@Darrin

>>You will need the ARM controller and the RAM to be available first in order to use WHDload.

mmh...that means we need the memory on the ARM controller, is that possible? Because I am not going to solder (piggyback) the extra memory myself

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@TheDaddy

Not very likely. The arm controller connects through the socket for the PIC, that doesn't include the memory bus

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@TheDaddy

I can't solder either, however the job looks very straight forward. Two chips onto the original 2 and a couple of wires. Any electronic repair shop should be able to handle this for a reasonable price. I know a TV and VCR repair store in town that should be able to do it for me.

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Looking very cool but at this stage I would settle for a firmware update giving me second floppy support and better compatibility in time for Christmas

But when the arm add-on board is available I will definitely be purchasing one but I will also have to find a supplier for the additional memory chips and someone to modify my Minimig board for me and add the memory chips.

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Ok then, we all agree that we need to find the memory chips and someone willing to solder ithem for us.

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@olegil

>>Not very likely. The arm controller connects through the socket for the PIC, that doesn't include the memory bus

D'OH!

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@TheDaddy

Patience Luke [/Obi Wan]

The RAM chips are no use without the core update to go with them and I bet the core is designed for use with the ARM controller too.

Time to chill for the moment, but Dwyloc is right, a core for the current basic Minimig with a 2nd floppy support would be nice for Xmas.

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@Darrin

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Patience Luke [/Obi Wan]
The RAM chips are no use without the core update to go with them and I bet the core is designed for use with the ARM controller too.
Time to chill for the moment, but Dwyloc is right, a core for the current basic Minimig with a 2nd floppy support would be nice for Xmas.


Give it to me!

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TheDaddy wrote: @Darrin Give it to me!

Errr... this is a computer forum, not an online dating site!

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@Darrin
You might like to tell that to RoqueFort

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So what is it ? ARM ?? Dont you mean RAM ??

ARM is a 32-bit CPU family designed for low-power embedded stuff, much like the (8-bit?) PIC and AVR but more powerful I believe. A quick google shows that ARMs exist in GPS devices, PDAs, digital photo frames and stuff.

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I like the Hardifile ARM controller enhancements etc..

1) Maybe ACube can accept the machines back for upgrading?
2) Maybe AmigaKit can accept the machines back for upgrading?
3) Detailed instructional manual + video, so that we can find a near by electrician.

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@Darrin

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Darrin wrote: Elsewhere on the site is a close-up of the RAM modification. Apparently the new RAM chips are "piggybacked" onto the original chips .

Wow! Cool, that's what we had to do to the TRS-80 to get a full 8k of RAM. Just solder the
new chips on top of the old and use the A10 line to address them.

(geez, been messing with this stuff too long)

@meet.mrnrg
Fitting the ARM hardfile board is no harder than upgrading an Amiga kickstart ROM so if you have done that in the past you should be able to fit the ARM addon board without problems. All you need to do is pull out the old PIC from the socket and fit the new controller to the socket instead.

Upgrading the RAM is a far more skilled job involving having very good soldering skills and is not a jib I would feel up to attempting myself. But if good detailed instructions are available I should be able to get someone to do the job for me if I can get the required RAM chips.

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Mechanic wrote: @Darrin Wow! Cool, that's what we had to do to the TRS-80 to get a full 8k of RAM. Just solder the new chips on top of the old and use the A10 line to address them. (geez, been messing with this stuff too long)

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@Darrin

I'm ready to dive in and buy a minimig, but from what I see, Yaqube's ARM hardfile is an excellent addition to it. So, I'd want to get both.

Q: How much cost does this ARM hardfile add to the minimig?

Q: How does one obtain one of Yacube's ARM controller? Or is it still a build it yourself proposition?

Q: Anything new with the ARM hardfile since December?

Q: Minimig with hardfile apparently boots to workbench and allows you to run amiga apps from hardfile? Do you have to have the ARM hardfile to do this, or can a straight minimig do it too?

Q: What about licensing? Both for workbench and all these games? I suppose the creator of superfrog is out of business now, but do I still "technically" have to have a license to play it on my minimig? If so, how do I buy a copy today? Or is this a "don't ask, don't tell" proposition with software on the minimig? Same questions for workbench..

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@jingof

Hi there.

To be honest, I'd jump onto Amiga.org and see if you can put your name down for one of Mike's new MinimigAGA machines. The ARM is built-in and there's a lot more memory. Price is expected to be around 200 Euros and he's in the process of putting together the first 50 units (first come, first served).

Regarding the v1.1:

#1 & #2: I can't remember what I paid as I had one of the first beta boards. As far as I can see, there don't seem to be any available at the moment, but check www.minimig.net as I believe there was someone making them.

#3: Core updates have been made this year which actually allow you to use a hard file WITHOUT the ARM board. So you could just order a normal v1.1 board from Amigakit and still have a turbo charged 68000 with multiple floppies and a "hard drive".

#4: You can use a hard file configured via Amiga Forever. I'm in the process of putting one togther now using Bloodwych's Classic Workbench package and allowing WHDLoad to run games. I'll let you all knwo how it goes.

#5: Don't ask, don't tell. Throw your Kickstart ROM onto the card, add your ADF files and go. :)

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