Re: TransWarpGS Clone

[D Finnigan <dog_cow@macgui.com>]

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 TransWarpGS 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!
> 

I'm definitely interested.

I think I speak for everyone here when I say that I hope you succeed! :-)