by keropi

^ it displays garbage at parts of the screen

Maybe you need this fixing:

Originally Posted by Retrofan

http://aminet.net/package/docs/hard/flickerfix it worked for me with HighGFX. Also clean the pins of Lisa and put a fan if you can.

And also you can try this config (the first if HighGFX gives you problems): http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=920520&postcount=97

[keropi]

^ thanks but what does the author of the fix means by

Now we have very effective hardware solution. Simply connect together two
pins of resistor E127R on A1200 board.

there is a resistor (E127R) and we just null it by connecting it's 2 points? or there is no component on E127R and we bridge the points?

[Retrofan]

In my mobo there is a resistor -in the back of the mobo-, I don't know in others. And yes, you have to solder a pin or wire to both sides of it. Easy.

[fitzsteve]

HighGFX can produce garbage even with Mk1 indi, it's the A1200 not the Indivision that's at fault.

Think how hard you are pushing your chipset with such a high resolution, the Indi isn't a graphics card after all.