WicherCD32 - Page 3

kolla · 26 August 2018, 00:04

@spidi
Hm, does it really fit under the cover, with a simm sticking up like that??

patrik · 26 August 2018, 15:30

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Is it possible to adjust number of wait states with say a jumper if you happen to find fast 50ns SIMM or such?

I added this option and tested it. You will be able to enable it from the WicherCD32 settings management program.

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Nice! The CD32 only has 16-bit ROM so MAPROM will help the OS performance!

Unfortunately, due to the lack of resources in the CPLD, I will have to give up the MAPROM function.

Can a more costly deluxe version with bigger CPLD be made?

plasmab · 26 August 2018, 16:01

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Originally Posted by spidi

I added this option and tested it. You will be able to enable it from the WicherCD32 settings management program. Unfortunately, due to the lack of resources in the CPLD, I will have to give up the MAPROM function.

I was impressed/envious you got it going with that CPLD.

Nibbler · 27 August 2018, 10:35

What are the chances to see one day a 68030 expandsion for the CD32 ? (you know for those sweet Demos n stuff, that would be a dream

)

Anyway, looking forward to the Witcher ... aehh Wicher

plasmab · 27 August 2018, 11:13

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Originally Posted by Nibbler

What are the chances to see one day a 68030 expandsion for the CD32 ? (you know for those sweet Demos n stuff, that would be a dream

)

Anyway, looking forward to the Witcher ... aehh Wicher

Think there are some FPGA accelerators in the works for the CD32.

Nibbler · 27 August 2018, 16:39

! Nice ! - I replacing my Elast CD32 Pro-Module when this happends

You guys are the best

Cobe · 27 August 2018, 16:52

I have TF328 and its great but as it goes I already started thinking that now I want 030

thairacerjp · 27 August 2018, 18:33

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Think there are some FPGA accelerators in the works for the CD32.

I saw this article in the French website : AmigaFrance.com in march 2017 :
Terrible Fire 530 Revision 2

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Terrible Fire 560 - The logical next?

A version based on Motorola 68060 would seem to be the obvious result of this crazy project. But let's already finish it (or rather start) this version 68040 which is already announced as one of the most powerful physics-based 680 × 0 cards ever designed for Amiga 500 and 500+. He also plans to create a Terrible Fire 32BRK for the CD32 console that is not a processor card but a card that provides video ports DB15, DB9 joystick and RS232 series. An adaptation of the Terrible Fire 530 card for CD32 is also under study. We just have to be patient to see if all these projects will succeed; Which should logically happen because of the work already done.

the size look similar to the TF328, it will be a dream to

to see it
but every Amiga have his accelerator car and cause less CD32 were sold and condo problems, we no have one, keeping hope

, same the tf328, many owner of the CD32 would buy it !

plasmab · 27 August 2018, 19:11

Maybe I’ll do a weekend design marathon for another CD32 card.

Gordon · 27 August 2018, 19:58

I have a 328 but I worry one day the memory chips will fail and whole unit would become unusable, is that right? But with Witcher I could find new memory SIM?

plasmab · 27 August 2018, 20:24

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I have a 328 but I worry one day the memory chips will fail and whole unit would become unusable, is that right? But with Witcher I could find new memory SIM?

That’s pretty paranoid.

Gordon · 27 August 2018, 22:00

a glass of wine helps me sleep at night

plasmab · 27 August 2018, 22:55

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a glass of wine helps me sleep at night

Good lad. Sockets drive mad

spidi · 28 August 2018, 23:45

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Originally Posted by patrik

Can a more costly deluxe version with bigger CPLD be made?

After many optimizations everything fits.
Below is a functioning MAPROM function and a small hack for the SIMM72 60ns (operate at full speed).
MAPROM improves system and IDE performance (~300kB/s)

[ Show youtube player ]

patrik · 29 August 2018, 01:12

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Originally Posted by spidi

After many optimizations everything fits.
Below is a functioning MAPROM function and a small hack for the SIMM72 60ns (operate at full speed).
MAPROM improves system and IDE performance (~300kB/s)

Great work!

Puggsy · 29 August 2018, 16:37

Maprom on CD32! wow great work!
I also have the above question about this unit fitting properly inside the case with the SIMM popping up like that. Could you confirm?

spidi · 29 August 2018, 20:37

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Maprom on CD32! wow great work!
I also have the above question about this unit fitting properly inside the case with the SIMM popping up like that. Could you confirm?

The final version will be an angle socket.

kolla · 30 August 2018, 00:07

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The final version will be an angle socket.

Phew

spidi · 07 November 2018, 13:03

WicherCD32 is available.
Will be soon available in stores.

Specification

Amiga CD32-compatible,
RAM characteristics: SIMM72 module (FPM/EDO) 1-8MB or 16-128MB, 50/60ns (SIMM72 memory module sold separately),
AmigaOS support for up to 11.5 MB FAST RAM,
MAPROM function support for 16-128 SIMM72 modules,
Amiga 600-compatible IDE controller,
ClockPort connector for additional peripherals,

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kolla · 07 November 2018, 13:18

And what risers are supported? I suppose all risers that also work with TF328.

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spidi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wroclaw/Poland Posts: 245	WicherCD32 is available. Will be soon available in stores. Specification Amiga CD32-compatible, RAM characteristics: SIMM72 module (FPM/EDO) 1-8MB or 16-128MB, 50/60ns (SIMM72 memory module sold separately), AmigaOS support for up to 11.5 MB FAST RAM, MAPROM function support for 16-128 SIMM72 modules, Amiga 600-compatible IDE controller, ClockPort connector for additional peripherals, [ Show youtube player ] Last edited by spidi; 07 November 2018 at 13:09.

07 November 2018, 13:18	#60
kolla Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,893	WicherCD32 And what risers are supported? I suppose all risers that also work with TF328. Last edited by kolla; 07 November 2018 at 13:24.

26 August 2018, 00:04	#41
kolla Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,893	@spidi Hm, does it really fit under the cover, with a simm sticking up like that??

27 August 2018, 10:35	#44
Nibbler namm namm AMIGA Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austria Age: 44 Posts: 734	What are the chances to see one day a 68030 expandsion for the CD32 ? (you know for those sweet Demos n stuff, that would be a dream ) Anyway, looking forward to the Witcher ... aehh Wicher

27 August 2018, 16:39	#46
Nibbler namm namm AMIGA Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austria Age: 44 Posts: 734	! Nice ! - I replacing my Elast CD32 Pro-Module when this happends You guys are the best

27 August 2018, 16:52	#47
Cobe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Belgrade / Serbia Age: 41 Posts: 1,004	I have TF328 and its great but as it goes I already started thinking that now I want 030

27 August 2018, 19:11	#49
plasmab Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK Posts: 2,917	Maybe I’ll do a weekend design marathon for another CD32 card.

27 August 2018, 19:58	#50
Gordon Settler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Serf City Posts: 1,760	I have a 328 but I worry one day the memory chips will fail and whole unit would become unusable, is that right? But with Witcher I could find new memory SIM?

27 August 2018, 22:00	#52
Gordon Settler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Serf City Posts: 1,760	a glass of wine helps me sleep at night

29 August 2018, 16:37	#56
Puggsy Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 158	Maprom on CD32! wow great work! I also have the above question about this unit fitting properly inside the case with the SIMM popping up like that. Could you confirm?

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