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Older FPGAs always relied on uploading the bitstream to RAM in the FPGA device. Software would wait until the ready pin was asserted. My question is if the software checks if the ready pin is already asserted and if it is skips the upload ?
 
There seems to be some waiting for a given register status in the fpgald_wait function?
 
I just got a preorder email for Tattiebogle IDE Simulator V3 and successfully placed an order. Hopefully orders will soon open up to people not on the waitlist.

Hi!

You are receiving this e-mail because you put your name on the list to be notified when the Tattiebogle ATAPI simulator was restocked.

The new V3 PCB is ready. This version has a new introductory price, lower than the original, though this price will likely increase going forwards due to the tariff situation.

Due to large demand, a pre-order system has been set up. If you're still interested, your details are as follows:

Maximum order quantity: 1
E-mail address: [redacted]
Preorder code: [redacted]

These details can be used at [redacted]

You can order less than the maximum, however the code will expire after a week even if not used.

Note that shipping to the UK is currently unavailable as we're still working on the VAT situation there.

Thanks!
Tattiebogle LLC
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Oh man I never got an email drat. This is hugely exciting news though I can’t wait to place an order!
 
Getting Boot program errors repeatedly on the IDE V3 with my SBX image on my 246C.

I'm using an original dongle and when I use my genuine disc and DVD Drive it works fine.

I'm assuming that either I have formated my Flash drive wrong, or the SBX iso image I got from archive.Org is bad.

Anyone got a brief guide on how to format and setup the storage media for the IDE?

@mathewbeall @electric_monk
 

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Coren said:
Getting Boot program errors repeatedly on the IDE V3 with my SBX image on my 246C.

I'm using an original dongle and when I use my genuine disc and DVD Drive it works fine.

I'm assuming that either I have formated my Flash drive wrong, or the SBX iso image I got from archive.Org is bad.

Anyone got a brief guide on how to format and setup the storage media for the IDE?

@mathewbeall @electric_monk
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since you mention a dvd drive, I am assuming this is a dvd game - although SBX isn't ringing a bell - what game is it?

Matt
 
Ah ok - well that is a correct iso file then. File type should be exFAT - as some of the files are over 4gb. I am guessing since it copied over that was fine.

Are the led lights blinking on the board after bootup?

The next thing i would do is plug in a usb cable to it and then bring up a serial connection to whatever COM port pops up in your device manager (windows) and hit enter to bring up the prompt and then "status" to see if it has mounted the dvd image.

If its the only file on the flash stick - it should automatically mount it.

Matt
 
Since it's a 246 it might also require the workaround for the misbehaving drive search on the 246 hardware/BIOS. Create a text file called autorun.txt in the root of the USB drive and place the following in it:
Code: 
interface set slave
disk search
 
mathewbeall said:
Ah ok - well that is a correct iso file then. File type should be exFAT - as some of the files are over 4gb. I am guessing since it copied over that was fine.

Are the led lights blinking on the board after bootup?

The next thing i would do is plug in a usb cable to it and then bring up a serial connection to whatever COM port pops up in your device manager (windows) and hit enter to bring up the prompt and then "status" to see if it has mounted the dvd image.

If its the only file on the flash stick - it should automatically mount it.

Matt
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The data LED is blinking after the boot sequence and the read/write LED on the stick matches it, I haven't had a chance to check the serial terminal output yet though, that will be the next check.

The only file on there is the ISO file, I freshly formated it to exFat and put the single ISO on to minimize testing variables. (I also only had small drives laying around when I received the IDE sim).
electric_monk said:
Since it's a 246 it might also require the workaround for the misbehaving drive search on the 246 hardware/BIOS. Create a text file called autorun.txt in the root of the USB drive and place the following in it:
Code: 
interface set slave
disk search
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I will do this immediately.

I also have to run to the store and pick up a flash drive that can actually fit the HDD games I have dongles for to test those, I Will report back with findings shortly.
 
I got it working, seems like adding the autorun.txt file was the demon fix!

Next task is to try and get Fate Unlimited Codes working, I have an original dongle and HDD to compare with. I see a 30 gig file and an 80 gig file that matches the markings on my HDD, not sure how to setup the flash drive for this one. With the 80 gig rip alone I've been seeing the 246 hang after boot 03 and showing init(snd) during the boot sequence.

I've got an autorun file and I've changed the extension type to .hdd
 

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