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[puppetmark]

candle, on Mon Feb 6, 2012 9:18 AM, said:

why the case looks like sawed off?

Because a stock Atari cart case is too small. I am using a small instrument case. I just cut the end off to make it into the cartridge case. It fits fine in the Atari computers, and it was MUCH cheaper than having something manufactured. You only notice it in the picture because of the way the light hit the plactic when I took the picture. I might try rubbing a bit of acitone on the edges to blend, but at the moment it is a minor issue.

Edited by puppetmark, Mon Feb 6, 2012 10:11 AM.

[candle]

will it fit 1200xl?

[puppetmark]

candle, on Mon Feb 6, 2012 11:30 AM, said:

will it fit 1200xl?

Yep. Compared to a "normal" cart shell, The shell is just longer, very close in thickness, and bit less wide. Here is a link to the shell, you can download a technical drawing:
http://www.pactecenc...d=51&classid=27

BTW, it took several days and samples to find a workable shell!

Edited by puppetmark, Mon Feb 6, 2012 12:42 PM.

[flashjazzcat]

Heh... at least it comes with a nice label on it. Looks OK to me.

[venom4728a]

Nice, I would like one of these!!

[puppetmark]

I just updated the site with the info I posted here and a few more pictures. More to come.

www.atari8ethernet.com

[Defender II]

puppetmark, on Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:57 AM, said:

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Would it be possible for you to make your pcb layout using the IP Dragon II with the pins on the other side to reduce the configuration to fit more easily into a cart case? Image showing a customized connector layout
From their web page->http://www.invector.se/iet8900.asp

Good thought. The IP dragon boards I just received came with the header pins unsoldered so it would certainly be possible to have the pins on top. I think that's what the developers of the apple ethernet cart did. Fitting it into an exsisting cart would be way cool.

Thanks for the input. suggestions are always welcome.

I guess for some reason you weren't able to use the pins comming out the other side so you could fit it without the jack comming out the front?

[candle]

crystal chip is not very efficient in terms of power
in plain words - it get burning hot and thats normal state
having it sadwitched without proper means of cooling - even passive one - would rise stability issues pretty fast

[puppetmark]

Defender II, on Tue Feb 7, 2012 11:03 AM, said:

puppetmark, on Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:57 AM, said:

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Would it be possible for you to make your pcb layout using the IP Dragon II with the pins on the other side to reduce the configuration to fit more easily into a cart case? Image showing a customized connector layout
From their web page->http://www.invector.se/iet8900.asp

Good thought. The IP dragon boards I just received came with the header pins unsoldered so it would certainly be possible to have the pins on top. I think that's what the developers of the apple ethernet cart did. Fitting it into an exsisting cart would be way cool.

Thanks for the input. suggestions are always welcome.

I guess for some reason you weren't able to use the pins comming out the other side so you could fit it without the jack comming out the front?

Candle is right, and besides the cooling issues, I couldn't make it fit that way with the other components that needed room on the PCB.

Edited by puppetmark, Tue Feb 7, 2012 2:13 PM.

[Defender II]

puppetmark, on Tue Feb 7, 2012 2:07 PM, said:

Candle is right, and besides the cooling issues, I couldn't make it fit that way with the other components that needed room on the PCB.

Are you putting a heat sync on them inside the case?

[puppetmark]

Defender II, on Thu Feb 9, 2012 3:51 PM, said:

puppetmark, on Tue Feb 7, 2012 2:07 PM, said:

Candle is right, and besides the cooling issues, I couldn't make it fit that way with the other components that needed room on the PCB.

Are you putting a heat sync on them inside the case?

There is enough air space around the chip, so that's not necessary. (passive cooling) Also, that bottom of the cart is open and that helps too. We have tested the cart extensively, and have had no overheating issues.

[w1k]

nice

[flashjazzcat]

Can we not have a tiny 10,000 RPM fan in there.

[Stephen]

Nice!

[Ransom]

I'm really looking forward to this!

[puppetmark]

@flashjazzcat: we could put a tiny fan in there, but who would want a seperate PS for the cart. lol.

Thanks everyone. I am excited about getting them done; It should be soon. I got some more build this weekend.

[JohnBuell]

I've been REALLY REALLY wanting one of these since the project was announced, but we just had to replace the hot water heater and furnace in the house. :-P
Darn this real life stuff! I want more gadgets!

[Stormbringer]

Is this the wong thread to ask why were not doing wireless? lol

[Defender II]

Will you part with any of the ones you have assembled yet?

[puppetmark]

Defender II, on Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:00 AM, said:

Will you part with any of the ones you have assembled yet?

As much as I would like too, I want to have a decent stock before we let any go. Right now we are doing some final testing, but It shouldn't be too long until they are ready

Edited by puppetmark, Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:18 PM.

[Defender II]

puppetmark, on Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:15 PM, said:

Defender II, on Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:00 AM, said:

Will you part with any of the ones you have assembled yet?

As much as I would like too, I want to have a decent stock before we let any go. Right now we are doing some final testing, but It shouldn't be too long until they are ready

Hooray! I see there are many of us just itching for this one.

Edited by Defender II, Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:05 PM.

[Ransom]

And I'd been worried about that rash. Glad to know it's not just me.

[JohnBuell]

Any guesses about pricing at this point?

[pac^man]

I discover great 8-bit projects every day.
Great work and now I'll follow this thread.
I don't want to miss the day when pre-orders are possible.

[pac^man]

Stormbringer, on Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:41 AM, said:

Is this the wong thread to ask why were not doing wireless? lol

I don't think it's the wrong thread. But one more cable connected to your Atari won't do any harm