Hi folks,
For those of you interested in Carte Blanche's progress, here's an
update.
Assembly;
CB has been scheduled to go into production on the 29th of May. To
ensure we will be shipping, orders can take place on the 30th after
the boards have gone to assembly.
The run comprises of 30 boards. Shipping is expected to start on the
5th of June. If all boards sell, that's great - however - first in
first served. The results of the first run will determine if we can do
any more.
We are currently preparing how ordering, receipts and payment will
take place.
Changes between the development version and the shipped item;
The Coloured Apple logo on CB will not be present in the shipped
version. Although I was very fond (a world first might I add) of the
coloured soldermask logo, it does go against Apple's guidelines for
using their Apple image.
see -
http://www.apple.com/legal/trademark/guidelinesfor3rdparties.html
- RGB Connector. Sourcing the Apple miniVGA RGB connector has been a
real headache. If anyone can help solve this sourcing problem, I'd be
very appreciative.
http://groups.google.com.au/group/sci.electronics.design/browse_thread/thread/02daa4abcaf57ba1#
As a result, the shipped version of CB will be supplied with an 8 Pin
gold plated IDC style Right Angled header with a SVGA connector board
to suit the IIe cutouts.
see -
http://www.applelogic.org/AL/CBSVGAIO.png
Functionally, it is exactly the same as the Apple miniVGA, including
I2S DDC functionality.
Cost;
Carte Blanche will be US$200 plus registered shipping.
What's in the box;
1x Carte Blanche with XC3S250E FPGA and 256K 15ns SRAM
1x Video IO Board with HD15 VGA connector
1x hardware kit (hex nuts and bolts) for the video connector to be
mounted in the IIe
1x CB to Video board cable
1x JTAG flying lead cable
2x 256MB SD Cards
1x Antistatic bag
Carte Blanche comes pre-loaded and will plug and go straight out of
the box when used in a II or IIe. The III and IIgs are still yet to be
confirmed. Carte Blanche been designed by the apple2 community for the
apple2 community, and we are open to any suggestions or questions.
best regards,
steve.