Re: TransWarpGS Clone

["Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net>]

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On Sunday, November 18, 2012 4:47:32 PM UTC-6, Conrad wrote:
>> I have some news for the Apple IIGS community. Keep in mind this is a preliminary announcement
>> and I'm not sure of the timeframe yet, but if nothing changes the timeframe should stay relatively
>> unchanged. I am in the process of cloning the TransWarpGS. I should have a Gerber file ready by
>> February. The first step will be a direct clone to get it to market as soon as possible. The FPGA
>> used on the original card is possible to get right now, but the supply will dry up before long, so the
>> next step will be to reengineer it to use a more modern FPGA, to make it a bit more futureproof.
>> Keep in mind the process has already begun and there are no barriers to it continuing unhindered
>> as of yet, so expect this to be ready before long. The IIGS has always been close to my heart, and
>> I'm tired of seeing so many people be barred for using this machine to its full potential by the insane
>> cost of TWGS or ZipGSX. I'd like to hear from anyone who would be interested in ordering a Trans-
>> WarpGS when they are ready for sale, so I can get an idea of interest. Looks like initial target price
>> might be around CAD$150-CAD$175. Before anyone starts with skepticism or hostility let me just
>> say now that I absolutely understand your reactions. An announcement like this probably seems
>> too good to be true, but it isn't! After my troubles with my recently purchased TransWarpGS (my
>> ROM eraser hasn't arrived yet so I haven't started the repair process yet) I realized that there are
>> so many people out there who would love to have an accelerated GS but don't want to pay the
>> going rate for an accelerator. I have found a way to make this project actually possible, and the
>> process has already begun. I don't want to say a lot now until I have some things nailed down,
>> but expect a full explaination shortly. So guys, let's hear some questions and comments!
>>
>> Conrad
>
> What kind of speeds do you hope to achieve?  Is 40 Mhz illogical?
>
> Rob

For the sake of being reasonable, let's see it getting done before we ask for astronomical feats.  8o)

Bill Garber
http://www.sepa-electronics.com/