Vampire 500+ Pre-orders now being accepted - Page 11

jack-3d · 27 June 2017, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Predseda

majsta, I just look at the photo in your current auction
The motherboard is in really a shamefull condition...

Testing machine, they usually looks like that ;o)

Majsta please be strong and keep it up! ;o)

Mick · 27 June 2017, 16:18

In the video (fascinating btw) it's mentioned that Intel bought up a lot of the FPGA companies and raised prices on them because they perhaps saw them as a potential threat? it makes you wonder if there are some big players in the microprocessor industry trying to put majsta and co. out of business before they can grow, especially with the talk of eventually moving from FPGA to 2ghz+ ASIC.

Wiffleplop · 27 June 2017, 16:35

I don't know you Majsta, and you don't know me, but I wanted to express my support for you and what you do for the Amiga community.

I'm only just wending my way back into it from the edge, but I've been reading what you're doing and I think it's brilliant. Sadly, there are some very sick people out there that can't stand seeing someone creating something. They can't or won't do it themselves, but they begrudge anyone else having that ability. They are everywhere - I've been a victim of it myself in another hobby, just because I set up a very successful forum where bullying another member results in you getting booted. They make my blood boil

Don't let the illegitimate sons of camels get to you

springycz · 27 June 2017, 17:53

@Wiffleolop Well written!
Also wanted to express my support to Majsta, but others have already written in better words what I have in my mind and heart.

IanP · 27 June 2017, 19:25

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Originally Posted by emufan

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btw. Vampire 600 is no longer listed on the order page.
does anyone know why?

Hmm, the link to the order page below the V600 is still on the apollo-accelerators home page. Could be any of a number of reasons, a mistake (unlikely), a hiatus (Kipper2k caught up with V600 orders, and has decided to take a break from Amiga hardware for a while, he changed his site to a holding page. I hope he'll be back when refreshed), no more V600's ever (unlikely) or preparing for a replacement model (I've heard mention of Vampire 4 a couple of times so maybe a V4 model for the A600 is a possibility although I wouldn't hold my breath).

emufan · 27 June 2017, 19:42

yap, kipper2k's website was down some days ago - now online again without his older projects.
all options possible, but if it's something big, someone would have made a statement already.
so maybe it will be a pleasant surprise - the positive thinking thing, ya know?!

#1) there is already something new on his website - a1200 150 pin connector to an 120pin PCI connector

IanP · 27 June 2017, 19:45

BigGun has said on IRC that there will be a new model.

emufan · 27 June 2017, 19:50

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Originally Posted by IanP

BigGun has said on IRC that there will be a new model.

so kipper2k cleans his desk to prepare for the standalone/v1200?

Amiga1992 · 27 June 2017, 20:28

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Originally Posted by emufan

now online again without his older projects.

Sucks that he has abandoned some really good projects because of Vampire

TrashyMG · 27 June 2017, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Akira

Sucks that he has abandoned some really good projects because of Vampire

He's still working on a bit of things, what project did he abandon?

emufan · 27 June 2017, 21:17

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Originally Posted by Akira

Sucks that he has abandoned some really good projects because of Vampire

I hope he did not, hopefully just gave them a rest.

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Originally Posted by TrashyMG

He's still working on a bit of things, what project did he abandon?

his other projects you can see on archive.org

Amiga1992 · 27 June 2017, 22:25

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Originally Posted by TrashyMG

He's still working on a bit of things, what project did he abandon?

Fast RAM expansions for A500 and A600, CD32 RGB & expansion adapter (non-functioning SCART and keyboard adapter on it), PSX joystick adapters, etc.

Predseda · 28 June 2017, 08:07

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Originally Posted by emufan

btw. Vampire 600 is no longer listed on the order page.
does anyone know why?

Seems it is back now.

apex · 28 June 2017, 10:56

So much envy is just underlining the success of the Vampire 500!!! Do not care about this fucking moments and enjoy the good ones, because you and the Apollo team are the game changers in the actual Amiga history.

I feel remembered when I bought my first iPhone and everyone was laughing about it. There was also much medial envy, because they were game changers in the mobile market.

So keep on going, I press my thumbs for you.

emufan · 28 June 2017, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Predseda

Seems it is back now.

ahh, yep. whatever it was, seems fixed.

sean_sk · 30 June 2017, 17:22

I just stumbled across this thread and wanted to add my support.
Please don't give up Majsta. I bought a card and am proud to say that I'm with the majority supporters that are behind you, backing you up. Hopefully you guys can continue where Commodore left off and continue the development of the fine range of products that you guys turn out.

Starglider 2 · 04 July 2017, 04:12

I received my Vampire today! Plugged it in, connected my existing CF card from the kipper2k A508, and it worked immediately!

It booted so fast that I spontaneously blurted out "Holy $hit fuçks".

My YAM email app loaded before the Wi-Fi dongle could even get DHCP from my router!

VistaPro rendering was a buttery dream.

Amazing job everyone involved!!

(Quick question: Is there a fallback mode that will take it back to original 68k speeds when desired?)

Thanks!

emufan · 04 July 2017, 04:47

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Originally Posted by Starglider 2

My YAM email app loaded before the Wi-Fi dongle could even get DHCP from my router!

VistaPro rendering was a buttery dream.

congrats! no more trouble with slow mail tools

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(Quick question: Is there a fallback mode that will take it back to original 68k speeds when desired?)

there is a throttle feature in firmware gold2 for game compatibility, but i'm not sure how to activate it. i'll have a look.
btw. this feature will be removed in next firmware - it was only a temp solution for some games running too fast.

#1) turtle mode, still looking for the tool.

btw. in the link above you find the CPUMON tool - system monitring tool for the vampire (link in 4th posting)

#2) i cannot find any other description or tool for the turtle mode. maybe an actual vampire owner can help here.

fstltna · 04 July 2017, 04:49

nice setup!

Samurai_Crow · 04 July 2017, 05:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by emufan

congrats! no more trouble with slow mail tools

there is a throttle feature in firmware gold2 for game compatibility, but i'm not sure how to activate it. i'll have a look.
btw. this feature will be removed in next firmware - it was only a temp solution for some games running too fast.

#1) turtle mode, still looking for the tool.

btw. in the link above you find the CPUMON tool - system monitring tool for the vampire (link in 4th posting)

#2) i cannot find any other description or tool for the turtle mode. maybe an actual vampire owner can help here.

Turtle mode is activated by selecting the disable caches check box in the early startup menu.

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27 June 2017, 16:18	#202
Mick Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 710	In the video (fascinating btw) it's mentioned that Intel bought up a lot of the FPGA companies and raised prices on them because they perhaps saw them as a potential threat? it makes you wonder if there are some big players in the microprocessor industry trying to put majsta and co. out of business before they can grow, especially with the talk of eventually moving from FPGA to 2ghz+ ASIC.

27 June 2017, 16:35	#203
Wiffleplop Cute but not bright Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 65	I don't know you Majsta, and you don't know me, but I wanted to express my support for you and what you do for the Amiga community. I'm only just wending my way back into it from the edge, but I've been reading what you're doing and I think it's brilliant. Sadly, there are some very sick people out there that can't stand seeing someone creating something. They can't or won't do it themselves, but they begrudge anyone else having that ability. They are everywhere - I've been a victim of it myself in another hobby, just because I set up a very successful forum where bullying another member results in you getting booted. They make my blood boil Don't let the illegitimate sons of camels get to you

27 June 2017, 17:53	#204
springycz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Budweis / Czech Republic Posts: 86	@Wiffleolop Well written! Also wanted to express my support to Majsta, but others have already written in better words what I have in my mind and heart.

27 June 2017, 19:42	#206
emufan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: #DrainTheSwamp Posts: 4,545	yap, kipper2k's website was down some days ago - now online again without his older projects. all options possible, but if it's something big, someone would have made a statement already. so maybe it will be a pleasant surprise - the positive thinking thing, ya know?! #1) there is already something new on his website - a1200 150 pin connector to an 120pin PCI connector

27 June 2017, 19:45	#207
IanP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bristol/UK Posts: 166	BigGun has said on IRC that there will be a new model.

28 June 2017, 10:56	#214
apex Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amigaplanet Posts: 645	So much envy is just underlining the success of the Vampire 500!!! Do not care about this fucking moments and enjoy the good ones, because you and the Apollo team are the game changers in the actual Amiga history. I feel remembered when I bought my first iPhone and everyone was laughing about it. There was also much medial envy, because they were game changers in the mobile market. So keep on going, I press my thumbs for you.

30 June 2017, 17:22	#216
sean_sk Gimmemore Commodore Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 339	I just stumbled across this thread and wanted to add my support. Please don't give up Majsta. I bought a card and am proud to say that I'm with the majority supporters that are behind you, backing you up. Hopefully you guys can continue where Commodore left off and continue the development of the fine range of products that you guys turn out.

04 July 2017, 04:12	#217
Starglider 2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,146	I received my Vampire today! Plugged it in, connected my existing CF card from the kipper2k A508, and it worked immediately! It booted so fast that I spontaneously blurted out "Holy $hit fuçks". My YAM email app loaded before the Wi-Fi dongle could even get DHCP from my router! VistaPro rendering was a buttery dream. Amazing job everyone involved!! (Quick question: Is there a fallback mode that will take it back to original 68k speeds when desired?) Thanks!

04 July 2017, 04:49	#219
fstltna Indie Game Dev Join Date: May 2017 Location: South San Francisco, US Age: 56 Posts: 227	nice setup!

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